The Best Little Paw House

19/04/2024

An EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY has become available to train to be a Dog Groomer with varied hours.
This vacancy suits a more mature aged person available during the day. Starting on a casual basis leading to Permanent Part Time for suitable applicant.
We have small to very large dogs so you must be fit and able to do this job.
Hours will be mostly during school times, but may depend on the amount of dogs booked.
You must be prepared to work later if required.
The business is open Tuesday to Saturday.
I anticipate 3 to 5 days a week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day.
Just because you love dogs, or have dogs of your own, doesn't mean you will love this job. It does come with cleaning up doggy accidents, and misbehaving dogs, but at the end of the day it can be a very rewarding experience.
APPLICATIONS will only be accepted by email, drop off, post or put in the letterbox.
Please NO PHONE CALLS to the business or my mobile as applications will be refused.
Please send to ATTENTION: SUSAN
[email protected]
I will contact short listed suitable applicants for an interview.

23/12/2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE CUSTOMERS
WE ARE NOW CLOSED FOR OUR HARD EARNED CHRISTMAS BREAK AND REOPEN ON TUESDAY JANUARY 9TH.
LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE NEW YEAR

11/12/2023

An EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY has become available for a Bather/Dryer/Helper with varied hours.
This vacancy suits a more mature aged person available during the day and wanting casual employment only.
We have small to very large dogs so you must be fit and able to do this job.
You will be required on a casual basis and may become more permanent after a trial period to the suitable applicant.
Hours will mostly be during school times, but depends on the amount of dogs booked.
You must be prepared to work later if required.
The business is open Tuesday to Saturday.
I anticipate 3 to 4 days a week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day.
Just because you love dogs, or have dogs of your own, doesn't mean you will love this job. It does come with cleaning up doggy accidents, and misbehaving dogs, but at the end of the day it can be a very rewarding experience.
Please phone Susan on 0400 573 314 for more info.

23/08/2023

An EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY has become available for a Bather/Dryer/Helper with varied hours.
This vacancy suits a more mature aged person available during the day and wanting casual employment only.
We have small to very large dogs so you must be fit and able to do this job.
Hours will mostly be during school times, but depends on the amount of dogs booked.
You must be prepared to work later if required.
The business is open Tuesday to Saturday.
I anticipate 3 to 5 days a week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day.
Just because you love dogs, or have dogs of your own, doesn't mean you will love this job. It does come with cleaning up doggy accidents, and misbehaving dogs, but at the end of the day it can be a very rewarding experience.
APPLICATIONS will only be accepted by email, drop off, post or put in the letterbox.
Please NO PHONE CALLS to the business or my mobile as applications will be refused.
Please send to ATTENTION: SUSAN
[email protected]
I will contact short listed suitable applicants for an interview.
Applications close on the 31st August unless vacancy is filled sooner.

The Best Little Paw House is a dog grooming salon locating in Shepparton. Services include warm water Hydrobath dog bathing, air drying, clipping, nails and ear cleaning. Experienced staff cater for your dog grooming requirements.

24/12/2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE CUSTOMERS
WE ARE NOW CLOSED FOR OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAYS AND REOPEN ON TUESDAY JANUARY 10TH.
TAKE CARE AND DONT DRINK TOO MUCH xx
SEE YOU ALL IN THE NEW YEAR

11/12/2022

'Twas the month before Christmas, when all through the town
Not a groomer was resting, not even sitting down
The stockings were hung by the dryers with care
And every inch of every salon was covered in hair

The doggies were nestled all snug in their beds
Some short, some fluffy, some with bows on their heads
As the groomer battled on, each pup waiting for their bath
She secretly dreamed of a long winter's nap

When out of the shop there arose such a clatter
She sprang from the table to see what was the matter
Away to the window she flew like a flash
Secured the westie on the table, and the collie in the bath

Here was an owner, but what she had with her too
Were not only one, but eight knotty muddy Shihtzus
With each little pup full of life mud and poo
She knew in a moment how much work she would need to do

All eight of them feisty and getting noisier the closer they came
The owner whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:
"Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer and V***n
"On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Donder and Blitzen;
"To the bath to the dryers ! When they're done give me a call!''
"Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

As quick as always she got to work without a moan
When she's grooming she's focused, she's into her zone
So straight in the bath one, two and then three
Shampoo and blueberry facials to wash away last nights tea

And then in a flash, on the table they rush
The prancing and pawing of each little pup
Fluff drys and clipped body's, teddy legs and bear feet,
Each one sitting nicely in the hope of a treat

Rounded faces clipped nails
Ears cleaned and a final spritz
Each doggie looked beautiful
A final check there were no missed bits

Back came their owner arriving with a grin
''I knew you could do it'', dropping a tip in the tin
Eight pretty pups trotted off in the night
She watched as their shiny coats went out of sight

She sighed and felt her each muscle ache
And wondered how much more of this she could take
But imagine life she thought, without those little faces
Without kisses without cuddles without laughing at tail chasers

Her days are exhausting and full of dirty difficult jobs
But she loves each and every single one of those dogs
She thinks about how lucky she feels every day
She lives her dream and even gets paid

So remember this Christmas and every day after
We here love your dogs, love how they give us happiness and laughter
We thank you for trusting us with your loyal family pets
Even if sometimes they hate us more than the vets!

We'll think of your pups this year around the tree
While happy and cosy our own pup on our knee
We'll imagine them with their family's on Christmas day
Happy glossy and clean....well we can hope anyway!!

06/09/2022

Merv and Kira working hard at de-shedding a beautiful Samoyed today. Boy so much hair came out. First video after just starting and then the amount of hair after.

08/05/2022

An EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY has become available for a Bather/Dryer/Helper with varied hours.
This vacancy suits a more mature aged person available during the day and wanting part time employment only.
We have small to very large dogs so you must be fit and able to do this job.
You will be required on a casual basis and may become more permanent after a trial period to the suitable applicant.
Hours will mostly be during school times, but depends on the amount of dogs booked.
You must be prepared to work later if required.
The business is open Tuesday to Saturday.
I anticipate 3 to 4 days a week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day.
Just because you love dogs, or have dogs of your own, doesn't mean you will love this job. It does come with cleaning up doggy accidents, and misbehaving dogs, but at the end of the day it can be a very rewarding experience.
APPLICATIONS will only be accepted by email, drop off, post or put in the letterbox.
Please NO PHONE CALLS to the business or my mobile as applications will be refused.
Please send to ATTENTION: SUSAN
[email protected]
I will contact short listed suitable applicants for an interview.
Applications close on the 5th June unless vacancy is filled sooner.

19/12/2021

PUPPIES CHRISTMAS



It's the day before Christmas
And all through the house
The puppies are squeaking
An old rubber mouse.

The wreath which had merrily
hung on the door
Is scattered in pieces
All over the floor.

The stockings that hung
In a neat little row
Now boast a hole in
Each one of the toes.

The tree was subjected
To bright-eyed whims,
And now, although splendid,
It's missing some limbs.

I catch them and hold them.
"Be good", I insist.
They lick me, then run off
To see what they've missed.

And now as I watch them
The thought comes to me,
That theirs is the spirit
That Christmas should be.

Should children and puppies
Yet show us the way,
And teach us the joy
That should come with this day?

Could they bring the message
That's written above,
And tell us that, most of all
Christmas is love.

19/12/2021

Just letting everyone know that we are fully booked out for anymore appointments before Xmas. We return on January 11th. Merry Xmas to all.

13/12/2021

Merry Xmas to all our lovely clients and their puppy dogs. We will close on Friday 24th Dec and return on Tuesday 11th Jan.

07/11/2021

Dear Valued Customers,

In accordance with the new rules set out by the Victorian Government in regards to Covid-19, as of 29th October 2021, we are required to only accept clients who have received their full vaccination to be allowed INSIDE our premises.

You will be required to show proof of your full vaccination via the Services Australia app when you check in to our salon.

HOWEVER we can come outside to get your dog from you if you are not vaccinated. Please phone us on arrival to arrange.

We understand that this will be frustrating for some of our clients. Please understand that this is a government requirement that we must follow.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and co-operation.

19/10/2021

A great opportunity is available at THE BEST LITTLE PAW HOUSE.

You will enter the world of dog grooming as a Bather/Groomers Assistant, with the possibility to becoming a dog groomer for the right candidate.

Dog grooming experience an advantage, but no experience necessary, as training will be provided

The position is on a permanent/part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
🐩 Learning to bath gently and efficiently
🐩 Learn drying techniques
🐩 Cleaning as required
🐩 Assist other staff and groomers when needed

About you:
🐩 Compassion for animals is a must
🐩 Willingness to learn
🐩 Self motivated and show initiative
🐩 Reliable and a team player!

Must be available to work Tuesday to Saturday

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]
or drop it in the letterbox at 3 Naomi Street, Shepparton.

Kindest regards
Susan Jack
Owner/Manager

08/10/2021

We have just heard that Shepparton is officially out of lockdown from midnight tonight. We will contact everyone that have missed their appointments, over the weekend to reschedule.

01/10/2021

Sadly we are locked down yet again until the govt says we can reopen. To all our wonderful patient customers who may miss their appointment, that was booked in, we will contact you when we have a date for returning. Stay safe

15/09/2021

LOCKDOWN FINALLY OVER WE ARE OPEN AGAIN AS OF TOMORROW
If you missed your booking we are painfully working through them to contact you. If you need to phone please leave message and we will return your call.

06/09/2021

LOCKDOWN ADVICE
PLEASE HELP US AS MUCH AS YOURSELF.
We have no idea when we can re-open due to lock down.
We may have no choice but to shave your dogs coat right off to the skin. However we can try to save as much length as possible if you help us.
You need to brush your dog daily, and I mean brush it right down to the skin.
If you only do the top layer, the knots will still be at the base.
Your dog may not like it, but then again it doesn’t like us doing it either lol.
Don’t give up cause they win and not you.
Hopefully we can style their hair longer as per your normal requests.
Good luck everyone. We miss you and stay safe until we all meet again.
Susan and Staff xx

04/09/2021

One cage bank is complete. One more to do. The problem is we are in lockdown and no dogs to put in them sadly.

31/08/2021

Out with the OLD and in with the NEW

31/08/2021

We are still sadly in lockdown at present. We miss all our wonderful regular customers and their gorgeous puppy dogs. Thanks for supporting us through the years and many more to come. We feel you have become a part of our family too and we have made some great friends. During lockdown new cages have arrived to put together. 17 cages and 2 stands to house them. My husband is cursing already as each one takes about 45 mins to build. Only 14 to go darling. Here is some pics of the pallet load and 1 cage built already. The salon will look even better when we reopen. Stay safe everyone xx

26/08/2021

Sadly we are locked down until the govt says we can reopen. To all our wonderful patient customers that may have missed an appointment that was booked in we will contact you when we have a date for returning. We miss you all.

21/08/2021

LOCKDOWN CLOSURE AGAIN
Due to govt restrictions we are temporary closed. It could be until after September 2nd they are saying. Please stay safe.

09/08/2021

LOCKDOWN OVER FOR REGIONAL VICTORIA.
The govt has given the go ahead to re-open our salon from today at 8:30am. We welcome your phone calls for dog grooming appointments on 58224030.
Thanks Susan and Staff.

05/08/2021

LOCKDOWN CLOSURE AGAIN
It’s an ongoing saga.
Due to govt restrictions we are temporary closed until they say we can reopen. Hopefully next Friday we can return. Stay safe

28/07/2021

WOW First day back after lockdown and we did 21 dogs today. Thanks to my brilliant staff, we are handling the catch up, on being closed very well. Bring it on as we are more than ready.

27/07/2021

WOO HOO We are allowed to open again as of tomorrow. Please phone NOW for appointments as we are answering the phone on 58224030.

15/07/2021

LOCKDOWN CLOSURE AGAIN
Due to govt restrictions we are temporary closed until they say we can reopen. Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all on our return.

02/06/2021

LOCKDOWN OVER FOR REGIONAL VICTORIA.
The govt has given the go ahead to re-open our salon this Friday at 8:30am. We welcome your phone calls for dog grooming appointments on 58224030.
Thanks Susan and Staff.

02/06/2021

Lockdown gave me the opportunity to groom my own Standard Poodles. Quinn 1 year old (white) and Skyla 7 years old (red). Now they look like a dog groomer owns them lol.