Muddy Dogs Grooming & Pet Supplies

27/07/2024

You are all i have...❤️🐾

20/05/2024

If you’re wanting something fun and different to do with your dog why not give Nose Works a try.
It’s even great for dogs that can be reactive.
❤️

Looking for something fun to do with your dog ?
There are still a few places left in the Introduction to K9 Nose Work course
commencing on Sunday 26th May.

Have you completed the Introduction course and ready to move onto Odour or just need a refresher ?
K9 Nose Work Introduction to Odour has a few spots still available.

Location:
Kepala Canine Country Club in Diggers Rest

Contact us for more information -
[email protected] or send us a message

01/05/2024

I had a little guest speakers spot. 🥰

27/02/2024

Some great tips here 😊

I get asked a lot about Enrichment!

What is it?
Enrichment is giving your dog activities that can stimulate them mentally and/or physically, and essentially, just enrich their day!

What sort of dogs benefit from enrichment?
All of them! But more so your active and high energy dogs.

My top enrichment tip?
DITCH THE FOOD BOWL!!
Most people feed their dogs from a bowl and it’s gone in 2 seconds! Why not use their meal to your advantage?

Here are 5 ways you can give your dog enrichment, using their every day meal:

1) Toss their food in/around the backyard so they have to use their nose to find it!
2) Hide their food around the house so they have to use their nose to find it!
Start off simple so they get the idea and then make it harder for them once they’ve got the hang of it!
3) Feed them from treat toys!
There are so many different treat dispensing toys on the market these days, of varying price ranges! There’s also quite a few DIY treat toy ideas on the internet using common house hold items (e.g. muffin tin game & rolled up towels).
4) Feed them a bone or dehydrated item in replacement of their usual meal!
It’s common to give these items after or addition to a meal - your dog is not likely to be as interested if it’s given for dessert rather than their main!
5) Use their meal for training rewards throughout the day or night!
If your dog does something good e.g. is quiet and not barking, is settled on their mat/bed, keeps 4 feet on the floor and doesn’t jump up on you, toss or give them a bit of their meal as a reward until they’ve eaten all of their normal meal portion.

All of these super simple ideas can be great to help tire your dog out, to burn off excess energy, or just provide something a bit different in their day to day life 😊

26/02/2024

The long weekend is nearly here. If you’re going away Tammie may be your lady. ❤️

Don't forget there's a long weekend coming up!

**Labour Day Long weekend: March 9th-11th**

If you're going away and need someone to stay with or check in on your pet(s) (dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pigs), please get in touch with me asap to book in any of the following:

🐶 30 minute Pet Check House Visit
🐱 15 minute Pet Check Pop in Visit
🐩 30 minute Dog Walk

Tammie
Ph: 0412 256 655
Email: [email protected]

☺️

22/02/2024

❌️In Australia it is illegal to leave an animal unattended inside a car for more than 10 minutes when outside temperatures are at or above 28 degrees Celsius.

❓️Can I break the windows to rescue the animal?

❗️The police recommend NOT breaking into the car.

❗️Please take a photo of the number plate and the animal and call 000 immediately.

❗️Animals can suffer Heatstoke very quickly - time is critical.

❗️Take a Pet First Aid Course and learn the skills of treating Heatstoke in Dogs.

❗️You may also be heavly fined (up to $50,000) reported to the RSPCA for animal cruelty and up to 2 years jail time (some states) if the temperature is still below 28 degrees if the animal is in distress if left alone in a motor vehicle.

❤IF YOUR ANIMAL IS NOT GETTING OUT OF THE CAR WITH YOU PLEASE LEAVE THEM HOME.

www.adogslifepfa.com.au

20/02/2024

There’s a long weekend coming up and if you need someone to care for your pets Tammie is your girl. 😊

I have started taking bookings for the Labour Day Long weekend coming up, March 9th-11th.
If you are going away and need someone to stay with or check in on your pet(s) (dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pigs), please get in touch with me asap to arrange for a meet and greet and to book in any of the following:

🐶 30 minute Pet Check House Visit
🐱 15 minute Pet Check Pop in Visit
🐩 30 minute Dog Walk
💜 30 minute Play/Fun/Chill/Hang Out Session
🐾 In home Overnight Pet Care

Tammie
Ph: 0412 256 655
Email: [email protected]

☺️

13/02/2024

All up to date again. 😃
Pet first aid and CPR certified.

08/01/2024

Going away on the long weekend? Don’t forget your dogs 🐶 ❤️

With the Australia Day long weekend only a few weeks away, now is the time to book in a dog walker or sitter for your pet if you are planning on going away.

Boarding kennels, pet sitters and dog walkers book out very quickly during these times, so I would recommend trying to secure something now rather than closer to the time.

I am currently taking bookings for dog walks, home and pop in visits and still have some availabilities left.

If you are needing someone to take care of your bird, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or dog, please don't hesitate to get in touch ☺

22/12/2023

I would like to wish everyone a lovely and peaceful Christmas and New Year’s.
I’m now closed until the the 9th of January.
A big thank you for the lovely and thoughtful presents and cards. Know that they all appreciated.
I look forward to seeing you in 2024.

Love Kellie, Michael, Bijou, Soleil and Galilee ❤️🎄🥳

21/12/2023

Hi Everyone
I keep forgetting to tell people so I thought I’d post it here.

Due to the increased cost of operating I have to implement a small price increase of $5 per groom for small dogs and a $10 increase for larger dogs. This is for full clips only from January.

This will allow me to continue to provide the quality service that I offer and guarantee only the best products and equipment are used.

Thank you for your understanding.

Kellie ❤️

17/12/2023

Hi Everyone
I thought I’d let you know that this wonderful lady Tammie is doing dog walks and will come to your house while you’re away to look after your pets. She an amazing person with so much experience working with all types of animals and pets.
Also Tammie is in our area.
Get in contact if you need some of her help.
😊

08/07/2023

Hi
Muddy Dogs will be closed until the 25th of July.
I don’t think I’ll have phone service where I’ll be, so please be patient and I’ll respond to everyone as soon as I get back.
Stay warm and hug your pups 🤗

Love Kellie, Bijou and Soleil ❤️

23/12/2022

Well that’s it for this year.
Thank you to all my wonderful clients and their furry ones.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.
I’ll see you next year. Xox
Kellie - Muddy Dogs

08/07/2022

Hello Everyone
I hope you’re all safe and well.
I’m gonna have a little break from today to the 19th of July.
I’ll be having some quality time and resting with Michael, Bijou and Soleil.
I’ll look forward to seeing you all when I’m back.
Kellie ❤️

23/06/2022

Hello lovely people

I’d like to say thank you to all my wonderful loyal clients over the last couple of years.

Due to the increased cost of operating I have to implement a small price increase of $5 per groom from July the 1st.

This will allow me to continue to provide the quality service that I offer and guarantee only the best products and equipment are used.

Thank you for your understanding.

Photo is of Bijou and our new Dalmatian pup Soleil.

Kellie ❤️

Please note, at this point I’m unable to take on new clients.

19/12/2021

Hi Everyone,

That’s it for this year.

Thank you for your patience while we all navigated multiple lockdowns.

I would like to thank you for your gifts and amazing cards. All very much appreciated.

I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmasand a safe and Happy New Year.

I’ll be unavailable for contact until January the 3rd.

I have some appointments left for February.

Sorry I’m unable to take on new clients at this point.

Lots of Love Kellie and Bijou - Muddy Dogs

23/09/2021

Hi Everyone

I have some good news!
Salons are now able to open for welfare grooms.
Due to being still in lockdown, we need to be as Covid safe as we can. Kind of click and collect 😁.
You will see a play pen at the salon door with sanitiser attached. Please use the sanitiser and open the gate and put your dog in the pen.
I will then open the gate on my side and get your dog.

It’s good to back and I look forward to seeing you and of course the little hairy ones 🐕🐕

Sorry I’m unable to take on new clients.

Love Kellie and Bijou ❤️

14/09/2021

Hi Everyone
I do hope your all doing well in all this craziness.

There been an update regarding dog grooming. Unfortunately it is mobile only not salons or home salons.
This has been updated on the DHHS website.
This is for welfare grooming.
So Vets, Pet shops and mobile groomers can offer welfare grooms.

I apologise for the huge inconvenience that this causes my clients. As soon as DHHS let salons go back I will be working my butt of to accommodate.

Thanks and stay safe
Kellie and Bijou ❤️

01/09/2021

Hi Everyone
I hope you’re all doing well in this lockdown. 💕

Unfortunately I’m still not allowed to work but if your dog can not wait and you need a groomer, pet shops with a groomer working at the premises are now allowed to work.

I do hope to see you all soon.
Take care and stay safe
Kellie and Bijou ❤️❤️❤️

28/08/2021

Melbourne groomers are trying very hard to be reopened so we can look after your dogs.
Please help by signing the petition. Link below
Thank you 💕💕

https://www.change.org/Melbournelockdownpets

22/08/2021

Hopefully if enough people sign we can get dog groomers open. Thank you 😂

http://chng.it/Htq5wwWBcC

64 signatures are still needed! Make Pet Grooming In Melbourne and Victoria Essential for Animal Welfare

21/08/2021

Hi Everyone
I highly recommend having a listen to this. Here are so many great tips for new and old puppy and dog owners. Check it out 💕💕

https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingmelb/videos/247107040471203/

20/08/2021

Too cute 😍😍

08/08/2021

Please help dog groomers open. 💕

206 signatures are needed! Reopen Dog Grooming In Lockdown 6

05/08/2021

Hi Everyone,
Well here we are again, back in lockdown.

Muddy Dogs grooming is closed but the website is still open and we have your home grooming needs covered with all that you need to keep your dog in good condition while all the groomers are closed.

I hope to see you all soon but in the meantime stay safe and well. ❤️

Love Kellie ❤️

If anyone is struggling at this time please reach out to someone.
There are also organisations that can help.

Lifeline 131114

Beyond Blue 1800 512 348

Eheadspace 1800 650 893

27/07/2021

😁

27/07/2021

Hi ho hi ho it’s off to work I go...
Back at it tomorrow and I’m looking forward to seeing all your friendly faces and the doggies of course. Yay 😄😄😄💕

23/07/2021

Hey Everyone
I hope lockdown is treating you well and you’ve had the opportunity to spend some quality time with your dogs. 💕

I thought I’d share a video about garlic from two of the most amazing and interesting people, Dr Karen Becker and Rodney Habib.

I was lucky to have spent the day at a dog wellness seminar (masterchops) years ago where they spoke. These guys are all about natural and holistic health for dogs and have been for many many years.

They have just written a book (which I can’t wait to get my hands on) and they do a shameless plug at the end but this video is well worth the watch and if you’re interested in a natural and holistic approach to
looking after your dog you may want to look them up further.

I hope you enjoy
Love Kellie 💕 and Bijou 🐩

21/07/2021

A little FYI lockdown (good) advice 💕💕

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.