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.

30/12/2024

What's with cats ????

If you're interested in having these available at the salon, pm me asap.
30/12/2024

If you're interested in having these available at the salon, pm me asap.

30/12/2024

Brilliant and so needed

Please, please keep your pets inside tomorrow.  Ensure, windows and gates are secured. If you do not allow your pets in ...
30/12/2024

Please, please keep your pets inside tomorrow. Ensure, windows and gates are secured.
If you do not allow your pets in the house, please make them comfortable in your garage.
Comfortable bedding and lots of water.
If you can, a radio or hoodies/thunder jacket.
There are also anxiety drops you can pick up.
Please do not tie your dogs up outside or take them with you to firework displays
Remember, dogs have amazing hearing and the crack of fireworks can be heard miles away.
This does not just apply to dogs.

A great brand for home grooming.  If you would like to know which tools and how to use them, book a one on one pup and p...
30/12/2024

A great brand for home grooming. If you would like to know which tools and how to use them, book a one on one pup and parent how to session in the new year.
Correct use of tools and regular home maintenance can change so many things, primarily skin and coat health for your furry friend.

Start the new year in style with our new range of Yours Droolly Shear Magic grooming products! 😀🐶

Keep your pet's coat and skin in tip-top condition during shedding season with Brushes, Slickers, Combs and Rakes 🤩

Shear Magic Grooming Glove gives pet owners quality bonding time on a daily basis, while the Styling Scissors are ideal for precision trimming and shaping of your dog's coat 👀 ⬇⬇

https://petworkz.co.nz/product-category/new/?_brands=yours-droolly

Yours Droolly New Zealand

30/12/2024
30/12/2024

Vista Canine is super thrilled to be opening our doors in 2025 for our “Day Camp for Dogs” and “Farmstay Boarding” services for lucky canines in Kerikeri and surrounding areas!

We are based Ōkaihau ways with picturesque rolling hills, magical native bush and beautiful streams. For the Day Camp service, dogs are collected from their homes in the morning and shuttled to our private property where they spend a half day training, exploring, socialising and exercising before getting dropped back home tired and fulfilled. While in our care they are under active supervision and all needs met. Clients get to experience the fun through photos and videos of the adventures that we’ll be updating daily on our page!

A bit about our family - we relocated just over a year ago from Auckland where we started, owned and ran Pack Social - Day Camp For Dogs, a very successful training, exercise, socialisation & boarding company for the last 7 years (which continues to run - now owned by one of our handlers!). We created a fantastic model that we refined over that time, combining the needs of our clients wanting a doggy daycare type service to get their dogs socialised and out of the house but having the outdoor adventure element on private farm land that meant the best of both worlds.

My background is in professional dog training, specialising in reactive and aggressive cases as well as training/handling dogs in advanced behaviours for film and tv. In my free time you can find me training and competing with my 2 Belgian Malinois in protection sports and obedience - to say our lives revolve around the dogs is an understatement! Over the past decade I have travelled around the world learning under some incredible trainers as well as attending seminars and workshops to advance my knowledge and keep up to date with modern techniques.

All breeds and sizes are accepted. Puppies are also very welcome and benefit greatly from learning to socialize with other dogs under our professional guidance and supervision. We don’t allow any bullying behavior so everyone feels safe and confident with their new friends. Don’t worry however if your dog isn’t the most obedient, training and structure is part of the adventures and we practice and teach impulse control, recall and basic commands daily. Also if your dog has some quirks or is lacking in some areas of their socialization don’t hesitate to inquire, we currently also have space in our re-socialization program which many of our past clients have benefited greatly from.

Adventures are $50 per day which includes pick-up and drop-off to and from your place (you don’t even have to be home, we’re happy to collect while you’re at work). When you sign up your dog attends on the same day/s week-to-week. We will have limited spaces in to start as we’ll be staggering new attendees to ensure we have a nice close bond with each dog. Currently we are starting with offering this service on Tuesdays and Thursdays although your dog isn’t required to attend both days.

We are also offering Farmstay boarding going forward where dogs stay with us as part of our family while you are away. PM if this is something you are interested in - rates vary depending on length of time stayed.

If you have any questions or if you’d like to book in for a free meet and greet please message Vista Canine or contact me on 02102477423.

We look forward to hearing from you soon! 😀🐾

Regular clients are invited to book now for the new year. New clients, please book a Meet and Greet before any other ser...
29/12/2024

Regular clients are invited to book now for the new year.
New clients, please book a Meet and Greet before any other service.
I hope you have all had a wonderful catch up with friends and family.
Stay safe 🙏
See you in the new year.

Other Kerikeri | Book with Chateau de Chiens - House of Dogs at 3 Homestead Rd Shop 4.

28/12/2024
28/12/2024

Animals love licking - and your pet's tongue will adore the sensation of eating off our new selection of LickiMat feeders! 😀🐶🐱

LickiMats prolong the enjoyment of mealtime for dogs and cats, promoting calm behaviour during stressful times ✅✅

Choose from Catster, Indoor Keeper, Tuff Buddy, Classic Buddy, Pro Tuff Soother, Slodog, Slomo and Wobble Bowl 👀 ⬇️⬇️

https://petworkz.co.nz/product-category/new/?_brands=lickimat

Try one with our new range of NRG+ treats: https://petworkz.co.nz/product-category/new/?_brands=nrg

So needed. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F9CeYwXuP/
28/12/2024

So needed.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F9CeYwXuP/

Vista Canine is super thrilled to be opening our doors in 2025 for our “Day Camp for Dogs” and “Farmstay Boarding” services for lucky canines in Kerikeri and surrounding areas!

We are based Ōkaihau ways with picturesque rolling hills, magical native bush and beautiful streams. For the Day Camp service, dogs are collected from their homes in the morning and shuttled to our private property where they spend a half day training, exploring, socialising and exercising before getting dropped back home tired and fulfilled. While in our care they are under active supervision and all needs met. Clients get to experience the fun through photos and videos of the adventures that we’ll be updating daily on our page!

A bit about our family - we relocated just over a year ago from Auckland where we started, owned and ran Pack Social - Day Camp For Dogs, a very successful training, exercise, socialisation & boarding company for the last 7 years (which continues to run - now owned by one of our handlers!). We created a fantastic model that we refined over that time, combining the needs of our clients wanting a doggy daycare type service to get their dogs socialised and out of the house but having the outdoor adventure element on private farm land that meant the best of both worlds.

My background is in professional dog training, specialising in reactive and aggressive cases as well as training/handling dogs in advanced behaviours for film and tv. In my free time you can find me training and competing with my 2 Belgian Malinois in protection sports and obedience - to say our lives revolve around the dogs is an understatement! Over the past decade I have travelled around the world learning under some incredible trainers as well as attending seminars and workshops to advance my knowledge and keep up to date with modern techniques.

All breeds and sizes are accepted. Puppies are also very welcome and benefit greatly from learning to socialize with other dogs under our professional guidance and supervision. We don’t allow any bullying behavior so everyone feels safe and confident with their new friends. Don’t worry however if your dog isn’t the most obedient, training and structure is part of the adventures and we practice and teach impulse control, recall and basic commands daily. Also if your dog has some quirks or is lacking in some areas of their socialization don’t hesitate to inquire, we currently also have space in our re-socialization program which many of our past clients have benefited greatly from.

Adventures are $50 per day which includes pick-up and drop-off to and from your place (you don’t even have to be home, we’re happy to collect while you’re at work). When you sign up your dog attends on the same day/s week-to-week. We will have limited spaces in to start as we’ll be staggering new attendees to ensure we have a nice close bond with each dog. Currently we are starting with offering this service on Tuesdays and Thursdays although your dog isn’t required to attend both days.

We are also offering Farmstay boarding going forward where dogs stay with us as part of our family while you are away. PM if this is something you are interested in - rates vary depending on length of time stayed.

If you have any questions or if you’d like to book in for a free meet and greet please message Vista Canine or contact me on 02102477423.

We look forward to hearing from you soon! 😀🐾

Tama and I are finally settled in the new salon.We still need to finish the play area, but for now we are able to greet ...
23/12/2024

Tama and I are finally settled in the new salon.
We still need to finish the play area, but for now we are able to greet our wonderful clients into air conditioned comfort.
We are so amazed at the incredible generosity of clients, trades and friends.
smith&burton are our primary choice of product.
Petworkz Online Limited are providing an incredible selection of toys, treats, beds, leads and more. An added bonus for clients.
The new location opens up countless opportunities I can't wait to share with you.
Parent/pup workshops, desensitisation classes, karma k9s - meditation with your pup, home grooming classes and more.
Workshops start in February, so watch this space.
Booking online makes things easier, however clients old and new are reminded an email address is needed for reminders.
Taking into account higher electricity charges, water charges, rent and travel, charges have increased but are still in line with the current NZ groomers.
We are closed Sundays and Mondays.
EFTPOS is available

We look forward to welcoming you in the new year.

Happy holidays everyone.

23/12/2024

EDIT: Thank you for all the offers of fostering, I’m absolutely amazed at everyone who stepped forward. There has been a delay in getting the foxy’s but they are still coming. We have at the moment got enough fosterers we think, if we haven’t got back to you apologies as we had an overwhelming response and was hard to keep up with the reply’s.

Help Wanted Urgently !!

At very short notice we need to find foster care for approx 10 purebred foxy’s ranging from 13 years to 1 year old. Sadly the male owner has been given only a few days to live so we have very little time to get this organised.

At this stage we don’t have much more information re veterinary status, temperament, routine. We are just putting the word out to see who maybe able to help.

A must under the circumstance is a secure property with decent fences as we all know foxy’s can be escape artists!!

We will provide everything you need, to care for one or two or three 😝 and when we have more information will work with families to make the right match. This maybe just temporary in the immediate intern so even that will be helpful.

If you are able to help us please email [email protected]

23/12/2024

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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