grooming
Welcome to the Delightful Dogs' Grooming Salon!
Delightfully Groomed Dogs
Dory After
(Shih Tzu/Poodle)
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Baily After
(Bichon Frise) |
Madison After
(Shih Tzu/Poodle) |
Storm
(Alaskan Malamute) |
Storm
(Alaskan Malamute) |
The Delightful Dogs Grooming Salon is proud to offer a one-on-one pet grooming program for all sizes and breed of dog. Owner, Sylvia Gottschalk, CTB.ccs believes it is not only important to offer a quality groom, but to also have an understanding of canine body language and behaviour. With her certification as a dog trainer and behaviour therapist with years of experience in the field, she realized dogs sometimes had fears that would affect their grooming experience and as result, behaviour problems would develop.
She created the grooming salon with a specific image in mind; to combine her training and behaviour background with her pet grooming knowledge. Her goal is to help dogs by taking the time necessary to gently guide and desensitize them through the grooming process. Her program is designed to prevent fear or rehabilitate an existing phobia and make the experience pleasant, enjoyable and stress-free.
All appointments are pre-scheduled and one-on-one based to ensure your dog's personal needs are met. We do not accept drop-in appointments, and we do not overlap dogs to ensure your dog will not sit in a crate all day waiting to be groomed or picked up. Sylvia's priorities are the temperament, safety and well being of your dog while making them smell clean and look 'Delightful'.
Sylvia looks forward to working with you and your dog.
Grooming Services Available:
| Nail Trimming |
Brushing & Dematting |
| Ear Cleaning |
Hand Drying |
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Bathing |
Clipping |
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Hand Scissored Finishes |
Cologne/Perfume |
Bandanas/Bows |
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* Love, Affection & Rewards Always Included *
Other Special Features
We are pleased to have the Hydro-Massage Therapy bathing & conditioning system at our salon. Not only is it soothing and relaxing for your dog, it can also have a healing effect on the muscles and joints, and is excellent for blood circulation.
Struggling with all that fur? Well ask us about the “FURminator" de-shedding treatment which is proven to reduce up to 90% of the shedding!
To ensure your dog's experience is even more relaxing, all grooms will include our special spa style features of aromatherapy, sound therapy and light relaxation massage.
Prices are based on you and your dog’s needs and preferences.
Call for a quote as services are customized.
Here's What Our Clients Say
Sylvia,
I just wanted to say thanks so much again for everything you did for Alaska. She got so many compliments yesterday, my whole family was so impressed and we all think she is just absolutely beautiful. She was so exhausted yesterday we both took a good two hour nap when we got home, she was falling asleep in the car ride home too. I think she really enjoyed the experience though. You were so patient and loving with her and of course the liver cake helped! I was very nervous going in. Nervous that it wasn’t going to be what I thought or Ally would not have a good experience there. I have very high expectations when it comes to Ally, as I’m sure you can understand, she’s like a child to me and I always want to make sure she gets the best care possible. You definitely exceeded all of my expectations and I was so happy to see Ally enjoy her first grooming experience. She seemed to absolutely love you and I will definitely be returning to you for her next grooming appointments. I will definitely be keeping up with her brushing and coat maintenance as now I truly see what a difference it makes and how necessary it is for her well being.
Anyway, thanks again for everything.
J
Breana Schlingmann
(Alaska - Siberian Husky)
Sylvia Gottschalk recently groomed our Golden Retriever "Darby" and I am writing to commend the excellence and depth of her skills and knowledge. Not just her grooming skills which we were extremely happy with, but also her knowledge and understanding relative to canine behaviour--such as reading canine body language, etc.
Darby's grooming appointment was desperately needed because he had just undergone months of intensive and invasive treatment for a tumour on his face. He endured a CAT scan, several surgeries, 4 weeks with a jugular catheter in place, 18 rounds of daily radiation resulting in the 2nd worse skin reaction to radiation ever seen at the Ontario Vet. College. For 4 consecutive months, he was continuously poked, prodded and injected and had to wear an e-collar the whole time. At the hospital, his fur was shaved in various spots for surgeries, intravenous lines and the jugular catheter. Also, large sections were cut away by medical staff who could not clean him properly when he had a messy "accident "in his recovery cage. He was in delicate shape physically and mentally and he was a mess to look at.
Once his skin had healed, we had the go-ahead to bathe him. He is a therapy dog and we felt that getting him back into a regular routine would be beneficial to the healing process. We discussed his past several months with Sylvia in detail and she agreed to do the grooming. We were worried about how he would react to being handled/ touched by yet another person, with neither one of us being there with him. We did not know if he was at or near to the limit of what he was willing to put up with (and probably we had become over-protective of him during his treatments). But we put our faith in Sylvia knowing that if Darby suddenly decided enough was enough, she would know immediately.
All our worries were a waste of time. Darby literally "bounced" out of his one-on-one grooming session with Sylvia. Besides grooming him wonderfully, she played with him, held him and gave him lots of hugs.....she soothed his beleaguered soul, I'm sure. He looked terrific, smelled wonderful and his eyes sparkled again. He obviously enjoyed his afternoon at the "spa"!! Sylvia also provided us with a detailed written report on her observations and findings while grooming him. Because the medications were still affecting Darby's digestive system, Sylvia also did a special trim of the fur on the back of his hind legs (under his tail) to help him stay clean. That did the trick and Bob just LOVES the jaunty new "look" it gives Darby!
We are so lucky and grateful Sylvia added grooming to her "repertoire" because, very selfishly, it meant that she was there for us when we needed a groomer with a special skill set.
Thank you!
Carol, Bob Cooper and "Darby"
Hi,
I am a Peek-A-Poo that had a very bad experience with my first training session and my first grooming. But alas my dad, Moe found out about Delightful Dogs, and my world has changed, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
I was judged most improved in my training class, and both dad and I learned a lot. My latest grooming experience has been the best ever. My groomer, treated me with nothing but kindness. The last time I was groomed it was the first time without medication, and we did surprisingly well. I am really glad that Delightful Dogs does not believe medication is necessary and was able to make me feel better without it.
I know I am well loved by both my dad and mom, as well all the staff at Delightful Dogs. I enjoy the doggie daycare there as well which is a special treat. I know that soon I will be able to look forward to grooming every time without medication, and I will be great for everyone.
From Nicky and my Dad Moe
Hi Sylvia!
Thanks so much again - I think Zeus is quite proud of his new 'do. Both Graeme's and my roommates think he looks cute and happy with the hair out of his face -- and they think he is quite a bit more speedy and light on his feet! He's been a bit sleepy this afternoon/evening - he fell right asleep in my lap, arms, and all over the place since we came home.
I am very glad we got to see what all goes on in the grooming process - I've never even known a groomer to offer that opportunity before, so thank you so much! It's definitely reassuring for both the owners and the dog. I'm also soooo relieved Zeus wasn't too hard to deal with, that was probably my biggest concern. Hopefully he can get used to the drying process, and both Graeme and I will certainly try to help out with that!
Anyway, just wanted to get these pictures to you ASAP and pass our thanks along again. Hope all is well with you and your pups :) (and the rest of the family, of course!)
Lauren, Graeme, and Zeus (Shi-Poo)
Thanks Sylvia!
These pictures are so cute- especially the ones of him looking so proud on the grooming table. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job with Storm, we have never experienced a groomer who truly cares so much for the animals and treats them so well.
We will definitely be a return customer.
Have a great Thanksgiving as well.
Christine
(Storm - Alaskan Malamute)
