Top to Tail Grooming Parlour

12/06/2026

✨ BEFORE & AFTER: Gabrielle's Transformation ✨

Problem Solved! 🐾
Gabrielle's mom came to us with a challenge. During their walks, Gabrielle would constantly pick up klitsgras (bristlegrass) in his coat, especially around his muzzle and legs. This led to stubborn knots, uncomfortable brushing sessions, and a lot of frustration.
Mom wanted to keep his coat as long as possible, so together we explored different options and settled on a cute Asian Fusion-inspired groom. 💚
We shortened the hair around his muzzle to make it easier to maintain and more hygienic, while keeping the sides of his face and his beautiful ears nice and long. The result? A practical style that still shows off Gabrielle's adorable personality!
Not only is his coat easier to care for, but he looks absolutely precious too. 🥰
A huge thank you to Gabrielle's mom for trusting us with this special makeover. We are in love with the final result!

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09/06/2026

29/05/2026

Earlier this year, our neighbourhood community group, LIFCO, hosted a raffle ticket fundraiser to assist with the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the area. As a way of giving back to the community, I donated a complimentary grooming service.

Naturally, I expected the winner to have a small breed — perhaps a Maltese, Yorkie, or Pekingese. Instead, we met Bear… a beautiful Newfoundland!

Bear arrived with what appeared to be a regularly maintained coat. Unfortunately, that was not entirely the case. Through no fault of his owner, Bear’s coat had only been surface brushed during previous grooming appointments, rather than properly line brushed. This caused significant matting beneath the top layer of fur, even though the coat looked brushed on the surface.

For double-coated breeds like Newfoundland dogs, proper line brushing is essential to remove loose undercoat and prevent painful matting. (For those interested in learning more about line brushing, here is a helpful demonstration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRmsuoe6z6s)

After 4 hours of grooming on the first day, followed by an additional 2 hours on the second day, we were able to carefully work through most of the matting. Bear was bathed in warm water and thoroughly blow-dried to help lift the coat, loosen the undercoat, and reduce future matting.

Throughout the entire process, Bear was incredibly patient and tolerant. However, grooming sessions like this should never become the norm. Severe matting can create discomfort and anxiety for dogs, making future grooming experiences increasingly stressful and difficult.

Some may ask why we didn’t simply shave him down. While that may seem like the easier option, shaving double-coated breeds can create several long-term coat and skin issues — something I’ll explain in a future post.

Thank you again to the LIFCO community for the opportunity to contribute, and well done to Bear for being such a gentle giant throughout his transformation.

Here are some before-and-after photos of Bear’s grooming journey.

25/05/2026

☀️🐶 MONDAY MOOD: Be More Like Your Dog 🐶☀️

This week’s life advice comes from our four-legged happiness coaches:

✨ Treat every day like a new adventure
✨ Celebrate the small wins
✨ Find joy in simple things
✨ Be grateful for every snack… I mean meal
✨ Don’t let a little bad weather ruin your mood
✨ Always make time to play
✨ Greet your favourite people like it’s been YEARS

If your Monday feels ruff… channel your inner dog and wag your way through it.

28/04/2026

WIN A VITOZOL HAMPER

NO CATCH – JUST ENTER AND WIN

HOW TO ENTER:
No catch, just groom your pet Top to Tail Grooming Parlour and enter the competition.

Drop your name and email to enter the raffle draw.

24/04/2026

Hi everyone!

Here’s a little before and after transformation 🐾

Morgan took a while to warm up to us, but he was just playing tough. Now he lets us groom him with no problem at all!

Such a sweet boy once he settled in 💙

08/04/2026

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02/04/2026

🐾 Happy Tails here Top to Tail Grooming Parlour! ✂️

Another clean, fresh, and happy pooch ready to strut their stuff or Chicken flatty!

We love seeing those wagging tails and shiny coats after a good pamper session

Book your furry friend’s next grooming appointment today!

20/03/2026

Treat Your Parot to Something Special! Vitozols' Vitopet Exclusive Treats. Available now – Pop in for a free sample.

18/03/2026

Treat Your Pet to Something Special!

Introducing Vitozol – Vitopet Exclusive Treats – a premium snack your furry friend will love! 🐶

These tasty treats are more than just a reward – they’re made to support your pet’s overall wellness, helping them stay happy, calm, and healthy. Perfect for training, rewarding good behaviour, or simply showing your pet a little extra love.

Why pets love them:
Delicious flavor
High-quality ingredients
Supports everyday wellbeing

Because our pets deserve the very best.

Available now – treat your pet today! Pop in for a free sample.