Bentley & Bear Holistic Dog and Cat Grooming

Bentley & Bear Holistic Dog and Cat Grooming Animal Reiki Practitioner. I am qualified to Level 1 DAATA-ICDG International Certification of Dermatological Grooming.
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Holistic, Behaviour-Led, Dog, Cat & Small Animal Grooming by Caroline
City & Guilds qualified
Fear-free Certified
Low-stress Handling Silver Certified
DAATA Level 1
First Aid Trained
Fully Insured DBS Checked
ASA Winner Holistic Groomer of the Year 2025 I hold a Silver Certification in Low Stress Handling. Currently studying:
Level 2 DAATA-ICDG
Diploma in Safe Handling with the ISCP
Diploma in Ca

nine Behaviour with the ISCP
I am also a member of the Holistic Grooming Academy and am studying for a Holistic Grooming Diploma. I am constantly trying to better myself in order to give the dogs in my care a compassionate, safe and kind groom using the latest science backed, evidenced based techniques. I take a holistic approach therefore your dog's emotional wellbeing during their grooming experience is as equally important to me as giving them a great groom.

Louie and Ziva are both clocking up the years now. 🐾All grooming should be kind, but as our dogs get older, their needs ...
11/06/2026

Louie and Ziva are both clocking up the years now. 🐾

All grooming should be kind, but as our dogs get older, their needs can change. Stiff joints, reduced stamina and the little aches and pains that come with age can mean a gentler approach and a little more flexibility.

Today was Ziva’s first groom with me, after a meet and treat a while ago while Louie is a familiar handsome face in my groom room.

Both went home clean, comfortable with tidy nails and being the very lovely dogs that they are. ā¤ļø

Quietly stealing hearts and leaving fur everywhere he goes. 🐾Loki may be a little shy, but that doesn’t stop him being r...
11/06/2026

Quietly stealing hearts and leaving fur everywhere he goes. 🐾

Loki may be a little shy, but that doesn’t stop him being ridiculously handsome. šŸ–¤šŸ¤

A bath, de-shed and belly clip for this gorgeous boy today, leaving him looking and feeling his best.

The assignment was to stop being so handsome.

He failed spectacularly.

11/06/2026

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What a bargain price for what is actually priceless education… I’m going to definitely be doing this…
09/06/2026

What a bargain price for what is actually priceless education…

I’m going to definitely be doing this…

Explore animal emotions, sentience, and behaviour in this welfare-focused online course from Atticus Academy. Learn how animals experience the world and how this knowledge improves ethical, compassionate animal care.

I haven’t mentioned this publicly til today, but I’ve recently been notified that Bentley & Bear has received yet anothe...
09/06/2026

I haven’t mentioned this publicly til today, but I’ve recently been notified that Bentley & Bear has received yet another Animal Star Award nomination — this time in a specialist cat grooming category.

As many of you know, feline grooming has become an increasingly important part of my work over the last few years, so it’s especially meaningful to see that recognised.

It’s just a nomination at this stage, but I’m incredibly grateful to whoever took the time to put Bentley & Bear forward. I think I know who it might be. 🄰

Luton Today kindly featured my story, which you can read here:

https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/your-world/award-winning-buckinghamshire-groomer-receives-fresh-national-recognition-for-specialist-cat-care-8666223

Thank you, as always, to the wonderful cats (and their caregivers) who place their trust in me. 🐾

ā€œKindness, compassion and putting the cat’s emotional wellbeing firstā€

This handsome chap is Cooper, who came to see me this morning for his first birthday groom. šŸŽ‰šŸ¾Some cats arrive and you i...
09/06/2026

This handsome chap is Cooper, who came to see me this morning for his first birthday groom. šŸŽ‰šŸ¾

Some cats arrive and you immediately know they’re special, and Cooper is definitely one of those. He’s one of those cats that your heart just connects with.

Today’s groom was all about keeping him comfortable and maintaining the beautiful coat his family works so hard to care for. Cooper had a claw clip, a belly clip, a hygiene clip, a little tidy of those fabulous fluffy pantaloons, and the removal of just a couple of tiny knots.

And credit where it’s due — his family do a wonderful job of grooming him at home. Regular maintenance makes such a difference, allowing me to focus on the little practical trims that help keep him comfortable and clean rather than tackling significant matting.

At just one year old, he’s already growing into a magnificent Maine C**n, with a lovely temperament to match his impressive size and fluff.

If you’d like to follow Cooper’s adventures, he has his own Instagram account too. Give him a follow and watch him continue his journey from fluffy youngster to majestic Maine C**n. 🧔

https://www.instagram.com/coopermainecoon2025?igsh=N2Y1Y2thcndmemFu

Happy 1st Birthday, Cooper. Thank you for making my morning such a lovely one. šŸŽ‚šŸ±

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One of the loveliest parts of seeing cats regularly is watching them change over time. Casper’s coat is gradually deepen...
08/06/2026

One of the loveliest parts of seeing cats regularly is watching them change over time. Casper’s coat is gradually deepening in colour as he matures, and he’s growing into a very handsome boy indeed.

What hasn’t changed is his nature — calm, affectionate and quite possibly the most contented kitty cat I’ve ever met. 🐾

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Move over bestselling authors… 😜Okay, perhaps not.But I have officially had my Guide to Preventative Grooming in Cats pu...
08/06/2026

Move over bestselling authors… 😜

Okay, perhaps not.

But I have officially had my Guide to Preventative Grooming in Cats published on the Kitty’s Raw Store website, which feels rather lovely.

If you share your home with a cat, I’d be delighted if you’d have a read. It covers simple ways to support your cat’s comfort, coat condition and wellbeing between grooming appointments, along with a few things many owners don’t realise they should be checking.

The best part? Most of it can be done during those quiet moments when your cat chooses to spend time with you.

Link below if you’d like to take a look. šŸ‘‡šŸ¾

And if you do read it, I’d love to hear what you think.

A descriptive guide to Preventative Grooming to help keep your Kitty looking tip top from Caroline at the Award Winning and Feline Focused Bentley & Bear Holistic Grooming.

šŸŒ™ Bedtime Brain Teaser 🐾Before you scroll off to sleep... how many grooming-related words can you spot? šŸ‘€Bonus points if...
01/06/2026

šŸŒ™ Bedtime Brain Teaser 🐾

Before you scroll off to sleep... how many grooming-related words can you spot? šŸ‘€

Bonus points if you find them all without squinting. šŸ˜†

Pop your score in the comments ā¬‡ļø

And if you're reading this from bed... no judgement. I am too. šŸ¤

N’night!

Address

The Bell, Church End
Dunstable
LU62EP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447980676897

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