Business Details
Professional Pet Grooming Services in Cowra
At Salon Cherie, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional pet grooming experiences rooted in over four decades of expertise. Our founder, Eileen Metherall, began her journey in animal care through shelter work, where she witnessed the critical need for compassionate grooming practices. This inspired her to develop a low-stress approach that prioritizes comfort and hygiene for dogs, cats, and rabbits. With a background in veterinary nursing and dog behavioral training, Eileen combines technical skill with deep empathy to ensure every pet feels safe and relaxed. Our services include full grooming packages, de-tangling, styling, and health-focused care like ear cleaning and dental maintenance. Clients consistently praise our personalized attention, with many noting their pets' enthusiasm for returning visits.We serve Cowra and surrounding areas, offering collection and delivery for convenience. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our meticulous use of safe products, tailored handling techniques, and ongoing education through dog training classes. Every session includes a free behavioral assessment to enhance understanding between pets and owners. With a secure, climate-controlled facility and flexible scheduling options, we ensure both pets and guardians enjoy a stress-free experience. Our reputation for excellence has been built through decades of dedication to animal welfare, making Salon Cherie a trusted name in regional New South Wales.
Services
Dog Grooming
Cat Grooming
Rabbit Grooming
De-Tangling
Pet Styling
Nail Clipping
Ear Cleaning
Dental Care
Hygiene Clipping
Dog Training
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized attention tailored to each pet's unique needs
- Our low-stress handling techniques reduce anxiety during grooming
- Combining veterinary nursing expertise with behavioral training knowledge
- 40+ years of experience in pet grooming and care
- Free behavioral assessments included with every grooming session
What people say
Gentle handling
Excited to visit
Exceptional care
Nervous pets calm
Thorough service
Services
Dog Grooming
Our comprehensive dog grooming service includes coat clipping, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and dental care using professional-grade tools. We employ low-stress handling techniques developed through 40+ years of experience, ensuring pets remain comfortable throughout their session. Each appointment includes a free behavioral assessment to help owners better understand their pet's needs.
Cat Grooming
Specialized cat grooming services focus on gentle handling in a stress-free environment. We offer full coat maintenance, nail clipping, and hygiene services while allowing guardians to stay with their cats for added comfort. Our secure facility prevents escape attempts through specialized enclosures and monitoring systems.
De-Tangling
Professional de-tangling service addresses matted coats using specialized tools and techniques that minimize discomfort. We assess each pet's coat condition to determine the most effective approach, offering either gradual de-tangling with breaks or full clipping when necessary for the animal's comfort and health.
Pet Styling
Custom styling services enhance pets' natural features while maintaining practical coat lengths. Our groomers use professional scissors and clippers to create breed-appropriate styles, focusing on both aesthetics and functionality to ensure pets remain comfortable in their freshly groomed coats.
Dog Training
Comprehensive dog training programs focus on three core principles: consistency, positive reinforcement, and patience. Our classes address basic obedience and behavioral issues through practical exercises that strengthen the bond between pets and owners while improving overall manageability.
People
Eileen Metherall
Owner & Lead Groomer
With over 40 years of experience in pet grooming and veterinary nursing, Eileen specializes in low-stress handling techniques. Her expertise in animal behavior and commitment to compassionate care have made Salon Cherie a trusted name in regional NSW.
Questions
What makes Salon Cherie's grooming approach different?
Our low-stress technique focuses on animal comfort through gradual handling, behavioral understanding, and allowing pets to set their own pace during sessions.
How do you handle nervous or anxious pets?
We use specialized calming techniques, offer guardian presence options, and provide free behavioral assessments to create personalized handling strategies for anxious animals.
What services are included in a full grooming package?
Full packages include coat clipping/styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, dental care, anal gland expression, and thorough bathing with coat-specific products.
Do you offer collection and delivery services?
Free collection and delivery within Cowra is available for grooming appointments, with no additional charge for regular clients.
How often should pets be groomed?
Frequency depends on coat type and condition, generally every 4-6 weeks for long-haired breeds or 3-4 months for clipped coats to maintain optimal hygiene.
Are training classes available for dog owners?
Yes, our dog training classes focus on consistency, positive reinforcement, and patience to build strong owner-pet relationships and improve behavioral outcomes.
Reviews (5)
Peter
Jan 14, 2020
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I have been taking my dog Ollie to Eileen since moving to Cowra 5 years ago and i have Never had any misgivings. Eileen is the ultimate Profesional and has such genuine love for her furry customers and treats them all as if they were her own pets.
Julie Dawes
Nov 26, 2019
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I have an old dog named Max, who had been so badly treated by another groomer that I have had to get him put under anesthetic at the vets to be groomed. That is, until last year when I found this groomer through a friend. What a blessing and absolute angel! I stayed throughout the grooming, due to my dogs nervousness. He was chatted to throughout the process and had rest periods very regularly. I felt like crying when she was finished, as he looked so wonderful. I have just been back again and this time it was easy. I even got to leave for a while, without concern. Max will be 18 years old next
Kylie Lanham
Oct 11, 2019
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Our Lou-Lou absolutely loves her Hair Cut Short with Eileen.Been going to Salon Cherie for 18 Years...Eileen just loves animals and has so much pride in her work. Eileen answers any question I ask and more..Lou-lou is happy and loves going to Salon Cherie every 3 mths. Thankyou Eileen
I would highly recommend Salon Cherie to anyone
The Lanhams
I would highly recommend Salon Cherie to anyone
The Lanhams
Christine Rose
Sep 09, 2019
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Elieen gave my dog a rather unpleasant experience when grooming, I used her as she had a lot of accolades but perhaps alarm bells sounded by the way she complained about past clients and continually talked over me...
high insight should have looked elsewhere. On the up side she did refund me for the vet bill.
high insight should have looked elsewhere. On the up side she did refund me for the vet bill.
Vanessa Williams
Jun 09, 2019
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Eileen is always ready when we arrive. She interacts really well with Chase, he always wags his tail when we get there and she talks to him to put him at ease. In all the years Chase has been groomed (8years) by Eileen we have never had an issue. Eileen is always polite and courteous and does a really good job with Chase as we have it cut very short at this time of the year. Thank you Eileen, another marvellous hairdressing day.
