Fear Free Grooming

Fear-Free Grooming for Anxious Pets

Does your dog or cat suffer from fear and anxiety when going to the groomer? Is it impossible to get them clipped, or have you even been banned from other groomers? Is this causing stress for both you and your companion animal? We have the solution!

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At Pawly Understood, we provide a grooming service specifically for animals with high levels of fear and anxiety when being clipped. Our force-free approach ensures that your animal's emotional and physical well-being is prioritized every step of the way.

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​​Our Groomer:

Pawly Understood is very proud to offer our grooming services with the highly-renowned Emma Cook who joined our team in January 2025. Emma is an experienced groomer, qualified dog trainer and is fear-free certified - placing her in a unique position to help your fearful dog with their grooming needs. 

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Emma's qualifications and memberships

- Fear Free Certified Professional (groomer) (FFCP) and Fear Free Professional
- Cert IV Animal Training and Behaviour - Applied Vocational Training
- Canine Enrichment Technician – Dognostics (2023)
- The Pet Professionals Guild Australia

- Animal Training Academy

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What We Offer:

• A specialized grooming service for anxious dogs and cats who struggle with grooming.

• Force-free grooming – no restraint, no forcing, no stress.

• Positive reinforcement training to help your pet overcome their fear of grooming.

• Fear-free medications available upon request to ease anxiety.

• Sedation options for pets who cannot currently be groomed without medical support.

• Additional services included in standard sessions:

  • Anal gland expression (if required)

  • Nail trimming

  • Ear cleaning

• Optional veterinary services (vaccinations, blood tests, etc.) available upon request.

• Cat grooming is also available.

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What to Expect at Your Appointment

• Guardians are welcome (and encouraged!) to stay for the grooming session.

• We do not cage animals, so this is not a drop-off service.

• If you do not stay, you must return at the session’s end to pick up your pet.

• Our priority is ensuring a calm, patient, and stress-free grooming experience.

 

Grooming Packages & Pricing

Standard Fear-Free Grooming

• 45-minute session (<20kg) – $160

• 90-minute session (>20kg) – $320

Includes:

• Functional clip (not breed-specific)

• Anal gland expression (if required)

• Nail trim

• Ear cleaning

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For sedation options please call us to discuss​

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Contact us today on 08 7078 6903, at admin@pawlyunderstood.com, or click our Contact Us to request a callback.