Calls for Dog Grooming Legislation in the UK
Pet professionals have renewed their calls for legislation in dog grooming after a cockapoo tragically died after being left in a cage dryer.
Kilmarnock puppy Harry, died after suffering heat stroke when he went to a Scottish groomer, and the horrific incident has led to dog lover Pamela Rogers setting up a Change.org petition calling for more dog grooming legislation.
And echoing the sentiment, qualification provider the iPET Network, which provides Ofqual regulated courses for the grooming industry, say that more needs to be done to ensure that pets are safe when they go for a haircut.
Fern Gresty of iPET Network, said:
“What happened to poor Harry is tragic, and it is stories like this that underpin everything that we do at iPET Network. “It is not just about selling courses, even the basics of dog grooming are tricky and potentially dangerous, currently in this country anyone can pick up a pair of scissors and start their own business without any safety foundations.” …
