Putting on a good show at the Kennel Club of Taiwan Dog Handling Competition

On 13 October 2024, Summer, our Academy’s Instructor and Principal Stylist, took part in the dog handling competition held by the Kennel Club of Taiwan. Working harmoniously with Hunter, a beautiful black poodle, Summer won the Technical Award in Dog Handling (Class C).

What is dog handling, you may ask. The primary focus of the dog handling competitions held by the Kennel Club of Taiwan is to train handlers for competitive dog shows, with emphasis on several key areas:

1. Proper Handling Techniques: Teaching handlers how to present dogs in the show ring, including correct posture, gait, and lead control to highlight the dog’s strengths.
2. Understanding Breed Standards: Providing knowledge about specific breed standards so that handlers can present the dog according to what judges are looking for, including conformation, temperament, and movement.
3. Ring Etiquette: Educating handlers on show ring protocols, including interacting with judges, managing time in the ring, and proper sportsmanship.
4. Dog Training and Conditioning: Emphasizing the importance of preparing the dog physically and mentally, including training the dog to behave calmly in the ring and to respond to cues.
5. Enhancing Handler-Dog Communication: Improving the bond and communication between the handler and the dog, ensuring smooth coordination during the show.
6. Practical Experience: Offering opportunities for hands-on practice in a simulated show environment to help handlers build confidence and refine their skills.

These courses are designed to prepare handlers to showcase their dogs effectively in competitive settings.

Summer’s achievement at this prestigious event shows the repertoire of skills and wealth of knowledge our instructors possess. Pet grooming is more than just trimming of pets, but also the study of pets and our communication skills with them. This holistic approach is what we offer at The Pets Workshop Academy.

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The Pets Workshop (Clarke Quay) unveiled on 12 October 2024

After months of preparation, The Pets Workshop (Clarke Quay) outlet welcomed its first furry friends on 12 October 2024.

The Pets Workshop (Clarke Quay) is nestled within Fort Canine Swimming Club, Singapore’s largest indoor swimming pool. Along with a selection of carefully curated pet service providers, the premises delivers an end-to-end service for furkids and their pawrents!

Consistent with the philosophy of The Pets Workshop, we hope to bring our offerings and strengths to central Singapore where furkids and pawrents could benefit from a service provider who places the welfare of furkids placed in our care and customer service front and center. We look forward to welcoming your furkids over at our Clarke Quay outlet, be it for a simple express bath, full grooming session, or spa service which we are known for.

Redefining pet care in central Singapore. One pet at a time.

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Successful Outing at the 33^rd Singapore Kennel Club Grooming Competition

The Pets Workshop Academy’s outing at the 33^rd Singapore Kennel Club Grooming Competition concluded successfully with all representatives passing their respective classes.

Congratulations to Summer Zhou, Huang Kaimin, and Tian Ru Hui for taking another step forward in their grooming careers. In particular, we would like to celebrate the stellar performance of Summer and Kaimin in this competition. Today, Summer has been elevated to the level of Silver Master Groomer. This is the culmination of Summer’s multiple successful attempts at different grooming categories of Class A, and is testament to Summer’s resolve and dedication to her craft.

Kaimin clinched the Best Groomer in Level A (Cat 5) award, and will be part of a team representing Singapore in a grooming competition in Korea in November. Another outstanding performance from a key instructing staff of The Pets Workshop Academy.

Good work and well done!

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The Pets Workshop Academy Instructors Excel at Prestigious Taiwan Pet Grooming Examination

We are thrilled to announce that our instructors, Summer and Kaimin, recently showcased their exceptional grooming skills on an international stage. Last weekend, they participated in the highly competitive Class A certification examination organized by the Kennel Club of Taiwan. Despite the daunting 30% passing rate, both Summer and Kaimin successfully passed the rigorous examination, a testament to their expertise and dedication.

This remarkable achievement not only underscores the strength and caliber of our teaching staff at The Pets Workshop Academy but also highlights our commitment to grooming excellence. Of particular significance is Summer’s accomplishment, as this pass marks her third Class A certification, making her eligible for admission as a Master class stylist—a prestigious recognition in the grooming industry.

We are immensely proud of Summer and Kaimin for their outstanding performances, which reflect the high standards we uphold at The Pets Workshop Academy. Their success is a source of inspiration for all our students and a clear indication of the top-tier education we provide.

Interested in pursuing a pet grooming career alongside Summer and Kaimin? Drop us a note via Whatsapp at +65 8869 5412 or our email at contactus@thepetsworkshop.com.sg. Take your first step in your pet grooming career with The Pets Workshop Academy and gain a head start.

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Making waves with the joining of Huang Kaimin – Instructor & Executive Stylist

The setting up of The Pets Workshop Academy is testament to our commitment to redefine pet care, by redefining pet grooming education. We believe that the careful nurturing of pet stylists of tomorrow will lead to an elevation of the quality of the pet grooming industry in Singapore and beyond. To that end, we would like to celebrate the joining of Kaimin as our Instructor and Executive Stylist. Since embarking on a career in pet styling in 2018, Kaimin has been making waves in grooming competitions, both locally and internationally, sweeping accolades along the way. Kaimin does not only have a winner’s mentality, she is an experienced educator and is knowledgeable in ways to effectively and efficiently impart knowledge to learners.

Kaimin will join Summer in leading The Pets Workshop Academy, focusing on not Kaimin will join Summer in leading The Pets Workshop Academy, focusing on not just imparting technical skills, but also helping aspiring stylists cultivate the appropriate work ethics and attitude to succeed in this industry. Read more about Kaimin’s profile here.

Keen to learn more about what The Pets Workshop Academy could offer? Want to make a career by being a professional dog groomer? Or perhaps a cat stylist? Read more about our offering here.

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Upcoming Changes:
GST Registration, Price Revision, and Special Promotion

Dear Valued Customers,

Since our establishment in 2021, The Pets Workshop has been dedicated to providing top-notch pet grooming services at affordable prices. We greatly appreciate your continued support and trust in our services.

As you may be aware, the Singapore Government has increased the Goods & Services Tax (GST) twice since we opened, adding pressure to our operating costs. Additionally, we are now required to register with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) to collect GST. These changes necessitate a revision of our prices to account for the GST collection and rising costs.

We are currently in the process of applying for GST registration, and we anticipate that our new pricing will take effect sometime in August. We want to assure you that this decision is made with careful consideration to ensure the sustainability of our business and to continue delivering the high-quality services you have come to expect.

To help you save money during this transition, we are pleased to offer a special promotion on our credit packages. For a limited time, we will provide an even bigger discount on these packages, which are already discounted. When we are required by IRAS to collect GST, the discount on these packages will revert to their current rates, and you will still be able to purchase them at the current discount rates. As our way of giving back to you, The Pets Workshop will absorb the GST payable on these packages even after we become GST-registered.

This price adjustment is essential for us to enhance the quality of our services, benefiting both you and your pets. With the additional revenue, we will be able to invest in better equipment, training for our staff, and overall improvements to our facilities. These enhancements will help us maintain our commitment to excellence and ensure that your pets receive the best care possible.

We understand that changes like these can be challenging, and we deeply appreciate your understanding and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. Our team is here to assist you in any way we can.

Thank you once again for your loyalty and support. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your beloved pets with the utmost care and dedication.

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Tampines Central 1 Operations Moving to Tampines Telepark

Dear Valued Customers,

We have some fantastic news to share with you! At The Pets Workshop, we’re always striving to provide the best for your beloved pets, and we have two major developments to announce.

We’re thrilled to announce that our Tampines Central 1 operations will be moving to a new, more spacious location within Tampines Telepark. With effect from 1 September 2024, we will be providing out of our new Tampines Telepark outlet (#01-12) the same high quality grooming services you have come to expect of The Pets Workshop to our beloved cats, rabbits and guinea pigs furry friends, as well as providing cat grooming courses to our students. This new space is just a couple of units away from our existing Tampines Telepark outlet (#01-10) which currently serves our canine friends, allowing us to offer an even better experience for both pets and their owners.

Originally, we separated our Tampines operations to serve cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits at Tampines Central 1, while dogs were pampered at Tampines Telepark. This was to ensure the comfort and safety of different pets by not mixing them together and to give their respective owners a peace of mind. However, an opportunity came up for us recently for us to consolidate our Tampines footprint into Telepark recently and we grabbed it.

By investing in this move, we will be able to provide a more spacious and conducive environment for both our furry friends and our cat grooming students, and we believe that we will be able to enhance further the experience of our customers and their pets with better control and efficient manpower utilisation. Rest assured, the grooming and handling of cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs will still be done separately from our dog grooming services at Tampines Telepark. No mixing up, no compromise, just like how we envisaged it initially.

Warm Regards,
The Pets Workshop Team

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New Outlet at Clarke Quay – Opening 22 September 2024

Dear Valued Customers,

We have some fantastic news to share with you! At The Pets Workshop, we’re always striving to provide the best for your beloved pets, and we have two major developments to announce.

We are also incredibly excited to announce the opening of our brand-new outlet at Clarke Quay, slated to be operational in 22 September 2024! This new location will offer premium pet grooming services for dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, catering to pet owners in central Singapore.

Clarke Quay has recently been revamped to include a range of pet-friendly amenities, such as hydration bays, waste bins, and designated pet parking zones, ensuring convenience for all visitors. The Pets Workshop @ Clarke Quay outlet will be situated within the Fort Canine Swimming Club, a state-of-the-art facility that boasts the largest indoor dog mineral pool in Singapore, along with other pet-related services including an active daycare program, and exclusive amenities for the ultimate canine experience.

Located in the vibrant Clarke Quay area, Fort Canine Swimming Club is set to become the go-to destination for pet enthusiasts seeking luxury, comfort, and adventure for their beloved companions. You can learn more about the exciting developments at Clarke Quay here.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your pets to our new and improved locations. Thank you for your continued support and trust in The Pets Workshop. Here’s to more tail-wagging and purr-fect moments ahead! Swing over here to read the profiles of Jeff and Ivy, who will be heading up this outlet. Stay tuned for more updates!!

Warm Regards,
The Pets Workshop Team

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Honoring Success: Our Employee’s Remarkable Achievement in the Master Category

Dear Valued Customers,

We are thrilled to announce that our Principal Stylist, Summer, has achieved remarkable success at the recent 26th Taiwan Barkleigh Pet Grooming and the 11th Asia Pacific Pet Groomer Union held in Taiwan on June 14, 2024. Summer was awarded the prestigious Award of Merit in the Master Category, a testament to her exceptional skill and dedication.

This accolade is the latest in a series of achievements for Summer, who has consistently excelled in various grooming competitions across the region. Her accomplishments highlight the high standards and quality of care she brings to every grooming session.

For those aspiring to join the pet grooming profession, The Pets Workshop offers comprehensive grooming courses conducted by our expert instructors, including Summer. Our courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field, guided by professionals who have proven their expertise on an international stage.

Learn more about our grooming courses here: The Pets Workshop Pet Grooming Course

Join us in congratulating Summer on her outstanding achievement and take the first step towards a rewarding career in pet grooming by enrolling in our courses.

Thank you for your continued support.

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The Pets Workshop Rolls Out New Loyalty Programme!

To the supporters and friends of The Pets Workshop, we are rolling out a new loyalty programme to show our appreciation! Utilizing the platform of our POS system, we are offering all customers the ability to earn points with your spending and redeem the points at any of The Pets Workshop outlets! Q&A below!

How do you earn points?
You earn 5 points for every S$1 spent on grooming services!

How do you redeem your points?
Redeem your points to receive cash rebates and offset your bills! Offset $1 with every 100 points!

What is the discount rate?
5% discount, all year round!

Any expiry to the points earned?
No expiry for now!

Can I choose the amount of points I wish to redeem?
Yes, of course! You have the flexibility to choose the number of points you wish to redeem.

Can I redeem the points earned at Telepark outlet at another The Pets Workshop outlet?
Yes, earn points at our Telepark outlet and redeem them at Serangoon Nex or Clarke Quay or another location coming up soon! Oops did we say Clarke Quay? Yes we did. More information to come! With our many locations, earning and redeeming points could not get any easier!

What do I need to do to get started?
Scan the QR code printed on the receipt / front-facing display screen of our POS to start earning points! You will be prompted to set up a Treats profile if you do not already have one! Link your card to your Treats profile and you are good to go!

Are the points redeemable for cash if I should decide to go to another salon?
Awww… we hope that never happens, but the points could only be redeemed in your next purchase. Unredeemed points could not be encashed.

We hope to be more inclusive in our appreciation of our customers with this new loyalty programme! Everyone will be able to participate in the programme with a few simple steps, and you are set to enjoy a perpetual 5% discount going forward on top of any other promotions we may be running. Saving $ is the best reward! With this new loyalty programme, we are also sunsetting our CapitaStar loyalty programme on 31 Dec 2024. In the meantime, you could still earn CapitaStar points, but do remember to redeem your rewards by year end!

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