Pawlene's Pooches

Pawlene's Pooches is a dog grooming service in Chirnside Park, in Melbourne's Yarra Ranges, where Pauline does the grooming. Coated working breeds feature heavily in the feedback: a border collie brought in for his first full groom after a couple of scruffy years, and another whose winter coat was stripped out so thoroughly that her owner joked she looked like she had lost weight. Seasonal clips and light tidy-ups are mentioned alongside full wash-and-groom sessions.

What customers keep coming back to is patience with dogs that are unsure of the process. A golden retriever's first ever groom is described as calm rather than frightening, and an owner of two first-timers singles out how much time Pauline gave them both. Reviewers use words like gentle, welcoming and professional, and several book their next visit before leaving. It suits owners of double-coated and long-haired breeds facing a seasonal shed, and dogs having their first groom or needing a slower, quieter approach.