The Kind Canine

The Kind Canine 18 years of fear free dog grooming and 10 years of force free dog training

I have had the absolute pleasure lately of welcoming quite a few behavioural groom doggies- the kids that fall through t...
26/07/2026

I have had the absolute pleasure lately of welcoming quite a few behavioural groom doggies- the kids that fall through the cracks at busy salons and can't handle the fast pace, or just need some more one-on-one time.

Today i had my OG spicy boy, Elmo, who I of course forgot to take a photo of (lol), for his third groom with me. The first groom was pretty full on, he was anxious and growly and stiff, and we managed to get him done enough to go home. This time we basically got him done without a muzzle (except for the feet, which is so normal). I'm so proud of my sore old man 🥰 (and his beautiful sister Noodle).

Seeing these dogs, who are so full of fear and mistrust, bloom in the salon makes my heart so very full.

I appreciate every single one of you who has trusted me with your special pups. It means the world. Thank you for supporting The Kind Canine 💜

E x

(Featuring Jasper, Paddy and Ferguson)

Hey everyone! We have changed our treats, as anyone who feeds Ziwi knows, they are getting a bit too cost prohibitive 😅P...
23/07/2026

Hey everyone! We have changed our treats, as anyone who feeds Ziwi knows, they are getting a bit too cost prohibitive 😅

Prime 100 is a single protein diet, so it's perfect for allergy dogs or sensitive tummies. Our kids have taste tested all four varieties and rate them 10/10, and I've used the air dried as training treats for years now, with great success.

Please remember to tell me if your dog has any allergies. The wild boar and venison are allergy friendly, and the chicken has been in rotation here for a few months. Everyone loves it! 🥰

We have had a cancellation for tomorrow! Please message me on 0491 735 599 or book online if you would like to sn**ch up...
16/07/2026

We have had a cancellation for tomorrow! Please message me on 0491 735 599 or book online if you would like to sn**ch up the spot. We also have limited availability next week!

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Hey everyone! If you've been to the salon you've probably heard my little guy yelling. This is the ironically named Whis...
16/07/2026

Hey everyone! If you've been to the salon you've probably heard my little guy yelling. This is the ironically named Whisper, aka Wish. Wish is my 2 year old rescue Pomeranian with high anxiety and reactivity.

We are currently working with Dog and Cat Training - Behavioural Specialist to get him confident and more comfortable with things he finds stressful like visitors, noise, me being in a separate room etc. Please be patient if it takes me a moment to get to the gate and let you in while we settle him and reward for calm behaviour!

Eventually I would love him to meet some of your babies, the more relaxed the better. Let me know if that's something you would be interested in!

It breaks my heart that he is always so stressed, he's so cute and sweet when he's happy, and I want him to be happy all the time! I'm sure some of you can relate 😅 He's a very clever dog, so I have high hopes we can get him to the point where he can do normal dog stuff like go for a walk!

Let me know if you'd like me to keep posting his training journey!

E x

PS: Sammy is a fear free positive based trainer, she came highly recommended and I absolutely recommend her too. Such an angel!!

Some of our recent babies 💜💜💜 we've had so many purebreds lately! It's so exciting seeing a rarer breed in the salon, al...
06/07/2026

Some of our recent babies 💜💜💜 we've had so many purebreds lately! It's so exciting seeing a rarer breed in the salon, along with all our little oodles and random bitsie dogs. Please enjoy this selection of Pancake the Golden Retiever, Dobby the Shih Tzu, Twix the Havanese, Henry the Malt x Shih x Cav (pure cutie pie), Ricci and Sonny the Cavaliers, Matilda the Aussie Terrier and Reece the rescue Jack Russell 😍 thank you everyone!!

Feat. Dusty after his first puppy intro 😍As this month draws to a close, I want to thank everyone who became a client or...
29/06/2026

Feat. Dusty after his first puppy intro 😍

As this month draws to a close, I want to thank everyone who became a client or revisited. We had 38!!!! appointments this month, which is a huge deal for month 3 with no advertising! It's all thanks to everyone who left a review, told a friend or mentioned us on socials. My little business is thriving and I couldn't be more thrilled!

We are currently booked out until the 12th of July and already have 27 bookings for next month and people are now booking in to August. You can message me or book online via the website to secure your spot.

I love you all!! Emma x

Bookings have been going off today, thanks so much to my beautiful clients who recommend me in facey groups! Word of mou...
24/06/2026

Bookings have been going off today, thanks so much to my beautiful clients who recommend me in facey groups! Word of mouth is the most flattering and wonderful advertisement and i appreciate it so much 💜

We are currently booked out until Friday the 3rd of July 🌼

Miss Lola at 10 years young was such a lovely polite girl to be groomed! We went with a schnauzer-inspired face with the...
22/06/2026

Miss Lola at 10 years young was such a lovely polite girl to be groomed! We went with a schnauzer-inspired face with the longer moustache and beard, and squared off ears. And yes, she put herself on my chair 😅💜 thank you Lola!

We've had a last minute cancellation for tomorrow (Sunday) at 11:30am, please let me know if you'd like to snag the spot...
20/06/2026

We've had a last minute cancellation for tomorrow (Sunday) at 11:30am, please let me know if you'd like to snag the spot 🌼

10/06/2026

Info about TKC and appointments:

* We are a small one-on-one operation, and as a result only have limited appointment spaces. PLEASE let me know if you need to reschedule your appointment as soon as you can so we can give the space to someone else in need. Please understand if you can't get in as soon as you like. Two months in and we are booked out a week in advance, and we expect that wait to get longer.

* We appreciate and love when you book in advance! This keeps a regular spot reserved for you and your pooch.

* Our prices are non-negotiable. Emma has been a groomer for a very long time and will take extra time, love and care to make sure your dog is happy. We completely understand cost of living, but also need to make a living!

* We do not dematt. Under any circumstances. If you cannot maintain a long hairstyle with daily brushing and combing, please take it short and purchase a lovely little coat for the colder months. Your pup will thank you.

* No call no shows will not be invited back for another appointment.

* We offer online bookings and are more than happy to text with you! We will return phonecalls when able, time is limited and I will not answer the phone when a dog is in my care, for safety reasons. For sanity preserving reasons, we do not look at the phone out of hours lol!

* Fear Free does not suit all spicy dogs. Dogs that have not had their honest behavioural history disclosed will be sent home unfinished and charged full price for the time allotted. A well-aimed surprise bite can end a career.

* Please book the correct service. A full groom is a short neat cut all over. Style grooms are for all teddy cuts, longer cuts etc. The price difference reflects the amount of extra work. If you book a full groom and want a teddy or breed cut, your price will be adjusted on the day. This is non-negotiable. "Just a trim" generally requires a lot more work than a shave down.

* We use high quality shampoo, conditioner and grooming products and equipment for all the pups in our care. Please let us know if you or your pup are sensitive to product or fragrances. You may bring your own shampoo if you prefer, but we provide sensitive skin products with no extra fees. We do not have Malaseb on site and will only use it if the owner provides it prescribed by a veterinarian.

* We feed treats so plese let us know if your pup is dieting, has allergies or pancreas issues!

* Recently we have had issues with clients running late for appointments - we run a tight ship and need you to show up on time. Please respect the schedule. If you and your pup are going to be late, you must notify us as soon as possible. Clients that are 15 minutes late will be marked down as a no call no show.

* We do not open on Saturday and our Sunday hours are very limited. If you are able to book on a weekday, this frees up those precious spots for people who can only do the weekend, which they appreciate!

* Please respect our size limits! Message if you aren't sure if your dog is able to be serviced - we will waive the size limits for rescue Greyhounds and puppies that are attending our salon regularly as they grow.

* We currently have one Pomeranian and zero Papillon and Cavalier clients, and that is a tragedy. Manifesting so I don't need to adopt another Papillon to fill my heart.

Happily, 99% of our customers are perfect and the majority of our rules are 'just in case'. We love and appreciate you all!

Emma and Greyden

Address

Sherwood
Brisbane, QLD
4075

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61491735599

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