Margaretha Oppelaar
Great and affordable!
Their grooming people are so great and affordable no need to have a dirty or knotted dog Bambi says thank you I look great again Thank you Ark grooming staff
Grooming at the Ark
Even our pets love a good pampering! Grooming for both dogs and cats can really make a difference in your pet’s quality of life. At the Ark we offer a range of services tailored to best suit you and your pet. Our groomer has over 15 years of experience in both dog and cat grooming. She strives to provide your pet with the full salon experience in a relaxed setting. We make sure that your furry friend is looking (and feeling!) their best.
Read more about on this page:
- The benefits of grooming your pet
- How often to groom your pet
- Information about our groomers
- Treatments offered at the Ark
Meet our groomer!
Kat joined our grooming team at the beginning of 2019. She has been grooming for a couple of years and has completed her studies in pet grooming.
Kat has now taken over the role as head groomer and is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to pamper your pooch!
At home she has a lovely little Yorkshire Terrier called Felfel.
What our customers say:
How often should I groom my pet?
Depending on what breed your pet is, their groom requirements may vary:
- Long and curly haired breeds (labradoodles, poodles, cavoodles, moodles etc.) = coat clipping every 8 weeks
- Dense-coated breeds (samoyeds, pomeranians, huskies, collies etc.) = coat strip every 6 weeks to reduce shedding and keep their coat fluffy
We recommend a regular routine along with regular brushing at home. This will keep your pet’s hair free of matting and in good condition. It also makes grooming a more pleasant experience for your dog or cat and help keep them smelling fresh and clean.
The benefits of grooming your pet
We live in a beautiful country, but Australian summers are hot. This can make life uncomfortable particularly for breeds of dog and cat with longer fur. Regular grooming, particularly in the summer months, can help keep your pet much cooler. Regular brushing helps keep your pet’s fur and skin in good condition and free of burrs and knots. Helping them stay clean and avoid fungal infections.
Australia is home to the paralysis tick, which can be life-threatening in both cats and dogs. Keeping your pet clipped shorter during the tick season can make tick management much easier and help you keep your pet tick free!
Grooming Services offered at the Ark
We want to be able to provide your pet with the most suitable clip for their breed, size and the quality of their coat. Before your first groom with us, we highly recommend a free consultation with Julie on the morning of your first appointment. This way she can get to know you and your pet and discuss the most appropriate cut based on your pet and your preferences.
We also have a range of different shampoos for pets with sensitive skin or skin conditions to minimise any discomfort. Bathing is carried out in a specialised hydrobath to ensure that your pet is sparkling clean. The Ark offers a range of different services, and fees vary depending on your pet’s size and breed. Come and have a peek at our lookbook to see the different sorts of clips that we offer!
- Dog grooming – Julie offers an impeccable dog grooming service on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- Cat grooming – Cat grooming is carried out under sedation from Monday-Wednesday
- Throughout the week the Ark also offers bathing, blow drying and nail trimming services