Chateau de Chiens - House of Dogs

Chateau de Chiens - House of Dogs A small, exclusive grooming spa, offering a variety of services for dogs of all ages. FearFree Cert. I now live in New Zealand. No Crating or Kennels.

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF & CHATEAU DE CHIENS

Born in England but moved to (WA) Australia in 1977. Spending the last 20+ years in the beautiful heritage City of Albany. I have always been surrounded by dogs, with my earliest memory of a German Shepherd named Sheba. I formalized my love for grooming at the WA Grooming Academy and then went on to participate in as many workshops as I could. Including

, but not limited to:

Asian Fusion – Pammie Carmichael-Hogg (UK)
Asian Fusion – May Wong (NSW)
Asian Fusion – Valerie Khoo (Malaysia)
Poodle Grooming – Jacki Ainsworth (WA)
Poodle Grooming – Mellissa Bouffant (WA)
Seminar - Angela Anderson (NZ)

During lockdown, I have participated in Virtual Grooming Competitions (as I get anxious in crowds) including:

MasterGroom UK 2020
MasterGroom Canada 2021
Maryland Grooming Comp 2021

In one of my many lives I qualified as a Complementary Therapist, and am passionate about finding ways to work around physical and emotional states that interfere with a dog experiencing an enjoyable grooming experience. In 2020 I enrolled, and became a Certified Fear Free Groomer with IMDT (International Modern Dog Trainers) and completed the Perfect Puppy. ABOUT CHATEAU DE CHIENS (House of Dogs)

Located in beautiful Opito Bay, CdC provides 'one on one' grooming. No Cage Drying. ALL BOOKINGS BY APPOINTMENT

VIP 'regular' (4-8wk) clients welcome. Discount applied for pre-booked appointments. Payment to be made at the completion of booking.
'No Show' and 'Late Cancellation' Additional Charges Apply. Please respect this policy. CASH ONLY for Casual or First Visit Clients. Doggy Day Care is NOT available. Chateau de Chiens is not able to accommodate dogs for extended periods of time. Your dog deserves one on one attention, as do other dogs booked that day. Failure to collect your pup on time may result in future bookings being cancelled. ALL dogs are to be collected within 30mins of notification that the groom is complete or at the previously agreed time. (Please respect this policy. It is there for the benefit of all clients). ALL dogs are to arrive on a leash/harness and be walked/toileted prior to booking. (Please use doggy bags to clean up)

ALL dogs are to arrive on time. Late arrival may need to be re-scheduled and or seen as a 'No Show'. Additional charges may apply. ALL dogs are to be flea and worm treated and have up to date vaccinations. (Please complete the New Client Form sent to you at the time of booking and return, or bring your Vet Vaccination Record)

DOGS IN 'SEASON' ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS OR IN THE SALON. Dogs that arrive with matting greater than 15min time allocation will need to be rescheduled. Dogs arriving with more than 1/3 body matting may be shaved down to prevent stress on the dog. A Disclaimer will need to be read and signed at the time of booking. DOUBLE COATED DOGS WILL NOT BE SHAVED DOWN FOR PERSONAL PREFERENCE. ONLY when recommended by a Vet in writing or by email. (If you do not know if your dog is 'double coated' please speak to your Vet prior to booking). SPECIAL NEEDS, SENIOR, GERIATRIC, BLIND OR DEAF, EPILECTIC dogs - It is Policy that all dogs are cared for in a safe way. If your dog has special needs, for everyone's safety please discuss this at the time of booking. Medication will not be administered to dogs, with the exception of EpiPen (for bee allergies) or at a Vets instruction. PARKING
All vehicles can now park in the area provided. NO VEHICLES ARE TO PARK ON THE SHARED ACCESS ROAD, VERGE OR OTHER DRIVEWAYS. Please park with consideration to others, allowing room for a second vehicle to access the area in the vent of an appointment cross over. FLEAS AND TICKS
Dogs presented with fleas or ticks will be refused service unless previously discussed. WORKING WITH YOUR VET
Some dogs present with extreme separation or situational anxiety. It is not uncommon for your vet to assist with this, providing calming mediation prior to the groom. Please discuss this prior to booking. Should you wish for Chateau de Chiens to care for your furry friend, ALL POLICIES are to be followed.

08/02/2025

Massive thank you Anna for paying Elyse the mobile groomer to come and make our girl beautiful huge thank you ladies ❤️

Massive thank you all sorted will update with a thank you once I have details thank you thank you ❤️

We are so spolit here in northland with all our local groomers who never change us for our rescue dogs when they need grooming so we have miss zoe in foster in Auckland and she please needs grooming to make her fresh and smelling luscious and most of all is comfortable from her matts and dags please is there any groomers dairyflats area that can help us make our girl comfortable please ❤️02102206951

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08/02/2025

Please help. One of my clients dogs has done a runner. He's adorable. With a collar on. Name Charlie.
He will be terrified.

So much fun this week New pups, rescues, seniors and so excited people are asking for colour, hip hearts, lion trims and...
07/02/2025

So much fun this week
New pups, rescues, seniors and so excited people are asking for colour, hip hearts, lion trims and more... 👏👏👏👏

Love you all Max, Teddy, Gabby and of course my boy 💕 who doesn't know he's pink. It was for a great cause though 🙏

06/02/2025

Diary open
Thursday 13th
Save your pups Valentine's Groom NOW with Fresha

01/02/2025

Some great tips from Logan on home bathing. Notice he says flexible shower hose.
It is not ideal to put your dog in the shower no matter how much they seem to like it

31/01/2025

We also have Gift Certificates for that special someone ❤️

31/01/2025

Clients booking between 11-14 February will be able to choose between a complementary Valentine's Bow or ❤️ stencil

31/01/2025

Diary open Tuesday 4th @ 9.30

29/01/2025
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Address

Shop 4, 3 Homestead Road
Kerikeri
0230

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+642040840641

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Molly, Cruz and Bobby... Welcome to the Chateau de Chiens - House of Dogs family ❤️ Cruz is amazing, he can jump the gate in the salon to get to the toys. He won't play with the ones already here. So far his mum has had to buy two 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 While these guys played, Molly (16yrs) enjoyed a spa 🙏 #chateaudechiens #fearfreegrooming #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #respectseniordogs #smithandburton #groomerlife

Meet Sophie (14) and Nancy (12) They are always together. Sophie has advanced cancer, but is comfortable . Nancy has cataracts and gets anxious when they are apart, even when they can see each other... They are beautiful souls, loving, gentle and know where the treats are kept. Every visit is a blessing 💕🙏💕 #chateaudechiens #fearfreegrooming #smithandburton #groomerlife #respectseniordogs

How cute are these two together... It's such a great way to start the year... Seeing my regulars explore the new space... Love you little Rogue

Looking quite pleased with himself... Savvy likes to help with the drying process 😂

Savvys turn

Alfie's first spa day
Alfie's first spa day

Alfie's first spa day

#ilovesmithandburton Louis has tight curls and his coat is quite dry. I love the way his coat came up after his bath.

And Savvy has started to venture around the spa by herself..

Pinot loves his spa day. It always feels so good to see him relax and be able to take care of his very senior body 💕

What a day... Early morning pick up... Pinot, Savvy and Kendra...

So sad

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