East Rand Mobile Pet Grooming

06/12/2024

😂🤭🎄🐶 Have a happy weekend!

05/12/2024

"Good morning Sabine, I meant to send this yesterday. Thanks to your staff for another excellent job on Suri. Please could we make it every 10 weeks instead of 12? That would be the 12th February 2025.
Wishing you and your family all the very best for a safe and joyous festive season. Best regards, Di and Suri. ☺🎄🎁" 🐾🐾🧡

04/12/2024

04/12/2024

"Thank you. Great job. Have a merry Christmas 🎅 🎄" - Linda 🐾🐾🧡

04/12/2024

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04/12/2024

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03/12/2024

"Thank you so much for my doggies. They look beautiful. I would like to book them for January please. Can you check for an opening please" - Rulene 🐾🐾🧡

03/12/2024

"Thank you so much, Dina and Bella look all shiney and ready for Christmas🐶🐶🐶🐶🐾🐾🐾🥳🥳🥳" - Heidi 🐾🐾🧡

02/12/2024

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29/11/2024

🤣🤭Happy Friday! Have a great weekend🐾🐾🧡😁

28/11/2024

"Looks like a new doggy 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳thanks so much, very happy. Awesome service, thanks so much 😁😁😁see you soon again" - Angelique 🐾🐾🧡

27/11/2024

Please contact Nirona directly 0762764441 to place orders. 1.5kg R125.00

27/11/2024

Please take note of our closing and re-opening dates for the festive season. 🐶🎄🐾⭐ Book your appointments now on 072 627 3200 ⭐🐾🎄🐱

25/11/2024

"Hi Thank you. Maya looks Great 💐" - Cecile 🐾🐾🧡

25/11/2024

WORTH THE READ 🐾🫧 ✂️

Why Groomers Deserve More Respect (and Pay) for Their Time

Let me ask you something: when was the last time you sat down with a lawyer for an hour and expected to pay them R200? Or consulted a doctor for less than R500? Unthinkable, right? Yet, when it comes to professional groomers—the people dedicated to keeping pets healthy, clean, and well-maintained—we not only undervalue their time but often overlook the expertise they bring to the table.

Groomers, whether at your neighbourhood salon or running mobile services, are among the most underpaid and underappreciated professionals. They sell their time—a resource they can never get back—yet their hourly rates often reflect low-skill work rather than the skilled trade they practice. Why is that?


The Expertise Behind the Clippers


Becoming a professional groomer isn’t as simple as picking up a pair of scissors. Many spend years mastering animal behavior, skin and coat health, breed-specific grooming techniques, and how to handle anxious or aggressive pets. Beyond initial training, there’s an ongoing need to stay updated on new tools, products, and styles. Yet despite this extensive knowledge and skillset, groomers often earn barely enough to reflect their expertise.

For comparison, veterinarians charge hundreds per visit, and while their roles differ, there’s significant overlap in their understanding of animal health and well-being. The stark difference in earnings reflects how grooming is often seen as a luxury, not an essential part of a pet's overall care.

The Physical and Emotional Toll

Grooming isn’t just about making pets look good; it’s hard, physical work. Groomers are on their feet all day, lifting heavy dogs, dealing with wriggling animals, and working in wet, noisy environments. They face risks of bites, scratches, and injuries, all while maintaining a calm demeanor to put pets at ease.

Then there’s the emotional side. Groomers often act as pet whisperers, soothing nervous animals or identifying health issues like lumps, infections, or skin conditions that owners may not notice. Add in long hours, irregular schedules, and tight deadlines, and it’s clear this is not a job for the faint-hearted. Yet, their compensation rarely reflects these challenges.

The Value of Grooming

The benefits of professional grooming go far beyond a tidy appearance. Regular grooming can prevent matting, skin infections, and other health problems. Groomers help keep pets comfortable and even extend their lifespan. For many pet owners, a good groomer becomes an essential partner in their pet’s care.

And yet, clients often haggle over prices or expect discounts. Why? Because grooming is often viewed as optional or superficial, not the essential care it truly is. This perception needs to change.

Respecting the Profession


To pet owners, here’s my plea: respect your groomer’s time and expertise as you would any other professional. They’ve chosen a career dedicated to improving your pet’s well-being, comfort, and quality of life. That deserves more than a meager fee.

To the pet care industry: it’s time to recognize grooming as a skilled trade. Groomers should be fairly compensated for the expertise, dedication, and invaluable service they provide.

The next time you bring your pet to a groomer, remember this: they’re not just trimming fur or clipping nails. They’re contributing to your pet’s happiness and health. And that’s worth every rand.

25/11/2024

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22/11/2024

🦚🐕😂 Have a tail-wagging pawsome weekend! 🧡🐾🐾

21/11/2024

"Thanks Sabine to the team.The doggies all look and smell great again. 🐶💐" - Viv 🐾🐾🧡