Welcome to the St Kilda Circle of Fluff Dog Grooming Experience!

I🐾 Welcome to the Blog: Home Grooming Tips & Heartfelt Insights...

In this blog section, you’ll find practical advice, inspiration, and easy-to-follow tips to help you care for your dog at home—especially in between professional grooming appointments. Think of it as your go-to guide for maintaining a healthy coat and a happy pup!

✂️ Dog Grooming Tips for Dog Owners—From One Pawrent to Another

Believe it or not, I haven’t always been a professional dog groomer. But I’ve been surrounded by animals my entire life. I still remember brushing my German shepherd as a kid, and constantly bringing home frogs, fish, rabbits, cats, turtles, birds, and hamsters. Animals have always been my world.

My career began in journalism and education, and I’ve worked in community services since the 1990s as a Community Engagement and Capacity Building Officer. In 2015, I started my own dog grooming business—initially as a hobby, but it quickly grew into a passion-driven profession. I owe much of this journey to Olaf, my toy poodle and seventh dog, who inspired me to take the leap.

🧠 More Than Grooming—It’s About Connection

My work is rooted in social justice, education, and advocacy. I support special-needs groups and champion individuals impacted by stigma. I’m deeply interested in how pets—especially dogs—enhance our mental and physical wellbeing and enrich our communities.

I’m passionate about building inclusive, connected communities. I help older adults and people with disabilities from culturally diverse backgrounds access social, recreational, and civic life across Melbourne. My background in community development, education, and engagement informs everything I do.

👩‍🏫 Credentials & Community Commitment

• Registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching

• Up-to-date police and Working With Children checks

• Extensive experience in academic and community settings

• Skilled in communication, project management, and inclusive practice

• Advocate for culturally responsive services and inter-agency collaboration

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💬 Grooming as a Journey of Transformation

To me, grooming is more than a haircut—it’s a process of engagement, understanding, and transformation. It’s about building trust with both the dog and their human. That’s why I provide updates throughout the grooming process (photos and videos), and prioritize open communication and consultation.

I also facilitate workshops for dog pawrents, because I believe education is the key to a joyful, lasting bond between pets and their people. Through this blog and my practice, I hope to deepen that connection and bring healing, happiness, and harmony to your lives.