Pet Skin Wellness

22/09/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATES

We are heading into the busy season for grooming so this is very important!

As most of you know by now, I am now teaching our aspiring groomers 2 days a week! And am loving it!
This requires me to complete my Cert in Training and assessment to be able to fulfil all the requirements of the job! So I will be needing to attend school myself a few days here and there over the rest of this year.
I will be in touch with anyone this may affect when I have dates confirmed.
Due to how heavily I am booked now, my only option for movement will be to offer you an alternative spot with Louise Johnson , who has been amazing taking on a few of you already when the need has popped up.

Lastly, I am making a shout out request that a few people be willing to make the move over to Louise before she books out, or other local groomers like Ada from Petloft (in comments). I am physically/mentally struggling along doing such big days trying to fit 5 days of clients into 3. It just leaves me with no time to make personal appointments or allow for emergencies or shuffling.

Any volunteers? Please do reach out!

Picture of the little rat at the Ekka!

18/08/2026

***Seeking expressions of interest to adopt 2 adult oodles. Will not be separated. ***
A very regular, long time client is faced with the absolutely heartbreaking decision of considering rehoming their 2 furbabies. I have said I will see if any of my other amazing clients may know someone who would be looking for some new furry friends. Puppy stage is done and dusted, they are crate trained and lovely girls I have enjoyed grooming for many years now. Strictly No kids and no separating them. Message me if you want to chat about the possibility of giving these ladies a loving home.

31/07/2026

Exciting announcement!
I am incredibly excited to be able to announce that I will be stepping into a teaching role 2 days a week.
This has been a long time goal of mine and something I thoroughly enjoy doing!

Sadly, due to this, I will no longer be able to work mondays or tuesdays in my salon.
For those that do not need a monday or tuesday specifically, I will do my absolute best to try fit you elsewhere.
Unfortunately I am only capable of grooming so many in a day, and whilst I would love to offer longer days to fit everyone in, that is completely unsustainable for my body to cope with.

I am aware this may mean some of you may have to find a new groomer, but I will try to help if possible with recommendations and passing on grooming information so they can try continue the same length and style.

What I can also offer....Wednesdays, when Louise and I work side by side, Louise may have appointments available and be able to groom your dog under my guidance, if needed.
Louise is also very happy to continue the care and grooming for those happy to have her take over your dogs grooming needs(same environment and products).
She may have various spots on monday, tuesday, wednesdays and the very odd Saturday available (her Saturday is usually booked out ). Boutique Dog Spa By Lou

If anyone had been considering the need to find a new groomer, please reach out as I know a few awesome ladies in various suburbs that may have more suitable days and times for your needs.

I am very sorry to any this inconveniences or disappoints, and I really do appreciate all your support!

Photos of my proudest teacher moments, Louise and I competed together at PupCup in Coffs Harbour, we had to groom 1 dog together, no talking. The finished groom photo is showing the side Louise groomed!
Photos taken by Camera Plus Dog

26/07/2026

Shout out to Cynthia! Kind and caring! Thank you!
If you need pet sitting or pet transport help, dont hesitate to reach out to her!

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Where every pet is treated like family, with care tailored to their individual needs. Every visit, cuddle, walk, & moment of companionship is given with genuine love because I know the paw prints our pets leave on our hearts 🐾

03/07/2026

Pet Skin Wellness is not just for dog grooming, but for skin health!

Did you know your dog has skin cells that die and new cells grow on a cycle of roughly 21 days! Thats way (Obviously different cells are dying at different times, or we would have a shedding of skin like snakes do).

Did you know that healthy, nourished and hydrated hair not only looks and feels amazing, but is a part of helping maintain the dogs skin barrier?

Does your groomer use a conditioner? On every dog? Including, and some might argue more importantly, on the short haired dogs?

A pet aesthetician understands the science behind all this and works to help your dog maintain its skin and coat health!
Skin and coat health is surprisingly not taught in many dog grooming "schools"!

If you are looking for a pet stylist who has your dogs best interest as their #1 priority for your dogs next groom, get in touch now! Some very sad losses of beautiful clients in recent weeks has meant I will have openings coming up and am keen to welcome some new furry friends to the salon.

Strictly no large dogs, and no weekend availability sorry.

22/06/2026

What hides underneath??

A groomer tells you your dog has matting.
You say, "But I did brush him."

This sort of conversation is heard regularly in the grooming salons.

The trick is a slicker brush, AND a metal comb! (and being shown the correct techniques)
Not all brushes and combs are made alike, so ask your groomer if what you have will work with your dogs coat!

The dog in the picture looked so nice and fluffy on the outside! But when you part the coat, look what we see! Mats!
This was very minor matting, and I hadn't got to the skin yet because this dog IS regular! (This was caused by wearing a doggy jumper... friction causes matting, dog jumpers are not a fluffy dogs friend).

Remember;
If you can not get a metal comb through your dogs coat, we can not get a longer comb attachment through your dogs coat. (Note the name of what we use for longer fluffy styles.....COMB attachment 😊).

If you struggle to maintain your dog in a fluffy trim, book them in more often for maintenance baths that include a brush through!

Ask your groomer to show you, on your dog, how to brush and comb them! Ask again if you forget. Ask again if you dont feel you're getting it right! We are never going to get tired of owners trying to get this skill right!

12/06/2026

I have a new helper! Or supervisor? 🤣
Getting very brave.

08/06/2026

Changes to payment options.

With EFTPOS surcharge changes coming into effect later this year, I will be discontinuing using EFTPOS from July 1st 2026.

Payment options will be
1. CASH
2. PAYID if possible, or Bank transfer.

Wifi is available for those lacking phone reception at the salon.

Appointment reminders will also remind of payment changes for a little while.
Please request PayID or BankTransfer details when you have decided what option you prefer.
To make this quick and easy when your appointment comes, save these details into your banking ready to go!

Payment can be made anytime prior to walking out the door with your dog freshly groomed! (just like you would pay for any other service provided to you at the time of that service, your dogs groom must be paid for before or during pick up.)

PayID is preferred, it is immediate and sends me a notification. First time bank transfers usually take a few days, so please send me the payment confirmation receipt for that first transfer!

I thank you all for understanding and supporting me with my little business.

26/05/2026

Finally getting round to a few odd jobs!
If anyone felt so kind as to pop an honest review onto google that would be amazing and much appreciated, link at the bottom for it!
I know a few of you have done so in the past, but for some reason all my reviews disappeared and I keep forgetting to ask people if they wouldnt mind to get on and do another!

I also have a few spots opening for some lucky new clients in a couple of weeks, only the smaller dogs sorry! So feel free to once again spread the word where your pups are pampered. 😁
Pic of the DinoBoxer for amusement!

Post a review to our google profile here: https://g.page/r/CUVs1IBz-Th6EBI/review

06/05/2026

Wednesday spa and stay day!

We can appreciate that sometimes it is inconvenient to have to take time out of your day to drive your dog here and come back an hour and half later.

On a Wednesday, both Louise (highly skilled vet nurse and groomer) and myself are here, so, we will be offering for dogs to be able to stay with us for the day. (For a small additional fee)

Strict conditions:
This is for dogs getting a groom of some description on that day.
There is no other type of "daycare" option.
No aggressive dogs.
If your dog is found unsuitable, be that finding it too stressful, barks excessively or is aggressive towards other dogs, we will inform you that they will have to be booked for the usual appointment going forward.
Dogs that mark indoors will be wearing nappies.

Supervised indoor "hang out" with us, with supervised toilet and short play/walk in the adjoining dog yard.

Timings for drop off can be arranged from 630am with pick up by 6pm.

Please reach out if this sounds like an option you wish to take up.

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Pic of Olive (SHIGRIFF Shh its a Secret)and my eldest with their Best Baby Puppy in Group at the open show over the weekend.