Charms Canine Cottage

01/06/2026

Did you know we still have plenty of products available in our salon boutique? ✨

We stock brushes, combs, perfumes, shampoos and conditioners so you can grab everything you need while your pup is being groomed.

Using the right products at home helps keep your dog healthy, fresh and mat-free in between grooms, making life easier for everyone - especially your pup!

Feel free to check them out at your next groom or pop in anytime for a browse 🐩

30/05/2026

Is anyone else wearing every item of clothing they own right now?! 😂

It's officially cold by Queensland standards, which means we're all wrapped up like burritos and permanently attached to the nearest heater.

Our pups are feeling it too, but just because they're rocking a stylish winter jacket doesn't mean it's time to hibernate from grooming! 🐩❄️

If regular grooms get skipped all winter, those coats can turn into one giant mat under the jacket. Then spring arrives and we enter what groomers lovingly call "The End of Winter Uglies"... where lots of dogs end up needing a full shave-down because the knots have taken over.

Trust us, your dog doesn't want to emerge from winter looking like they've lost a fight with a hedge trimmer ✂

Keep up those regular grooming appointments and we'll make sure your pup stays comfortable, healthy, and looking fabulous all winter long!

29/05/2026

This week's Dog of the Week is the gorgeous Tully the Cavoodle!

Just look at that sweet little face 💕

Tully has been coming to see us for at least two years now, and she is always an absolute pleasure to groom. Although she's a little timid, she is such a sweetheart on the grooming table and gives us no trouble at all. She's patient, well-behaved, and even sits beautifully for her nail trims! 🐩✂

We love seeing Tully walk through our doors and getting plenty of cuddles from this lovely girl.

Congratulations, Tully, on being our Dog of the Week! 🏆

Never change your sweet little personality – we adore you just the way you are.

27/05/2026

Today we want to give a huge shoutout to the incredible Leeanne from Wander.Lee Creative 💛

Leeanne completely transformed the Charms Canine Cottage website and honestly, we cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for us.

When we first had our website created, it cost us dearly and unfortunately it didn’t even work properly. We were stressed, disappointed and unsure where to go from there… then Leeanne came in and absolutely saved the day! 🙌

For a fraction of the cost, she created us a beautiful, professional and functional website that has made booking appointments so much easier for all of our amazing clients. If you’ve used our booking forms, browsed our website or loved the look of our social media lately — that’s all thanks to Leeanne and her amazing creative talent ✨

Not only is her work incredible, but she is also one of the friendliest, most genuine and communicative people to work with. She was fast, professional and made the whole process feel easy from start to finish.

What makes supporting her even more special is that she is local and has lived here her whole life. At Charms Canine Cottage we absolutely love supporting local small businesses and women in business 🐾

Leeanne has built Wander.Lee Creative herself from the ground up while continuing to educate and better herself, all while being an amazing wife and mum to two kids. Talk about a superwoman 💪✨

She is creative, hardworking, driven and a strong independent businesswoman who should never be underestimated.

If you need help with your business whether it’s websites, branding, social media or marketing, we could not recommend Wander.Lee Creative enough. Go check her out - you will not regret it 🤍

Check out her website --> https://www.wanderleecreative.com/work-with-me

25/05/2026

Grooming Appointments Available This Week! 🐾✂️

Need to get your pup looking and feeling their best? We've got several grooming appointments available throughout the week and we'd love to see your furry friend!

Whether you're after a full groom, breed-specific style, tidy-up, bath and blow dry, nail trim, or anything in between, we've got you covered.

Give us a call and we'll find the perfect appointment time for you and your dog.

Don't wait too long - available spots can fill quickly! We can't wait to pamper your pups and send them home looking fresh, fluffy, and fabulous✨

📞 Call us today to book your appointment! --> 0415 137 258

Providing the Gladstone region and surrounds with dog grooming, doggy day care & specialty items

22/05/2026

This week’s Dog of the Week is Boston the Cocker Spaniel! 🐾

Boston comes in for a traditional Cocker Spaniel cut every visit, and he always looks absolutely awesome when he leaves. ✂️✨

At home, Boston is completely attached to mum’s hip, but once he’s here with us he turns into one of the friendliest and most well-behaved little fellas around. He’s fantastic on the grooming table, which really helps us get his traditional groom looking just right every time. 🐩

Good job and congratulations, Boston! Keep up the great work handsome boy - we love having you in the salon. ❤️

21/05/2026

Today is Take Your Dog To Work Day! 🐾

For us lucky folk, that’s just called… a normal day 😂
Every single day at Charms Canine Cottage is take your dog to work day, and honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Not trying to brag or make you jealous or anything… but this job absolutely rocks! 💕
Spending our days surrounded by wagging tails, happy woofs, cuddles, zoomies, and puppy kisses is pretty hard to beat.

Drop a photo of your workplace sidekick below 👇🐩

19/05/2026

Today we are celebrating National Rescue Dog Day 🐾❤️

Today is all about celebrating dogs who got a second chance at a happy life, and we wanted to share sweet Zelde’s story.

Zelde is now a 4 year old Wolfhound x Staffy who was adopted in 2023 from Gladstone Animal Rescue Group Inc (GARG). Her family was told she was found in the harsh Aussie bush with her mother as a tiny puppy. She was taken in by the shelter and spent around 6 long months waiting for her forever family of 4 to find her.

Unfortunately, shortly after being adopted, Zelde started badly limping and things only went downhill from there. She was diagnosed with a serious leg muscle injury that had happened long before she was rescued. At one stage, vets even discussed amputating the leg.

But Zelde had other plans.

She pushed through it all and today she is a happy, healthy girl who LOVES her daily walkies and spontaneous camping trips 🏕️🐶 From being a timid little girl in a loud rescue shelter to becoming a sassy, spoiled princess.

She may look a little different from your average designer dog, but that’s exactly what her family loves most about her. She’s full of character and truly one of a kind.

Zelde was lucky enough to get a second chance at life, just like every doggo deserves ❤️

We would LOVE to see a photo of your rescue pup and hear their story too. Help us spread awareness about shelter dogs and help more doggos like Zelde get their happily ever after 🐾

18/05/2026

A huge shoutout to our good friend David over at Signage Gladstone for helping make our humble little cottage look that extra bit professional over the years! ✨

From the signs you see around and outside the salon, to our footpath sign, the brochures on our doors, and even the stickers we use to label your favourite doggy treats - David has helped bring so many of our ideas to life.

Most recently, he helped us create our brand new business cards, which you can now find on our front desk, and we are absolutely obsessed with how they turned out! 🤩

Every experience we’ve had with David has been 10/10. The whole process is always easy, quick, professional and high quality from start to finish. Not only is he amazing at what he does, but he’s local too - and at Charms Canine Cottage we will always support local Gladstone businesses whenever we can 🐾

David has been helping Charms since the very beginning, and every single time he goes above and beyond for us.

If you have any signage or printing needs, go straight to our friend David at Signage Gladstone - he will not disappoint! 👏

Go to his website --> https://www.signagegladstone.com.au/

16/05/2026

Brushing and combing your dogs coat in between grooms is SO important and we really cant stress it enough! 🐾

This isn't just about keeping your pup looking cute and fluffy, its about their health and comfort too. Mats and tangles can pull on the skin, cause discomfort, hide skin issues and make grooming much more stressful for your dog. A quick brush and comb at home can make a world of difference! ✨

Lucky for you we stock some of our favourite grooming tools right here in the boutique so you can keep your pups coat in tip top shape at home or even on the go!

🐩 Andis Steel Comb – $20
Perfect for removing tangles, mats, loose hair and debris while also stimulating the hair follicle for a healthier coat.

🐩 Show Tech Slicker Brushes – from $12
Available in 3 sizes and designed to detangle, de-mat and remove dead undercoat from dogs and even cats! They're super comfy to use with an ergonomic handle that helps reduce hand and wrist fatigue. They also work beautifully on long, curly and thick coats without causing discomfort to your furry friend 💖

Not sure what brush or comb is best for your dogs coat? Ask us next time you're in salon, we’re always happy to help! 🛁