Happy Tuesday ๐
Today's grooms
Two Border Collies, a Cavoodle, a Japanese Chin, a Miniature Schnauzer, a West Highland White Terrier & another Cavoodle
This 9 month old border collie was given to her new owners only last Friday. Gidget had never left the farm, was very, very timid and scared. After she came in, we let her settle in for about 30-45 minutes before we started her groom, a bath & blowdry. This absolutely helped her get used to the noises of the salon, blowdryer, and going up and down of the grooming table.
Also, our own pup Bagel likes to help settle anxious dogs. What dogs can do to help each other in certain situations, we humans might not.
We won't rush any job, and always advocate for the animals' welfare and try to make the groom as less stressful as possible.
We, therefore, do not appreciate it, if we are being rushed by owners ๐
Sheepadoodle Holly
(Old English Sheepdog/Poodle) was in for her second groom. Just a tidy up today. Beautiful pup ๐ค
The shorter part on her front leg is from an IV after desexing.
Meet my little friend ๐ฆ
He's crate trained too ๐Good that Pretzel isn't here today ๐ซฃ
So satisfying, a de-shed on Golden Retriever Rambo yesterday ๐ถ
No appointments available this week, and limited next week.
* THE SALON WILL BE CLOSED FROM MONDAY 26TH JUNE AND REOPEN FRIDAY JULY 7**
Why do some people think we can have a dog done (fullgroom, bath-blowdry, nailtrim and finish clip) in an hours time?! ๐
If they think it shouldn't take us any longer, they should try it themself ๐๐
When the Salon turns in a "doggy day care" ๐
Some explanation how we rock 'n roll at our grooming salon.
We, Jo and I Dani, usually have multiple dogs come in on a day. Anywhere between 4 and 14 dogs can be in at one time. This because we try to start with checking in dogs as early as 8am. Some go home fairly quick if they're only a beauty bath or nail trim, but most stay several hours, and meanwhile new dogs come in, and others waiting for pick up which sometimes doesnt happen as soon as the dog is finished.
Why we do it like this? If we work only on one dog at a time, with then a maximum of 6/8 dogs a day, our waiting time would be way over 4 weeks. The demand is extremely high, so this is for us the best way to get our clients in within 2 weeks. We also have bathers on busy days to take some of the workload off of us.
All the dogs who come in go into the bathing room first. Most dogs get bathed and blow-died before clipping, unless it's a clip off of a double coated dog. They will be clipped off first.
All dogs who arrive at the Salon will go in a crate/cage. Why?
To keep all dogs safe from escaping, to keep them safe from each other, as not all dogs are dog friendly, to keep us safe of not tripping over dogs and to avoid them going to the toilet everywhere!
Some young or old dogs don't cope with the blow drier, so they go into drying cages. Dog friendly cages with fans to dry the coats without stressing out the dog.
We finish clip/scissor every dog after the bath therefore all coats have to be fully dry to finish the dog as good as we can.
We have had clients come in and worry that their dog has to go in a crate, but there's nothing cruel about that. At the vets all dogs go in crates/cages too if they are booked for surgery or emergency admission.
Below my (Dani) new 9 week old pup, being crate trained already at the breeder, no issues with the noise. This is amazing, isn't it? No stress whatsoever ever, just a calm safe place to call " second home" ๐
This is one of Jo's pups. Seven weeks old and feeling safe and enjoying the comb, as it is part of his normality.. The desensitising starts prior to their new home, however, fear not, this process can be started when your puppy comes to you, if it hasn't already been started. It takes time, routine and patience, but is easy to achieve!
We are happy to help and give you any advice to help you in this process. ๐๐
Jo and Dani
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Sunday cuteness. Jo's puppies having a big play after their lunch!!!!๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
Look at these cute boys!
Without collar is Monty, a 17yo Maltese cross, then Milo in the red collar, a 12yo Maltese and Sunny in the harness, a nearly 2yo Maltese cross and a first time client. They had some nice interaction ๐ค
Tilly the yellow Labrador was in for a first ever de-shed. OMG, sooo much hair came out. Unfortunately she will still be shedding, as short double coated or single coated short haired dogs mould the whole year round! If you don't like dog hair, don't get a short haired dog ๐
A few examples of breeds which will always loose hair, no matter the time of year:
* Pugs
* Jack Russell's and similar terriers
* Labrador Retrievers
* Beagles
* Cattle dogs
* Huskies
* Samoyed
* Rottweilers
I am sure a lot of you can relate, especially after all the wet weather we have had in the last few months!!!
Five month old toy poodle pup Charlie had his first groom. He was such a cutie!
We are fully booked up to Christmas, Jo has some spots available between Christmas and New Year.
For all clients buying PRIME100, please be aware, we will be CLOSED from 2pm on the 24th of December and reopen Wednesday the 29th of December.
For any enquiries, please message the page or message us:
Jo on 0420 314 277 or Dani on 0403 285 076
๐Two very cute boys in this morning for their first fullgroom. ๐
Buster the 5 month old Cavoodle and Theo the 3.5 month old Poodle.
Nice rewarding play after being good for me on the table ๐พ (Dani)
The mess we have to deal with at the grooming salon..๐
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Husky Raven comes in very regularly but this time she's definitely getting rid of her winter coat โโโโ
Chester the Pekinese pup was in again.. OMG HE'S SOOOOO CUTE!!
** ONLY 5 DAYS REMAINING IN OCTOBER TO BOOK IN**
Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st, Monday 25th, Tues 26th and Thursday 28th. Filling up November and December already. Please give us at least 2 to 3 weeks notice before booking in. ๐
Happy Friday everyone ๐พ
Friday morning ๐ถ
Blakey, Mindy, Moony& Rex and Charlie awaiting pick up, and Molly on the table has to be dried and groomed.
Raine, my own girl in the crate, just finished a ๐ฎ ear
Love my job (Dani๐พ)
Look at thisโฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธ amazing coat. Super maintained as Moony the Rough Collie comes in every 6 weeks. If you choose a dog breed with a long double coat like this, or any long coat, please be prepared for a lot of weekly hours maintaining it or book them into a groomer regularly.
Taking some more bookings for next week Tuesday and Thursday, all other days are booked out.
Have a great weekend ๐พ๐พ
Dani & Jo
(Groomed by Dani)