Gosford Grooming

30/05/2026

It’s always a great day when there is a Standard Poodle Puppy in the salon ! Meet Freya 🐾🐩

29/05/2026

🐾✨ Rare Breed Spotlight — The Beautiful Briard ✨🐾

How gorgeous are these Briards?! 😍
This rare French herding breed is known for its shaggy coat, loyal nature and incredible intelligence. Originally bred to herd and guard sheep, Briards are often described as having “a heart wrapped in fur” 💗

Briards are a very uncommon sight in Australia, so we always feel extra lucky when these beautiful dogs visit us at Gosford Grooming ✂️🐾

Do you know anyone who owns a rare breed dog? Tell us below! 👇

28/05/2026

🌩️ Thunder and Lightening ⚡️
🌩️ Very Very Frightening⚡️

Star heard thunder for the first time last night (well I'm 99% sure it was the first time). Not too loud and no storm over us but enough she could hear it.

I was a bit worried as she has been getting mildly spooked by a few things lately, barking when she's unsure about a sound or something she sees. That's very normal for a pup her age.

Her ears went slightly back, and at one point she stood on the bed and barked out the window for 10 seconds. But that was it. I did close the windows to reduce the noise too.

If she'd been more worried, I would have reassured her just quietly with my voice and made sure she had somewhere safe to retreat to if she chose that. I maybe would have played with her or given her a food filled puzzle toy to take her mind off it. But I didn't need to.

If your dog is worried by something, don't ignore them. Reassuring them does not make them more worried, it's an emotion not a behaviour. It's involuntary. Reinforcement and punishment work for voluntary behaviours, but emotions are involuntary.

Last year I saw some horrific advice on a trainer's page - telling people to deliberately leave their dogs outside during storms and not allow them inside; to help them not be scared of storms (that's called flooding where the dog is exposed to the scary thing with no escape). If there was ever a way to create a problem that's it. I can't imagine doing that to a dog, it demonstrated the most blatant disregard for a dog's basic need to feel safe and they're 100% dependant on their human for that safety, so that's a great way to destroy trust.

So please be careful where you get advice from because some can be horribly harmful if followed.

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

With storms, thunder and plenty of rain forecast, some areas may experience flooding, and traffic delays can make getting to appointments difficult. Some clients also understandably don’t want muddy paws and wet dogs in their car! ☔🐶

If you have an upcoming appointment with us and need to reschedule due to the weather, please contact us as early as possible. Early communication really helps us reorganise our day, adjust staffing and offer appointments to other clients waiting for a spot. It also helps avoid late cancellation fees where possible.

Rainy days can sometimes be surprisingly busy for groomers — and sometimes very quiet — so communication is always greatly appreciated 💗

Most importantly, stay safe on the roads and advise us if your dogs are storm phobic or nervous with thunder and lightning ⛈️, most dogs are usually fine with the comfort of the salon sounds and being with their stylists.

👇 We’d LOVE to see your rain-soaked, muddy or wild weather pups!
Drop a photo in the comments of your dirty dog adventures this week 🐾😂☔

Thank you for your understanding and continued support,
The Gosford Grooming Team ✂️🐾

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26/05/2026

🌟 We’d love your support in the Local Business Awards! Every vote means the world to our team. 🐾💛
Vote for us here: https://thebusinessawards.com.au/46398/gosford-grooming

Voting closes Tuesday 16th June 11.59pm, so don’t miss your chance to show your support! Be sure to confirm your vote by email. Thank you for your vote— and for trusting us with your precious pups for over 27 years.

26/05/2026

Our Erina salon has an availability this Saturday morning please call 43674066

25/05/2026

Happy 2nd Birthday Gemma ! We enjoyed pampering you on your birthday today ! 🐾🎂

19/05/2026

❄️🐾 Lucky pooches getting ready for winter at Gosford Grooming! ✂️✨

As the cooler weather rolls in, there’s nothing better than a warm pamper, a tidy winter coat, and leaving the salon feeling fresh, fluffy, and fabulous. 🐶💖

Well groomed coats help dogs regulate their body temperature & protect them from the elements.

Keeping tails wagging all winter long at Gosford Grooming.

28/04/2026