Gentle grooming, one dog at a time.
Been in the hedge again. Brush her out.
Only ever one dog in the studio.
No holding crates.
No barking room.
No queue at the door.
Just your dog, me, and as long as the groom takes. Here's how one appointment goes. Scroll to turn the dial.
- 01
Hello, slowly
We meet before anything happens. A sniff of the room, a sniff of me. Nervous dogs get as long as they need.
- 02
A warm bath
Warm water and a wash chosen for their coat, in a quiet room with no other dogs calling out.
- 03
Towel, then dry
Towel first, then a low, steady dryer. Breaks whenever they ask for one.
- 04
The brush-out
Knots and loose coat worked out bit by bit, never yanked through.
- 05
The trim
Styled to the coat and to how you like them to look. Bring a photo if you have one.
- 06
Nails & ears
A nail trim and an ear check, where it's right for the dog.
- 07
Home, with a note
You get a short handwritten note: how the coat looked and a brushing routine for home.
Biscuit: lovely and calm. Comb ears 2×/week, watch behind the elbows. See you in 6 weeks! — E.
Every coat asks for something different.
Tell me what's on your dog and I'll show you where I'd start.
Curly coats keep growing and felt where they rub. They need a full groom on a regular rhythm, and a trim that's easy to keep at home.
Full groom
Bath, blow-dry, brush-out, a haircut styled to coat and preference, nail trim and ear check where appropriate.
Bath & tidy
Bath, dry, brush, hygiene tidy and a finishing brush-out. For coats that don't need a cut.
De-shedding
A coat-appropriate wash and a long, patient brushing to lift loose undercoat.
Puppy first visit
A short, gentle introduction to the room, the sounds and being handled. Any coat.
Small, medium and large dogs. Priced by size and coat, so I'll quote once I've heard about your dog. Every dog's suitability is assessed one by one.
Marlow hated busy salons. So I built a quiet one.
I'm Elise. I started grooming after adopting Marlow, an elderly rescue terrier who shook through every appointment at the big places: the dryers, the barking, the other dogs waiting their turn.
So I learned to do it myself, slowly, with longer hellos and nobody else in the room. Friends asked me to do theirs. It began as a weekend thing and became this small studio in Toowong in 2021.
Elise
Moss is the wall he napped under. It's still that colour.
4.9
from 68 Google reviews
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- Pip is a nervous rescue and she came home relaxed. The brushing tips actually helped.
- Only dog in the room, so our old boy wasn't stressed. Best groom he's had in years.
- Her first visit was short and gentle. The second time she trotted straight in.
- Teddy-bear trim exactly as I asked, with the clip length written down for next time.
- De-shed day for our husky. My couch would like to thank her personally.
- Quiet, calm, unhurried. More day spa than dog wash.
Before you book.
TodayBy appointment
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday8:30 am – 5 pm
- Wednesday8:30 am – 5 pm
- Thursday8:30 am – 6 pm
- Friday8:30 am – 5 pm
- Saturday8 am – 2 pm
- SundayClosed
Appointments only. Hours aren't availability: text me and I'll find a time.
My dog is nervous. Will you still see them?
Very often, yes. That's why the studio exists. We start with a slow introduction, and I'll be honest with you if a groom isn't right for them yet. Suitability is assessed dog by dog.
What sizes and coats do you groom?
Small, medium and large dogs, with short, double, curly and long coats. Tell me about yours when you enquire and I'll say what I'd suggest.
Can I bring my puppy?
Yes, through a puppy first visit: short, gentle and mostly about getting used to the room. I'll go through age and vaccination requirements with you before booking.
Where exactly is the studio?
In Toowong. I share the exact address once your appointment is booked. There's one off-street space for drop-off.
Do you treat skin or health problems?
No. Grooming isn't veterinary care. If I notice something on the skin or in the ears I'll mention it on your note, and your vet is the right next step.
How do I pay?
Card or bank transfer, after the groom.