MAY 2017 | Wendy Laing

TYA GAYLOR, the owner of K-Nine Mobile Dog Grooming has always loved working with dogs.

She helped her aunt groom dogs for a few years and has had 28 years’ training, showing and breeding Labradors.

The decision to become a mobile professional dog groomer was made because Tya felt it would give her more time to spend with her young family.

Tya bought a completely fitted out van from the mainland and said that although she has only been in business for two months, she has been gaining new clients every week.

From large Burmese Mountain dogs to small terriers, they all enjoy their grooming sessions. “I can even groom goats if anyone would like that,” she said.

Rescue dogs, Tya said, can be very timid, but with gentle treatment they enjoy their grooming.

Apart from the hydro bath, the animals are dried using both towels and a portable dryer.

The dog’s ears are cleaned out and Tya also does clips and cuts nails. All the dogs receive a conditioning spray when the grooming is finished.

K-Nine Mobile Dog Grooming has a Facebook page where Tya displays before and after photos of dogs she has groomed.

Tya is prepared to travel as far as Penguin to the west and Deloraine to the east, depending on bookings.

To make a booking, phone 0400 577 130 or she can be contacted by email at scottandtya@activ8.net.au.

Photo | Mike Moores