Environmentally Conscious, dedicated to ongoing professional growth and development. A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF & CHATEAU DE CHIENS
Born in England but moved to (WA) Australia in 1977. Spending the last 20+ years in the beautiful heritage City of Albany. I have always been surrounded by dogs, with my earliest memory of a German Shepherd named Sheba. I formalized my love for grooming at the WA Grooming Academy and then went on to participate in as many workshops as I could. Including, but not limited to:
Asian Fusion – Pammie Carmichael-Hogg (UK)
Asian Fusion – May Wong (NSW)
Asian Fusion – Valerie Khoo (Malaysia)
Poodle Grooming – Jacki Ainsworth (WA)
Poodle Grooming – Mellissa Bouffant (WA)
Seminar - Angela Anderson (NZ)
During lockdown, I have participated in Virtual Grooming Competitions (as I get anxious in crowds) including:
MasterGroom UK 2020
MasterGroom Canada 2021
Maryland Grooming Comp 2021
In one of my many lives I qualified as a Complementary Therapist, and am passionate about finding ways to work around physical and emotional states that interfere with a dog experiencing an enjoyable grooming experience. In 2020 I enrolled, and became a Certified Fear Free Groomer with IMDT (International Modern Dog Trainers) and completed the Perfect Puppy Training Course. I now live in New Zealand. ABOUT CHATEAU DE CHIENS (House of Dogs)
Originally located in beautiful Opito Bay, now in the heart of Kerikeri, I provide 'one on one' grooming. No Crating or Kennels. No Cage Drying. ALL BOOKINGS BY APPOINTMENT
VIP 'regular' (4-8wk) clients welcome. 10% Discount applied for pre-paid appointments. Payment to be made at the completion of booking.
'No Show' and 'Late Cancellation' Additional Charges Apply. Please respect this policy. CASH ONLY for Casual or First Visit Clients. Doggy Day Care is NOT available. Chateau de Chiens is not able to accommodate dogs for extended periods of time. Your dog deserves one on one attention, as do other dogs booked that day. Failure to collect your pup on time may result in future bookings being cancelled. ALL dogs are to be collected within 30mins of notification that the groom is complete or at the previously agreed time. (Please respect this policy. It is there for the benefit of all clients). ALL dogs are to arrive on a leash/harness and be walked/toileted prior to booking. (Please use doggy bags to clean up)
ALL dogs are to arrive on time. Late arrival may need to be re-scheduled and or seen as a 'No Show'. Additional charges may apply. ALL dogs are to be flea and worm treated and have up to date vaccinations. (Please complete the New Client Form sent to you at the time of booking and return, or bring your Vet Vaccination Record)
DOGS IN 'SEASON' ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS OR IN THE SALON. Dogs that arrive with matting greater than 15min time allocation will need to be rescheduled. Dogs arriving with more than 1/3 body matting may be shaved down to prevent stress on the dog. A Disclaimer will need to be read and signed at the time of booking. DOUBLE COATED DOGS WILL NOT BE SHAVED DOWN FOR PERSONAL PREFERENCE. ONLY when recommended by a Vet in writing or by email. (If you do not know if your dog is 'double coated' please speak to your Vet prior to booking). SPECIAL NEEDS, SENIOR, GERIATRIC, BLIND OR DEAF, EPILECTIC dogs - It is Policy that all dogs are cared for in a safe way. If your dog has special needs, for everyone's safety please discuss this at the time of booking. Medication will not be administered to dogs, with the exception of EpiPen (for bee allergies) or at a Vets instruction. PARKING
Parking at the rear of the salon is PRIVATE. Please park in the public car park next to Feast Cafe. FLEAS AND TICKS
Dogs presented with fleas or ticks will be refused service unless previously discussed. WORKING WITH YOUR VET
Some dogs present with extreme separation or situational anxiety. It is not uncommon for your vet to assist with this, providing calming mediation prior to the groom. Please discuss this prior to booking. Should you wish for Chateau de Chiens to care for your furry friend, ALL POLICIES are to be followed.
