The sassy dog

26/10/2026

🐾 Hey Sassy Dog family! ❤️

Voting closes at 8am tomorrow morning! We’re currently sitting in 10th place and tied with other businesses.

If you haven’t voted yet, we’d love your support to help push us to the top! Every vote counts and we appreciate every single one. 🫶🏼🐶

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/south-australias-best-dog-groomer-of-2026-vote-now/news-story/bc740d0b4ffc4ba7e108576b8c945042

Currently leading the votes so far ...

1. DogFX, Prospect

2. Libby at Petbarn, Parafield

3. Mimas Grooming, Allenby Gardens

4. Charlie’s On Grand, Hope Valley

5. Rufus’ Bath House, Toorak Gardens, and Town and Country Dogs Salon, Adelaide (tied)

6. Ali at Pawsome Alley Dog Grooming, Enfield

7. Karen at The Fluffy Side Club, Semaphore, and Paws Dog Day Care, Wayville (tied)

8. Scottie Clipz Pet Grooming Services, Blackwood

9. Prune your Pooch, Goolwa, and Kyla Styles Dogs, Woodville West, and Le Woof Grooming Salon, Westlakes (3-way-tied)

10. Paw by Paw Playhouse Dog Grooming & Daycare, Lonsdale, and Westford Co. Dog Grooming, Port Road and Albert Park, and The Sassy Dog, Littlehampton (3-way-tied)

From scruffy to spectacular, South Australia’s dog groomers know how to make our four-legged friends look their best — but time is running out to decide which salon or grooming pro is top dog.

19/08/2026

REMINDER 🐾

We only have Thursday, Friday & Monday left before we close for just over a week!

Monday the 24th of August is our last day open before we all head off for a well-earned break and some dog shows! 🐶🏆

If you need an appointment before we close, please let us know as soon as possible so we can get you booked in. ❤️

14/08/2026

🐾 A LITTLE SASSY DOG UPDATE 🐾

A lot of you may or may not know that we show dogs outside of Sassy Dog. Dog showing is our hobby and something we love doing, but with work, life and everyone’s commitments we don’t get to all go away together as much as we’d like.

We’ve got a couple of big dog show trips coming up so things are going to be a little different around the salon over the next few weeks.

Our last day of work will be Tuesday the 25th of August and we’ll be back at work on Tuesday the 2nd of September.

This does mean our availability is going to become quite limited before we head away, so if you’re hoping to have your dog groomed before then, please get in touch sooner rather than later.

Then, once we’re back, we have the Adelaide Royal coming up at the beginning of September. This will mean some additional days where we’ll be closed, as well as reduced availability while some of our team are away showing.

So between grooming dogs, showing dogs and generally being surrounded by dogs 24/7… it’s going to be a busy few weeks around here! 😂🐶

We just wanted to give everyone a heads up so you know what’s happening with our opening days and availability over the next little while.

Sassy Dog 🫶🏼

22/07/2026

Good news for our Tuesday lovers! 🥳

Even though we’re usually closed on Tuesdays, we’ll be OPEN next Tuesday the 28th!

If you’ve been waiting for a Tuesday appointment, now’s your chance. Get in touch ASAP to secure your spot before the appointments fill up! 🐾

16/07/2026

Winter is definitely here but don’t forget to keep your dog’s grooming appointments.

We’ve seen a huge increase in heavily matted dogs over the past few months. It’s a common misconception that leaving the coat longer will keep your dog warmer. Unfortunately, if that coat becomes matted it actually does the opposite.

Mats pull tightly on the skin, trap moisture and dirt, stop air from circulating and can become incredibly uncomfortable and painful. They can also hide skin issues that we can’t see until the coat is removed.

Keeping your dog on a regular grooming schedule through winter helps keep their coat healthy, comfortable and able to do its job properly.

If you’re not sure how often your dog should be groomed, just ask us. We’d much rather help you stay on top of it than have to clip a matted coat right back.

If your pup is due for a groom, now’s the perfect time to book them in before our appointments fill up. 🐾

18/05/2026

01/04/2026

FLEA PSA 🫠🚨

Okay… we need to talk.

Over the past week we’ve started spotting fleas popping up on dogs coming into the salon.

Fleas aren’t just a “quick itch” situation. If your dog has them they’ve probably already moved into your carpets, couch, bedding… the whole house is now their Airbnb.

Here’s your anti-flea game plan:
• Keep up with flea prevention (don’t ghost it 👀)
• Wash bedding regularly — hot wash only please
• Vacuum like you mean it (yes, even the couch)
• And sometimes… you just have to bug bomb the house and start fresh

Now the not-so-fun part:
If your pup comes in with fleas we will need to do a flea wash and soak. This does come with an extra charge to cover the specialised products, extra time and the full salon clean afterwards — including treating the space so we don’t spread the party to other dogs.

We love your dogs. We do not love fleas.

Help us keep the salon cute, clean and itch-free for everyone 🐶✨

25/03/2026

Easter is approaching and we still have some appointments available before the long weekend!!!

We are working every day but Easter Friday next week🐰 🐣

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19/03/2026

This needs to be said.

I have had enough of the no-shows and the lack of communication.

When you do not attend your appointment and do not let us know, we do not get paid for that time. We cannot refill the appointment at short notice. That is income gone.

If we are not making money, we cannot pay our bills. We cannot pay our staff. And we cannot continue operating. It is that simple.

Over the past few weeks, there have been multiple no-shows. Not one person has offered to cover the appointment they failed to cancel. When payment is requested for a missed appointment, it is often argued or the client simply does not return.

This is not sustainable for a small business.

We do not overbook. Your appointment time is reserved specifically for you and your dog. When you do not show up and do not communicate, it directly impacts our ability to keep running.

From this point forward, this will be taken seriously.

Enough is enough

07/01/2026

Hi Sassy Dog family 🐾

Today has been busy busy- Over 60 messages replied to already! Please be patient while I get through the rest. I’m a one-woman booking department and doing my best 🫶

If I’ve somehow missed your message, please send another one so I don’t forget you.

Thank you legends 🤍