✨ Bookings Are Now Open ✨

We’re excited to be re-opening on the 12th of January and welcoming you to our new salon at
📍 1 The Esplanade, Middle Beach

You can jump online at www.k9corner.com.au to book your grooming appointment anytime — easy, breezy, and pajama-friendly ☕🐶

If you’re not familiar with the area, Middle Beach is only 11 minutes (12km) from our previous salon, so not far at all — just a little closer to the sea air 🌊

Arrive a little early and let your dogs enjoy a beach run or paddle beforehand — a lovely way to help them arrive relaxed and happy 🐾

A quick heads-up about arriving:
K9 Corner operates by appointment only. The grooming studio is located beneath a separate private residence, which is not owned or occupied by myself (Lori) or Jade. We kindly ask that clients attend only at their scheduled appointment time, and head off promptly after collection unless arranged in advance.
We also ask that the private home and/or resident above the studio is not approached or disturbed. These small considerations help us keep the space calm, safe, and respectful for everyone — thank you for understanding 🌿

If you have any trouble or questions, feel free to give us a call or send us a text. Please note that we won’t be fully manning the phone again until the 5th of January, but we’ll do our very best to get back to you as soon as we can.

Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read through our K9 Corner Grooming Agreement attached to this email.

It explains how our holistic, low-stress, quiet salon operates and helps ensure K9 Corner is the right fit for your dog. Our new studio is intentionally calm, spa-like, and designed especially for sensitive or easily overwhelmed pups.

By booking an appointment, you’re acknowledging and agreeing to these policies — all of which are guided by one thing above all else:
your dog’s wellbeing, safety, and emotional comfort 💛🐾

We can’t wait to welcome you and your beautiful dogs back into the salon.
This new space, this new chapter… it feels pretty special ✨

At K9 Corner, your dog’s comfort, safety, and emotional wellbeing are always our top priority. Our studio salon has been thoughtfully designed as a calm, low-stress environment where dogs can feel relaxed, supported, and cared for throughout their grooming experience.

A calm, dog-focused space

We are a small, appointment-only studio and do not have dedicated reception staff. During grooming times, our full attention is on the dogs in our care, so we may not always be able to answer phone calls immediately. If you leave a message or send us a text, we will respond as soon as we are able.

Gentle, honest, and individual care

We take great pride in our work and are committed to providing high-quality grooming with kindness, patience, and respect for each dog as an individual. We are always honest and open with our feedback about your dog’s experience, as we believe working together with owners is essential in creating positive, stress-free grooming visits.

A safe and peaceful environment

Our studio is clean, inviting, and temperature-controlled for year-round comfort. Safety is carefully considered, with secure entry points and supervised care at all times. Dogs are given appropriate rest breaks during their groom, and handling is always calm and gentle.

To maintain a relaxed atmosphere, dogs are not allowed to socialise with other dogs unless they live together or are already familiar with one another. When appropriate, dogs may have short periods of free movement within the salon on an individual basis.

Appointment-only and unhurried

Our salon operates strictly by appointment. We aim for dogs to spend as little time in the salon as necessary unless prior arrangements have been made. An estimated pick-up time will be discussed on arrival, and we will contact you as soon as your dog is ready to go home.

While we do our best to keep to a schedule, grooming times can vary depending on coat condition, drying time, your dog’s comfort needs, and the pace required to keep the experience calm and positive. We never rush a groom, as this can be stressful for both dog and groomer, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.

Drop-off, collection & timing

If you need to drop your dog off earlier than their scheduled appointment time, or require them to stay longer, please let us know in advance so we can ensure we have adequate space available.
If you are running late, we ask that you contact us as soon as possible, as it may be necessary to reschedule to avoid impacting the next appointment.

"Lori"

(Salon Owner/Manager/Head Groomer)

"I began my grooming journey back in 1997, starting out as a bather in my very first salon. A few years later, I was incredibly fortunate to work alongside Lyn at Lyn’s Canine Stylist in Panorama. Lyn was — and still is — one of Adelaide’s first and finest dog groomers, as well as an international show judge.

Over the years, Lyn generously taught me everything I know and supported me in achieving my dream of opening my own salon. In 2001, that dream became a reality with the opening of Precious Paws in Klemzig. The salon grew into a busy and successful business and, in 2009, I proudly sold it to one of my exceptionally capable team members.

Later that same year, K9 Corner began its next chapter, thriving in a purpose-built salon on the main street of Two Wells. From 2009 through to the end of 2024, it was a place filled with wonderful dogs, loyal clients, and years of trusted care.

In 2025, due to a change in circumstances, I embraced the most incredible opportunity to step away from work and spend a full year travelling Australia with my children — a chapter I will always treasure.

Now, in 2026, a new chapter begins once again. K9 Corner has found its new home in a beautiful, purpose-built studio salon in Middle Beach.

Twenty-nine years on, I still love my work just as much as I did when I first started. I feel incredibly grateful to continue doing what I love and look forward to caring for your dogs for many years to come."

"Jade"

(Groomer)

 "Hi, I’m Jade — Lori’s eldest daughter. From a very young age, I’ve spent countless hours in Mum’s grooming salons, growing up around dogs, dryers, and wagging tails.

Throughout my teenage years, I worked at K9 Corner during school and university holidays, gaining hands-on experience and learning the rhythm of salon life. In 2021, I decided to take a gap year from my university studies and began working full-time at K9 Corner. It was during this time that I discovered dog grooming is truly my passion.

I absolutely love my job. I love coming to work each day and being greeted by happy, wagging tails. I love the sense of achievement, the challenges, and the individual personalities that every dog brings through the door.

I continue to build my skills every day in clipping, scissoring, and styling, and I’m excited to be part of providing high-quality, caring grooming services as K9 Corner moves into its next chapter."

Other Casual staff :

Occasionally during school holidays, Bailey — Lori’s second eldest daughter — helps out in the salon, assisting with pet support, bathing, blow drying, cleaning, and customer service.

During busier periods, additional casual staff may also be employed. All support staff are carefully trained and supervised in pet support (gently caring for, handling, and comforting your pet while they are being groomed), bathing, drying, customer service, and maintaining a clean and calm salon environment.