New Member

Helllooooo everyone!

Im a new member, my name is Jacqui Scull and i own a small grooming salon in Ringwood East in Melb.
I started the business in 2006 after the groomer i was working for decided to down-grade and move her business back to her garage. I took over the lease, started a new business and haven't looked back!
I worked at a few different grooming salons before deciding to go it on my own, I've also been a dog trainer and worked at the Victorian Animal Aid.
I LOVE my job, i think its the best and should have done it years ago! I have a website (www.doggroomingbyjacqui.com.au) if u'd like to suss me out and a facebook page (Jacqui Scull) with tons of pics of my work if u want to look me up and add me (even if u are local to me!!)

Cheers!

Jacqui

Hello,

Welcome to the site look foward to all your stories. My name is Emma and i live in Brissy, I am in the process of strating my own business.

I am sure you will enjoy it here.

hiya,im hayley from the uk welcome aboard

Hi jacqui, I'm lisa from Kalgoorlie

I've checked out your site and I love it, your grooming is really good and the dogs look fantastic. Well done on taking it all on. I love those glass front walls where the customer can see in, but how do you get on when the owner comes back for the dog? Must be lots of cleaning

Welcome to the forum.

Hi Jacqui

you need to take a look at the "official who is going to Aus Groom" thread under "events" ....you will find details of the first "Australian Pet Groomer Forum Internet Dinner ".....its a private dinner for any forum member to attend. A private room at the Novotel is all ours for the evening. Fantastic opportunity to get together with dozens of groomers from all around Oz.....We would love to see you there. Check the thread for details ,as the closing date for confirmation & payment is drawing near.

And welcome to the forum also

Hi Jacqui,

Welcome to the forum, I hope you find it an asset as many have. Great website

Awww thanks guys!

Lisa thank you for your compliments! I find people LOVE to see whats going on in the salon. Usually when owners see their dog mucking around if they come early, they duck back out the door, so its not too much of a worry. Ive trained my clients well and usually aim to get the dogs done 15 mins b4 they are due to be picked up anyway.
and YES! the glass could do with a clean daily but 1 or 2 a week is usually sufficient. I find also that the traffic outside keeps a lot of the dogs attention when they are on the table. There's a bit of doggy psychology going there - some of u will know that anything that moves laterally and away will attract a dog's attention and thats exactly what the cars are doing out the front of the shop!

Ps im heading to the internet dinner thread........

Hi Jacqui, I'm Andie from Niddrie - other side of town to you! I groom from home now and been doing it 20yrs, also showing dogs for even longer.

Welcome to a wonderful, fun place... you'll love it. So much to read and learn from these friendly, funny and good hearted folks ...it's amazing. Enjoy!!

Welcome Jacqui!

Donna from Sydney here ...will check out the site when i catch up with my reading... lol you go out for just one day and there's heaps to read and learn from or just to get a giggle over!!!... lol

You are going to love this group they are the awesomest (yeah i know not a real word lol) people i have ever (almost..lol) met!! Can't wait to get to know you better...the dinner would be a great start!

Cheers
Donna

Hi there Jacqui, Anthony from Sydney here. Welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy yourself here... as you can see, most of the people here are insane...

Insane - what makes you say that .
I enjoyed your site Donna - i thought your tips page was bang on.

Jan

Oops Jaqui - I did look at your web site , but then got the names confused - Anthony - you are right - I for one am a bit touched!!!

I am a nexbie groomer, grooming from home in Sunbury. But have groomed and my springers for many years - i suspect your Springer in shot might be one of mine!!

Cheers

Jan

That dogs name is Snoopy. One of yours u think!? Im not sure where they got him. I dont do many. I get tons of SWF's instead!
Glad u all liked the site!

Sounds like a fantastic group here, im glad i found youuuuuu!

Jacqui

Welcome Jacqui. I'm Sarah and I have a mobile business over western subs. Tammy is right make sure you check the thread to the Grooming Forum Dinner. It will be a great night and we would love you to join us.

Jacqui - if he comes back - please do aske where he came from - my kenel name is Cardhu wwwcarduuess.com . I try hard to keep in contact with pups - but you know what pet owners are like!!

Jan