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Like myself, aspire to providing an exceptional grooming experience for your dog and cat

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I care for every pet. I go out of my way to make your fur kids feel as relaxed as is possible

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About Salon Cherie

I have a wealth of experience in the Art of Styling, Clipping and Grooming

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😊

Bathing & Drying

I use a large range of safe and effective products from LEEXEN CHEMICICALS to suit all skin and coat types

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Clipping Nails and Feet

Your pet is in good hands with me! Let your favorite get the best care in my Grooming Parlor.

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Pet Styling

For Comfort and Beauty

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Plucking ears & Cleaning teeth

Top Groomers all over the world include these services as part of the package and I am no exception.

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Canine Connections

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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Full Package Included

WE ACCEPT CASH & BANK TRANSFERS

Cats
Cats

$60

Cats Guardians to please stay with purr kid for procedure.
Small Dogs

$60 - $70

Extra $10 for neglected coats . Collect/Deliver N/C.
Medium Dogs

$70 - $90

Extra $10 for neglected coats . Collect/Deliver N/C.
Large – X

$100 - $120

Large Dogs depends on coat & size
All sized dogs needing De-tangling

Depends on work load

For Styling & De tangling ONLY

Collection and Delivery to Cowra      FREE of CHARGE

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Questions & Answers

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. 

I DO Use:

  • Cages & Partitions
  • Leads and Collars
  • Adjustable Grooming Table with rubber and foam mat 
  • Tether Hooks when on table (if necessary) 
  • Professional Scissors
  • Different Brushes and Combs
  • Stripping knives and blades  
  • Nail clippers and Grinders (quiet ones) 
  • Towels and Hand Held Hairdryer 
  • Leexen Chemicals (Shampoos and whole range)
  • Aloveen Oatmeal Shampoo for dogs with skin issues
  • Elizabethan Collar in preference to Soft Muzzles but only for dogs who bite me
  • EpiOtic ear cleaner
  • Styptic Power if I cut a quick which is very easy to do if the nails are too long
  • Dried Liver Treats with permission of owner - AFTER the grooming session

I DONT Use:

  • Choke Chains
  • Prong or Shock Collars
  • Grooming Noose
  • Pet Drying Cabinets
  • Hack to clip nails
  • Coat/Hair Pulling Forceps
  • Grooming Hammocks
  • Punishment

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!

Salon Cherie
Salon Cherie