Somerset Dog Grooming

Somerset Dog Grooming Quality Guarantee: 9:30 am till 12 noon

*All fur babies are fully washed, conditioned properly. I ensure your pets ears, face and chin are styled and even.

✂️ Local dog groomer in Gippsland (15+ yrs)
💻 Digital mentor for busy mums & solo biz owners
🐾 Helping groomers grow their brand and their bank account
🌸 Teaching smart, feel-good ways to attract clients online They are throughly blown dried and fluffed up before clipping and styling to ensure the best possible results. I take my time on shaping legs, feet, tails and cleaning private areas. End re

sults are a well cleaned, well styled and comfortable pet. Please check out my before and after photo's.

*I will do what the customer requests, at times customers will need assistance in deciding on type of service. I can suggest different styles, show before and after photos or do something different each time until we find the right style.

*I am always happy to amend clients dissatisfactions etc face is too long, or body isn't short enough, ears are too long etc. I would rather perfect my service rather than my customer go else where. So please don't be shy about asking for something different or re style something on the groom that you are un happy with :D I'm here for you and your fur-baby. I groom Small to Medium dogs only. *Reg clients with larger breeds who are accustomed are still welcome to get your pooches groomed with me :D If you are unsure please ask. Thanks.

September Bookings Available Now.Hey lovely humans!I’m currently taking appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, T...
13/08/2025

September Bookings Available Now.
Hey lovely humans!

I’m currently taking appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and every second Saturday, with set grooming times throughout the day. As a one-on-one, low-stress grooming salon, spots are limited and do tend to fill quickly, so please get in early to secure your preferred time.

September Availability:
• Tue 1:30 pm
• Mon 8th – 10:00 am, 11:30 am (reserved)
• Tue 9th – 10:00 am
• Wed 10th – 10:00 am
• Fri 12th – 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm
• Mon 15th – 1:30 pm
- Fri 19th -10:00am ,11:30am
• Tue 23rd – 10:00 am, 11:30 am
• Wed 24th – 10:00 am, 11:30 am
• Thu 25th – 11:30 am
• Fri 26th – 11:30 am
• Mon 29th – 1:30 pm
• Tue 30th – 1:30 pm

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Please note:
I specialise in full grooming services for regular clients, and these bookings are my priority.
If you’re after a quick service (like a nail trim or tidy-up that isn’t a full groom), these need to be booked at the end of the day, when time allows, after my regular grooms are complete.

I’m currently taking on new clients with small to medium-sized dogs under 10 kg. I will do my best to accommodate anxious or reactive pups, but my priority is safety for both your dog and myself. If a groom becomes unsafe to continue, I may need to stop the session and in this case, the grooming fee will still apply to cover my time.

If you have two dogs, please reach out before booking to check if I can accommodate both in the same session. My time slots are structured for individual dogs, so double bookings will depend on available time and the size/coat condition of your pups.
• Availability is updated manually and may change at any time due to real-time bookings.
• Even if a spot is listed, it may no longer be available so please message me quickly with your preferred time to secure it. Thanks for your understanding!

T’s & C’s:
https://somersetdoggrooming.my.canva.site/

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Important Booking Info:
Please note that you are not officially booked in until I’ve personally confirmed your appointment with a message that says something like:

“See you on [DATE] at [TIME]!”

If you’ve requested a time but haven’t received a confirmation message, you are not yet booked. Please reach back out to confirm.

Availability changes quickly, and I often respond to multiple clients at once, so if you haven’t heard back or seen a confirmed time, please feel free to follow up to check in.

Thanks for your patience and understanding! 🐾

August BookingsHey lovely humans!I’m currently taking appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays,...
13/08/2025

August Bookings
Hey lovely humans!
I’m currently taking appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and every second Saturday, with set grooming times throughout the day. As a one-on-one, low-stress grooming salon, spots are limited and do tend to fill quickly so please get in early to secure your preferred time.

Remaining August Availability:
• Mon 18th – 1:30 pm
• Wed 20th – 1:30pm
• Fri 22nd – 10:00 am
• Mon 25th – 11:30 am
• Tue 26th – 10:00 am, 11:30 am
• Wed 27th – 11:30 am
• Thu 28th – 10:00 am
• Fri 29th – 10:00 am, 11:30 am
• Sat 30th – 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm

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Please note:
I specialise in full grooming services for regular clients, and these bookings are my priority.
If you’re after a quick service (like a nail trim or tidy-up that isn’t a full groom), these need to be booked at the end of the day, when time allows, after my regular grooms are complete.

I’m currently taking on new clients with small to medium-sized dogs under 10 kg. I will do my best to accommodate anxious or reactive pups, but my priority is safety for both your dog and myself. If a groom becomes unsafe to continue, I may need to stop the session and in this case, the grooming fee will still apply to cover my time.

If you have two dogs, please reach out before booking to check if I can accommodate both in the same session. My time slots are structured for individual dogs, so double bookings will depend on available time and the size/coat condition of your pups.
• Availability is updated manually and may change at any time due to real-time bookings.
• Even if a spot is listed, it may no longer be available, so please message me quickly with your preferred time to secure it. Thanks for your understanding!

T’s & C’s:
https://somersetdoggrooming.my.canva.site/

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Important Booking Info:
Please note that you are not officially booked in until I’ve personally confirmed your appointment with a message that says something like:

“See you on [DATE] at [TIME]!”

If you’ve requested a time but haven’t received a confirmation message, you are not yet booked. Please reach back out to confirm.

Availability changes quickly, and I often respond to multiple clients at once, so if you haven’t heard back or seen a confirmed time, please feel free to follow up to check in.

Thanks for your patience and understanding! 🐾

🌿 Out of Office – Self-Care Day 🌿Hi everyone, just a quick note to let you know I’ll be taking a day off tomorrow (Frida...
07/08/2025

🌿 Out of Office – Self-Care Day 🌿

Hi everyone, just a quick note to let you know I’ll be taking a day off tomorrow (Friday) to rest and recover after being unwell.

Running a solo grooming business means sometimes I need to pause and take a proper self-care day so I can continue showing up for your beautiful pups with the energy, patience, and love they deserve. 💛

If you’ve messaged or are waiting to hear back from me, I’ll respond as soon as I can over the weekend. All appointments that were affected have been rescheduled, and I’m grateful for your understanding and support.

Thanks for being part of this beautiful little community and for allowing me the space to rest when needed. 🐾

Teresa
Somerset Dog Grooming ✂️🐶

Same day cancelations from a groomers perspective ❤️❤️❤️
28/07/2025

Same day cancelations from a groomers perspective ❤️❤️❤️

A Little Note From Me 💛Just a gentle reminder as you book in with me — Somerset Dog Grooming is run entirely by me. One ...
19/07/2025

A Little Note From Me 💛

Just a gentle reminder as you book in with me — Somerset Dog Grooming is run entirely by me. One person. I’m the groomer, the receptionist, the cleaner, the bookkeeper, the marketing team… all while being a co-parent and a full-time human juggling real life, motherhood, and, yep, sometimes being sick or burnt out.

I’m so deeply grateful for every client who chooses to support my small business and for the grace and understanding so many of you show when things aren’t perfect.

Sometimes I make mistakes. Sometimes I get overwhelmed, anxious, or I just miss a message. It’s not intentional. It’s not because I don’t care. It’s simply because I’m doing everything on my own.

So if there’s ever been a time (past, present, or future) where I’ve made a booking error, missed a message, or responded slower than usual — I’m genuinely sorry. Please know it’s not because I’m being a [insert spicy word here 😅], it’s just an honest human mistake.

Thank you for being here, for trusting me with your beautiful dogs, and for continuing to support my little grooming biz. I see you. I appreciate you. Always. 🐾

With love,
Teresa x

July BookingsHey lovely humans! I’m currently taking appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, ...
03/07/2025

July Bookings

Hey lovely humans!
I’m currently taking appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and every second Saturday, with set grooming times throughout the day. As a one-on-one, low-stress grooming salon, spots are limited and do tend to fill quickly—so please get in early to secure your preferred time.
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Please note:
I specialise in full grooming services for regular clients, and these bookings are my priority.

If you’re after a quick service (like a nail trim or tidy-up that isn’t a full groom), these need to be booked at the end of the day, when time allows, after my regular grooms are complete.
I’m currently taking on new clients with small to medium-sized dogs under 10kg. I will do my best to accommodate anxious or reactive pups, but my priority is safety for both your dog and myself. If a groom becomes unsafe to continue, I may need to stop the session—and in this case, the grooming fee will still apply to cover my time.
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If you have two dogs, please reach out before booking to check if I can accommodate both in the same session. My time slots are structured for individual dogs, so double bookings will depend on available time and the size/coat condition of your pups.
•Availability is updated manually and may change at any time due to real-time bookings.
•Even if a spot is listed, it may no longer be available—so please message me quickly with your preferred time to secure it. Thanks for your understanding!

22nd @ 1:30pm
29th @ 11:30am
31st @ 11:30am

T's & C's: https://somersetdoggrooming.my.canva.site/

Important Booking Info:
Please note that you are not officially booked in until I’ve personally confirmed your appointment with a message that says something like:
“See you on [DATE] at [TIME]!”

If you’ve requested a time but haven’t received a confirmation message, you are not yet booked. Please reach back out to confirm.

Availability changes quickly, and I often respond to multiple clients at once, so if you haven’t heard back or seen a confirmed time, please feel free to follow up to check in.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

Have a few last minute appointments left for end of June!25th @ 1:30pm26th @ 10am or 1:30pm27th @ 10am30th @ 11:30amThes...
24/06/2025

Have a few last minute appointments left for end of June!

25th @ 1:30pm
26th @ 10am or 1:30pm
27th @ 10am
30th @ 11:30am

These are single dog slots for small breeds only. Inbox 📥 to grab your spot before they are booked 🐾

⚠️ Please note: This is an educational post only, not directed at anyone in particular.Alright puppy parents, let’s have...
02/06/2025

⚠️ Please note: This is an educational post only, not directed at anyone in particular.

Alright puppy parents, let’s have a real talk moment 🐾

I know that fluffy little bundle you brought home is stealing hearts left, right and centre, but if you wait until they’re 12 months old to introduce them to grooming, it’s not doing them any favours. In fact… it can be traumatising 😞

Picture this: a pup who’s never been groomed, arriving pelted, matted to the skin, sore, scared, and suddenly expected to be okay with clippers, dryers, nail trims, strange smells and new sounds… it’s a lot. And it’s not their fault, it’s the lack of exposure.

This is how behavioural issues around grooming begin. This is how dogs get labelled “too hard” and bounce between groomers. And sadly, some end up needing vet sedation just to be clipped 😔💔

Please don’t wait. Once your pup has had their second vaccination, it’s go-time book that intro groom! Even if it’s just a gentle face tidy, paw touch, warm blow dry and cuddles. It’s about routine, trust and confidence-building from the start.

You wouldn’t wait until a kid is 10 to teach them how to wash their hair, right? Same goes for dogs. Early exposure equals long-term grooming success 🐶✂️

And for the love of all things furry, ignore anyone who says “don’t groom them until they’re one”… That advice causes more trauma than it prevents.

Let’s raise confident, calm dogs who actually enjoy their pamper time 💕 Book them in early, and keep them on a schedule. Your future groomer (and your pup!) will thank you.

I would love to try this on a clients dog hehe 😝
18/05/2025

I would love to try this on a clients dog hehe 😝

Safety is everything 🐾
16/05/2025

Safety is everything 🐾

Large dogs that are pancakes!!!!!!It looks cute and funny but it kills our backs. It’s super important to train dogs to ...
04/05/2025

Large dogs that are pancakes!!!!!!

It looks cute and funny but it kills our backs. It’s super important to train dogs to be confident in all types of conditions and environments 🙂

Hoppy Easter from Ollie and I, @ Somerset Dog Grooming!Wishing all our beautiful clients and their humans a weekend fill...
19/04/2025

Hoppy Easter from Ollie and I, @ Somerset Dog Grooming!

Wishing all our beautiful clients and their humans a weekend filled with cuddles, adventures, and tail wags. May your Easter be as sweet as this bunny-eared beauty!

Friendly Easter Tip:
As tempting as those chocolates are, make sure all Easter treats are kept well out of reach of your pups. Chocolate is toxic to dogs and can make them seriously unwell — sometimes requiring urgent veterinary care. Keep your furbabies safe by keeping the choccies high!

Stay safe, stay playful, and have a paw-some Easter weekend!

PS we are closed until Tuesday!

Address

Yallourn North, VIC
3825

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+61408672225

Website

https://beacons.ai/teresajwhelan, https://www.SaveClub.com/TeresaWhelan

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I started dog grooming many years ago in Melbourne because my dream job was to become a Vet Nurse. However, on my journey towards this goal I slipped into dog grooming and fell in love with the ability to help owners groom their dogs. Just as with vet nursing you are able to help clients keep their pets healthy and happy.

Dog grooming isn’t just about clipping fur. It’s about having a keen sense in animal anatomy and being able to help identify ailments that can be discovered through regular grooms. I am humbled and honoured to groom my clients pets because I have had a long lifetime love for canines and felines (well all fuzzy animals in general). I’ve grown up around animals all my life and have had many experiences with animal first aid, pregnancy, birth and typical issues such as fleas and skin allergies. I have followed this path because it is very rewarding to help others whilst being creative with groom styles.