SALON CLOSED FOR THE WHOLE OF 2025

Due to a change in our circumstances we have been blessed with the opportunity to have a year off from work and spend some much needed quality family time.

We will be closed for the whole of 2025 with our final day this year being 23rd of December. All existing appointments in 2025 have been cancelled.

Our current salon will be closing permanently and the plan is to return in 2026 in a brand new home salon. Please keep an eye on our website for updates.

As most of you know, I (Lori) have been grooming since I was a teenager, and this will be my first major time off work in 28 years! Jade is also looking forward to taking this opportunity and enjoy some time off.

I know this may come as a shock and I know it may be inconvenient for you and your  pooches over the next 12 months. For that we truly apologise.

In the meantime we have a list of alternative groomers that can be found here; https://www.k9corner.com.au/altenative-groomers 

I recommend you contact them asap  to book in for 2025.

From now until the 23rd of December we will be clearing our stock at 

40% off storewide.

If we don’t see you before, we look forward to seeing you all in 2026.

Love from Lori & Jade

Please be aware that we do not have reception staff and at times we find it difficult to immediately answer phone calls. We like to give 100% focus to the dogs in our care at the time, but please leave a message or send us a text and we will return it as soon as possible.

At K9 Corner we take a lot of pride in our work. We strive for complete owner and pet happiness and satisfaction.

We are gentle, kind and take great consideration for your pets comfort and happiness. 

We are always honest with our feedback of your pets experience with us. We believe it is essential that we can work together to make your pets grooming experience as pleasurable as possible. 

Our salon is small, clean, inviting and temperature controlled for year round comfort.

We have safety in mind with double gates upon entry and all dogs are crated while in our care. We do however let dogs run free in our salon at intervals (one dog at a time). We do not let dogs socialise with each other unless they live together or know each other. This diminishes the risk of any aggression towards each other.

Our salon is run by appointment only. We like all dogs to spend as minimal time in our salon as possible unless you have previously arranged otherwise. We will advise an estimated time for pick up when you arrive and we will give you a call or text as soon as we are finished.  

We try our best to keep to a schedule, however it is very hard to estimate how long each dog will take to complete. It depends on many factors including the condition of the coat, the time it takes to dry, your dog or the groomer may need a break during the groom, we may have interruptions such as phone calls or inquiries at the salon. We do not like to rush as this can become stressful on both your pet and groomer. We appreciate your patience and  can assure you your pet is cared for while with us.  

Please let us know if you need to bring your pet in earlier than their scheduled appointment time, or if you require them to stay with us for a full day. Generally this is fine, but we do need to confirm we have adequate space. 

Please call us if you are running late, we may need to reschedule if we are going to run into the next clients appointment time.

"Lori"

(Salon Owner/Manager/Head Groomer)

"To start from the beginning......... In 1997 I began work in my first grooming salon as a bather. A couple of years later I began working at Lyn's Canine Stylist in Panorama. Lyn was, and still is one of Adelaide's first and finest dog groomers and also an international show judge. Over the following years Lyn taught me everything I know and helped me achieve my goal of opening my own salon in 2001 (Precious Paws in Klemzig). 

Precious Paws is still a very busy and successful business which was sold back in 2009 to one of my extremely capable staff members. The reason behind selling was simply because we had baby number 2 on the way, we live in Two Wells and the distance  to drive to and from was just to great. 

My husband (Jason) built and prepared what was to be my new grooming salon during 2009, so by the time Bailey was ready for daycare, K9 Corner was open and ready for business. So here I am and loving it. I love being local and seeing familiar and friendly faces daily, I love working so close to my kids, family and home. And I especially love being able to see familiar dogs taking their owners on morning walks to get the paper. ;) 

25 years later...... I still love my job as much as i did back when I first started. 

Please don't hesitate to ask to speak directly to me when you visit the salon. Most of the time Jade or another staff will do the customer service. This allows me to continue grooming without interruptions for myself or the pooch I am grooming. However, I am more than happy if you wish to give grooming instructions direct to me. I especially encourage this for first time visitors and I will always try to be available on arrival for those."

"Jade"

Bather / Groomer Apprentice

 "Hi, I am Lori's eldest daughter. Since a young child I have spent extensive time in Mum's previous salon as well as K9 Corner. During my teenage years I have worked at K9 Corner during school and university holidays. 

In 2021 I decided to have a gap year from uni studies and work full-time at K9 Corner. During this time I discovered that dog grooming is my passion. I absolutely love my job. I love getting to work everyday and being greeted by happy wagging tails. I love the achievement, love, happiness and challenges every dog brings to the table. 

At the current time my duties include; pre-groom clipping, bathing, drying, brushing, nail clipping, ear cleaning, pet support (supporting the bather and/or groomer by caring for and comforting your pet while being groomed), customer service, admin duties, and the opening/closing of the salon.

 I am continuing with some intensive training in clipping, scissoring and styling. And I cant wait to be a part of providing high quality and caring grooming services in the future of K9 Corner."

Other Casual staff :

Occasionally during school holidays, Bailey, (Lori's second eldest daughter) will help out with pet support, cleaning and customer service. 

 Other casual staff are employed during busy times, they are trained and supervised in; pet support (supporting the bather and/or groomer by caring for, handling and comforting your pet while being groomed), bathing, drying, customer service and cleaning.