The Shaggy Dogs' Groomer

29/08/2024

This big boy is Ralph the Labradoodle. Be like Ralph’s parents, they like fluffy so they brush him every single night for 30 minutes and he rarely has a knot! His first visit he was a mess, I had to shave him and I said you want fluffy fluffy you must brushy brushy! Do they did!

26/08/2024

Hello to the Shaggy Family! I have been crazy busy lately, probably bought on by the fact I am trying to cut my hours slightly and also we spend a lot of time now on weekends at dog shows with Sisi our Wirehaired Vizsla. I’m sorry I have forgotten to rebook some people and now there’s a 3-4 week wait. (Sorry but I’m knackered at the end of the day and that’s why I forget to rebook!)
It would make our life so much easier if you are able to book upon pick up, and please please remind me!!😂. I realise shift workers can’t do this but if you’re able to plan a few weeks in advance that would be brilliant. As of now I’m asking everyone to book their December grooms.
Photo of what is keeping us busy!

09/08/2024

No prizes for guessing which of these dogs has less health problems and a better life.

The dog on the left, Arnie, is an award-winning AKC French Bulldog. The dog on the right, Flint, is bred in the Netherlands by Hawbucks French Bulldogs, who focus on healthier, more moderate Frenchies. Both are purebred, but Arnie follows the traditional breed standard, while Flint represents a shift toward better health over fashion..

09/08/2024

What dogs were bred for 🤣

07/08/2024

The beautiful Labradoodle, Banksy, still a baby,had his 2nd visit, first groom. Such a lovely natured boy - got a bit bored by the end though!!

29/07/2024

Dear friends of Shaggy’s. We are closed from Tuesday 30th July to 6th August. Off to Bendigo with Sisi the Hungarian Wirehaired Viszla for 5 days of prancing in the show ring.
See you next week

22/07/2024

Darling Charlie had his first big boys groom today and he was perfect!!

15/07/2024

Happy Arlo the Murry River Retriever is pumped for his 2 legged brother who is off to the Paralympic’s in the running events. Good luck to him
& his family

06/07/2024

Absolutely nails it. If you want your pup to grow into a good canine citizen don't make these mistakes. The Shaggy Dogs' Groomer has over 30 years experience as a dog obedience trainer, let us know if we can help. You can teach an old dog new tricks, it just takes a bit of effort and commitment.

26/06/2024

Dearest Teddy I have been grooming him for years and so sad he’s leaving to live in Gold Coast, going to miss this cheeky face

26/06/2024

"Alright Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up..."
Our doggy niece, the gorgeous Elvira, had a play date with our pack and got a little muddy. After her bath, dry and perfume she's ready to face her public again 😍

21/06/2024

Absolutely 💯

20/06/2024

Daisy the Labradoodle is very happy with her haircut today - she was a smidge overgrown!😂

17/06/2024

Frank Morris was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1908. At the age of six he lost his right eye after hitting a tree branch while horseback riding, and at the age of 16 he lost his left eye during a boxing match. Morris was very frustrated with having to depend on others to help him get around.

In November 1927, Morris's father read him an article by Dorothy Eustis, an American philanthropist living in Switzerland who operated a school that supplied dogs to the police and Red Cross. The article described schools in Germany that trained guide dogs for WWI veterans who had gone blind from mustard gas.

Morris was inspired to write Eustis for help. "Is what you say really true? If so, I want one of those dogs! And I am not alone. Thousands of blind like me abhor being dependent on others. Help me and I will help them. Train me and I will bring back my dog and show people here how a blind man can be absolutely on his own. We can then set up an instruction center in this country to give all those here who want it a chance at a new life." Eustis agreed to help.

Morris went to Switzerland and trained with a female German shepherd named Kiss, which he quickly renamed Buddy. The training was hard, but after a few weeks Morris was able to get around the Swiss village safely with Buddy's assistance.

In June 1928, Frank returned to the US with Buddy in New York City. He notified the media and demonstrated Buddy's abilities by crossing a busy New York street. According to Morris "She [Buddy] moved forward into the ear-splitting clangor, stopped, backed up, and started again. I lost all sense of direction and surrendered myself entirely to the dog. I shall never forget the next three minutes: 10-ton trucks rocketing past, cabs blowing their horns in our ears, drivers shouting at us. When we finally got to the other side and I realized what a really magnificent job she had done, I leaned over and gave Buddy a great big hug and told her what a good, good girl she was."

Morris sent a one-word telegram to Eustis: "SUCCESS!"

In January 1929, Morris and Eustis cofounded the first guide dog school in the US called The Seeing Eye. It operated in Nashville for two years and then relocated to New Jersey because the weather was more suitable for training dogs. Between 1929 and 1956, Morris traveled throughout the US spreading the word about the organization and the need for equal access laws for people with guide dogs. By 1956, every state in the US had passed laws allowing blind people with guide dogs access to public spaces.

Buddy died on May 23, 1938. Morris named her replacement Buddy, as he would all his subsequent seeing eye dogs. On April 29, 2005, a sculpture of Frank Morris and Buddy titled The Way to Independence was unveiled in Morristown, New Jersey.

14/06/2024

Lola said “this isn’t happening” on repeat…! Peanut was very manly

13/06/2024

07/06/2024

For those that like their non-shedding breeds on the large size this would be perfect.

Originally bred by monks in Flanders, the Bouvier is believed to have descended from Irish Wolfhounds, Deerhounds, and local farm dogs. This was a working dog for herding and guarding cattle and even for pulling farm carts to market due to his great strength and determined temperament. Bouvier’s worked as service dogs during both World Wars.

Fearless and confident, with a strong personality, the Bouvier can sometimes be stubborn and may not be the dog for first-time or timid owners. He generally learns quickly and does well with training.

Bouviers should be socialised well, commencing at an early age. They have an inbuilt sense to protect their family. The Bouvier is very adaptable and responds well to obedience training. They are generally good with other dogs if raised with them from puppyhood. The Bouvier can be a wonderful family dog who is devoted and protective of his family, but as with all breeds, should never be unsupervised with children.

01/06/2024

Darling baby Zuko had his first ever groom today. He was so good

31/05/2024

Darling tiny Tilly and her sister Charlotte, 2nd grooms and doing brilliantly!

30/05/2024

It’s depressing isn’t it Spike, carrying the weight of that thing around!😂😂

29/05/2024

A non-shedding, pedigree, medium-sized dog breed. A Lagotto Romagnolo would make a terrific companion for an active couple or family. They are famous for their ability to sniff out truffles. With thousands of dollars being paid for a kilo of truffles this dog could pay for itself in a couple of weeks. 😉

This is an ancient breed of retrieving water dogs from the lowlands of Comacchio and the marshlands of Ravenna (Italy). Over the centuries, the great marshlands were drained and turned into arable land. Subsequently, the Lagotto changed from being a water dog, to one that excelled in searching for truffles in the flat, open country and in the hills of Romagna (Northern Italy). Lagotto Romagnolo means “lake dog from Romagna”.

Lagottos are intelligent, easy going and affectionate dogs. They are very devoted to their owners, are eager to please and easily trained, which makes them excellent companion dogs.

A small to medium-sized dog, the Lagotto is well proportioned, powerfully built, of rustic appearance, with a dense, curly coat of woolly texture. His agile nature and willingness to please makes the Lagotto Romagnolo a strong competitor in dog sports such as Obedience, Agility, Tracking, Scent Work and Conformation dog shows.

29/05/2024

We got to meet our lovely clients new addition to the family today! “Banksy” the labradoodle, 16 weeks old. He was a delight! First groom with us and he was soooo good!

27/05/2024

https://www.facebook.com/JLBrushbabies

This lady does cute doggy portraits. Our grand dog had her portrait done, very cute

Custom pet portrait paintings on stretched canvas - in 2 sizes +100% hand painted in acrylic

26/05/2024

Darling Leo, sweet Rosie with her 2nd only groom and also beautiful
Alfie, also his 2nd groom
Delightful doggos