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Certified Pet Aesthetician. Multi-award winning pet stylist specialising in Pet Grooms. Groomer Training & Upskilling. Quality products & Service!

Fully insured for all services. Dogs should be groomed regularly to help avoid painful matting, detect skin changes and to keep them comfortable. A regularly groomed dog is familiar with the process and does not find it traumatic or stressful, whereas dogs that are shaved off once or twice a year are expecting it to be an uncomfortable and scary experience. Where possible, I strongly recommend my

clients book on a minimum 6 weekly recurring schedule to avoid disappointment trying to get your desired day/time. Recurring bookings can be made of multiple options, for example;
2 weekly - bath & dry, bath & dry, full groom.
3 weekly - tidy up, full groom
4/6 weekly - full groom

15/09/2025

Ear cleaning!!!
I often get asked what I use.
IvSanBernard ear cleaner.
Why?
While still being gentle on the skin, it has the added therapeutic benefits of the highest grade Jojoba oil, cotton seed oil and Avocado oils.
What benefits you may ask? These oils have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, contain antioxidants and vitamin E, and are deeply moisturizing to help sooth dry and itchy skin.
It doesn't contain alcohol so is not going to cause that itchy dry feeling that skin gets when dried out.

Used regularly this works amazing at reducing the occurrence of ear troubles.
Yes, we all know it can be a seemingly never ending battle with some dogs and their ears, but as with the rest of your dogs skin, if it is cared for correctly it certainly helps protect from nasties taking hold!
Bacteria is always present on even healthy skin, all it takes is a little dysfunction to the skin barrier and the nasties seize the opportunity to take hold and cause havoc!
Ear canals are skin too and as always prevention is better than cure!!

Stock is usually available in the salon.

22/08/2025

Appointments for the year!
Yes, can you believe I'm already mentioning it?
It's time to get your bookings in between now and Christmas if you haven't already done so!
Lots of you have, so please dont leave it till the last minute as this year is a bit different....

This year, I am taking off to have Xmas with family in Perth, so I will be away from December 22nd until the 14th January! 3 weeks! Not just the week between. 🙈
This means some of you may need to stretch out a groom or come a bit earlier.

Some have already been made aware, but my timings have had to change due to the need to do a trip to bus stops for school runs now, so this means a little less flexibility with timings offered. But we do what we have to do right!? 😊

Louise will be here from January 3rd and willing to help if anyone needs to be seen while I am away.

Touch base if you want me to book your next few now!

06/08/2025

I want to make a little point! For all us dog groomers.
I had a massive wake up call with my accountant this year. Hence my big price increase that's coming up!
I had tried to ignore price increases as I felt bad passing this on to my awesome clients.
I want to be affordable. I dont want dogs to miss out. I feel bad charging my worth.
Reality....owning a dog is a privilege, not a right! We are paid to do a job others cant do!
In my case, and I do hate to sound stuck up, but, I am GOOD at what I do. I am trained and certified beyond most groomers. My resume sits at the highest end of what someone would be offered in the grooming workplace. I am management/trainer/specialist.

And guess what? After expenses, I am earning less than $1000 a week now. I want embarrass myself with the exact amount. Working a 38- 40hour week!

So yes, I fall into that small business earning less than minimum wage.
So yes, my prices ARE increasing and I am sorry if this stings. But would YOU be working so hard in YOUR job for the same pay...especially if you had experience and qualifications that meant you're actually worth being paid in the highest bracket of that job category?

Groomers charge your worth! PLEASE stop devaluing what we do. And owners who think to whinge at your groomers costs....please realise theres so many hidden expenses for small businesses.....and learn to groom yourself if you cant afford it... but expect to pay for that hard earned education. (HAPPY to teach you, its also what I do).

I really appreciate the understanding of 90 something percent of my clients.
This industry is struggling with burnout and is regularly treated very poorly by clients (not me, I am eternally grateful for mine for being so awesome).

Just know..high prices dont mean youre being ripped off....theres so much more to a groomers job than you think and we work ourselves to the ground because we love the job and the dogs!

03/08/2025

What a weekend!
Friday saw myself, Louise from Boutique Dog Spa By Lou, and Wendy from Rad Pet Services head on down to Coffs for The Pup Cup Dog Grooming Competition

3 adults and 6 dogs in a cabin. Prepping dogs at 3 am and getting into bed at 730/8 and early again sunday for a big day on our feet then with a drive home arriving at 945pm!

Couldnt be more proud and happy of my amazing friends and their efforts.

The event was awesome! Such cool stalls and food vans. The prizes were VERY very generous!

I placed 3rd using a lovely dog I met at 6am before grooming at 8am. Thank you Petway Petcare for that prize! Thanks Jazz's Dog Grooming for allowing me to borrow her.
Then I got a hairy beast encouragement award for beautiful Duke. Which was an amazing dryer supplied by Jovy Lee Grooming Workshop. Cant wait to try it out.
Thanks Little Woof Boutique for the goodies! Super excited about that adjustable loop by the way.

Sunday I almost completed the griffon I met only on friday....Mavis who had been staying was not useable due to lack of coat growth. We didnt place but was an awesome experience.
I was awarded The Oharna award for encouragement with my hand stripping. I nearly cried. Its beautiful...thank you Alicia from Beauty and Beast Dog Grooming .

I got to have a go grooming a hairy Saluki...didnt have time to finish him but it was an honour to have a play with a breed I have admired for many years. Thank you Nicole from Skyzar Grooming Salon for allowing me to use Justin. Sorry you still have some grooming to do on him 🤣

Thanks to the lovely ladies for keeping Duke company while I was stuck in the ring.
To all the judges and organisers thank you!
Pup cup team....thank you!

20/07/2025

Effective Monday 8th September 2025

Thanks heaps everyone. I really appreciate the support and love! 🤗

17/07/2025

PET PRAM FOR SALE
More photos available, Im just struggling with technology today.
Advertised on behalf of a lovely client.
As new condition.
$100

16/07/2025

I’ve taken some time to review and reflect on what it truly takes to deliver the level of service, and types of service I am passionate about providing for our furry friends.
From September 8th, I will be implementing a price increase to better align with the premium quality of care and services I provide, so that I can afford to stay open and continue caring for your furkids.

It’s been an absolutely awesome journey so far, connecting with so many amazing clients, caring for and becoming a part of your dog's life.

Price guide to be posted soon.

At the same time keep your eyes peeled for something new!!!!!! See who notices it first 😜

Thank you so much for your continued support and understanding. You really are all appreciated so very much!
Amy

14/07/2025

Very excited to get my copy of Pet Aesthetician News! First edition!
Groomers get your hands on it! Lotsa helpful articles from experts and also success stories to see what Skin restoration can help with!!!
AND CHECK OUT WHO WROTE THIS ARTICLE!!! 🤣 Im famous!
Iv San Bernard - Australia

12/07/2025

Did you know sometimes I ask people if I can borrow their dog for various purposes (only if I feel they would be suitable and happy)? Be that competitions, or in the case of Letti, some seminar demos!
This weekend DGS Imports hosted a Kenchii seminar. Jonathan David (USA) used Letti to demonstrate correct techniques for her particular coat type.
She was an absolute angel and prepped in Iv San Bernard - Australia products, which everyone was amazed just how soft she feels! And this came from groomers!!!
Made me again appreciate how much dogs at Pooches by Porada really do get the best I can possibly offer!

DGS also gave Letti her own goodie bag to take home as a big thank you! 😍
Its not for everyone to loan a dog, and us groomers that do this completely understand when people say no, and are honoured and very protective of our little furfriends if we do get to borrow them!

01/07/2025

My lil entrepreneur! My youngest has decided she wants to do pet portraits to earn herself some pocket money. (Apparently saving for a Brussels griffon now🤦‍♀️).
She has been practising hard and can usually get some decent resemblance.😊
Shes charging a whopping fee of $1 for pencil/charcoal portraits.
If you wish to support her in becoming the artist she hopes to be, please message me a photo of the pet you would like drawn and she will give it crack! 😊
No obligation to buy if you dont like it, she will just keep for her "portfolio" if you arent happy with it.

04/06/2025

Hello!!!
Some of you may see these lovely little ladies in the salon over the coming weeks. (Some of you already have).
Meet Mavis (7) and CeeCee (5).
They are a purebred dog known as a Griffon Bruxellois (Brussels Griffon).
Their owner and breeder has very kindly lent them to me to prepare and use in a grooming competition coming up.

They come in Ewok version and a smooth/short haired version....yes without the amazing beard!

They are super cool little characters with lots of personality.
Not well known but when you meet them...you may just want one....I think I know whats coming next to my household.....

25/05/2025

This one's mainly for my newer clients and first time floofy puppy owners! Though if you have forgotten, it wont hurt to have a reminder...🤣

Dont get fooled into thinking it is cooling off so we can go longer between grooms! Or worse yet no more until summer 😨
In fact, the longer you want your dogs coat the more often they need to be groomed.... and groomed correctly.

Regular grooming even over cooler months is as important as ever.
*It keeps their skin healthy and clean.
*We can monitor the skin and notice any changes.
*The dog is more comfortable if they are free from tangles that pull and cause pain and irritation.

Most owners choose to keep their pooch the same length all year round! Or opt to drop the length only fractionally!

A note on DOGGY JACKETS!
You may be aware, that as cute as they are, Im not a fan of them on our floofy friends.....if you put one on your fluffy dogs, chances increase greatly that you will have a shaved dog due to matting!
If you put them on your dog, you need to be brushing and COMBING them through thoroughly every day.
During cooler months, if groomers have a pelted dog, when owners are questioned, the dog is regularly wearing coats/jumpers.
If you really want to dress them up, we can opt for some funky type styles with the very short body and bigger boofy legs, this does look super cute and their coat wont mat up if its short! 😊

And on another note...how cute is this little fluffy gal?!

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4280

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