Grooming tips, Cape Town dog life, and news from the van.
Should your dog get a summer cut? For some, it's the worst thing you can do
A short summer trim is bliss for a Maltese and a mistake for a Husky. Here's how to tell which camp your dog is in before the heat arrives.
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What actually happens when the van pulls up
A first-timer's guide to a DoggyFontein visit, from the WhatsApp in the morning to the goodbye at the door, including the two things we need from you.
Read itCame in feral, left like he was off to a job interview.
Walked in stinky, walked out smelling like a movie star.
Rather we just did it?
The salon parks at your gate. No car trip, no cages, no waiting room.
Five signs your dog is overdue for a groom
Dogs do not send calendar reminders. They send smells, clicks and knots. Here is how to read them, and what each one means.
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Spring in Cape Town: why your couch is losing the war
The winter undercoat is coming out whether you like it or not. What de-shedding actually does, which dogs need it, and what it costs.
Read itYes, we groom cats. Here is how that goes.
Cat grooming at your gate: what is in the package, what it costs, and why a cat that hates the car does just fine with the van.
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How often should your dog actually be groomed?
Not every six weeks. Not every week either. The honest answer depends on the coat, so here it is, coat by coat.
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Mobile groom or salon? What actually changes for your dog
An honest comparison from people who obviously have a side. What is better in a van, what is the same, and the two things you need to make it work.
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