About Little Paws Dog Grooming Stylist
Salon Owner / Fluff Artist | Carly
Hi, I’m Carly — Owner & Master Groomer of Little Paws Dog Grooming Stylist.
With over 24 years of experience in the dog grooming industry, dogs have truly been my life’s passion. My journey began in a small family-owned salon, and funnily enough, one of the very first salons I ever worked in was Perfect Pooches here in Clontarf — which has now come full circle as I proudly own and operate it today alongside Little Paws Dog Grooming Stylist.
Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to mastering the art of grooming through ongoing education, competition grooming, mentoring, and building salons that focus on quality, care, and genuine relationships with both dogs and their owners. I am a qualified Master Groomer through the NDGAA and have completed certifications in Pet First Aid & CPR, Canine Health Awareness & Infection Control, Safe Handling & Restraint, Dog Behaviour & Psychology, and Pet Nutrition.
Throughout my career, I’ve competed in many prestigious grooming competitions including Ausgroom, Sydney Royal, Melbourne Royal, and The Pup Cup, receiving multiple awards and placements in scissoring, poodles, spaniels, hand stripping, and all-round styling. While I’m incredibly proud of my achievements, my biggest passion has always been helping dogs feel safe, comfortable, and beautiful while building a salon environment clients can truly trust.
I specialise in oodle styling, hand scissoring, teddy bear finishes, nervous or anxious dogs, and creating calm, positive grooming experiences tailored to each individual pup. I strongly believe grooming is so much more than just a haircut — it’s about trust, patience, education, and treating every dog like family.
In 2024, I opened Little Paws Dog Grooming Stylist with a vision of creating a luxury, calm, family-owned salon where both clients and staff feel welcomed, supported, and cared for. Since then, Little Paws has continued to grow into the beautiful waterfront salon we are today — something I am beyond proud of.
Outside of the salon, I’m a proud mum, business owner, mentor, and someone who genuinely pours her heart into everything she does. Watching our team grow, mentoring the next generation of groomers, and seeing happy pups walk out feeling their absolute best is what makes this career so rewarding for me.
Thank you for trusting myself and the Little Paws team with your beautiful dogs — it truly means the world to us.
Fluff Artist / Groomer / 2IC | Renee
Renee is one of the familiar faces behind Little Paws and an important part of both our grooming team and the day-to-day running of the salon.
As a Groomer & our 2IC, Renee works closely alongside Carly to help keep the salon running smoothly while ensuring every pup receives the care, patience and attention Little Paws is known for.
With a genuine love for dogs and a passion for the grooming industry, Renee has continued to develop her skills across a wide variety of breeds, coat types and grooming styles. She takes pride in creating beautiful finishes while always putting each dog’s comfort and wellbeing first.
Renee’s calm and caring nature makes her especially wonderful at building trust with the dogs in her care. Whether it’s a fresh full groom, a tidy-up or simply giving a nervous pup a little extra reassurance, she treats every dog as an individual.
Behind the scenes, Renee also supports our team as Second in Charge, helping with the everyday flow of the salon and stepping up to support Carly, the team and our clients whenever needed.
We’re incredibly proud to have Renee as part of the Little Paws family and can’t wait to see her continue to grow within the salon. 🤍🐶✨
Fluff Artist / Groomer | Aiesha
Hi, I’m Aiesha!
I’ve been part of the Little Paws family for the past 8 months working as a Spa Pawfectionist, where I absolutely fell in love with the grooming industry and caring for all of our beautiful pups. Being around dogs every day has quickly become one of my favourite parts of life, and I’m so excited to now be continuing my journey as a Fluff Artist Trainee under the guidance of Carly and Lyla while learning the art of grooming.
Alongside working in salon, I also work within the nursing industry, so caring for others has always come naturally to me. I love creating a calm, gentle, and loving environment for every dog that comes through our doors, especially those who may feel a little nervous or unsure. Building trust with each pup and making them feel safe and comfortable is something I truly pride myself on.
I’m incredibly passionate about learning and growing within the grooming world, and I’m so grateful to be surrounded by such an experienced and supportive team while I continue developing my skills.
Outside of the salon, I love spending time at the beach with my dog, camping, and enjoying the outdoors.
I feel so lucky to be part of the Little Paws family and cannot wait to continue growing as a groomer while giving every pup lots of love, cuddles, and care along the way.
Grooming Assistant | Halle
Halle joined the Little Paws family with previous experience in the dog grooming industry and a genuine love for working with dogs.
As one of our Grooming Assistants, Halle works alongside our experienced groomers while continuing to develop her skills across all areas of professional grooming. From bathing, drying and coat preparation to assisting with grooms and learning the finer details of styling, she’s gaining hands-on experience every day.
Halle has a calm, caring approach and loves building trust with the pups in our care — including those who decide mid-groom that cuddles and kisses are far more important than standing still! 🤍
She’s a valued part of our growing Little Paws team, and we’re excited to watch her continue to learn, grow and develop into a talented groomer.
Favourite part of the job: Making pups feel comfortable, loved and looking their best. 🐶✨
Spa Pawfectionist / 2IC| Fletcher
Fletcher is a valued member of the Little Paws family and one of the people helping keep our busy salon running smoothly behind the scenes.
As one of our 2ICs, Fletcher works closely alongside Carly and the team, taking on additional responsibility within the salon and helping ensure each day runs as smoothly as possible.
Fletcher is also an important part of our bathing team. From bathing and blow-drying to coat preparation and deshedding, he takes pride in making sure every pup is beautifully clean, fluffy and properly prepared before heading through to our groomers.
Working with dogs requires far more than simply loving them, and Fletcher has developed confidence in handling dogs with different personalities, behaviours and needs. His calm approach and willingness to get stuck in make him someone the team can rely on — particularly on those extra-busy salon days!
He also assists with the opening and closing of the salon and supports the team wherever he’s needed, making him an important part of what happens both in front of and behind the scenes at Little Paws.
We’re incredibly lucky to have Fletcher as part of our team and love watching him continue to grow within the industry. 🤍🐶✨
Junior Spa Pawfectionist | Lily
Meet Lily, our wonderful junior team member! You’ll find her in the salon on Saturdays and during school holidays. Lily is a bright, happy soul with a genuine love for dogs and a joyful attitude that lights up the salon. She’s an important part of our Little Paws family.
Junior Spa Pawfectionist | Lilah
Hey! I’m Lilah, one of the Junior Spa Pawfectionists here at Little Paws Dog Grooming Stylist. I currently work Saturdays and school holidays while completing Year 10, and I absolutely love spending my time surrounded by dogs and learning more about the grooming industry every day.
Animals have always been a huge part of my life, and I’m so excited to be building a future working with them. At home, I have two beautiful Saint Bernards, Kingsley & Kalani, as well as my gorgeous Cocker Spaniel, Phoebe — so life is definitely never quiet!
I love being part of the Little Paws team and getting to help care for all of our amazing pups. Whether it’s bath time, cuddles, or making sure every dog feels safe and loved during their visit, I always do my best to make their experience a happy one. I’m so grateful to be learning from such an experienced and supportive team as I continue working towards my dream career with dogs
Aunty Fee | Daycare
Hi,
I’m Aunty Fee — your pup’s second favourite human!
After retiring in June 2025, I wanted to fill my days with love, laughter, and wagging tails. I’ve always adored dogs, and offering doggie daycare and pet sleepovers lets me enjoy all the puppy cuddles while still having the freedom to travel the world — the best of both worlds!
When I’m not caring for my furry guests, you’ll find me spending time with my wonderful husband, our adult children, and my four beautiful grandchildren. Family means everything to me — and when your pet stays with me, they become part of that family too.
I also love popping into the grooming salon to meet all the happy pups (and sneak in a few extra cuddles!).
At Aunty Fee’s, your pet is treated like one of my own — loved, spoiled, and completely at home. 💕