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
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. 💫🐩❤️
06/27/2025
🫧✨ Bath Day, But Make It Luxury! ✨🫧
This lucky pup is getting pampered with Iv San Bernard Caviar Shampoo, the ultimate upgrade for coat care. 🖤🐾
Formulated with caviar extract, rich proteins, and omega oils, this shampoo:
🐟 Deeply nourishes the coat
💧 Adds intense hydration
🌟 Leaves the fur soft, shiny, and manageable
🍃 Gentle for sensitive skin
If you want your dog to look and feel like royalty, this is the spa treatment they deserve. 🛁👑
Ask us about our upgraded caviar shampoo option at your next groom! GROOMED BY
05/13/2025
2nd place at !!!
Nadia Bongelli’s video with really helped me gain the confidence I needed to step into this ring. It’s a great video with very detailed explanation into this trim and I highly recommend if you are looking to learn the bedlington.
05/06/2025
TOGS 2025
I had a great weekend at the TO groom show. I competed in two classes and was so happy with the outcome
2nd place with Tinder, Big thank you to Nadia Bongelli and Bonnie Nelson for all your help and guidance on this trim. I have truly fallen in love with this breed.
Also, thank you Shelby Lask and Alex Kennedy for taking me in at the dog shows and letting me put finishes on the Bedlington‘s and show them. I can’t wait to show more!
2nd place with my girl violet, I love this dog so much. Thank you Kristen Wiles so much for this beautiful dog. I couldn’t ask for a more perfect poodle.
Special thank you to everyone who helped put on this show!
05/01/2025
Havanese Puppy 🐶 GROOMED BY MELISSA
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03/15/2025
Jasper 💕. GROOMED BY MELISSA
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03/06/2025
Pepper!!! 🐩🖤. GROOMED BY MELISSA
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03/06/2025
“Meet my adorable Scottish Terrier 🐾✨ After an amazing grooming lesson with Chantel Hunt. I’m learning the ins and outs of proper coat care. We’re returning this gorgeous coat to its natural beauty by hand stripping. It’s all about mastering the right techniques, and this little one is the best practice buddy. Stay tuned for more grooming adventures! 🐕💇♀️ ”
02/03/2025
Wrapped up my first grooming competition last weekend in the USA .🐾 While I didn’t place this time, I’m honestly so proud of how far I’ve come. The experience was incredible—from meeting fellow groomers to pushing myself outside my comfort zone. I learned so much and just how much room there is for growth.
This was a huge step in my grooming journey, and I’m already looking forward to my next competition. I Thanks to everyone who supported me and cheered me on. Onward and upward! ✂️🐶 big shout out to for supplying the best grooming products and tools!!!!
01/30/2025
my girl, the definition of elegance and charm! 🖤 Whether she’s stealing hearts with those eyes or strutting her stuff like the queen she is, she’s always keeping life interesting. •
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01/21/2025
I had my first grooming session with a Bedlington terrier and wow, what an adventure! 🐾✨ Learned so much about their unique trim, 🐶💇♂️ Bedlington terriers are truly one-of-a-kind. Huge thanks to .bongelli for the amazing lesson and for hosting.
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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.
