Al's Dog-Wash Ballarat

23/10/2023

Good afternoon!
Just a shout out to another local Ballarat business today.
..Being that I am on the road all day I often find my tyres get slow leak punctures and need general attention.

I want to let you know that the folks at Stamford Tyres, just off Sturt st have been there for me. What would usually be a stressful sitch for me has been a breeze every time.

If you find yourself requiring new tyres or just a quick puncture fix get in to see them.

It's a solid 6\5 stars from me. Above and beyond.
👍🏼 Good, honest service
👍🏼 Polite, approachable staff
👍🏼Quality workmanship
👍🏼Speedy service
👍🏼Accommodating to my requirements
👍🏼 Fair value prices

30/08/2023

Post your opinions below!

06/05/2023

This guy really surprised me today. It's pretty hard to make any dog do something it really doesn't want to do, let alone a 50kg+ Maremma.
We believe Apollo might have never really left the back yard of his first home so he approached the grooming trailer with loads of trepidation, refusing to go in, refusing to go on my table and refusing to go in the bath. Scrabbling and scrambling then pancaking on the floor at every stage of the process. However, by the end Apollo let his guards down and was lapping up the attention. The stage I didn't expect we would make it to today.

16/03/2023

Gotta love getting your face dried with the high velocity blow dryer! Only a few fuzzy-wuzzys will let you do this...regular grooming obviously helps 😬

12/03/2023

Had to break the news to Jake's new owners that despite adopting what they were told was a Maremma, they had actually landed themselves with a jumbo lap cat 🐈

I'll admit that I proceeded with some amount of trepidation at first, knowing that Jake was on his 4th home and wary that he was skittish around me at first. Maremmas are bred as are guardian dogs for flock protection from predators such as eagles and foxes so they come equipped with a certain temperament which any handler should take caution around but after the first 10 minutes alone with Jake I could tell that this dog was an absolute softy as he warmed up quickly to me. Super gentle, stoic and calm & affectionate, Jake loved every moment of his groom and received a hundred kisses and face boops throughout.

Never washed or groomed in his life another groomer had understandably opted for a shavedown of this lovely boy due to coat damage so it was a big deal that I was able to get him looking so good!

11/03/2023

A couple of lovely olden goldies.

10/03/2023

...for anyone who ever wondered why I wear a mask and fly net while I work 😬

22/02/2023

Ahhh, another fur day in paradise. Today paradise was The Mallow and the fur was the two resident Swiss Shepherds belonging to the new owners.
Shout out to the new owners Garth & Nicole @ The Mallow Hotel . Thanks for having me!

if you didn't know, the Mallow is a Ballarat institution. So if you want to enjoy a pint from their selection of A+ tap beers (or cans) I scoped out while I was there then head on in. Furthermore, they have a ripper food menu to accompany.
You'll also be able to meet Boss & Bella who are two of the softest and gentlest big dogs I've come across. they spend most of their day in the beer garden on hot days smooching pats from patrons.
See you there!

09/02/2023

Gave this cheeky little border collie pupper a round head today. She liked it and so did I 💁🏻‍♂️🐼

07/02/2023

Some more mountain dog for you day.

07/02/2023

These are the best days!

08/01/2023

For your information, Al's Dog-Wash Ballarat has closed its books for the first half of 2023.

This means that I won't be taking on any new clients in first half 2023. If you are a new inquirer, I'd still love to hear from you and will endeavour to assist you but it will likely be to discuss my waiting list or to direct you to the best candidate groomer for your pet. If you are an existing client then it's business as usual!

It is a bitter sweet milestone for me as I love engaging with new people and pups and looking after all the fur but this will be necessary so I can continue to provide my existing client base with the best pawssible service, exceptional patience and care for their pet and the highest attention to de-tails I can offer.

Thanks for your understanding 😊

07/01/2023

Happy new year all!

Now that the silly season is (mostly) over I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for contributing to a great 2022 for me. It is such a privilege for me to be doing something which I truly, deeply enjoy and and I wanted to tell you all how much I appreciate you placing your trust and confidence in me with your pets to keep them (and their coats) healthy, clean and comfortable.

The work I do gives me immense satisfaction and enjoyment, if you haven't noticed by the smile on my face when I arrive or by the pride with which I work with your pet then I wanted to say it out loud so you know. Thank You!

Here's to another great year....and 2023 is going to be such a good one. Although I'm on holidays today, I'm looking forward to starting back and getting back to it shortly.

Wishing you all a year of abundant joy and happiness.

See you soon!
Al

06/11/2022

Thanks for the prompt response to my last post, everyone.

I'm now well and truly booked out leading into Christmas.

Sorry to those who have missed out on a Pre-christmas wash.
**Don't panic, those who have routine bookings have not missed out.**
I can still get a few people in between Christmas and New years if you will be in ballarat.

Thanks again, especially to everyone who kindly accepted awkward or tricky dates & times in order to make it work. And thanks for all your ongoing support and efforts to keep your dogs looking\feeling healthy and happy 😊

05/11/2022

Hi everyone.
I've got just 5 slots left available between now and Christmas. If you haven't booked dogo in for a pre-Christmas wash send me a message so you don't miss out.
..on the other hand I'll be working 4 days between Christmas and NY so if you do miss out and you know you'll be in Ballarat I can still accommodate you.

Have a great weekend.

24/09/2022

It's not often you get to groom a rare pokemon.

01/08/2022

Just hanging out with my fluffy, fuzzy old mate. Ear shave-down for the win, I call it the trapper hat 🥰

04/07/2022

Before you start searching breeders for your next dogo please keep in mind how many dogs there are out there at the moment desperately wanting new homes.
Take this beautiful boy for example. I worked with him today and he was perfect in every way but given to a new home for no fault of his own.

When you rescue, you're not only enriching your life but also the life of the dogo and they will thank you every day with every bit of their puppy heart. Due to the puppy boom during covid we are currently experiencing unprecedented numbers of dogs needing rehoming.

I won't go on, just remember when you're searching for your next pet.

21/06/2022

If anybody wonders why I work with a mask on take a look at my back and chair, the walls and floor in these pics. I also have an insect net I should be wearing to prevent hairs in my eyes 😆

18/06/2022

06/06/2022

Just a quick shout out to another Ballarat small business, Ballarat Trailer Hire who invited me in to their workshop at short notice during the busy period to assist with an ongoing problem I was having with my trailer brakes and indicators.
Not only were they helpful and efficient but clearly the sort of business who look out for others. Without them I may not have been able to keep the Dog-Wash on the road.

Although I was there for a fix I noticed what a huge range of trailers they have, all beautifully maintained and operating. I recommend getting in to Ballarat trailer hire next time you need one 👍🏻

29/05/2022

Feeling so privileged on this cold, rainy day that my roaming job takes me to places like this rural farmstead in such a beautiful part of the world to work with animals like these sweet ones. Here I am in Kingston (just outside Smeaton, Vic) washing a Cairn Terrier and a Saluki .

22/04/2022

Eddy the Bernese Mountain Dog with his fluffy puppy coat 😆

05/04/2022

A little before, during and after collage of this sweet husky Luna

21/03/2022

Hi All! You might recently have heard me post about my positive experience with Jerry bags. I'm now a supplier of Jerry bags. A non-toxic, plant based, home compostable bag for your dog walks.

Check out the facts below and let me know if you're out of bags or inquire at your next groom 👌🏼

17/03/2022

Here we have a 3yo German Shepherd, a 4month old rottieXgerman shepherd and a 16yo Lab...Maple the GS is due to be ring bearer at her owners' wedding tomorrow, how good!

19/02/2022

Good thing that today was Bring Your Dog To Work Day because I bumped into his brother. Leonard reunite with Otis. Two handsome rotties ❤️🐻🐻❤️

07/02/2022

Just a day working from home, trimming nails and doin' puppy cuts 👌🏼

04/02/2022

When you can't sit still and you get tangled in your colourful backdrop

01/02/2022

Feeling a little indignant having her back end shaved but getting used to the fresh feeling on her bum. Gracie loves a swim in the dam and frolick with the motor bikes in the paddock.