Grooming & care advice

Behaviour and exercise

My dog is destroying the house. Is it boredom?

Chewing, digging and shredding usually have a reason. How to tell boredom from anxiety, what helps at home, and where daycare fits in.

4 min read Health

Does my dog need their ears cleaned, and how often?

Less often than most owners think. What healthy ears look like, how to clean them gently, and the signs that mean a vet visit instead.

4 min read Daycare

Is doggy daycare a good idea for my Border Collie?

High energy, high intelligence and a strong instinct to herd. How a well-matched playgroup channels a Border Collie's drive instead of letting it overwhelm the room.

4 min read Daycare

What should I bring to my dog's first day of daycare?

Not much, as it turns out. The paperwork, the collar and lead, and why food, bedding and toys are better left at home.

4 min read Coat care

How do I keep a white dog looking white in Perth?

Bore-water sprinklers, sand, beach salt and winter mud all stain a white coat. Why it goes yellow, grey or orange, what the groomer does differently, and what to do at home.

5 min read Choosing a groomer

Is my senior dog too old for grooming or daycare?

Almost never. Older dogs usually need grooming more, not less. What changes as they age, how a groom and a daycare day are adapted, and the honest signs it's time to ease off.

5 min read Coat care

Why won't the groomer just brush out a matted coat?

A mat is dead hair felted against living skin, and brushing it out hurts. Why groomers clip beneath it, what to expect at the salon, and how to stop it happening again.

5 min read Choosing a groomer

My dog hates the groomer. What can I do?

Most nervous dogs are reacting to one specific thing: the dryer, the table or their feet. How to work out which, what to practise at home, and how a good groomer adapts.

5 min read Perth and seasonal

Is my dog getting too hot on Perth pavement?

Footpaths, limestone and beach sand get far hotter than the air, and it starts in spring. The seven-second hand test, the signs of sore pads, and when to walk instead.

5 min read Health

Is a Wellness Club visit worth it between grooms?

Nails, ears, teeth and paws fall behind long before the coat does. What a hygiene visit covers, which dogs get the most from it, and when a full groom is still needed.

5 min read Daycare

Is doggy daycare a good idea for my pug?

For most pugs, yes: they're sociable, people-loving dogs who play in short, silly bursts. How playgroups keep flat-faced breeds cool, rested and happy.

4 min read Choosing a groomer

How do I find a good dog groomer near me in Perth?

A good groomer interviews you back. The questions to expect, what the salon itself tells you, the red flags, and why staying with one groomer pays off.

4 min read At-home care

Should I bath my dog before their grooming appointment?

Usually, no: the groom includes a bath and blow-dry, and a pre-wash can tighten knots into mats. When a rinse does make sense, and what helps instead.

3 min read Daycare

What happens on a daycare evaluation day?

Every new dog's first day is a free evaluation day. How to book it, what the day looks like, what our team watches for, and what happens next.

4 min read Breed grooming

How often does a cavoodle really need grooming?

Most cavoodles need a groom every four to six weeks plus brushing most days. Why the coat mats, and how the puppy coat change catches owners out.

4 min read Choosing a groomer

What actually happens during a full groom?

From the check-in chat to the final scissor work: every stage of a professional groom, the health checks along the way, and why each groom is quoted at booking.

4 min read Coat care

How often should you groom your dog? A coat-by-coat guide

Smooth, double, curly or silky, your dog's coat type sets the schedule. Here's how often each really needs grooming, and what to do at home in between.

5 min read Breed grooming

Grooming an Oodle: how to keep a doodle coat knot-free

Cavoodles, Groodles and Labradoodles have gorgeous coats that mat easily. Here's how to keep your doodle comfortable, healthy and tangle-free.

4 min read Coat care

Double-coated dogs: why brushing beats shaving

Tempted to shave your Husky, Pom or Golden for summer? It can do real harm. Here's what a double coat does, and how to care for it in a Perth summer.

5 min read Daycare

Is your dog ready for daycare? Signs it's a great fit

Daycare is wonderful for the right dog. How to tell if yours is ready, what the evaluation day involves, and simple ways to help them settle in.

4 min read Breed grooming

Poodle grooming: keeping that curly coat healthy

Curly Poodle coats rarely shed, which means they mat. Why they need regular grooming, daily brushing, and the most popular clips.

5 min read Breed grooming

Schnauzer grooming: hand-stripping vs clipping

Hand-stripping or clipping? The two ways to maintain a Schnauzer's wiry coat, the difference, and how to choose.

4 min read Breed grooming

Caring for a long silky coat: Maltese, Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso

Long, silky coats on a Maltese, Shih Tzu or Lhasa Apso are beautiful and high-maintenance. How to keep one healthy and knot-free.

5 min read Coat care

How to brush your dog at home (and why it makes grooming easier)

Brushing between grooms prevents matting and makes every visit easier. How to brush to the skin, and the tools to use.

4 min read Health

Dog nail care: why trims matter and how often

Overgrown nails can genuinely hurt. How to tell they're too long, how often to trim, and why it's best done by a pro.

4 min read Health

Looking after your dog's teeth

Dental disease is common and preventable. Why your dog's teeth matter, how to brush them, and the warning signs to watch for.

4 min read At-home care

Bathing your dog at home: the dos and don'ts

A home bath can be great, if you avoid a few mistakes. Brush first, use dog shampoo, rinse and dry well, and don't over-bath.

4 min read Daycare

Five real benefits of doggy daycare

Daycare is about more than a day out. Five real benefits: socialisation, exercise, stimulation, company and a calmer dog at home.

4 min read Behaviour and exercise

Is your dog getting enough exercise?

Under-exercised dogs often tell you, in ways easy to mistake for naughtiness. Signs to watch, how much is enough, and how daycare helps.

4 min read Perth and seasonal

Keeping your dog safe in a Perth summer

Perth summers are hot and dogs feel it more than we do. Cool walks, the pavement test, heatstroke signs, and coat care that keeps them cool.

5 min read