Dog Shop | Pet Art | Dog Grooming Carlton North

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Floyd

Mitch

Mitch

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Over 20 years ago I moved to Fitzroy North and made sure I stationed myself close to off lead dog parks so that I had great spaces to walk Floyd my beloved Rhodesian Ridgeback and Moka, my little Maltese X Shihtzu.

I found it still didn't allow me enough quality time with my dogs, so I decided to give up being a textile designer along with the long commute back and forth from Kyneton. I set up a local business where Floyd and Moka could come to work with me.

With the help of many hard-working friends.

"We were all young and had a lot less commitments and plenty of free time".

Pet Art opened its doors March 2000.

Now, after almost twenty one years, Pet Art has relocated to our new purpose-built location just 500 meters up the road at 777 Nicholson Street, Carlton North.

Being a mother of two young, energetic boys and doing a major renovation to fit the new premises out: all in a year, when COVID19 has thrown the world upside down has definitely been a huge challenge.

I am both excited and nervous about the relocation.

The constant encouragement and support of my faithful clientele, dedicated staff, wonderful family, and the adaption of a poem (below) that my children learnt at school has helped me remain focused in developing this new venture.

Helen Altmajer (Owner/Director)

How The Little Pup Learned to Run

“I never can do it,” the little pup said,

As he looked at all the other dogs far ahead.

“I know I should stumble if I try to run.”

“Try!” said the big dog

“It’s lots of fun.”

But the little pup said “I’m afraid I'll fall.”

The big dog nodded “Ah, well, goodbye."

I’m off!” And he ran around under the glorious blue sky.

Then the little pup’s tail wagged at the sight.

Shaking, he took off with all his might.

First cautious, then braver he got.

He ran faster and faster, fear now not.

The big dog looking back could see,

The little pup coming steadily.

Then how the little pup thrilled with pride,

As he ran with the big dogs side by side.

“Oh, how happy I am,” the little pup cried.

“And all because I was brave and tried.”

Services

Moka

Hygiene Trim (no bath / Dog Zillion & under paws)

$25

Bath

$45

Tidy

$45

Groom Outs ( per hour)

$60

Clip Offs ( short cut)

$95

Breed Specific or Stylized Clip $100 plus

Grooming

Nail Trim (no booking required)

$20

Face Trim ( no bath)

$25

Hygiene Trim (no bath / Dog Zillion & under paws)

$25

Bath (depends on dogs size and coat length & condition)

$50 plus

Tidy (depends on dogs size and coat length & condition)

$75 plus

$60 per hour

Groom Outs (depends on dogs size and coat length & condition))

Clip Offs

(depends on dogs size and coat condition / short cut )

$100 plus

Breed Specific or Stylized Clip

(depends on dogs size and coat condition)

$110 plus

Hand Stripping

(depends on dogs size and coat condition)

$120 plus

Hire A Space

The Dog Grooming Collective offering a purpose built hire space for fellow groomers

Hello fellow dog Groomers/Stylists!

Have you had enough of working for someone else and want to work for yourself?

Do you have an existing clientele and need a space to groom?

Would you like to be in charge of your own bookings, clients and hours?

Giving yourself the flexibility and the ability to make more money working for less hours?

Keen to work alongside other like minded fellow dog groomers?

Or is it simply time to grow or shrink your existing business based on what's going on in your personal life?

All this without having to outlay any expensive set-up costs, get permits or be locked into a long term lease.

Increase your exposure with a shop frontage in a commercial retail inner city strip.

We are a highly regarded, well established Dog Grooming business (have been successful for over 20 years) that are looking for expressions of interest from self-driven groomers/stylists to hire a space in a custom built new establishment.

If any of this sounds appealing to you, please contact us. And let's discuss your interest further and see if we could work together to achieve the work life balance we all deserve.