Groom Shack is a dog groomer at 20 Bentham Street in Westport, Buller, with its Facebook page serving as its main online presence.
Good dog grooming goes well beyond a tidy haircut. A groomer works through the coat to remove mats and loose undercoat, trims nails, cleans ears and checks the skin for irritation or lumps an owner might have missed. Dogs that swim, as many around Westport's beaches and river mouth do, need a thorough dry and brush afterwards, since damp coats hold sand and can develop hot spots. Between visits, regular brushing at home, especially behind the ears, under the collar and between the pads, keeps each appointment shorter and calmer for the dog.
For Westport dog owners after a regular groomer, Groom Shack on Bentham Street is the local option, and its Facebook page is the easiest way to get in touch.