Grooming FAQ's
Is your Groomer Qualified?
How long will it take to groom my dog?
What if my dog bites?
Do you groom puppies?
Yes we do but please ring to have a chat with us as we will need to discuss their vaccination status. We take extra care with the young ones so they have a positive and enjoyable experience.
Where will my dog be kept afterwards?
1. GROOMING DAYCARE: You are welcome to drop off anytime after 6am and pick up anytime before 6pm. If you drop off more than 1 hour BEFORE your appointment OR you pick up 1 hour AFTER confirmation that the appointment has been completed, there is a cost of $5 per dog. Dogs can relax in the lounge (couches, beds, toys) and are taken to the toilet outside.
2. MAIN DAYCARE: Dogs are welcome to play in the main daycare before and their grooming appointments provided they meet the standard required for play (Vaccinations, desexing etc). Standard Daycare Charges apply. We cannot garantee they will not be prestine as they will be with other dogs and have access to our garden outdoor area.
Does my dog need to be vaccinated to be groomed?
Yes, all dogs need to be up to date with their vaccinations as our area is a social one. This reduces risk for your dog and also for others. We require DHPPI & Kennelcough.
What happens if my dog has fleas?
My dog is entire, can he still be groomed?
Absolutely! Entire dogs and bitches are welcome however we keep entire males in comfortable areas within the salon.
Can I stay and watch my dog be groomed?
For the safety of the dog and Groomer we do not allow owners to stay and watch. Dogs are easily distracted when they can see Mum or Dad and could try to pull toward them and cause safety issues. Rest assured 99.9% of dogs settle well and quickly once Mum and Dad are gone which makes for a stressless and easy groom! Video timelapses are available to view on our Facebook Page so you can see exactly what our process is and how we groom our dogs. You can request your dog to be filmed, I love to make these videos!
Do you shave double coats?
My dog is matted, can you still groom him/her?
Yes we can, however "how" will depend on the condition of the dog. At The Grooming Lounge & Daycare, we work on a "Humanity over Vanity Rule". This means, if the de-matting will cause unnecessary pain and discomfort to your dog, we will clip the to a length which is pain free for your dog. There is a charge additional to the base price of the groom, to shave down a matted dog to cover the time it takes to complete and equipment maintenance . Our Groomer will advise upon consultation.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule my appointment?
Where can I see a portfolio of your work?
The best place to look is our Facebook Page or our Instagram Page. Photos and video are uploaded regularly offering a behind the scenes look at what we do! You can also find reviews from other customers located on our Facebook Page.
Do you groom cats or rabbits?
No, I do not groom Cats or Rabbits.