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Tish's Grooming is all about the 4 P's for your Pooches! Patience, Praise, Pampering with Profession

Fully Certified Professional All Breeds Grooming with over 20 Years Experience. Fully air-conditioned & clean premises for the comfort of your pooch. The friendly Groomer who listens and educates with what's best for you and your dog in regards to both of your lifestyles. �

The Tish Touch lives by the 4 P's... Patience, Praise, Pampering with Professionalism! =)

Managed & Owned by Letisha Pelchen. =)

Friendly Little Salon with Very High Customer Satisfaction! Grooming dogs is my passion, my heart & soul... I love what I do & it comes out in my work every day...

TTT only use top quality DOG PH balanced products on your pets skin & coat...

Please feel free to ask any questions, post any pictures of your recently groomed pets or leave any comments. =)

05/10/2026

Just a little reminder as I’ve had a large number of messages recently from people wanting to return to The Tish Touch. 🐾

Last December, I let everyone know that I was changing the way I operate and moving to a maximum 12-week grooming schedule.

That policy is still very much in place.

At this stage, I am fully booked, and I am only able to accommodate my regular clients who maintain their appointments within the 12-week maximum.

I completely understand that some people have been to me many times in the past and consider themselves existing clients. However, if regular appointments haven’t been maintained within my current booking policy, I unfortunately can’t guarantee that a space will still be available when you decide to return.

When appointments became available, I offered those spaces where I could. If they weren’t taken, I then needed to offer them to somebody else. With the salon now at capacity, I simply don’t have enough appointments available to accommodate everyone who would like to come back.

Please understand that this isn’t personal, and I genuinely appreciate everyone who has supported my business over the years. I have simply reached the point where I have to be consistent with the policies I have put in place.

The 12-week maximum has made a huge difference to the salon. The dogs are happier being groomed regularly, their coats are easier to maintain, appointments are more predictable, and it has also allowed me to manage my workload in a much healthier and more sustainable way.

So, just as a friendly reminder:

🐾 Maximum 12 weeks between grooms
🐾 Regular clients only
🐾 Please rebook when you pick up
🐾 Appointments can not be held indefinitely if regular bookings aren’t maintained
🐾 I am currently unable to accept new or returning irregular clients

I know I have probably been a little too flexible with appointments in the past, but in order for me to continue doing the job I love, I need to stick to the boundaries I’ve put in place.

Thank you so much for understanding and for supporting The Tish Touch. ❤️🐾

Tish

23/09/2026

🐾 A Little Housekeeping at The Tish Touch 🐾

Just a friendly reminder that my 12-week maximum between appointments is still firmly in place.

I am now fully booked for the remainder of the year, and January is already filling quickly. I’m no longer able to accept new clients, so all available appointments are reserved for my regular customers.

Please make sure you rebook when collecting your dog. If you choose not to rebook at pickup, I’ll assume you no longer require a regular appointment and your place may be offered to somebody else.

Since introducing this policy, I’ve noticed such a wonderful difference in the dogs I groom. Because they’re coming regularly, grooming has become part of their normal routine rather than something that feels like torture. They’re happier, more comfortable and much easier to work with—and when the dogs are happier, I’m happier too! ❤️

Unfortunately, I’ve had to say goodbye to some previous clients who haven’t kept within the 12-week maximum. With such limited availability, I simply cannot guarantee another appointment once that timeframe has passed.

This system is working beautifully for the dogs, for me and for the salon, so this is how The Tish Touch will continue going forward.

Thank you so much for understanding and for continuing to support my little business. ❤️🐾

Tish
The Tish Touch Professional Pet Styling

21/09/2026

I’m not the groomer who can always fit you in “today or tomorrow”… and honestly, I’m proud of that. ❤️🐾

For years, I overbooked myself. I said yes to everyone who needed me because I genuinely wanted to help. But eventually, I realised that constantly trying to squeeze in “just one more dog” was taking pieces of me that I couldn’t keep giving away.

The dogs were rushed.
My mind was exhausted.
My body was tired.
My personal life was pushed aside.
And my health suffered.

Grooming is a physically and emotionally demanding career, and burnout is incredibly real. Sometimes, we convince ourselves that working more means we’re a better groomer or that saying “no” means we aren’t doing enough.

It doesn’t.

I’ve had to learn that 7–8 hours of intentional, focused work is enough. I don’t have to work myself into the ground to be a good groomer. I don’t have to sacrifice my family, my own appointments, my health, or my sanity to prove how much I care.

And you know what happened when I started setting those boundaries?

My clients stayed. ❤️

They rebook. They book ahead. They understand that my schedule fills because I have wonderful clients who value what I do and because I intentionally schedule my business around my life instead of trying to make my entire life revolve around my business.

That balance is important.

Because when a groomer takes care of themselves, they can take better care of your dog.

Your dog deserves a groomer who isn’t exhausted, overwhelmed, rushing through appointments, or running on empty. They deserve someone who has the time, patience, focus, and energy to give them the care they need.

So please understand that when I can’t fit your dog in today or tomorrow, it isn’t because I don’t care.

It’s because I’m protecting the quality of care I provide.

I may not always be the fastest appointment to get, but I promise you I’m worth the wait. 🐶❤️

And when I can fit you in, I absolutely will.

To my fellow groomers: setting boundaries isn’t selfish. It’s how we build careers we can actually sustain.

And to my clients: thank you for understanding, respecting my schedule, and trusting me with your dogs. You are the reason I’m able to do what I love while still taking care of the person behind the grooming table. ❤️🐾

23/08/2026

The Tish Touch will be closed today due to illness 🤒 🤢 Monday 24th August.

I'll be back up and running as soon as I can.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

19/08/2026

🎄🐾 Hey guys! Christmas is sneaking up FAST! 🎅✂️

If you haven’t already booked your doggie’s Christmas groom, please make sure you do so when collecting them from their upcoming appointment.

My Christmas bookings are filling up quickly, and I really don’t want any of my special doggies missing out on looking and smelling fabulous for Santa! 🐶🎄❤️

📱 TEXT 0438 522 421 if you need to organise your Christmas appointment.

Warm regards,
Tish ❤️

21/07/2026

The last week has reminded me just how lucky I am. ❤️

Since returning, I've been telling everyone that I'm going to be here for at least another 12 months, and the reactions have honestly been priceless. The smiles, the excitement, the hugs, and the "I'm so glad you're staying!" have absolutely melted my heart. You simply can't fake that kind of happiness, and it has made me realise all over again how incredibly fortunate I am to have such wonderful clients.

Thank you. Truly. Your loyalty, support and kindness mean more to me than you'll ever know.

I also have to admit... working by myself again has been really nice! 😆 I'm back to grooming the way I've always loved to work. I can keep my own pace, stay in my rhythm, and get through my day efficiently. It feels good to be back in my happy place.

Going forward, I've also made the decision that I'm not taking on any new clients, and I'll be grooming only small dogs and those beautiful, well behaved bigger dogs that I've built such wonderful relationships with over the years. After 27 years of grooming, it's time for me to truly enjoy every day at work, and I know this is the right decision for me. 😌

Many of you have also been following my judging journey, and this weekend I had my very first two judging appointments. What an unforgettable experience! I loved every minute of it, even more than I imagined I would. It has only made me more excited to keep learning, studying more breeds, and hopefully accepting more judging invitations in the future.

Here are my two overall winners from the weekend. I'm so grateful for every opportunity that has come my way, both in the grooming salon and in the show ring. I really do have the best people cheering me on. ❤️

12/07/2026

🧡 Tomorrow is the day... I'm back! 🧡

After two wonderful weeks away, I'm feeling refreshed, grateful, and so excited to get back to doing what I love. I have genuinely missed seeing all of your beautiful faces and, of course, all of your precious Puppies! 🐾

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your patience while I took a little time to recharge. Being trusted with your dogs is something I never take for granted, and I can't wait to spoil them all again.

A couple of little reminders:
🐶 I'm not taking on any new clients.
📱 If you've sent me a message while I've been away, I'll be working through them as quickly as I can over the next few days.
💬 Please text me on 0438 522 421. I don't monitor or reply to Facebook messages because it simply becomes too much to manage, so texting is always the best way to reach me.

Thank you all for your continued support, kindness, and loyalty. I truly have the most amazing clients, and I can't wait to see you all from tomorrow! 🧡✂️🐾

Love,
Tish
The Tish Touch Professional Pet Styling.

22/06/2026

Just a little update from me. ❤️

I will still be here pampering your beautiful dogs for a few months yet, however as I am now working on my own, I've already had to reduce my client list significantly and will need to move some appointments around to make things manageable going forward. Unfortunately, grooming 12 dogs a day on my own simply isn't sustainable.

If you are planning to cancel your future appointments with me due to my upcoming move, could you please let me know as soon as possible? This will allow me to offer those spots to clients who would like to continue with me until I leave.

I truly appreciate every single one of you and your support over the years, and I'd love to spend these final months caring for the clients and dogs who wish to stay with me until the very end. ❤️

All my love
Tish

15/06/2026

To all of my amazing clients,

This is a post I never imagined I would have to write, and honestly, it comes with a very full heart.

Over the last six years, you have trusted me with some of the most precious members of your families. I've had the privilege of watching puppies grow up, celebrating new additions to your families, sharing stories, laughter, tears, and life's ups and downs with so many of you. What started as clients quickly became friendships, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

Many of you know that I moved away from my hometown years ago. While Gulgong and Mudgee have been incredibly kind to me, my heart has always remained with my family, my lifelong friends, and the village of people who have loved and supported me for over 30 years. After a lot of soul-searching, tears, conversations, and careful planning, I have made the decision that it's time for me to go home.

This decision has not been made lightly. Leaving behind a business that I have poured my heart and soul into is one of the hardest things I have ever done. But for the first time in a long time, I am choosing to do something for myself. I need to be closer to my family, my support network, and the people who make me feel grounded and at peace.

Norman will be finishing up with The Tish Touch at the end of June (June 26th) to begin a new job down home, and while we search for our new home and prepare for our move, I will continue working and pampering your beautiful companions as normal. There is no immediate end date just yet, and I will keep everyone updated as our plans progress.

Thank you for every appointment booked, every recommendation shared, every kind word, every Christmas card, every gift, every coffee, every laugh, and every ounce of support you have given me over the years. You helped turn a dream into a reality, and I will never forget that.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing me to be part of your dogs' lives and your families' lives. It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

With love and gratitude,

Tish ❤️

26/05/2026

To all of my amazing clients,

First of all, I feel like a royal idiot for posting what I did. I was in complete shock, didn’t know what to do, and honestly just panicked.

The support, kindness, and understanding I’ve received since then has been overwhelming, and I appreciate every single one of you more than you know. I felt so isolated here, like I had no support at all, but clearly I do, and I’ll always be grateful for that.

Norman has come home and we are working through things together. He’ll be back on board from next week, so we’ll be back to grooming all breeds, big and small 😊 Pick-ups will also be starting again in a fortnight.

I wish I could take back my post, but what’s done is done. Right now, I’m just incredibly happy that he is home and safe where he belongs.

All my love,
Tish 🐾

Address

7 Railway Street
Gulgong, NSW
2852

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61438522421

Website

http://www.TheTishTouch.com.au/

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