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Kambah-based master groomer Kylie Gallimore has closed her books. She has filled appointments until 2022 after tremendous demand for her services following the lockdown. “People stick with their groomer and book six months in advance, a year in advance. I’ve booked dogs until 2022 because they stay with me and don’t want to miss their appointment, ”she said. “I have a waiting list of people who are still trying to reach me. There are only a limited number of dogs I can take care of in a day.” Ms. Gallimore said she knew of several dog hairdressers who were in a similar situation to herself. Some told the Canberra Times that they worked 12-hour days or 72-hour weeks just to keep up with demand. Ms. Gallimore said there was already an undersupply of snow groomers in Canberra and the lockdown had exacerbated the problem as week-long appointments were canceled. “Before COVID, Canberra never had enough snow groomers,” she said. “Now every dog groomer is overwhelmed.” IN OTHER NEWS: The advent of warmer weather had made the problem worse as long haired puppies needed a shave to cool down and people wanted pets to be cleaned before Christmas. The 24-year-old dog groomer said dogs whose fur has not been sorted out could face health problems. “When they become matted, it restricts skin movement and prevents air from penetrating the skin, and then skin problems can arise,” she said. Ms. Gallimore advised pet owners not to cut their animals unless they knew what they were doing. “I’ve seen so many injuries from home care. If you don’t know what you’re doing, don’t do it,” she said. In the meantime, Ms. Gallimore recommended that animal parents keep brushing their dogs with a good brush and comb, and keep them indoors in warmer weather. “Leave them in the air conditioner,” she said. “Don’t walk a dog with a full coat in the heat. Walk him in the evening or early morning, not during the day when it’s really hot.” What if you get one of those precious seats with a groomer? Keep it up – and book a few more while you’re there. Our journalists work hard to provide the community with local, breaking news. Here’s how you can still access our trusted content:
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Kambah-based master groomer Kylie Gallimore has closed her books.
She has filled appointments until 2022 after tremendous demand for her services following the lockdown.
“People stick with their groomer and book six months in advance, a year in advance. I’ve booked dogs until 2022 because they stay with me and don’t want to miss their appointment, ”she said.
“I have a waiting list of people who are still trying to reach me. There are only a limited number of dogs I can take care of in a day.”
Ms. Gallimore said she knew of several dog hairdressers who were in a similar situation to herself.
Some told the Canberra Times that they worked 12-hour days or 72-hour weeks just to keep up with demand.
Ms. Gallimore said there was already an undersupply of snow groomers in Canberra and the lockdown had exacerbated the problem as week-long appointments had been canceled.
“Before COVID, Canberra never had enough snow groomers,” she said.
“Now every dog groomer is overwhelmed.”
Ms. Gallimore in 2012 who worked on the West Highland Terrior Peerbrock. Photo: Graham Tidy
The advent of warmer weather had made the problem worse, as long haired puppies needed a shave to cool off and people wanted their pets to be cleaned before Christmas.
The 24-year-old dog groomer said dogs whose fur has not been sorted out could be at risk to health.
“When they become matted, it restricts skin movement and prevents air into the skin, and then skin problems can arise,” she said.
Ms. Gallimore advised pet owners not to cut their animals unless they knew what they were doing.
“I’ve seen so many injuries from home care. If you don’t know what you’re doing, don’t do it,” she said.
In the meantime, Ms. Gallimore recommended that animal parents keep brushing their dogs with a good brush and comb, and keep them indoors in warmer weather.
“Leave them in the air conditioner,” she said.
“Don’t walk a dog with a full coat in the heat. Walk him in the evening or early morning, not during the day when it’s really hot.”
What if you get one of those precious seats with a groomer? Keep it – and book a few more while you’re there.
Our journalists work hard to provide the community with local, breaking news. Here’s how you can still access our trusted content: