Who is your groomer?
All about passion!
Do you know the enthusiasm that engulfs you when you are allowed to engage in things that you are passionate about?
Despite the fact that I work full time (in the IT world) and I have a household with 1 dog and a resident son, I have also been bitten by several microbes.
One is singing. I sing as a soprano in various choirs and can completely lose myself in the beautiful harmony of choral music.
What this website is about, however, is the intense pleasure that I get from expertly taking care of the coat of dogs.
Why?
Because dogs are so honest, and so loyal? Because they love unconditionally? Yes, that too.
But also because a brushed coat feels so wonderfully soft.
Because that tangles-free fur caresses much nicer.
Because the owners shine as their dog, washed and trimmed, leaves my premises.
Are all dogs so enthusiastic on your grooming table?
I admit it, no, that is certainly not the case.
Maintenance
The coat of a dog with long (-er) hair (wiry hair, curly hair or silk hair, eg) needs regular maintenance from a young age. Puppies that, if not every day, then certainly every week get brushed, will not develop too much tangles, and are getting used to it. They are standing quietly on the table, and their coat care is accepted.
It is different if their owners spend less time on the fur care. In that case, your customer may occasionally growl or whine, even if you do not hurt the creature.
But then a coat care gives me a lot of energy. The coat of the dog looks neat afterwards, is cleanly washed, blown dry and brushed and so is rid of excess hair and tangles. The ears are cleaned and excess hair removed if required, the nails – where necessary – trimmed. Excess waste is removed from the eye corners, the coat is trimmed or picked, depending on the type of care it requires.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you are looking for a competent and passionate groomer to take care of your pet.
Grooming Services
Bathing
During the bathing, loose hairs and exfoliated skin is washed away, to make the dog's coat shine. Special attention is paid to ears and eyes.
Trimming
We will trim your dog's fur when required. We can provide complex fur care, in line with your wishes or with breed standards. We take pleasure in looking at all details, and will take care that the whole coat is tackled.
Drying
We will blow-dry your dog's fur, to eliminate all loose hairs, and to avoid further shedding.
Brushing
Brushing will help to avoid the occurrence of matts. Where necessary, we will de-shed the underfur of your dog.
Shampoo and Conditioner
We have adapted shampoos for different coats and skin types, and the conditioners we use will make the dog's fur a pleasure to stroke.
Cat Grooming
Combing, brushing, and nail clipping if required. Only by exceptions cats are bathed (e.g. if they fell in paint, oil, etc...)
Nail clipping
When nails are allowed to grow too long, they can get damaged during walking. Clipping is taken care of at each grooming session, as necessary.
Pet Sitting Services
Pawshake Dog Walk
If you have to be absent for a long workday, it may be a blessing that you can ask me to make a walk with your dog.
Pawshake Home Visit
Home visits once a day when you are out of town, ensure that your cat(s) are fed, watered, and their litter boxes cleaned.
Frequently Asked Questions
I frequently receive the same questions. Please consult them below for the answers.
The grooming salon is located at the following address:
Boulevard Leopold II 225
B-1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Only by appointment!
Monday – Friday 19:00 – 21:00
Saturday 14:00 – 17:00 and 19:00 – 21:00
Closed on Sunday
I work at an hourly rate of 40 EUR.
The state of the coat (knots or matts can be found), the size of the dog (XS-S,M-L-XL), its behavior (will he eat my fingers or not?), and presence of ticks or fleas all have an impact on the duration of the grooming session. We calculate the duration of the session in minutes from the start, divide this by 60 and multiply by 40.
E.g. a session that took 90 minutes, will cost 90 / 60 * 40 = 60 EUR. A session that took 135 minutes will cost 135 / 60 * 40 = 90 EUR.
