Ramona at The Mud Room in London
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Grooming, Daycare, Pet Shop & Café in South London

A caring, happy place for all your pet’s needs

Paws & Cuddles

A relaxed 45-minute session where friendly daycare dogs and humans can connect through gentle play and cuddles. Small groups keep the experience calm, enriching for the dogs and soothing for people.
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Paws & Cuddles

Bring your pooch to our Sip & Craft evening! With a glass Prosecco or hot chocolate you and your dog can decorate your very own ceramic dog bowl.

Our Locations

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Streatham Hill

Our flagship salon offering expert grooming and boutique treats.

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Battersea

Our second salon. The same care and quality, closer to you.

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What We Offer

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Stress-Free Grooming

Taking time to build trust with every pet, whether dog, cat or small animal, our experienced groomers create stress-free visits in our South West London grooming studios.

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Social Doggy Daycare

Tailored doggy daycare services where your pet can make friends, play, and rest safely under close supervision.

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Boutique Pet Shop

A carefully curated selection of pet essentials. Every item, from organic treats to natural grooming products, has been chosen with your pet’s wellbeing in mind.

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Our Approach to Pet Care

We believe proper pet care takes time, patience, and expertise. Rather than rushing through appointments, we focus on creating positive experiences that build lasting relationships with both pets and their owners.

Why Choose The Mud Room?

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We take time to understand each pet

No conveyor belt service here. We work at your pet’s pace, taking the time needed to build trust and confidence. Some pets need longer to settle in, and that’s perfectly fine with us. We’d rather spend extra time helping an anxious pet feel comfortable than rush through an appointment.

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We educate and support pet parents

We go beyond just pet grooming or day care. Our team takes time to share practical advice about coat care, behaviour, and general wellbeing. Whether it’s explaining how to maintain your pet’s coat between visits or offering expert guidance on nutrition, we’re here to help you make informed choices for your pet.

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We use force-free methods

No holding, forcing, or rushing. Our gentle handling techniques and positive reinforcement approach mean pets actually enjoy their time with us. We’ve helped many nervous pets learn to love their grooming sessions, and we regularly welcome pets who struggled at other establishments.

Trusted Across South London

Pippin will be returning 🐶

Just took our cavalier here for a tidy groom and he’s come back beautiful (and smells nice). Very friendly team there and was able to get him in the day we were looking. Pippin will be returning 🐶

The Latest from The Mud Room

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45 minutes of calm cuddles and play with our daycare dogs.

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