Here, we offer a full range of professional dog grooming services by highly skilled and certified groomers. We also specialize in pets with special needs
12/18/2025
✨ Coat care secret ✨
I’ve been loving Iv San Bernard SIL PLUS and it has become a must-have in my grooming routine. I add a small amount directly into my shampoo, and the difference it makes is unreal 🤍
It leaves his coat silky, shiny, and beautifully conditioned, while also helping keep his ears healthy, strong, and growing long with proper care. No heaviness, no residue just a clean, nourished coat that looks and feels amazing.
If you’re focused on coat quality and long-term ear and coat health, this one is absolutely worth adding to your routine ✨🐾
12/14/2025
Two little toy poodles, fresh for Christmas ✨🎄
They travel all the way just to see me, and I’m so grateful these two are truly some of my absolute favourites to groom
🎃🕸️ Too cute to spook! 🕸️🎃
is all dressed up and ready for trick-or-treating no costume needed when your bow tie game is this strong! 👻🧡🖤
10/24/2025
Wow! The Christmas Canadian Pet Expo just got even bigger! ✂️🐩
We’re thrilled to welcome the Tru North Grooming Show — live at this year’s event!
Watch top Canadian groomers transform pets with creativity, skill, and flair in this one-of-a-kind grooming competition.
✨ Included with your Christmas Pet Expo admission - another reason to join the fun!
📅 Nov 22 & 23, 2024
📍 The International Centre, Mississauga
🐾 Pets Welcome
🚗 Free Parking
🎟️ Tickets & info: canadianpetexpo.ca
10/11/2025
Pepper 🐩🖤
09/29/2025
The JirPet neck dryer has been a game changer for my poodles and Bedlington!!!! The 3 speeds and strong, even heat cut drying time way down compared to generic dryers, and the finish is smoother with less static. Hands-free, powerful, and way easier on the dogs (and me) 🙌🐾 this dryer is a must have!!!!
09/25/2025
My first Hershey was a success!!
2nd in entry AOPB with Ocean! Thank you Bonnie Nelson for letting me use these beautiful bedlingtons!
Thank you to my friend Nadia Bongelli for everything you do and congratulations on being groomer of the year, you’re incredible!
This was my final contest for the year but I already can’t wait to be back.
09/02/2025
🏆 Violet and I did it! First place in novice Poodles at the All-American! So proud of my girl and all our hard work paying off. 🐩💖
09/02/2025
Thrilled to announce that Astro and I took First Place in Entry AOPB at the All-American Grooming Contest! 🏆🐾
08/01/2025
The wait is over!
Competition registration for the Tru North Grooming Show opens August 4th!
Are you ready to step into the ring and showcase your skills at Canada’s newest premier grooming event! Whether you're competing for the Tru North Cup, showing off your artistry in OPAWZ Extreme Creative, or leveling up in one of our many classes—now’s your time to shine!
Over $5,000 in cash prizes
$5,000 in prize products
Prestigious titles and industry recognition
All happening November 21–23 at the International Centre, Toronto
Still over the moon after winning 1st place in Novice Poodles this weekend! 🏆✂️💜
Thank you to Colin Taylor for awarding me 1st place and finding me in such a beautiful lineup of talented groomers. It was truly an honour to be recognized by someone I admire so much in this industry.
A huge thank you to my amazing breeder for trusting me with such a beautiful and girl — Violet truly shines in and out of any ring she is in.
To my friend and mentor .bongelli , thank you for always pushing me to be better, for your guidance, and for believing in me when I didn’t believe in myself. Your support means the world.
To .teamcanada thank you for the encouragement, inspiration, and endless support — being part of this incredible community is such an honour.
— from helping prep Violet to chauffeuring my entire dog crew, you are an absolute rockstar. I truly couldn’t do any of this without you.
A very special thank you to for driving across the country with me. Your support, company, and willingness to go the distance (literally!) means more than I can say.
, thank you for being there — helping me comb through Violet before stepping in the ring, keeping me calm, and cheering me on. Your presence made all the difference.
And finally, a huge shoutout to Wheatley Wares for keeping me stocked with the best tools and products. Violet is bathed in Soo Posh — that Black Shampoo is a total game changer! 🖤✨
Feeling incredibly grateful, proud, and inspired to keep learning, growing, and chasing the next goal. 💫🐩❤️
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I didn't find this profession, it found me! My love of pets is no secret as they have always been a huge part of my life.
I started working with animals in the professional sense as a manager at a local pet store. From there, I turned my attention towards the medical field as an Animal Care Assistant where I would spend the next several years working in animal hospitals supporting some incredibly talented Veterinarians. It was here that I was able to learn the unique skills that are needed to handle special needs animals. In 2006, I decided to return to school and obtained an honours certificate as a professional dog groomer.
Armed with years of ACA training, an advanced groomer's certificate, and an abundance of energy, I then made the decision to branch off and launch my career as a professional groomer for the large corporate salons.
My reputation as a talented and caring groomer quickly spread through the community and so did the demand for my services. Still, I felt that something was missing. Dogs were being dropped off and picked up by the dozens, often without me even seeing or talking to the owners. This was not my vision and I vowed to make a difference. So, in 2008, I founded Goochie Poochie and to this day, continue to build my business, one loyal customer at a time.
My advise to anyone looking for a groomer is simple... ask other pet owners. There are many terrific salons out there with just as many gifted and caring groomers. Find one that listens to you and more importantly, bonds with your dog. If your dog has special needs, make sure your groomer is equipped and trained to handle whatever may be required. Not all groomers are equipped to handle neurological, post-operative surgery cases, aggressive behaviour or physical disabilities.
