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Pawsitively Pet Grooming I'm Sonja Smit. I'm a Certified Professional Pet Groomer. It's not all just dogs.
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I've got Certification in Dog Behaviour and Psychology. I'm a Fear Free Professional Groomer and Dog Trainer. I'm also a Certified Veterinary Assistant. At the moment I'm busy to further my studies in animal behaviour. When I'm not grooming, training, or teaching I enjoy spending time with my family, and generally playing with my my Pekingese doggies. I enjoy a wide variety of hobbies including ne

edle work and art. I LOVE hearing from followers. You are some of the best people that I've had the pleasure of being around. Feel free to reach out with questions, concerns, video, training ideas, and feedback.

18/09/2024

Happy client!

18/09/2024

Happy puppy!

18/09/2024

Puppy grooming, end result in the comments

18/09/2024

Puppy Love. Bouvier puppy grooming.

08/09/2024

At Fur-Sure Pawsitively the dogs comfort is all that matters!

08/09/2024

Very nervous doggy's grooming process. Gentle handling, building trust is all that matter.

08/09/2024

Happy client!

08/09/2024

Another transformation

08/09/2024

Happy clients, after a pawsitive experience!

08/09/2024

Before and After

08/09/2024

This was such a heart warming transformation. Please no judgment as you never know the full storie from just looking at photos. At Fur-Sure Pawsitively we transform and help, we never judge. If you have a doggy or cat that got all matted, for whatever reason, ask me to help.

20/08/2024

13/08/2024

Donna

13/08/2024

Bella

10/08/2024

Did you know that pet grooming is a completely unregulated industry in SA? There is no requirement for formal education, no required continuing education, and no required testing or certification?

Anyone and everyone can just pick up a pair of clippers and start advertising themselves as a groomer and charge people for a service they aren’t trained to perform.

It’s completely up to you, the owner, to do your research and make sure the person you are trusting with the health and safety of your pet is qualified to care for them.

Every groomer should be trained, and that very basic training takes months.

It takes years to truly master the ins and outs of grooming and everything that goes along with it.

Pet grooming is so much more than just a hair style.

*It’s knowing dog behavior and how to safely handle all the different personalities and quirks.

*It’s recognizing health conditions that would be better suited seeing a vet such as skin or ear infections.

*It’s being prepared for any and all emergencies that can happen, from seizures to allergic reactions, to nicks and cuts and quicked toenails without panicking.

*It’s knowing how to best deal with a variety of coat types properly.

*It’s being able to know when to stop a service on a particular dog due to behavior or health.

*It’s having the knowledge and patience to handle a different species while holding razor sharp clippers or 8 inch long scissors.

At the very least, the groomer you use should seek out continuing education to make sure they are current on the changes in the industry, from upgrades in products to tools that make the process easier for the pet and them.

They should be current on their pet cpr/first aid certification which needs repeated every couple of years.

They should be able to answer your grooming related questions with knowledge and confidence and if they don’t know the answer they should know where to find it.

They should have an emergency plan in place with a local veterinarian in case anything happens, because when working with animals it’s not a matter of if something happens, but when.

They should come recommended by other pet owners and pet professionals.

And it’s worth noting that there is nothing wrong with using a groomer that is still in training, but they should be working alongside an experienced groomer and under their direct supervision.

Ask the questions, after all you are paying them for a service. A groomer who has spent time and money to be as educated as possible is excited to share their knowledge!

08/08/2024

You say, but I can bath my own dog.
This is just some of the things that happen when you get your dog professionally bath.
It just a bath-is it?

08/08/2024

Positive fun grooming with an awesome pup.
Fear Free is Possible!

01/08/2024

Sign Up For Fur-Sure Good Savings - Become part of the family!
Regular maintenance grooming & nail care is imperative for optimum health & proper hygiene which directly affects your pet’s quality of life. Our membership plans make it easy to keep your pets looking & feeling their furry best year-round.

Click on the link below and complete the membership application.

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27/07/2024

Shadow before and after

27/07/2024

Look at Shadow's short video demonstration showing co-operative grooming. His before and after photos in the comments.
Shadow is a very shy and nervous boy, he dislikes being picked up or hold. But loves food and playing with toys. By beginning and ending every grooming in a positive way. Being groomed by the same person learning what is expected of him and building trust. Patients and listening to his body language paid off, he is a super dog to groom and the experience is fear free.

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Puppy grooming

Puppy grooming, end result in the comments

At Fur-Sure Pawsitively the dogs comfort is all that matters!

You say, but I can bath my own dog. This is just some of the things that happen when you get your dog professionally bath. It just a bath-is it?

Positive fun grooming with an awesome pup. Fear Free is Possible!

Fear free pet grooming

Look at Shadow's short video demonstration showing co-operative grooming. His before and after photos in the comments. Shadow is a very shy and nervous boy, he dislikes being picked up or hold. But loves food and playing with toys. By beginning and ending every grooming in a positive way. Being groomed by the same person learning what is expected of him and building trust. Patients and listening to his body language paid off, he is a super dog to groom and the experience is fear free.