About us

Opened in April 2022 The Forge Grooming is owned and managed by Melissa,

Melissa has an extensive background with both small and large animals and has been a dog owner herself since 4 years old, her studies have always revolved around animals and she has a FdSc in Animal Science and Welfare.


Melissa began studying dog grooming with City and Guilds in 2021 has gained both her Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistants and Level 3 Professional Dog Stylist qualification.





Beth from Beth's Pet Styling also works within The Forge Grooming, Beth is also Level 2 and Level 3 qualified with City and Guilds. Beth is an excellent groomer who always works with compassion and care. Having worked in a highly rated local salon for 2 years prior to being with us Beth has a great knowledge of all breed cuts and styles with a passion for Asian Fusion Grooming.






Our salon is set in idyllic countryside but is only 4.5 miles from Ipswich center, easily accessible by car with ample parking.






Clean, bright and purposefully designed to ensure your pet has the best experience


Extra low level electric tables for large or older dogs to be comfortably groomed
An electric bath for dogs to be moved to a comfortable height for entering and exiting after their wash if they are too large to be carried
Spacious pens if your dog needs a safe space to relax before or after grooming
Our butler sink for those tiny dogs and puppies to feel safer while being bathed
Fully fitted industrial air conditioning unit to keep your pets calm and cool on those hot days
We use cordless clippers so we can move around your dog with ease and do not have to continually move them, stand them up etc.
High powered dryers to not only get that flawless fluff dry but to have your pet dried and back home as quick as we can
Anti-fatigue mats on our grooming tables to help relieve pressure on your dogs feet while they're standing for their groom - standing for long periods can be hard work and we aim to keep them as comfortable as we can.





We strongly believe high quality products achieve the best results and we will always use the best of the best. The Shampoos that we use are almost completely natural, plant based and contain no sulphates, no parabens, no alcohol, no palm oils.

We use mainly The Pawdinary shampoos and conditioners which are world renowned for their amazing capabilities. They will help to keep your dogs coat in tip-top condition up to 6 weeks after their groom. Since using these products owners find maintenance brushing at home far easier and we find dogs coats are coming back in much better condition with less matts and tangles.


Here is a little bit about some of our most used products;


"Mother Fluffer" known for its ability to detangle and condition those difficult poodle cross breed coats. Cleaning thoroughly yet gently, reducing drying time, eliminating frizz, adding shine, hydrating, anti static and repairs dry damaged hair.


"Blown away" This de-shedding salon treatment shampoo removes dead coat effortlessly on all shedding breeds. Blown away is packed with natural plant extracts and gentle natural cleansers. It hydrates and nourishes the coat adding a brilliant shine while making light work of compacted undercoat.

"Resurrect and Protect" This ultra concentrated premium conditioner is perfect for dry and damaged coats. From wool to drop coats it will nourish, protect and hydrate them all.


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