Shear Designz

23/10/2026

Enjoy some Winston cuteness for your Friday evening 😍

21/10/2026

🐾 Baby Toast’s First Puppy Maintenance! 🐾

Baby Toast came in for his very first puppy maintenance session with us last week, and hasn’t he just stolen our hearts! 🥰❤️

Such a beautiful, well-adjusted young man, taking it all in his stride like a little superstar! ✨ Starting grooming early and creating positive experiences helps set our puppies up for a lifetime of happy, stress-free salon visits.

We think you’re just the most adorable little man, Toast! We can’t wait to watch you grow. 🐶💙

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18/10/2026

🏆 The Pup Cup – Wins, Teamwork & A Little Reminder That Sometimes, Life Comes First 🐾

Our groomers had six classes entered in thepupcup_ last weekend, but life threw us some unexpected curveballs, and the universe reminded us that sometimes, we need to slow down, take a breath and recharge.

Having to withdraw from a competition is disappointing, especially when so much time, preparation and dedication have gone into getting ready. But sometimes, choosing to step back and prioritise your wellbeing is the most important decision you can make. Self-preservation is never a failure. ❤️

Competing in grooming competitions takes an enormous amount of dedication, commitment and hard work. But the rewards go far beyond the competition ring. These events provide incredible opportunities for groomers to grow, learn, refine their skills and receive valuable critique from some of the industry’s most respected leaders. Every experience is an opportunity to learn, improve and become better at what we do.

Despite a few unexpected changes to our plans, our team still had some fantastic results to celebrate! 🏆✂️

✨ REBECCA’S RESULTS ✨

🥇 BEST IN SHOW – NOVICE
Lizzie – Acijay Lillibet of Gold SWA SWC

🥇 1st Place – Gundog Class, Novice
Lizzie – Acijay Lillibet of Gold SWA SWC

🥇 1st Place – Handstrip Class, Novice
Presley – Aust. Ch. Moneglen Walking in Memphis

🥇 1st Place – Salon Freestyle, Novice
Scout – a beautiful little Cavoodle who absolutely stole our hearts 🐶💕

✨ TAHLIA’S RESULTS ✨

🥇 1st Place – Handstrip Class, Masters
Ernie – Gr. Ch. Besonda Mischief and Mayhem N.SPRD

Congratulations, Rebecca and Tahlia! We are so proud of you both and the dedication you continue to show towards your craft. These results are a wonderful reflection of the skill, patience and hard work you put into your grooming. ❤️

🩷 A FEW VERY SPECIAL THANK YOUS 🩷

A huge thank you to Jazz for putting together such an amazing, welcoming and supportive competition for our team and colleagues. Events like these are so important for bringing our industry together and encouraging continued growth, education and development. To judge Wendy Wouters for your valued critiques. The Clipping Point for these amazing photos.

We also want to thank all the incredible owners who generously loaned their beautiful dogs for our team to compete with. Entrusting your precious dogs to us for these events means the world, and we are so grateful for your support.

And a very special thank you to Leesar Rob, who so generously sourced a suitable Salon Freestyle dog for Rebecca from one of her own clients and brought her into the salon every week for maintenance. That level of kindness, generosity and support deserves to be recognised and celebrated. It takes a village, and we are incredibly lucky to have people like you in our corner. 🩷

This is the camaraderie our industry needs more of. Supporting one another, sharing opportunities, celebrating each other’s growth and lifting each other up rather than viewing each other as competition.

There is room for all of us to learn, grow, succeed and celebrate one another’s achievements. We are stronger when we support each other, and our industry is better for it. 🐾❤️

21/09/2026

I mean… he’s a total prince - but close enough!!

Sweet Figaro in for his summer reset today - could he get any cuter!? 🤎🧸

19/09/2026

A difficult post to write — and an even harder one to read.

Over the past two weeks, we have seen an increasing number of dogs coming into the salon in genuinely heartbreaking condition.

We’ve seen dogs with teeth severely rotting in their mouths. Burnt and irritated skin around their anuses from faecal matter becoming tightly matted into the coat. Severely matted ears. Testicles matted to the surrounding skin. Ear infections. Feet with dense, impacted mats, with grass seeds embedded into the skin.

These are not isolated issues.

And to be absolutely clear — this post is not directed at any particular dog or owner. There is no judgement here. We understand that life happens. We are coming out of winter, and sometimes grooming gets away from people.

When these dogs arrive, we simply get to work. We do everything we can to safely and compassionately remedy the situation and make them comfortable again.

But that doesn’t make it any less heartbreaking.

Seeing a beautiful dog in pain, struggling because their mouth is full of rotten teeth, or watching them react fearfully because their skin is sore and infected, is incredibly difficult.

And grooming a severely matted, painful dog is not only difficult — it can be dangerous. These dogs are often frightened, reactive and understandably defensive because they are hurting. Removing mats can also hurt, even when we are doing everything possible to be gentle and careful. There is a very real risk of injury to both the dog and the groomer.

The smell, infection, hidden skin conditions and the risk of being bitten make these situations extremely challenging.

We talk about preventative grooming.
We talk about dental care.
We talk about coat maintenance.
We educate our clients every single day, and we also run seminars to help people understand what these animals actually need.

Please, before purchasing a puppy, research the breed.

Don’t just choose a dog because it is adorable, fluffy or looks beautiful in a photo.

Research how much grooming the coat requires. Research the dental needs. Research the exercise and mental stimulation requirements. Research the temperament and behaviours that come with the breed.

Think honestly about your lifestyle, your time and your budget.

If you don’t have the time or finances to maintain a heavily coated dog, there is absolutely nothing wrong with choosing a short-coated breed that better suits your circumstances.

The right dog is the dog whose needs you can realistically meet.

Please use reputable breeders. We are always happy to help point people in the right direction. After years in this industry, we have seen the difference responsible breeding and responsible placement can make.

And to breeders — please screen your owners carefully.

Explain the realities of the breed. Explain the grooming requirements. Explain the exercise and mental stimulation these dogs need, particularly when breeds developed for specific jobs are living a suburban lifestyle.

And please consider the responsibility that comes with breeding beyond the puppy stage. These dogs remain someone else’s lifelong responsibility once they leave your program. They deserve owners who are prepared, informed and financially able to care for them for the rest of their lives.

At the end of the day, none of this is about blame.

It’s about prevention.

It’s about education.

And most importantly, it’s about making sure these beautiful animals don’t have to experience unnecessary pain simply because the humans responsible for them weren’t given — or didn’t seek out — the right information.

They rely entirely on us.

Please, let’s do better for them. ❤️

05/09/2026

Hi Community,

We hope you’re all enjoying this beautiful weather and having a wonderful Father’s Day.

We wanted to share an important reminder: we’ve recently seen a high number of paralysis ticks, and veterinary clinics across Brisbane are reporting the same concern.

Last week, we also saw an increase in dogs needing their matted winter coats removed. If your dog has a heavy or matted coat, we strongly recommend booking a grooming appointment to help keep them comfortable and healthy.

Finally, please take a moment to check that your dog’s tick prevention and other preventative treatments are up to date.

Stay safe, and enjoy the sunshine! 🐾

22/08/2026

Hey Community! 🎄✨

17 weeks until Christmas — woohoo!

For our 6-weekly clients, that means you have two appointments left before the end of the 2026 grooming calendar. If you haven’t already, please remember to book ahead so you don’t miss out. ❤️

🎄 Christmas Closure Dates

Last day: Friday, 18 December 2026
First day back: Monday, 4 January 2027

📅 2027 bookings are officially OPEN!

At this stage, we’ve decided not to move to online booking. We’re yet to find booking software we truly trust, and we value having real conversations with our clients rather than relying on AI-assisted booking systems.

Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see you and your furry friends over the next few months! 🐾❤️

08/08/2026

Hey Community! 🐾✂️

The salon will be closed on Monday the 10th and Wednesday the 12th of August.

Maneah and Tahlia will be at the 21st National Cocker Spaniel Show and Specialty Show, bringing along our delicious Solly + Ponk treats and beautiful Shear Society scissors!

After weeks and weeks of working 7 days a week, and months of preparation to bring our rebrand and new business to life, we’re so excited to finally take a moment to enjoy the show.

We’ll be cheering on our friends, the beautiful dogs we’ve had the privilege of preparing, and Australia’s finest as they strut their stuff at the most prestigious events on the 2026 Cocker Spaniel calendar. 🏆🐶

We’ll be back in the salon, refreshed and ready to pamper your pups as usual in between and after the show.

And once again, we strongly encourage you to book your grooming appointments well in advance. We currently have only around 20% capacity remaining for the rest of 2026.

Thank you, as always, for your incredible support of our little business. ❤️

See you in the salon soon ✂️🐾

04/08/2026

As Nigel says, “A million girls would kill for this job.” 🩷✨

And honestly… some days we have to pinch ourselves! 💕

We get to spend our days with the cutest little princesses, giving them spa days, fabulous makeovers, and plenty of cuddles along the way. There’s joy in our hearts (and usually a little fluff on our clothes! 🤭🐾).

The best part isn’t the bows, the beautiful trims, or the fresh fluffy coats—it’s when they wag their tails, lean in for a cuddle, or trot out feeling like absolute royalty.

Spoiling beautiful pups isn’t just what we do… it’s what we love. And being loved right back? That’s the real magic. ✨👑🩷

02/08/2026

Please enter our treat giveaway competition 🫶🏻

🎉 We’re Officially Rebranded! 🎉

To celebrate, we’re giving one lucky winner a delicious treat hamper! 🐶🎁

Want to be in the running? Here’s how to enter:

🐾 Like this post
🐾 Follow the page
🐾 Tag 3 friends who have dogs that love healthy, crunchy snacks
🐾 Share this post

📅 Winner will be drawn on 8/8/26.

Good luck, everyone! 🐕💚