Ara & the Hound

13/12/2024

Thank you Tilly ❤️🎄

We're wrapping up with our final days of operation next week!
What a year it's been, big thanks to all who have supported us and a big thanks to Raph and
We adore you and all you do for pets in your care and in need 😍
If you're looking to adopt or foster, TOFP is the top of our list ❤️

Tilly was washed in , #4 body (spot shaves for mats), and 6comb head

01/12/2024

Christmas/Salon update! 🎄🩵💜💚

Hello everyone - wow the end of the year really snuck up on us and as we prepare for the Christmas rush, we're also considering our holidays and what next year holds

✨ December bookings:
I know this is an important one, we are prioritising our regular clients, and filling our limited spots with new clients. Currently the next availability is the 10th and 16th of December.
So regulars please enquire asap to secure your spot! Once we're 7 days into December we'll be opening those spots to new clients 🐶

🎄Christmas closure:
What a year it's been, some of the team will be overseas - and Stevie will be taking some time to be with family and recover from some health complications she's been working with this year.
Our final day of operation (already fully booked for grooms) and final day for back order pickups with be the 17th of December!
We'll be back the 28th of January

🛍️ Retail:
We're taking final orders for the year! Cut off is the 10th of December so please arrange all your food, treat and toy needs before then!
We'll be back taking orders on Monday 13th January
Retail stock update for those that missed it:
While we don't regularly carry their full lines, we have access to and are happy to arrange one off or recurring orders for pickup at our Caulfield location:
SavourLife
ZiwiPeak
Bell & Bone
Simply Seaweed
Nextgen dog gear (New)
Conghal leather works
Melanie Newman
The Paw Grocer (New)
Shy Tiger (New)
A&H Snuffle Balls (New)

🐾 Training update:
New clients: we've wrapped up our training for the year and won't be back till January.
Old/existing: clients who've used our training services (class or one on one), trainer Stevie is still available till you until the 16th of December - and back on the 13th of January
Group classes won't be starting again till the 28th

🕙 Salon hours:
We're changing our operations slightly in the new year - while we will have our regular days of operations, the salon will be by appointment only.
We'll be confirming our days in the new year which days we'll be open, our staff will operate on those days in accordance with booking times so no more walk ins, please call ahead 💜

15/11/2024

We're so excited to see you all tomorrow!! 🩵💜💚
With the launch of our snuffle ball range and some tasty Christmas treaties for your pups! 🐾

Make a purchase on the day to go into our Christmas raffle drawn at the end of the day ❤️💚

🎄✨ Only ONE week to go until our Christmas Market! ✨🎄

Join us on Saturday, November 16th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a festive day of shopping, treats, and holiday cheer! 🎁🍪

Discover a magical selection of unique gifts, delicious treats, and charming decorations—all from local small businesses. It's the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind presents and kick off the season with some early Christmas spirit! 🎅🎉

🎄 free coffee provided by Hart's Coffee Cart -sponsored by Professionals First & Co.
🎄 fundraising BBQ hosted by Mackie Road Neighbourhood House
🎄 stalls by Keep It Lit Candles Jackie Morison Design Ara & the Hound Woodwork & Whiskers Bake Nerd Allies Zed Groove is in the art

📅 Mark your calendars! We can't wait to see you there!

04/10/2024

This weekend's line up! Who's excited??
Monster and the crew can't wait! 🐶🩵💜💚

STALLHOLDER LIST FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 6TH

For up-to-date stall listing visit:
https://caulfieldmarket.au/stalls/CRRCM_Stall_Allocations.pdf

📅 Date: SUNDAY, 6 October
🕑 Time: 9am-2pm
🔻 Location: Caulfield Commons at Caulfield Racecourse Reserve

AHAVA
Alison's Goodness
Apothecary by Justin
Ara & the Hound
ARTTOO CREATION
Aura
Barista on the Move
Bella-Liscious
Blooming Light Creations
BoatShed cheese
Brighton House Decor
Brownies Now!
C&L Fallace
Candied Glaze
CRRT
Chevra Honey
Community First Responders
Cosy4me
Cucina di Gio'
Custom Cacti
Deanswood Distillery
Design by Mika
D'LISH Turkish Street Food
Ekaj Handmade
Famous Skewer Centre
Flourish Spiritual Healing
Galaxy taste
GECAN
Glossy Bellus
Grumpy Gary's
Guji Ethiopian Kitchen
Hampton by Design
Henna & Face Painting
Imbue Distillery
Iremi
Ivy's Homemade Chilli Garlic Oil
Janines Resin
Jerrys Vegiburgers
Jude's Jams & Chutneys
Kathleen Benham
kboom convenience
Kieser Caulfield
Knots & Co
Konkan Kitchen
Kor bun
KRERMA XPRESS O
LIOR Clothing
Little Bear Pet Treats
Louieandthefox
Maddy's Challah
Maia & Mou
Marlee.co pet boutique
MD ROYALE BAKES
Miam Miam Bakery
Miss Clay
Munched
Oats my goodness
Ocean Dreams
Omelette Obsession
Ona Melbourne
Oyster Soiree
Pasta Reggio
Paul's Healthy Honey
Pens by Woodwork and Whiskers
Peter bainbridge glass
Pinz N Thingz
Pop-up Crepes
Port Phillip Distillery
Quirky Succulants
Rainbow fairy floss
Robinvale Estate
Rolling Shows
Rotary Caulfield
Rotary Southbank
Shahki Jewellery
Signature Wellbeing chiropractic
Slow Doughnuts
Spread Maya
Status Quo Clothing
STERLINA WINES
Sundaez N Chill
TeamMED Nepal
Ted Fermen
Temple Road Chai
Teru Teru Boy
The Artisan Cucina
Those Little Poffertjes
Tiny Kitchen
TulipzPaws
Tully'z Kitchen
Twista King Spuds
Twisty Potato
Ucfood2go
Virgin Flowers
Waxy Apples Vintage
Where Art Meets Nature
Witch-Crafters
Wolfpack Games
Yarra Valley Gourmet Sausages

04/09/2024

Thank you for coming in Mocha! 💜
Looking fresh in his spring clip 😍

Today Mocha had a 13mm Full Groom and a hand scissored teddy head with
Mocha was washed today in for his shampoos and sooth conditioner, sooth conditioning spray used for sc******ng and in his ears and tail 🩵

14/08/2024

We’re excited to announce that our salon doors are open to the pupples (dog and owner couples) of Caulfield East and surrounds! We’re able to take bookings in our salon Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm (with our latest pick up being 6pm) and Saturdays 10am - 2pm (latest pickup 3:30pm). 

To see our full in salon menu visit our website (link in bio), DM, text, or call 0404 876 775 to make a booking.

Online Booking System Coming Soon!

One -on- one training sessions now available! Group classes starting soon - express your interest now!

For all training enquiries please follow the ‘Training enquiry’ link in our bio and fill out the form for a trainer to contact you in business hours. 

06/08/2024

EXCITING NEWS!!
We’re open to take bookings as of Friday onwards!! We can’t wait to see you all!!
We thank you for your patience and ongoing support. We’re so happy to finally open our doors to you!
Stay tuned for more information 🥰
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22/07/2024

Meet our pets!!
One of Stevie’s (our founder and dog groomer) pets; Monster the Irish Wolfhound, 92KGS of pure sook. Watch out, he’ll steal your heart 🫶🏼
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22/07/2024

Meet our pets!!
One of Ingrid’s (our resident dog trainer) pups; Frankie the cheeky Cairn Terrier, our number one helper in the garden.
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