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.
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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.
Once you know, be sure to ask me about it at your next groom.
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Which COAT & BREED TYPE is your dog? It’s important to understand which coat your dog has, to ensure the best grooming care and coat maintenance. Check out our COAT & BREED TYPE Glossary on our website to find out more.
https://www.smithandburton.com/blogs/coat-breed-type
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We have just had a huge shipment and are fully stocked in-store NOW 😁
And that's a wrap... All talked out, brushed out, blown out, massaged, warm wrap conditioner soak. And a little bling... Sleepy girl now...
Back to the farm for this paddock pup... Until next time 💕
Poppy is a girl after my own heart... Get her to a massage or hairdresser and she'll talk and talk lol
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Beautiful Duke. No stories today, you handled it like a boss... Go you 💕
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Book online for your Meet & Greet and qualify for a huge 15% discount on your first groom. This is a great opportunity to bring your puppy, teen or senior pet for a drive out through the beautiful countryside to Chateau de Chiens - House of Dogs, just 15 minutes from town Centre.
We can share a cuppa, talk history, health, social needs and styling. No obligation to book, just come and take a look. Nga mihi Julia & Tama
Some great advice. If you are thinking of getting a puppy or have one and need some 1:1 guidance on the importance of desensitization, apps you can use and more, why not book in for a Meet and Greet Session and a cuppa. Do it right, get the advice you need to make it work for you and your pup and enjoy the bond that comes from being totally in the moment with your new furry whanau addition.... Book during August online and receive a huge 15% discount on your first groom.
Warmest congratulations to all the new puppy parents out there! Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an incredibly heart-warming experience. Their playful antics are bound to bring a smile to your face. However, along with the joy, comes the important responsibility of nurturing them into well...
Ah the innocence of kids
7bundles came into care yesterday massive thank you to there foster muma for knowing they needed a safe place to land knowing we don’t have space this foster muma has someone that has come to build a safe puppy area just to keep these pups safe while we get them ready for adoption they were born on 30 April ♥️
The sun is out and spring is not far away.. a great time to book your furbaby in for coat and skin care.
Remember new clients who book online will receive a discount on their second booking, just in time for the beach and summer fun.
Charlie boy in for his regular jacket strip.
When he was younger he was clipped and the coat didn't come good all over. However, with patience, he now has an amazing jacket. He chills on the table with his favourite toy and sometimes a treat.
The remaining groom is scissored. I haven't taken pics of the final groom, wanting to promote stripping over clipping on some breeds.
Beautiful senior Westie, Trixie came to share some time with me today...
While many people shave their Westies, her mum trusted my call to strip her blown coat a few visits ago.
Now her coat comes up so lovely, she just chills while I make a fuss and she is rewarded with a treat and complementary bling collar.
Thank you to for their perfect products for her skin and coat.
We are so excited to be supporting Bunnings this weekend with their launch of their new pet range, and their amazing Stores for Paws initiative.
Come and see us all weekend at Silverdale, Westgate, Constellation Drive (Sunday only) and Manukau (Sunday only) and meet some of our beautiful foster puppies looking for their forever homes 💜.
🐶 Meet the team – find out about Saving Hope, fostering or just how you can help
🐶 Buy a sausage (or 2), and a drink would go well with that.
🐶 Puppy cuddles – great way to get your cuteness fix.
🐶 Free Mutt Butter samples (while stocks last) – your dogs will love you for it.
🐶 Colouring sheets for the kids – feel free to share to us when they’re done.
🐶 Check out Bunnings new pet range in store – it’s simply fabulous.
🐶 Already got a Saving Hope pup - let us know how they're doing. And you'll def need to show us pictures!
We look forward to seeing you there 🐾🐕😊💜
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There is nothing quite like sharing a bath with Athena.. The queen of 'shaking it off' 😂
Then I get to spend an hour cleaning all her coat out of every crevice it can find 🤦🏼♀️
I know she will be feeling so much better without all that itchy hair.... And I'm sure her mum will too... See you in a couple of weeks 🙏
Athena is a Sheppard x Husky and gets soooo excited when she comes in.
Many dogs will start to go through the seasonal coat changes now. Regular brushing with a damp (not wet) coat at helps stop it flying everywhere, and grip the hair.
PLEASE don't use rakes unless you have been shown how. Holding the rake incorrectly can cause severe irritation to the skin.
If you have a vacuum cleaner that can go on reverse, use it to blow out the compacted coat regularly... Then flip it back to normal for the clean up lol 😂😂😂
Great use for coat - gather it up and place it around the garden. The birds will take it for nesting 🪹
Book your next appointment online. If you are unsure how long it will take, allow 3 hours for a large dog, minimum of 2 hours for small-medium.
This does not include nails, pads or styling.
Feel free to call me to make sure we have enough time
02040840641
198B Opito Bay Road, RD1
Kerikeri
0294
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
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Poppy is a girl after my own heart... Get her to a massage or hairdresser and she'll talk and talk lol
Second visit for young Rico. Beautiful finish from #smithandburton See you soon young man.
What a beautiful way to spend the afternoon
It's a joy to work with puppies but an honor to be with seniors... Building a relationship that will last their lifetime is a precious gift... Being there for their last groom or to hold mums hand as they fall asleep is a privilege.
Registration for Sip & Strip is open. Come along and have some fun with other pup parents. Feel free to call if you have any questions 02040840641
And then there is Tank.... Who thinks he's a Husky lol He did so well and even let me do his nails... It takes all sorts
Little Poppy in for a play date and groom .. who can resist a cuddle and warm dryer 🥰
It's been a while but this wee darling has found her way back to me. #chateaudechiens #fortheloveofdogs #smithandburton #doggroomer #ilovepoms
Arlo has outgrown Tama but they still love to play together 💜
Rejoice in the memories, write stories, make videos, upload and restore old photos, ask questions, many many questions... Hold their journey in your heart and memory as if it was a most precious jewel... Their life matters, they matter, they just can't remember... Be patient with them, be kind and respectful, this will be the longest day, the longest goodbye... Embrace it During June, to raise awareness, Chateau de Chiens - House of Dogs will colour purple ears or tail at no charge. (White only) 💜
With a cat called Bat Man, of course the dog is Bruce Wayne and now there is puppy Alfred... Just perfect 💕
Nothing can prepare you for a de-shed on a Lab!!! Choc comes in from Matauri Bay regularly, and each time we 1/3-1/2 fill a small bin bag with hair... He loves being on the table, in the bath, being scrubbed and massaged and belly rubs lol He's always nervous when Tama greets him with his puppy enthusiasm, but it doesn't take long for them to buddy up 💞 Now is a good time to get that undercoat out, so a new, healthy coat can come through. Labs and Golden Retrievers have really oily skin, so it pays to keep them well brushed. A dusty coat full of loose hair, not only gets smelly, but can breed bacteria and encourage mites. #HealthyCoat #chateaudechiens #pamperyourpooch #smithandburton #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreegrooming
Bean has an amazing coat, he's living and funny and little Tama helps him chill out...
How cute is Lucy .. waiting for mum.
Mimi is a delicate senior lady who benefits greatly from a nice warm spa and gentle cuddles...
This gorgeous little guy will be 1 next week.. I'm so blessed to have him in my life
Welcome Charlie...
All ready for the seasons activities 💞🙏
