Nestled in the peaceful countryside village of Balscote, Buddy & Beau offers a calmer, more thoughtful approach to dog grooming near Banbury and the surrounding villages, where every dog is cared for with patience, kindness, and genuine attention to their wellbeing.
The studio
A calm countryside grooming retreat
Set within peaceful gardens in Balscote, the studio offers a quieter alternative to high-volume grooming salons, helping dogs feel more settled from the moment they arrive. Every dog is groomed patiently and thoughtfully at their own pace.
Dogs can look out into the gardens while being groomed, enjoy the gentle hydrobath spa experience, and settle into a calmer pace away from the stress and noise that can overwhelm sensitive dogs.
Grooming
Considered care for every coat
Full Grooming & Styling
Each appointment includes careful coat preparation, bathing using quality natural products, gentle drying, styling, nail care, ear cleaning, and ongoing coat care advice where needed.
Puppy Grooming
De-shedding Treatments
Corrective Grooming
Wash & Tidy
Ultrasonic Teeth Cleaning
Welfare led
Every dog groomed patiently, at their own pace.
Every dog is treated as an individual, with appointments carefully tailored to suit their coat condition, personality, confidence, and grooming needs. Calm handling, reassurance, and gentle one-to-one care shape every visit.
Confidence is built gradually through calm, positive experiences rather than rushing dogs through appointments. Gentle handling and careful observation help each dog feel safe and understood.
Founder and groomer
Meet Sue
After spending 25 years working in design and print, Sue retrained professionally in dog grooming. Since opening Buddy & Beau in 2019, she has created a trusted reputation for calm, thoughtful grooming and beautifully finished work.
What owners say
Clients often describe Buddy & Beau as calm, welcoming, and reassuring, a place where they immediately feel comfortable leaving their dog in Sue’s care. Many comment on the patience and kindness shown towards nervous dogs, along with the attention to detail and beautifully finished grooms.
