Love Pups Grooming is a pet groomer in the beachside suburb of Westshore, Napier, rated five stars on Google, with details and updates shared through its Facebook page. A good groomer does more than a trim: they check skin, ears and nails, ease out the mats that form behind ears and under collars, and shape the cut to suit the coat and the dog's temperament. Coastal life is hard on coats, as sand and salt water work deep into the undercoat, so dogs that swim along this shore need brushing and a rinse between professional grooms. When choosing, ask how a groomer handles nervous dogs and whether they would clip a badly matted coat rather than put the animal through lengthy de-matting. Regulars book standing appointments, because good groomers fill up quickly. For Westshore dogs that come home salty and sandy, having a groomer on the doorstep makes keeping coats comfortable that much easier.