Nervous and senior dogs
Gentle grooming for nervous and senior dogs
Some dogs love a bath. Plenty don't. Grooming at home, one dog at a time, takes out the worst bits: the car trip, the waiting room and the noise of other dogs. Nervous dogs are our speciality.
Why the driveway helps
Everything a nervous dog hates, left out
A busy salon can be a lot for a worried dog. Grooming in your own driveway takes the scariest parts out of the day before we even pick up a brush.
| Instead of | With Scruffs |
|---|---|
| A car ride to somewhere new | Their own driveway, their own smells |
| A waiting room full of barking | One dog at a time, just them and us |
| A cage while they wait their turn | No cages, ever |
| A cold rinse | A warm hydrobath |
| Rushed, noisy drying | Gentle dryers |
Senior dogs
Old dogs still love feeling fresh
Older dogs deserve a clean, comfy coat as much as anyone, but car trips and long waits can be hard on them. Grooming at home keeps the trip short: about as far as the end of your driveway.
We're experienced with senior dogs. Tell us about sore hips, cloudy eyes, hearing or anything else when you book, and we'll plan the groom around them.
Help us help them
What to tell us when you book
The more we know before we arrive, the calmer the visit. Pop these in the message box on the booking form, or tell us when you call.
Go to the booking formName, breed and age
So we know who we're meeting, and roughly how big a cloud of fur to expect.
What worries them
Dryers, feet, strangers, being lifted, the sound of clippers. Nothing is too small to mention.
Health things
Sore joints, skin trouble, eyesight or hearing, or anything your vet has flagged.
Their last groom
How it went and how long ago, so we know where we're starting from.
Ready for the fluffy part?
Book a driveway groom
Send an enquiry online or give us a call. Tell us about your dog and your suburb, and we will find a time that suits.