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Category: Grooming Tips

Why You Should Prebook Your Dog’s Christmas Grooming Appointment?

Hey Woofa’s, We all know that Christmas Day falls on the 25th December every year, am I right? But every year I get people ringing around days before Christmas trying to get their dog in for grooming. It’s not just me, speaking to many other Groomers world wide…

How To Avoid The Winter Shave Down!

Hey Woofa’s, It’s been what I call ‘an old fashioned’ winter this year. Super cold (for Australia anyway) but unusually wet, we’ve had soooooooooo much rain.  We’re all pretty much waterlogged. What’s this got to do with our dogs? Well I have had many people…

Should I Bath My Dog During Winter?

Hey Woofa’s, Each year when Winter hits I tell myself to stop whinging about it and just take one day at a time. Winter is cold! Do you hesitate to bath your dog during the colder weather? Should your dog be bathed during Winter – ABSOLUTELY! Should YOU be the…

Does My Dog Need To Wear A Jumper During Winter?

Hey Woofa’s, Winter this year in Sydney, NSW has hit with a vengeance : 0 Anyone who knows me knows I don’t like cold weather. If it’s cold I prefer to be inside by the log fire or in a nice warm bed with a mountain of blankets…

Why Is My Dog STILL Malting In March?

Hey Woofa’s, I’ve been grooming a lot of dogs lately and they are losing hair like no tomorrow! I take a brush and/or the dryer to a dog and it’s snowing dog hair before you know it. Even Billy is losing hair all over the place…

How To Keep Your Dog Groomed While In Lockdown?

Hey Woofa’s, I can’t believe we’re in lockdown, again? Just when we thought we had this virus under control, as much as we can, it comes back with a vengeance!!! We can’t do much about it other than stay at home! As a Dog Groomer I…

Does My Dog Need To Wear A Coat For Winter?

Hey Woofa’s, There’s no doubt that it’s been a cold start to Winter! Anyone who knows me, knows I’m not a fan of the cold weather. Unless I’m inside in my pj’s in front of our fireplace! Billy loves the fireplace as well, he…

What Every Long Haired Dog Owner Needs To Know For Winter!

Hey Woofa’s, What every long haired dog owner needs to know is that YOU HAVE TO BRUSH YOUR DOG! Knotty matted dogs aren’t happy dogs! Imagine going about your day  for 6-8 months WITHOUT ever brushing your hair!! Knots are uncomfortable on your dog, and I’m…

Why Is My Dog Still Malting?

Hey Woofa’s, Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a summer girl through and through.  I love the warmer weather! This year however, I’m still waiting for summer to truly arrive.  We have had a handful of what I would call truly summer days, but that’s…

How To Keep My Dog Knot Free For Winter?

Hey Woofa’s, I seem to be on a bit of a tangent lately! Knotty dogs aren’t happy dogs! The last thing a Dog Groomer wants to do is shave down a dog in winter! However, sometimes it’s kinder to do so because if you keep those knots…