Shampooch Dog Grooming

29/09/2026

Tellington TTouch® can be used with many species, including cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, small mammals, birds, chickens, reptiles, tortoises, turtles, sheep,

24/09/2026

This why I integrate Tellington TTouch into my work as a groomer.
This gorgeous boy does not like his feet being touched. I started off with a paint brush going round the feet for seconds. By the afternoon I was doing Turtle TTouch on his feet. His guardian was amazed at the huge shift from ‘’don’t touch the feet please’’.

23/09/2026

🌿🐾 Tellington TTouch Workshop 🐾🌿

At the weekend I had the pleasure of teaching a Tellington TTouch workshop, hosted by Positive Paws Dog Training Perth.

What an amazing day with lovely people and their wonderful furry companions. ❤️

What really made the day so special was observing the changes in both the dogs and their humans throughout the day.

Between the TTouch, body wraps and moments of quiet observation, we could see the dogs beginning to relax and settle, with changes in their posture, breathing and overall state.

And perhaps just as importantly, their humans began to slow down too — becoming more aware of what their dogs were communicating and learning to listen to the whispers. 🐾

This is one of the things I love most about Tellington TTouch: it isn’t about asking the dog to simply do something. It’s about observation, connection, choice and helping both dog and human become more aware.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, and to Positive Paws Dog Training Perth for hosting such a lovely day. 💚

Change your mind, change your dog. 🌿

23/09/2026

🌿🐾 A very special Tellington TTouch day in Perth 🐾🌿

On Sunday I had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with a wonderful group of people and their dogs at a Tellington TTouch workshop hosted by Positive Paws Dog Training Perth.

It was one of those days that reminds me why I love TTouch so much. ❤️

Watching the dogs and their people slow down, become more aware and discover that there are other ways of communicating was really special.

There were some beautiful moments throughout the day — dogs settling alongside one another, dogs who were unsure about being handled beginning to offer their paws through choice and consent, and everyone learning to notice the small changes in posture, balance and movement.

And, of course, plenty of humans slowing down and enjoying the experience too. 🌿

I’m incredibly grateful to Positive Paws for inviting me to share TTouch, and to everyone who came along with such open minds and hearts.

Thank you for the lovely feedback afterwards too. It means a great deal. 💕

Awareness • Softness • Choice • Consent

And perhaps my biggest takeaway from the day:

Sometimes we just need to listen a little more carefully to what the dog is already telling us. 🐾

Thank you again Positive Paws Dog Training Perth for a truly lovely day. ❤️

09/09/2026

30/08/2026

Membership updated for another year.

24/08/2026

I’m delighted to share that I’ve just completed my Canine Care: Bach Flowers for Dogs certification through The School of Flower Essence Studies.
This gentle, holistic approach supports emotional balance and wellbeing, and it fits beautifully alongside my trauma‑informed grooming, Tellington TTouch work, ACE training and Reiki practice.

Every dog deserves to feel safe, understood and supported — not just physically, but emotionally too.
I’m excited to bring this additional layer of care into my grooming and wellbeing sessions at Shampooch.

If you’d like to learn more about how Bach Flower Remedies can help your dog feel calmer, more confident or more settled, please feel free to get in touch.

20/08/2026

Raffi’s Journey Back to Grooming 💙

Almost a year ago, Raffi the West Highland Terrier found the grooming process very difficult, so his owner made the kind decision to continue trying at home. Despite their best efforts, it ended with two broken sets of clippers, and they decided to get back in touch to see if I would try again.

This time I approached Raffi with no expectations and no judgement—simply staying grounded and allowing him to work at his own pace. Looking back, I really wish I’d recorded this session.

We started with a bath, which Raffi coped with beautifully. During drying, I used a Happy Hoodie to help make the experience more comfortable.

Throughout the groom I incorporated Tellington TTouch, including:
🐾 Zebra TTouch – gently dipping in and out of contact, ideal for dogs who are uncomfortable with continuous touch.
🐾 Ear Slides and Raccoon TTouch – helping him stay relaxed around his head and jaw.
🐾 Turtle TTouch – encouraging relaxation and releasing tight areas of fascia.
🐾 Heart Hugs around the shoulders and chest – slow, mindful contact to support calmness and body awareness.

There was also a little whistling and singing along the way!

The result?
✔️ Body clipped.
✔️ Inside and outside of the legs completed.
✔️ Chest groomed.
✔️ Ears clipped inside and out.
✔️ Head tidied.
✔️ Knots removed from his muzzle and chin.
✔️ Part of his most challenging front leg completed.

At that stage I invited his owner in to offer a little support, which helped us finish what we could comfortably achieve together.

His owner was amazed by how much we had accomplished.

What pleased me most wasn’t simply how much grooming we completed—it was that Raffi remained engaged, cooperative and comfortable throughout the session. By listening to him and adapting my approach, we achieved far more than anyone expected.

Raffi is booked back in a couple of months, and next time I’ll be recording his session so I can share his continued progress.

Sometimes it’s not about working faster—it’s about working with the dog in front of you. ❤️

29/07/2026

On Friday I am away on a short trip to Leicester.
I am going down to steward and scribe for the judges at BSDA of GB CH show on Saturday. This is an opportunity for me to learn more on judging all 4 varieties of Belgians. This will all help me to complete level 3 of Royal Kennel Club JEP and I am also doing my first mentoring session. So super excited.

28/07/2026

I’m delighted to have completed the Trauma Informed Practice for Dog Professionals course. 🎓🐾

This wasn’t just another certificate to add to the wall. I chose this course because I wanted to deepen my understanding of how trauma can affect both dogs and the people who care for them.

So often we see the behaviour, but not the story behind it. Fear, anxiety and past experiences can shape how a dog responds to the world, and as professionals we have a responsibility to approach each dog with curiosity, compassion and empathy rather than judgement.

This course has reinforced what I’ve experienced through my work with Tellington TTouch, holistic grooming and ACE Freework – that creating safety, offering choice and really listening to what a dog is communicating can make a profound difference.

Learning never stops, and I’m looking forward to bringing this knowledge into every grooming session and every interaction with the dogs and people I work with.

Every dog has a story, and every story deserves to be met with kindness, patience and understanding. ❤️🐾