About Country Lane Dog Grooming
Just a short drive from Gisborne, tucked away in the quiet countryside, Country Lane Dog Grooming offers a calm, one-on-one grooming experience where your dog can be treated as an individual. I work at your dog’s own pace, without rushing or forcing them through their groom, and allow breaks whenever they need them. From natural, NZ-made products to soothing music and calming scents, every part of the studio is designed with your dog’s comfort in mind. Because I believe dog grooming is about more than appearance. It’s about building trust, creating a positive experience and making sure your dog feels safe and cared for while they’re in my hands.
Behind The Clippers
Our Story
With a background in animal care, vet clinic reception, healthcare administration, and farm life, empathy is at the heart of everything I do. That care naturally flows into how I groom and treat your dog — with patience, kindness, and a focus on making them feel safe, comfortable, and respected. Grooming isn’t just a job to me — it’s a way to support the well-being of dogs and the people who love them.
Hi I’m Tash
Gisborne local with a big heart for dogs and a peaceful space where they can feel calm, cared for, and just a little bit pampered.
I’ve always worked gently with animals, and that’s how my grooming service came to be. Becoming Fear Free Certified was a deliberate choice, to give dog owners confidence and peace of mind in an unregulated industry.
Although I grew up in town, I spent most of my childhood in rural Gisborne, helping on a horse stud in Manutuke, rearing calves in Waipaoa, and embracing all that country life had to offer. Animals have always been a part of my life, and I’ve always felt most at ease in their company.
In my twenties, I worked in a local vet clinic and then in healthcare administration roles, but I always felt the pull back to animals. I wanted a life closer to home, where my own dogs and horses are, so I trained in dog grooming and never looked back.
After becoming certified, it didn’t take long to realise that many commercial grooming environments were rushed and overwhelming for some dogs and I knew I wanted to do things differently.
After months of thoughtful preparation, Country Lane Dog Grooming opened its doors in November 2023 — to my peaceful, home-based studio where I offer the kind of calm, individual care I believe every dog deserves.
Your dog isn’t just a client — they’re part of the Country Lane Dog Grooming family.
Book with me today
Our Approach
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Low-volume, low-stress environment
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One-on-one personalised care
- Unrushed appointments
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Holistic approach, gentle grooming philosophy
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Calm country setting with toilet breaks and fresh air
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We groom all breeds and sizes, from puppies to our beloved seasoned sweethearts
Our Credentials
- Certified Groomer trained by Show Dogs NZ
- Certifed Fear Free Professional
- Current Pet First Aid Certifcate
- Always learning, always growing as a Groomwise Academy Student
- Member of the National Dog Groomers Association of New Zealand
