Meet Julie

Julie is the Groomer, Veterinary Nurse and Behaviour trainer behind Pampered Floof who is passionate about helping animals and their owners live harmoniously together. Her positive methods are designed to help groom your dog with love and care. Her experience, qualifications and love for animals are what sets her apart.

A letter from Julie

“ My first love in life was animals. It came like second nature to me, knowing how to treat them and care for them. Very early in life, it became my passion and mission to help them, and from then on I have lived my life for animals.

I have spent years working and studying so many things to do with animals. My first job was in a kennel, and I have studied and worked my way into vet nursing positions, even managing practices where I was introduced and began to learn about grooming and pet behaviour training.

When I founded Pampered Floof, my mission was not just to relate to the animals, but also to you as a pet owner. Whether you are a new ‘pawrent’ or have had pets for years, I understand that sometimes everyone needs a little help and guidance to move in the right direction. Seeking help from a behavioural expert is the first step to strengthening your bond with your pet and creating an everlasting positive relationship. It would be my honour to work with you as you embark on this journey.”

  • EXPERIENCED

    Julie, with over 30 years of experience working with animals, has a rich background in veterinary care and dog grooming. Starting as a vet nurse in 1997, she honed her skills while managing practices at various vet clinics. This extensive journey has granted her deep insights into animal behaviour which she believes greatly assists the whole grooming experience.

    For the past decade, Julie has been offering dog grooming services through vet clinics and has transitioned to operating her own home salon. Equipped with professional tools, Julie does her absolute best to ensure grooming is a pleasant and relaxed experience for dogs. Her goal is to make the entire process positive and enjoyable for both you and your furry companion. 🐾🛁

  • QUALIFIED

    As a young teenager, Julie already knew her calling was to love, care for and work with animals.  While her natural affinity to animals has always been there, she has spent years since studying, training and building her skills to be the best she can be in the animal care industry.

    Her qualifications include a Certificate IV in Vet Nursing, a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services and a Certificate III in Animal Studies, alongside years of other courses and studies in animal behaviour and dog grooming services.

  • PASSIONATE

    Julie is beyond passionate about animals, and everything she does flows from a place of love, empathy and compassion towards them. To her, there is no such thing as a ‘problem’ pet, just one that needs some extra love and understanding. She is also enthusiastic about animal welfare and ensuring all animals are treated with the love and respect they deserve. Your pet is in safe hands with Julie, and you can trust that she will look after your fur-baby as if it were her own.

  • HERE FOR YOU

    Julie’s love and care for animals are obvious, but it’s important to know that she is here for you too!  She creates a judgement-free zone, where you can be open and honest about your struggles as she supports you on your pet care journey. She will help you understand what’s going on and guide you in the right direction.

What our clients have to say

Julianne Challita
Julianne Challita
2022-02-26
Julie is amazing ! She has a wealth of knowledge and our little Phoenix adores her. She has given us so many practical strategies and has made such a difference in how we approach and help our puppy grow into a calm and happy member of our family. This was Phoenix a few weeks after seeing Julie and we could already see such a difference in his demeanour. She recommended a more healthy diet for our little dog and some great strategies for helping to settle him. She is so patient and so very generous with her knowledge! Couldn’t recommend her enough !!
COLLY MARTININGSIH
COLLY MARTININGSIH
2022-02-26
Highly recommend trainer! Our family love Julie! Not only she is full of knowledge, she also kind and nurturing. She helped us with our GSD reactivity and we also went to her puppy preschool for our WWS. If we ever have another puppy will definitely book her classes again ?. Thank you for your help and your kindness Julie ? ??
Cindy Francis
Cindy Francis
2022-02-11
Absolutely fantastic. Can’t recommend Julie enough! We feel so much more confident about being dog owners and bringing out the best in our pup! We’ve got a great, actionable plan that’s easy for our family to follow and we’re already noticing improved behaviour. We’ve super happy with the process and outcomes. Thank you Julie!
Charles Krivaci
Charles Krivaci
2022-02-03
We recently engaged Julie to provide behavioural training for our cat Mila. We found Mila had become extremely stressed after we relocated. Mila was constantly crying, not eating, hiding and very lethargic. Julie was outstanding from the moment we contacted her. Julie actively listened to our concerns, took the time to meet Mila and assess our environment and then devised highly effective strategies with regular follow up that eventually turned Mila back into the happy and healthy cat we know. Julie’s love and knowledge of animals clearly shows through in everything she does and we cannot thank you enough and look forward to also using your pet sitting services in the future.
terrythevet _
terrythevet _
2022-02-02
I just got my 4months cavoodle puppy full body groomed and I love it so much!! I never thought short hair would suit her but amazing Julie made her beautiful plus so much puppy training tips as my puppy is going through bad play bite. I have also learnt so much from her. Thank you so much and highly recommend Beyond beginners from grooming to behavioural consultation!
Veronica Carb
Veronica Carb
2022-02-01
Julie really helped us with our Poodle (cheezle) in his puppy training. Thanks again Julie for all your help, I’ll definitely be recommending you to our friends and family. Veronica
Ashley Johnston
Ashley Johnston
2022-02-01
Can’t recommend Julie enough! She’s so understanding and full of knowledge. We welcomed a puppy to our family during lockdown when puppy preschool classes were not running. She was able to do one in one sessions with us (when restrictions allowed) and started us and our puppy off on the right foot. Knowing we have an expert to refer back to if we need help is so reassuring! Thank you Julie!
Jess Arnold
Jess Arnold
2022-01-31
Julie is amazing! She provides individualised program as well as a genuine love for what she does backed with an immense amount of knowledge and experience. Maverick has absolutely adored Julie from the moment he met her. The patience and kindness she shows in her services is like no other I have ever had! I have and will continue to recommend her to everyone I know with pets!
Paul Carbone
Paul Carbone
2022-01-30
Julie really helped with issues that our German Shepard was having with barking and walking on lead. Tried other dog trainers in Bansktown but nobody could solve these issues until Julie. Couldn't recommend Julie and beyond beginners enough.
Amanda Burke
Amanda Burke
2021-04-28
Julie was so helpful in helping us train and learn about our new puppy. She is absolutely passionate about her job and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. We learned so much we did 2 puppy preschool courses with her and it really helped us all to adjust to our new family member in the healthiest and happiest way. We are so grateful we found her. Would not hesitate to recommend her.
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