DAVID Fielding has many a shaggy dog story to tell. And they are all true. But when the canine crimper confessed to a national newspaper that Harry Halliwell's hairstyle was his handiwork, he landed right in the doghouse.

Harry is singer Geri's best friend and she took umbrage at David revealing such information. So now the dog gets his shampoo and set in someone else's salon. A case of changing grooms.

David still has other star clients, however. These days, celebrities do not only employ a personal entourage: their pets must have their own staff too. Watch out for the TV spin-offs: Harry Halliwell, Live and Unleashed.

Updated: 10:43 Tuesday, June 19, 2001