Like myself, aspire to providing an exceptional grooming experience for your dog and cat
I care for every pet. I go out of my way to make your fur kids feel as relaxed as is possible
I take pride in giving you and your pet
personalized attention.
I have been grooming dogs and cats now for over 43 years. I became aware of the need for dogs and cats to be groomed when I worked in shelters. I was exposed to dogs and cats being so neglected that their coats had to be shaved right down to their skin just to free parts of their bodies so that they could move again. I had to remove parasites, clean sores, and so on, sadly I continue to see pets in these conditions today. I also gained my experience in grooming when I worked in salons that serviced the pet dog industry and some of these dogs such as poodles would not only go home in perfect fashion but have their nails painted! These experiences have shaped my grooming style today and have made me aware of why all dogs and cats need not only to look good but more importantly, to feel comfortable and clean. Lots of animals find it difficult to relax when being handled, so I have always been as gentle as is possible when grooming so that they are able to feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. I achieve this by working at the pet’s pace – that is why I need sufficient time. I have always been and continue to be a Low-Stress Groomer/Handler. My background in Vet Nursing and Dog Behavioral Training has been at the heart of my success. My wonderful clients acknowledge my passion and that is what keeps me motivated😊
I use a large range of safe and effective products from LEEXEN CHEMICICALS to suit all skin and coat types
Your pet is in good hands with me! Let your favorite get the best care in my Grooming Parlor.
For Comfort and Beauty
Top Groomers all over the world include these services as part of the package and I am no exception.
Dog training is essential for a well-behaved pet and involves three key principles: consistency, where the same cues are used regularly; positive reinforcement, which rewards good behavior with treats, praise, or play; and patience, as training takes time and requires steady, persistent efforts to build your dog’s understanding and skills.
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Check out my videos to see how gently I handle your best friends. The aim is to not only have them looking beautiful but also for them to feel comfortable and clean.
Firstly, it’s unlikely that your dog would want to escape but more importantly your fur- kid can’t escape because I have built a very secure color bond fence around the entire complex and enclosed cement run with additional fencing including rollers on top of the fences. Added to that I have security cameras so that I can see what they are doing whilst they are relaxing in the dog run, and the only entrance to the area is from the parlor itself. There is also another area that is grassy and enclosed with high fences, but that area is for dogs, I know don’t try to escape.
I have been asked this question all my life, it began when I was grooming the dogs in the shelter! The answer is that the actual grooming session is about only 1 hour and 30 mins for the average small dog , so why do I prefer you to leave your dog here for a half to full day instead of an hour? First up I do a full groom that includes the full package, so obviously it is going to take longer to do that compared to if I only did a quick clip and bath. However, in reality it takes much longer than that, because most dogs don't like being groomed and in my experience I have noticed that if I work on them for short periods of time with lots of breaks during the session they are more relaxed, by that I mean: their muscles are not tense, they don't bark or pull away from me when I handle them, then in the long run it takes less time to groom them.
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The simple answer to this question is before your dogs hair reaches the point where the matts /tangles get beyond repair, by that I mean: it is going to cause your dog considerable discomfort to remove them, this begs the question "Is this ethical?" The solution is to take your dog to the groomer before the coat gets too matted or to have it clipped off. My motto is: 'dirty hair off clean jacket on'
Generally speaking – if you do not groom your dog daily and you want your dogs hair to be long you will need to have me de tangle and neatened your Maltese poodle for instance every 4 - 6 weeks on the other hand if you are happy to have his coat clipped just to maintain it then every 3 to 4 months will suffice. Then for example a Border Collie that is well kept, indoors and is in good health can be de tangled and neatened every 3 months whereas a Siberian Husky might need it every month but both the Border Collie and Siberian Husky can be clipped twice yearly and be well maintained (all dogs can have their hair clipped it just grows back again) if any dogs hair doesn't grow back again there is an underlying issue, my sisters Pomeranian coat often doesn't grow back because he has Alopecia X - your Vet will advise you, but it all boils down to how much you want to pay and how much time you have to organize appointments and mostly what you want.
There are other factors to consider that affect the hair matting and these are: coat type, condition, health and age of your pet
Clipping a dogs bottom, under their eyes, under their armpits, in their ears and around their private parts is all part of hygiene, some people call this a hygienic clip - they even ask me for this clip. Remember what the Incomparable Dr. S. Freidman said: "All behavior has a function" that is why I urge people to let me do this clip as part of the service, however, in a few cases dogs get clipper rash from a short cut (We like all groomers are very aware of this and take all precautions we can) – the only way around this is to give a longer clip but the problem with this is that it means you need to come in more often or spend more time cleaning his bottom. The other issue is that any dog that has a lot of tangles on his body will suffer from irritation from the clipping because the hair is too tightly packed onto the skin so the poor clippers and poor dog will suffer without a doubt when the clipping takes place because I am forced to shave closely to the skin so that is why its so important for you to bring your favorite in for a clean up BEFORE his hair gets too tangled under his tail. If he does get an irritation it can be for other reasons too (me clipping off feces that has impacted tightly onto the skin) just put some Sorbolene Moisturizer on that area for a few days and remember not to let this happen again. This is not a criticism, it can happen to any one of us. There are lots of other reasons a dog can scoot - need to see your Vet about this.
A lot of dogs find the car travel very stressful (like my Dog) so they are anxious before they even get to the parlor however most of my clients (the dogs themselves) don't mind coming in and some can't wait to get in (a few own the groom table believe it or not) but in reality no dog WANTS to be groomed and handled all over their body, I think this is because they don't like being restrained in any way, some of them probably think that the smell of the shampoo I use is an insult to their nose – they would rather roll in dirt😊 and that is why I do all I can to make your favorites feel as welcome and as safe as possible when they visit the salon – I have lots of ways to win these amazing and funny fur kids over, they are: giving them breaks during the session, giving treats, doing some trick training with them, allowing in the main garden, giving raw bones (strictly with Guardians permission) and playing with them!! This all takes time!
I have been taking our little rag doll persian ,19 years old ,to Eileen Metherell for a number of years now.Our little Cassi gets a full all over shave,nails done, wash and dry,basically the full makeover.The care and attention whilst grooming Cassi is amazing.Eileen is so gentle and kind with Cassi that no sedation is required and Cassi generally even purrs as she gets her beauty treatment.I would recommend Eileen to all pet owners as I firmly believe that no one else even comes close to her professional,gentle and caring manner.
I have been taking my Cavoodle Molly to Eileen for the past 2 and a half years, and she always comes back happy and looking and smelling amazing.
I was very fortunate the one time when I took Eileen's advice in mid-summer had a short cut when we found that sinister growth that was dealt with in the nick of time. My dog doesn’t like going anywhere without me, but she loves going to visit Eileen. Eileen’s knowledge and professionalism is second to none and I would thoroughly recommend her for all your grooming needs.
This is a wonderful grooming service which my beautiful Maltese dog has been going to for 5 years now. Eileen always asks me what I want done, how the coat should look, as well as her face, feet and ears. Eileen handles my little Abbie with loving care and I would not go anywhere else. As far as Canine Connections goes, my Abbie went for Puppy training which was invaluable for a loving and obedient dog. there is no
Eileen Metherall has for the last 20 years plus groomed my dogs and cats. I wouldn’t take them anywhere else. She loves animals and is always very caring and efficient with them. They get an ear and teeth inspection plus nails in the fee. I especially remember one time I found out about a cat who was long hair and was never groomed. His hair was a mess of mats and the owner wouldn’t pay to groom him so I used to pick him up every year and take him to Eileen who would groom him for nothing because she couldn’t bear animal cruelty.
I was absolutely delighted with Eileens's grooming of our Irish setter, Cooley. He was very nervous after a couple of bad experiences at the vet but Eileens's calm and loving approach made him actually enjoy clipping and grooming! He also looked beautiful at the end! Thank you Eileen!
I have used Eileen Metherall as my groomer for eighteen months and am very happy with her professionalism. Eileen always asks for my input and is more than happy to oblige with my requests. My puppy Biscuit gets very excited when we arrive and can't wait to get out to say hello. This tells me that she must be treated very well while she is there. I feel very relaxed leaving Biscuit knowing she is well treated and cared for.
I would highly recommend Salon Cherie. The owner Eileen is the greatest lover of dogs that I have ever met So professional with her training classes and grooming services I recommend her services highly
My amazing sister Eileen who fell from heaven on to earth to love and care for animals she gives her soul to grooming of dogs every dog she grooms is blessed to have her
Eileen Metherill used to groom my Shih Tzu Charlie Girl. The bond between them was amazing Charlie just loved Eileen and the feeling was mutual. She always came home looking so beautiful and proud of herself as she strutted in front of me. When she passed away from Cancer Eileen was nearly upset as l was. I highly recommend her as a caring expert groomer.
Over many years and through a succession of ‘doggie children’, we have been using Eileen’s wonderful grooming services . A professional set up, lots of love, wonderful care and attention, Eileen gives her all to make our dogs look and appear at their ultimate best. Actually our dogs love going there as they re-establish ‘friendships’ and sometimes even get a little play in their secure yard, if ‘mummy’ is running late to pick them up. A big shout out for Eileen’s professionalism.
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"We have been taking our fur babies to Eileen for many years both past and present. She is kind and respectful to them and does a fantastic job. I highly recommend her grooming service for your fur babies".
We love you, you are so kind, loving and make Jetty boys grooming experirnce happy and relaxed .We have been going to your Salon for just on 6 years and every visit is a happy time for our boy.We love your professionalism and Jett always looks great after his haircut.Over the years I have tried plenty of other groomers and have never found anyone as good as Eileen.I would highly recommend her service.
I have my 2 girls (Maltese chitzu's) 14yrs, and recently moved to Cowra.. finding a groomer was stressful enough, but I was lucky enough to find not only the best groomer they've had, but one that is also a vet nurse!!! My girls have never been taken care of better, it's extremely affordable, to the point I feel guilty when paying, they also get very excited when ever they see Eileen, which is very comforting. I cannot recommend "Salon Cherie" high enough. Thanks
I have an extremely nervous dog who has epilepsy. I was skeptical and very nervous myself. After meeting Bessie for 5 minutes Eileen was able to decide on her character and told me politely to go! Hours later i was called to come and pick her up. I could not believe it..even down to her tail and nails! When i now pull up at the gate my two cry at the thought of going to Eileens. .. She is a passionate person living out what she was purposed for on earth. She has a gift with animals so treat yourself to Salin Cherie
I have been sending my dog to Eileen for over six years and she also looked after the dog that I had previously. Eileen is a passionate and enthusiastic dog lover. She has an innate awareness of canine behaviours which is integral in her business. She is meticulous with the dog grooming and the grooming facilities are hygienic and functional. I have no hesitation in commending Salon Cherie to any other dog owner seeking a dog groomer.