Honed by their intense and true passion for animal wellbeing and with four salons in Auckland, the business always strives to deliver high-quality grooming and customer services.
We asked Angelo Antalan to tell us more about his grooming salon.
How did the business get started?
I have always loved dogs and cats. I have been around them my entire life. When I was younger, I would often linger around my parents’ dog grooming salons, helping at times to bathe, brush and trim fur whenever I could. My parents taught me how to groom since I knew I had a knack for grooming because I love working with animals.
What services are most popular? Can you groom all breeds?
Our clients always book for a 'full groom' meaning the full works – wash and blow dry, shaving of paw pads, ears cleaned, trimming of bum and underbelly, nails clipped and filed and fur cut, shaved and scissored to a desired style.
We groom all breeds of dogs and cats, as well as mutts and cross-breeds. We accept young and old, curly, straight, wavy, short haired and anything in combination.
What products do you use?
Our top priority is the safety of our clients – dogs and cats. We only use products that are proven to be safe and effective. The shampoos and conditioners that we use have natural ingredients and are NZ made.
The gadgets and equipment that we use on dogs are deemed safe and are industry tried and tested. We sterilise our scissors and blades regularly, as well as disinfect our groomng tables and tubs inbetween grooming.
Do you need to book?
We have a centralised and user-friendly website. Our clients can book online via our website easily. Likewise, they can ring the salon of their choice for phone/manual bookings.
What are the clients saying?
Clients can feel that we love what we do. We have a special connection and bond with the animals straight away. We love working with dogs and cats as they bring us so much joy seeing them being transformed from dirty and matted to fluffy and smelling so clean.
Clients say that we are patient when working with animals as some may be resistant to the grooming process.
Clients say that we pay close attention to details in order to ensure that each dog is properly and humanely groomed.
Clients say that we are knowledegable about dog and cat psyche and behaviour.
Clients appreciate our interpersonal skills. None of us has English as our primary language but we manage to build good relationships with our clients and their pets in order to provide the best possible services.
How do you ensure the safety and well being of dogs and cats in your care?
As groomers, we have undergone specialised training on how to safely and effectively groom all types of dogs and cats. This includes knowing how to properly use the available grooming tools, understanding dog anatomy and coat types and effectively using equipment and supplies.
Health and safety of the animals are our top priorities. Our salons are also built to ensure an escape-free environment and are clean and airy. We do not use cages to confine dogs.
The grooming process that we initiate is within industry standards. Grooming is not just about making a pet look beautiful – it is also making sure that they are healthy and comfortable. We are dedicated and committed to our work.
How far in advance can you book?
Usually, we are fully booked during the summer months and bookings can be tight, say one month in advance.
We always find a day and time to squeeze your dog or cat in for a groom. We are just a phone call away.
Scissorhounds, 16 Vinegar Lane, M: 022 582 9888, E: greylynn@scissorhounds.co.nz