Arrow's Story
Arrow Black
I spent my 80s childhood daydreaming about being a dog groomer to the stars and saving animals. My journey officially began when I graduated from the dog grooming school of Victoria in 1997. In that same year I also became a certified obedience trainer and began my lifelong career as a. animal rescue volunteer. I opened my own commercial grooming salon in 2000.
Today, I am the most established Australian grooming influencer online. I create DIY training videos for the worldwide poodle community, work as a groomer/handler in media advertising and film, and continue to work in animal rescue and rehabilitation.
In the three decades of my career, I have trained groomers in various fast paced commercial salons, vet clinics, boarding kennels and grooming schools. I completed 2 sold out tours around Australia, presented public demonstrations and conducted group training at expos and events around the country and certified as a creative grooming master. I have trained dog breeders, show exhibitors, competition groomers, home-based salon groomers and DIY pet owners and rescued more animals than I can count along the way.
The mission and vision
My mission is to educate the global poodle community in a professional, non-competitive, and dog focused manner, with ethics at the heart of everything I do.
Through education, rescue, and breed welfare advocacy, I strive to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of poodles everywhere.
Rescue
I am proud to support poodles in recognised rescue programs by providing complimentary grooming services, promotional assistance, and fundraising opportunities to help improve their chances of finding safe and loving homes.
If you are a registered rescue organisation with a poodle in need of professional grooming, or an owner seeking guidance on surrendering a poodle, please get in touch. Together, we can work towards the best possible outcome for every dog.
Contact me to discuss how I can support your rescue efforts or assist with a poodle requiring help.
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Rescue partner: Chally animal rescue
Rescue Testimonial
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“Four years ago, we had a little Toy Poodle come into our Rescue. She was recovering from a broken leg and was in need of a groom to help her look and feel better. I took a punt and reached out to Arrow in the hope she would help our girl. Arrow replied quickly with a “yes, I would love to help”. Since this day Arrow has groomed many of our rescue dogs that have been so very badly in need of a groom. We can truly say Arrow is not only the most talented Groomer we know but she is the kindest, most generous person with the biggest heart. Not only has Arrow helped our rescues with badly needed grooming but she has also opened her heart and home to fostering, giving many dogs the 2nd chance they deserve. We cannot thank you enough Arrow, for helping our Chally Rescue dogs on their way to new and loving forever homes, looking and feeling like a million dollars."
