Bubbly Petz

03/04/2025

April. Ten years in. What a privilege it’s been to grow alongside you and your furpals 🌻

Some of you came in when it was just you and your pup. Now there are partners, little humans, new dogs — all of it. Some of you have gone through challenging times too. Through it all, the way y’all keep showing up, never forgetting your furry fam, has been one of the most meaningful things for us to witness and to hold 🥹💖

From those early house call days to calling Joo Chiat our home. From running away at the sight of a nail clipper to celebrating calmer trims. From first grooms to adapting to achy joints. Some of your dearest ones have been with us since the very beginning. Others, we’ve shared in the quiet heartbreak when they were gone. These moments are ones we’ll always carry with us 🍂

Thank you for trusting us with the ones you love most, and for journeying with us through good times and bath times 🛁💫



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P.S. A simple update, fit for this milestone, is in the works. Stay with us 🫶🏻

22/01/2025

Clover girl 🐶🍀

From a teeny poofy two-months old pupper to a gentle wise soul wearing silver grace upon your face - what a gift it’s been for us to journey life with you 🥹💝

31/12/2024

A year of changes and transitions.

From embracing our new space to standing by us through personal losses, we couldn’t have made it without your kindness, trust, and unwavering support 😮‍💨🥹

Stepping into our tenth year with our hearts full of gratitude for your companionship. Thank you for surfin’ through ruff times with us 🏄🏻‍♂️💕

10/12/2024

Transfurmation Tuesday brought to you by 👅✨ Swipe for before >>

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Also! Realised how little before-and-afters we’ve been putting out as a dog grooming studio 🫣 Not prolonging a sesh for the sake of photos has always felt more important—for our pups, staying in a spot for an hour or two while getting groomed isn’t exactly their idea of fun 😮‍💨 Go shake it off and enjoy some well-deserved downtime with your favourite humans!

Meanwhile, these in-session shots are here to stay 👅 and feel free to tag us photos of your pal’s fresh new hairdo, taken at your own comfort 🤙🏼

05/12/2024

Grooming Care for Senior Dogs

Arthritis is a common ailment that affects our canine companions as they advance in age. The signs of pain and discomfort can be subtle in our senior pals, making it crucial for caregivers to anticipate potential discomforts and pain triggers when providing grooming care.

Some ways to minimise joint stress and strain:

✅ Moving limbs in alignment with their natural walking gait, carefully avoiding any awkward or unnatural extensions.
✅ Minimising overall weight-bearing on limbs, ideally positioning the dog in a comfortable lying position. If this is not preferable, provide gentle and supportive body assistance.
✅ Offering mindful support to their joints during limb movements.

For seniors, the priority is hygiene and comfort. Keep grooming sessions brief, closely monitor their body language, and avoid unnecessary, extended procedures.

Special thanks to Dr Priya ARK Veterinary Rehabilitation for these invaluable tips! If you have time this Sun evening, join us for a complimentary mini workshop at ARK Veterinary Rehabilitation’s opening party to explore grooming care solutions that support mobility needs 🐕

18/09/2024

𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 🐾

The Chocolate story is one of grace, wisdom, and purpose.

Much like any devoted dog guardian entrusting their pup’s grooming to a professional, our experience fifteen years ago left us uncertain and worried, with a distraught, shaken dog. The decision to take Chocolate’s grooming into our own hands turned into a heartfelt mission to call for better care for his kind.

The trauma from his experience made grooming top his blacklist. He wasn’t an easy pup to groom. In learning to care for his needs, we learned to listen without words, to kindly empathise, and to practice patience. With much trial and error in a time when guidance was non-existent, his grace allowed us to find our way.

We see Bubbly Petz as Chocolate’s guiding nudge to create change, to do better. When things get tough and the convenient, popular path seems tempting, his wisdom always reminds us to choose what’s right over what’s easy. Gently yet fervently, his spirit keeps us grounded, acknowledging that we are far from perfect, and reinforcing our duty as caregivers to never stop learning and trying.

Our long-time customer and dear friend Andrew captured Chocolate’s essence perfectly — 𝘈 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭, 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮. We couldn’t agree more.

Our home and the studio may be quieter without the Bossboi’s presence, but his influence echoes loudly in the choices we make and will continue to guide us forward each day.

On behalf of Chocolate, thank you to all who’ve shown him love in your own ways 💙

Thank you too, for the kindness and understanding you’ve offered us during this time of grief.

🤍 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 & 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴,
𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘥 & 𝘔𝘢𝘦𝘷𝘦

11/09/2024

08/09/2024

When envisioning a trigger-sensitive studio space for BP v2.0, integrating a sensitive dog friendly area was top on our list. Our experience in BP v1.0 showed us that a communal space wasn’t conducive for those who find comfort and safety away from the main action, and we wanted to do better.

Props to our brilliant friend , BP v2.0 now features a grooming area dedicated to sensitive souls in need of personal space. In a private, fully equipped room of its own, a pup’s grooming can take place free from external triggers and in the comforting presence of their emotional support human.

Intentionally located near our alley entrance away from the hustle and bustle of Joo Chiat Road, this space is designed with those who may benefit from quick, interaction-free entry and exit in mind 🍃

Always a work in progress, we hope our new space has been bringing more calm and comfort to you and your furry fam 🤝

25/07/2024

When it comes to assisting our furbuddies through grooming procedures, many would think that treats are the only go-to. Essentially, different doggos have different innate needs to feel supported. It can be the guardian’s presence, the freedom to move around and away, and/or play - just to name a few.

Surely, reducing grooming fears and anxieties is a complex, multi-faceted process that involves more than just these positive reinforcers — a discipline that we earnestly invest in learning and applying 📚

𝘗.𝘚. 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘶𝘱 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘳! 🙈

28/05/2024

New space, same hood 🐶🫧🏡

📍290R Joo Chiat Road S427542
(Alley entrance behind )
Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun | 9am-6pm

25/04/2024

A few weeks ago, we went to a breeding kennel again to rescue 4 more dogs; two adults and two handicapped puppies with deformed back legs. ...