The Canine Shed

The Canine Shed is a grooming salon at Craigie in Perth's northern suburbs, with Kieran and Zoe both named repeatedly by customers. Its reputation in reviews rests on the dogs other salons find difficult: an older pomeranian with separation anxiety who had been turned away elsewhere, a maltese shih tzu cross who used to sulk for two days after every groom, and a dog with a short fuse who now wags his tail when he sees his groomer.

Owners describe an unhurried handling style backed by genuine coat knowledge — long, curly coats that mat easily are the ones singled out as being brought back under control. The other constant thread is mood: dogs are said to come home happy and stay that way for the rest of the day, which owners weigh as heavily as the finish itself. Advice is offered freely, and several reviewers describe their dogs as keen to walk back in. It suits shy or reactive dogs, senior dogs and small crossbreeds with demanding coats.