Interview with Canine Cubby – Activity Centre for Dogs

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Company Name : Canine Cubby – Activity Centre for Dogs
Company Address : Unit 11,30-34 Octal St Yatala
Phone Number : 33861358
Website : www.caninecubby.com.au

1. Can you tell us a little about your company?

Donna Bolton was inspired to open Canine Cubby, an Activity Centre for Dogs, after realising that there was an increasing demand for Professional Clipping and Grooming, hydrotherapy, doggie day care, and natural therapies for dogs in the Yatala / Ormeau area.

With people working longer hours and needing their dogs groomed, they are only able to do this on their days off, Canine Cubby wanted to change this and offer a crate free enviroment where they could bring their dogs in for grooming on the way to work or dropping the kids to school and then picking the dogs up after work or when they pick the kids up. Dogs are free to interact with other dogs whilst waiting to be groomed/clipped in a FUN, STRESS FREE, SOCIAL atmisphere.

What is new or what services you have right now in the grooming industry?

Canine Cubby has a new talanted gentle young groomer Linda who is showing our previous clients how good their dogs can look with new up to date grooming skills. Karen our Bather has also upskilled her tecneiques for a better finnish, our dogs now go home wearing either a bow for the girls and a bandana or tie for the boys which is hand made by our grooming team. Just to complete the finnished picture.

2) From your experience, what type of customers searches for your services? Who is your ideal/typical customer?

We have alot of working people that love bring their dogs to Canine Cubby as they are able to leave their dogs to play and enjoy themselves in a safe clean and well designed centre, with staff that know the clients by name. Our clients love the fact that their beloved family member is not locked in a cage.

3) What do you love the most of your business, what is the best part of your type of work?

As the owner and founder of Canine Cubby, I love the type of clients that are attracted to Canine Cubby, Owners that generally are interested in the general well being of their best friend, I love that we treat each of our clients as individuals and we are happy to share our knowledge with our canine owners, this maybe showing them how to groom out their dogs better, advise them on better grooming equipment to help mantain the coats better or to make the grooming at home easier and more effective. Because we are very thorough with our brushing and bathing we find ticks, lumps bumps or tender spots that owners have missed and giving them advise on what they can do. I love helping people care for their dogs.

4.) Please highlight some of your products, services of your company and the average/normal cost of each. Tell us a little about each service so our visitors know exactly the benefits of choosing your company.
Hydrotherapy

Canine Cubby’s ionised, heated pool may help with:
* weight loss
* detoxification
* increased recovery time from injury and surgery
* low impact exercise
* muscle wastage and stiffness
* improved fitness
* skin conditions

$25.00 per session

Swimming lessons

Not all dogs can swim so if you have a backyard pool, dam or go boating regularly it may be an excellent idea to make sure your dog can swim. Life jackets are available for purchase for dogs from Canine Cubby.

Doggie Day Care

Does your dog spend many hours at home alone? Is your dog destructive, barks excessively, or has separation anxiety? Day care could help.

Why send your dog to day care?

Socialisation, manners, toilet training, stimulation, games to play, new things to learn, fun and exercise.

Supervision after surgery – dogs can be kept quiet, and have the advantage of hydrotherapy, Reiki, and magna therapy, which may aid in faster recovery time.

Puppies gain socialisation skills, and regular meals can be provided. Donna recommends that puppies attend day care weekly to ensure growth into happy, well adjusted dogs.

Dogs can attend Canine Cubby for day care as often as you like, with most dog owners opting for a regular routine of weekly or fortnightly visits.

$40.00 per day or $150.00 5 days

Professional Clipping/ Grooming

Is your dog due for a clip, or just needs some sprucing up?

Does your dog spend hours in a grooming cage waiting to be groomed or do you get your dog groomed by a mobile person,and handed back to you wet, from as little as $50.00 your dog can play with other dogs whilst waiting to be professionally groomed/clipped and you can drop your dog off on your way to work and pick them up on your way home at no extra charge. If you want your dog to enjoy going to the groomers then, give Donna a call.

LOCAL PICK UP AND DROP OFF AVALIABLE

BATH , BLOW DRY AND BRUSH OUT from $20.00

Massage

Most people agree – massage makes you feel great! What many people may not realise is that is exactly how good a regular massage feels to your dog. There are some excellent overall health benefits from massage including:
* may aid in injury recovery
* helps to prevent injuries
* reduces stress
* enhance metabolism and circulation
* improved performance in sporting dogs
* helps promote healthy skin and coat
* promotes general wellbeing

Reiki

Reiki is a gentle, relaxing healing method that improves the flow of energy through the body. It is usually felt as subtle warmth radiating from the practitioners hands. Reiki reaches and clears blockages stored in our energetic bodies – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The Reiki practitioner allows the Reiki energy to flow from their attuned hands to the patient. Reiki can also be sent over distances, making it ideal for animals that are wild or not willing to allow touch. Reiki can be sent to people and animals. Reiki may be of benefit in cases of:
* skin problems
* joint conditions
* behavioural issues
* stress and anxiety
* general wellbeing

Alternative Therapies

Are you tired of using chemicals on your dog? Could they be contributing to your dog’s health problems and skin conditions? Homeopathy and other complimentary therapies may help. Drop into Canine Cubby on Octal Street to find out more!

Alternative treatments can be used to aid in the control of fleas and worms, and help with arthritis, allergies and skin conditions.

Hydro-bathing

One of Canine Cubby’s many fantastic services is the heated, dual tank hydro-bath. The therapeutic spray nozzle helps to stimulate the dog’s circulation, and your dog will enjoy the deep massaging shampoo and all-natural products used.

Bring your dog in for a special hydro-bath & see for yourself how good your dog will look and smell. The price includes towel drying, nail clipping and ear cleansing.
Only $12.00!! (A blow dyer is available for a small extra fee).

PET PRODUCTS, Toys, leads collars, Natural dog treats, books, homeopathic products, Royal Canin dog food, nutro dog food, vitalife dog food plus heaps more.

5) An average day for you would involve…….

At Canine Cubby every day is different as I may be required to assist dogs in the hydrotherapy pool, play with the dogs in daycare, assist with grooming, bathing, assisting clients with products, customer service, research new products. Cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning. I think our staff have the best job in the world, where else can you go to work and roll around the floor with dogs and get paid to play, laugh and enjoy the company of mans best friend.

6) Why do your clients return to you?

Great Customer service, happy stress free enviroment for their dogs, and great price, location, easy parking.

7) Please share one last message to our site visitors. Make them an invitation to visit your company/website, and please indicate 3 AMAZING reasons to choose your company for any dog grooming service.

If you love your dog and treat him/her as part of your family then you must drop in and see what Canine Cubby has to offer your pooch. Our clients love coming to Canine Cubby they drag their mum’s and dads into the shop because they love the interaction with other dogs and the special attention they get, not to mention the home made treat given to them on depature.