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L'Instant Toilettage
At home. For your pet. Organic products.
MONTREUX AREA / Canton de Vaud and surrounding areas
Home grooming 7 days a week
Equipped with my table, my scissors, my clippers and my shampoos, I am ready to take care of your four-legged friends, using animal-friendly techniques, as well as gentleness, patience and attentive listening.
Every dog is unique, and so is every situation and every grooming session. I therefore tailor every step to the dog’s needs and the owner’s wishes.
I offer personalised services adjusted to each animal and a complete grooming service for all breeds of dogs; beyond aesthetics, it is an important step for their health.
Services
Brushing / Detangling
All knots, even the smallest ones, hidden close to the dog's skin are removed using tools suited to its coat. The condition of the skin is checked and any parasites and ticks are removed.
Skin check - Ticks/parasites
Cutting between the toes
Cutting claws
Ear cleaning
Eye cleaning
Shortening of hair on the genitals
Bath with natural organic shampoos
Drying
Cutting / trimming / hair removal
My approach
My approach is based on the following values: listening to the animals, respecting their comfort and well-being, gentle handling, caring grooming techniques, and availability tailored to the owner’s needs.
I have always sought contact with animals. Alongside my career in law, I have taken numerous courses that have brought me into contact with them, whether in canine and feline behaviourism, animal communication, animal anatomy and physiology, or animal massage.
After several years of putting the concepts I had learned in these different subjects into practice, it seemed to me that the profession that could bring them all together and allow me to take care of an animal as a whole was grooming.
My training in canine and feline behaviourism not only allows me to better understand the animal during grooming, but is also the opportunity to give you advice if you wish.
My goal is that the next time I visit you, your pet will remember me and be happy to see me again!
MY OTHER TRAINING COURSES
- Behaviourism for dogs and cats
- Manual massage for dogs, cats and small mammals
- Animal communication
- Animal anatomy and physiology
Why I offer home grooming services
Why I offer home grooming
There is less stress for the animals, who remain calm, comfortable and serene in their familiar environment where they feel at ease.
- For you, there is no travel to manage or parking space to find
- This saves you time, allowing you to continue focusing on your activities
- There is less anxiety during handling for older, fearful or sensitive animals
- There is no stress for your animal from travelling by car or public transport
- The service is completely personalised
- For older people, it is a time for socialising and companionship, during which we work together to care for your animal's well-being
Your pet's well-being is at the heart
of my commitment
Your pet's well-being, at the heart of my commitment
Understanding your pet
Thanks to the knowledge I have acquired, particularly in the field of behaviourism, I am attentive to the calming signals transmitted by the animal and listen for any signs that there is discomfort. This allows me to adapt the session, prioritise the animal’s well-being and promote an approach that remains positive at all times.
Appropriate techniques
Depending on the breed, coat type and area of the dog’s body, I use scissors, plucking or even clippers, following the usual standards for each breed of dog.
Choosing shampoos
I start the bath with an organic degreasing shampoo. I then wash the dog with an organic shampoo suited to the coat type (long, medium length, short, felted, coarse, curly, white or puppy), then finish the treatment by applying an organic conditioner if necessary.
Gentleness and professionalism
In addition to the grooming techniques I have learned and the numerous training courses I have taken in the animal field, it is above all my love of animals that guides the way I approach and care for them, always with gentleness and kindness.
Prices
90 CHF per hour * (travel included)
* The duration varies depending on the dog’s condition, weight, age and the date of the last grooming. On average, allow 2 hours for a full classic grooming session.
FAQ
What grooming techniques do you use ?
I have been trained (150 hours of classes) on all types of hair, scissor cutting, hair removal and clipping.
Do you use natural products ?
I use organic shampoos made with premium, natural ingredients, free from parabens, phenoxyethanol, animal oils, and never tested on animals in laboratories.
Do you adapt your techniques and products to different types of dog hair ?
Depending on the breed, coat type, and location on the dog’s body, I use scissors, plucking, or even clippers. The products are also tailored to whether the dog’s coat is long, medium length, short, felted, coarse, curly, white, or if it is a puppy.
How does a complete grooming session work ?
I start by brushing and detangling the dog, then I proceed to trim the nails, clip the interdigital hair, clean the ears, trim the hair on the genitals, bathe, dry, and finally cut, pluck, or clip the hair.
How long does it take for a complete grooming session ?
It depends on the dog’s condition, age, size, grooming habits, and when it was last groomed. For example, it takes at least two hours to trim a Shih Tzu with scissors.
Should you groom a short-haired dog or a hairless dog ?
Short-haired dogs also have dead hair and may have tiny knots against the skin that need to be removed for comfort purposes. It must therefore be brushed, possibly detangled, their claws and ears taken care of, then bathed and dried. For hairless dogs, this involves bathing them, cutting their claws, and cleaning their ears.
Is it necessary to groom my dog when I brush it regularly ?
Even if you think you brush your dog enough, a groomer’s tools and techniques allow them to really get to the base of the coat where knots hide and effectively take care of your dog’s claws, ears, interdigital areas, and genitals. In addition, groomers have the experience to detect any skin problems or other health concerns. They also have products that are suitable for your dog’s skin and coat.
What do you do when a dog is stressed ?
My training as a behaviourist has given me the keys to understanding dogs body language, particularly the calming signals they give off when they feel uncomfortable in a situation. In all cases, I remain attentive to them, with a caring attitude, and I adapt to them, even if it means shortening the session or taking breaks. My goal is to prioritize their well-being and promote an approach that remains positive at all times.
What should I prepare to welcome you to my home ?
You can prepare a space where I can set up my grooming table and move around it, close to a power outlet.
Can I stay with my dog while you groom him ?
It depends on your dog, whether he feels more comfortable in your presence or just needs to feel that you are nearby.
In which region do you travel ?
I will come to your home, hotel, care home, or other institution in French-speaking Switzerland.
Are you flexible in terms of working hours ?
Yes, I am available any day (including weekends and holidays) and at any time, depending on your preferences.
How can I pay for your services ?
I accept payments in cash or via Twint, directly after grooming.
It's said in your own words
« I’m delighted! Charlie is normally very fearful, but he remained calm and quiet throughout the whole grooming session. Melanie is very gentle with dogs and very pleasant with their owners. What more could you ask for ? »
Monica & Charlie
« César goes crazy when Mélanie comes home, and he stays close to her even after she’s finished grooming him! It’s really reassuring to see that he now enjoys being taken care of. »
Christelle & César
« My dog looks beautiful! Mélanie is patient and immediately connected with her. Since Luna was at home, she was relaxed and the grooming went very well, including for me, since I was able to continue working nearby at the same time. »
Alexandre & Luna