Trowbridge teen to open new dog grooming shop in town

Beth Gover, from Trowbridge, is due to open a branch at 41 Roundstone Street as she sets up Bether’s Dog Spa and Services out of a retail branch.

Speaking with the Wiltshire Times, Beth said she will open the new branch “within the next week,” and described the progress to a business location as “unreal.”

Bether’s Dog Spa and Services will offer a range of services including, walk-in nail clips, bath & dry, and full grooms, in what Beth describes as a safe, comfortable, and stress-free environment.

The opening of the branch comes three years after she started providing services out of her parents’ house, offering services to friends and family.

Beth said: “It all started when I was year 10 in secondary school, John of Gaunt, where I struggled academically and never really felt like I fit in with the school environment. One teacher would constantly tell me I would not make it in life if I didn't sit my GCSEs.

“I sat myself down one day and tried thinking of things I would love to do when I left school, every single job role I had written about included animals, this led to me starting work experience in a dog grooming shop and starting "Beth's Training Trims" where my amazing parents allowed me to start up at home offering baths and trims at a very low price.

“I enrolled a level three dog grooming diploma course at the age of 16, I started finding my confidence and I eventually cut school out of my life, I then got a Saturday job at the dog groomers where in the end I trained for two years. 

“I left the dog groomers where I was working and my little business at home succeeded, I travelled all the way to Milton Keynes for my dog grooming practical course where I stayed for 2 weeks.

“I built up my business at home and I will forever be grateful for my lovely client base.”

Reflecting on the journey that has led her to open the new branch on Roundstone Street, Beth said it has taught her there are different pathways to success, and urged young people to explore.

Beth said: “To be able to say that I am 18 years old and opening my very own dog grooming shop seems so unreal to say.

“The point I am trying to get across is that you do not need grades to achieve your dreams and goals, don't listen to negativity from teachers at school, life is far too short.

"I was told I won't get far in life and that I will not make it in life if I left school early, yet here I am with zero GCSEs and I'm a successful business and shop owner. Chase your dreams.”