CUDDLY Dog Grooming is one of the Horsham’s most popular salons for local dog owners who want their furry friends to look their best.
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Main groomers Jessica Renwood, 18, and Makaela Edmondson, 21, are usually flat-out at the Bennett Road salon, working full-time, five days a-week.
Jessica said her mum Nicky Renwood bought the business in 2017.
“I was the junior groomer and she was the only senior groomer here up until this year,” Jessica said.
“My mum has been grooming for 20 years, so she taught me. She owns Australian Dog Grooming School, and both Mak and I were taught through the school.”
Makalela joined the business in August this year. It was around the same time an expansion to the salon was made.
“We had half the size in the shed, so when Mak joined we decided to go bigger. We painted it all and did it up because it was just a garage,” Jessica said.
Their clientele varies day-by-day, but they see between two and eight dogs a day between them.
“The business has definitely been growing,” Jessica said.
“We have a very active Facebook page. We find that just by posting photos and showing people that we’re a no-cage salon and an open salon.
“When we bought the business, the page only had about 100 likes. We’re almost up 400 now which is really good. We also have a lot of repeat clients and the community has been a big support.”
Both Makaela and Jessica show sheltie dogs.
“Jess is relatively new into the show scene and has been doing it for the last two years. I have been doing it for about 10 years now,” Makaela said.
“My grandparents got me started in it and it sort of skipped a generation and it fell onto me. They are the best pets and the dogs.”
Cuddly Dog Grooming is located on Bennett Road, Horsham.
The salon offers a range of services including clipping, de-shedding, bathing and bathing. It also offers house/pet minding, dog walking and pick-up/drop-off services. Bookings are by appointment only.
It is open Monday to Friday. Occasionally on Saturdays when the business is busy.
“Once a week we try to have a late-night grooming session to cater for full-time workers. That usually goes until about 7pm,” Jessica said.
For more information, or to book an appointment, contact the salon on 0439 817 630.
Alternatively you can head to its Facebook page @cuddlydoggrooming or its website cuddlydog.com.au.
