How Dressed to the Canines became the calm, considered grooming salon it is today, and the principles that guide everything we do.
Dressed to the Canines began back in 2014 when the original owner Victoria first started as a mobile service around the Bayside area of Melbourne.
In 2016, the business was taken over by the current owner, Chloe, who, with no experience in running a grooming business, grew it into a thriving, in-demand grooming experience. She added cat grooming in 2019, along with a small range of therapeutic spa treatments.
By 2021, DTTC had outgrown the mobile van. In October we moved into our new home in Bentleigh East. The move let us help more fluffy friends and expand our range even more, now including a larger range of spa treatments, and creative grooming too.
After a few years trying dog walking and training, Chloe found her passion for working with animals in grooming. She took the leap in 2016 and threw herself into training, and hasn't stopped since.
Her favourite breeds to groom are Golden Retrievers, Collies, Bulldogs, and all breeds of cats.
Chloe's training
"Humanity over vanity."
We don't do painful de-matting. We don't over-groom senior pets. We won't prioritise a perfect haircut over a scared or uncomfortable pet. The beauty of hair is that it will always grow back.
The way we groom, always
Dressed to the Canines is a discrimination-free space. We do not differentiate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, species or breed. If your pet loves you, we love you too.
Dressed to the Canines acknowledges the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we reside, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
New clients: expect a wait of 2 weeks in winter to 2 months in summer. Worth it.
931 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East · Mon/Tue 12–8pm · Wed–Fri 8am–4:30pm