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Just a small town Pet Groomer in CHB Waipukurau
A member of the N.G.A.N.Z

27/08/2024

Busy, busy, busy! Puppies, puppies, puppies!

Spring peaks around the corner, less wet grass and warmer days. Our winter Woolies will have to get hung up and those summer cuts are coming out!
Take a look at some of these gorgeous doggies rocking their spring time fashion 😍
Oh gosh, the word no one wants to hear; Christmas!
It's coming, and it's getting here fast, I'm already getting bookings for mid December, if you'd like to pre-book a spot flick me a text or call; each year spots fill up faster and faster! 🐩💝

04/08/2024

Two weeks back and it's puppy play time galore!
So many sweet babies in, it's been all about the warm baths, toasty dryer and the fire going in the main studio. We've had new hellos, sorrowful goodbyes and all the joy and sadness in-between.
Have a glance at some of the sweet puppies this week, getting some good socialization with the girls!!! 😍❤️

18/06/2024

What a winter so far! I'm popping off for a quick break in two weeks time, I'll only be gone just over a fortnight, but if you need your pup done before then just give me a buzz and we can work something out 😍
For now I'd like to give a little shout out to some of the beautiful businesses that have been in my circle or I think deserve recognition and their names spread far and wide!
All Paws Aboard beautiful dog trainers and walkers who keep my babies stimulated and tired when I'm cooped up in the studio.

Funky Fings for being an amazing supporter and supplier of awesome art!

CHB Vets Ltd the only vet clinic I will ever use, they not only make me feel heard and seen, but only want the best for my animals. The most kind and caring people who I couldn't rave about enough.

Cherry Tree Kennels the most beautifully set up kennels and care facility, with the most kind hearted people to look after your pups.

Hair on Abbotsford the only person I trust with my hair when it's not greasy!

Complete Health & Fitness the beautiful, supportive and caring Brie who also runs self defense courses!

Jono’s Garage affordable, fast and their car interior cleaning is beyond topnotch!!

Titan’s Ink amazingly kind and creative people, who not only support the community but let me colour in their sweet lil pup ma!

K9 Pet foods in Clive who make the most incredible Raw food, it's cheap and that grainfree. They're respectful, helpful and lovely!

I'm sure I'm missing a good handful of people, but my phone's at 5% and my brain is on 0.5%
So enjoy the photos if the fresh puppies rocking their clean cuts and I'll update before I go on break ❤️❤️😍

30/05/2024

Wow oh wow pretty puppies galore!
If you're in the mood for good food, music, raffles and auctions you can join me at The Filter Room tomorrow night in Napier with some incredible stuff up for grabs. Don't miss the chance. And remember I'll talk smack to your dog on the table if I don't see you there! 😂😍

12/05/2024

Surprise!
Gift certificates are available, first one created will be up for grabs at a coming auction/raffle for a lovely cause on May 31st at The Filter Room Napier.
I've partnered with the CHB dog walkers, All Paws Aboard to show our support for a beautiful family.

We better see you at the event, or I'll talk smack to your dogs while they're on the table 😤😂

12/05/2024

Oh my goodness all of these beautiful, fluffy faces!! 😍❤️
I want to thank all of the gorgeous people who have wished me a happy dog mother's day, and I'd like to return the sentiment to all of the lovely pet mums and dads who have kids, fur-babies and anything in-between. If it's not your cup of tea, then I hope you had an absolutely beautiful day while the sun was out!

On another note I have an extra special announcement! Coming in the next post 🤫🥰

28/04/2024

Frosty the snowman has been knocking on the studio door! ☃️❄️
An absolutely cozy 5° the other morning, lucky me today it was 12°!

I'm running on fumes currently, definitely have some solid burnout. So I'll be taking a few days off out Wallingford way, I will be out of service from Thursday evening to Sunday morning. If you have any questions or any kind of emergency I'll still be able to receive Facebook messages and notifications.
A deep breath of beautiful nature is a necessity! I'm so thankful for all the beautiful people and pups that have come in the last couple weeks, and I'm so glad that at least the majority of pups have enjoyed the new treats! ❤️🐩🍖

14/04/2024

Such a slacker! Two weeks of pretty puppies
Spa days, warm baths and fresh flower cologne, unbeatable with this on and off weather. I have a short 4 week break coming up in July and my first competition in October! More info will come as the months move forward ❤️😍

01/04/2024

Some of last week's beautiful babies!!
I hope everyone had a gorgeous Easter, rain or shine!
Winter is coming in full swing with doggies and puppies having warm baths, winter clips and cute decorative sweaters 😍
I want to give a big thank you to the lovely people at Titan’s Ink for letting me colour in their beautiful little bichon mā, the hot headed, cotton candy princess ❤️🐩🍭

22/03/2024

Rain, rain go away! I have to bring the heater out, my studio is a cozy 10° every morning. Soooooooo excited for it to hit the negatives once again, I'll be piling on all the layers, warm baths for the doggies and goodbye to the summer pants and extra short tummy cuts.
Bath and tidies are the best option every 4-6 weeks over winter for those pups who need extra fluffies to keep them warm but need to stay knot free. Never be afraid to reach out for any questions or you need any kind of help. I'm always around when you need me 😊❤️

12/03/2024

Look at me! Not being lazy and posting all of these beautiful faces for once!
What weather we've had, hot, cold, hot, humid, sub-zero. Isn't New Zealand lovely? The bath's temperature has been flipping and flopping like a fish out of water but I'll do anything for these baby faces, even if it means getting rained on while running to the studio 🤣❤️❤️

29/02/2024

Goodness gracious!! All of these precious babies, it's surprising every time how much just a bath and a quick tidy around the face can take your pup from a scruffy alcoholic, to completing AA!!
A big, big thank you to all of the incredible people who continue to support me and don't bring up the fact my style has changed for the 5th time in the last 4 years 😂

Love -
The starving artist down the street ❤️

21/02/2024

A calm week, thankful for a break in the storm. This horrible heat!!! Never ending, warm baths for the morning pups and ice cold baths for the rest of us slowly turning into roasts throughout the day 😂
New Zealand weather, a never ending battle between sweatpants and shorts, at least poodle feet never go out of fashion! 😍❤️

15/02/2024

My oh my what an eventful week! My birthday followed by the cyclone anniversary and valentine's Day. Lots of joy, sorrow and celebration. I am so lucky to have the people in my life not only friends, but the beautiful pet parents and pups that make getting up worthwhile. The last year has been filled with so much turmoil and I am thankful for being in a position where I am able to assist people in need, and lend a hand to charities and organisations. A huge shout out to the citizens of New Zealand that donated and uprooted themselves to help the people of Hawkes Bay during a dire time of need. And a huge shout out to HUHA for being the middle ground in the madness. I am so happy to have gotten the chance to work with them, as well as had the opportunity to work with fellow groomers during the cyclone recovery in making rescues feel cleaner, cooler and safer.
No matter what, there will always be hands you can hold when time gets tough; never be afraid to reach out. No matter the situation.

Happy valentine's Day all of you beautiful, amazing people ❤️❤️

08/02/2024

Oh goodness gracious look at all those puppies!! What busy busy days, the days are getting longer and hotter with storms on the horizon. My chronic fatigue has been most agressive lately so I am forever thankful for the beautiful people that have given me nothing but kindness and understanding when I need to finish the day early. I am still offering free creative grooms for white dogs if anyone else is interested 😍❤️

03/02/2024

A cheeky peak at something fun going on!! Still looking for a few more white dogs if anyone has some interest 🤫😍

01/02/2024

Some of this week's beautiful babies, the typical New Zealand weather unsure if it wants to turn me into a slow cooked roast or an individual ice block, neglected in the freezer for a couple years. Either way we plod along with a good wash and a few sneaky treats, shhhh don't tell the owners, who needs a summer diet when you're cute and fluffy 🤫❤️

26/01/2024

What a fun week, storms, sun and so much more!!
I'm loving all of these beautiful pups transFURmations, refresher clips, summer pants and general maintenance with some gorgeous smelling perfume on top!! Hard to match a clean fluffy pup that smells like berries 😍❤️

20/01/2024

Some of this week's puppies, looking and feeling refreshed for the scorching summer days, cold baths all-around, me included 😂

19/01/2024

A day at the spa with Henry:
We start the day with an overly ambitious trot to the studio where Sir Henry has his first attempt of eating his lead out of pure excitement, whilst also trying to drag me to the table as quick as possible.
Once upon the table, Sir Henry strikes as many poses as possible, settling on downward dog for his before photo.
Sir Henry is then whisked away to the bath, where the water is cool and the soap is whitening.
Drying is quick as he has the cotton coat of kings, only after spending 10 or so minutes aggressively rubbing his face on the table. Deciding he is too good for his paws to be tidied, he graciously allows me to clip his tummy and trim his nails before being sprayed with the disgusting scent of flowers and berries.
Once placed delicately onto the floor, Sir Henry turns into a mini tornado of joy and excitement, hair fills the air like snow, towels fly off the shelves, walls fall down, he yanks his lead from my hand and tries devouring it whole unable to contain his immense joy.
Once the door is open he gently tries strangling himself while pulling me at full Henry speed only to flop himself on the tiles by the front door and wait patiently for his mummy ❤️

13/01/2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for owners to be aware during the summer period.
Firstly, the dangers of heat exposure to dogs.
Temperatures above 24C can be high-risk for dogs that are large, obese, flat-faced or very young, while 28C is dangerous for all, and potentially life-threatening for the aforementioned categories. Once you surpass 32C, heat stroke is a major risk.

Secondly, the dangers of too much water ingested by dogs.
Water intoxication can lead to brain damage, heart failure, and even death. Fortunately, water poisoning isn't common, but it's important to be aware of the risk. The most frequent cases involve swimming dogs that ingest too much water and dogs who drink too many fluids after playing or exercising.

Text copied from All Paws Aboard and photo from CHB Vets Ltd 😊

12/01/2024

A few from this week, I'm learning more and more as the days go on. I'm still young in the career coming close to year 6 since leaving school. I intend on participating in a competition this year with the beautiful and supportive Elza along for the ride, as well as introducing coat stripping and creative grooming to my services! I currently have 3 incredible dogs that are allowing me to practice on, and I'm after a couple keen white dogs that would be interested in some creative grooming, no charge of course as I'll be adding them to a portfolio. If you're interested and have a white fluffy dog put your hand out and let's grow together! 😍❤️

07/01/2024

Busy, busy bees! Lost of babies this weekend, back in action once again. New year same doggies!! 😍❤️

24/12/2023

The year is complete!! A simple day, with simple snacks at the end. Have a very, very merry Christmas everyone! I look forward to seeing all of your beautiful faces in the new year. Important updates to come yet, all in due time 🥰❤️

23/12/2023

I'm a bit tired tonight, one day to go!!! 🥰❤️

22/12/2023

A short day joy oh joy!!! A couple special characters in the studio today, a very special Ranger who's emotional support human did most of the work 😂
If you ever feel generous, share the love and leave a review! 🥰❤️❤️

21/12/2023

Busy, busy, busy!! No rest for the wicked with just three days to go 😴❤️

20/12/2023

What a bunch of interesting characters, a suicidal/homicidal maniac, a sweet old lady, a small dog in a big dogs body, a teddy bear and a handsome old man who's favourite activity is lying down. At least I got my squats in today one way or another! No matter, more squats tomorrow, going for a personal record. Be squatting one of the st Bernards next 😂💪

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For all those new puppy parents unsure of how to correctly brush your baby! Part the fur and make sure you are brushing to the root and not just the top of the coat; although your pup may look brushed and knot free there may be a big ol' mess underneath. If you can't move a comb freely down your babies fur then you gotta keep going! Brush your pup at LEAST once a day if you want to keep their coat long and luscious, do it after dinner in your wind down time, in the morning before work, or after a good play when your pup is tuckered out. Sadly if your baby isn't brushed regularly, knotting can result in matting, which can worsen to blood circulation being cut off on certain limbs, hematomas (blood collection, typically on matted ears), UTI's, yeast infections, scaling of the skin and in some cases of double coated dogs, alopecia (complete hair loss.) Never be afraid or ashamed of asking for help, sometimes things get away from us, and that's what your groomer is for, not just advice; but a fresh start :)

Happy festive season all of you beautiful people and sweet fur-babies! Rush week is coming up with only a couple spots left, if you'd like your pup washed or clipped before the break these are the current openings! Sunday 18th: Free from 1:30 onwards! Monday 19th: 5:00pm Tuesday 20th: 5:30pm Wednesday 21st: 5:00pm Thursday 22nd: 5:30pm Soft Paws will be closed from December 23rd to January 8th, feel free to text or call if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment after the scheduled break! 🥰 Merry Christmas Love Brooke and Bean ❤