Doggie Haven

Dog ownership in Durban comes with challenges that a grooming service has to understand: the coastal salt air tangles coats, the humidity breeds skin irritations, and the hot season means matting happens fast if you're not staying on top of maintenance. Doggie Haven serves the community of people who treat their dogs as family and can't afford skin problems or matted fur leading to infections. Regular grooming isn't vanity—it's preventive care. The grooming team needs to recognize signs of skin issues, know which breeds need which cuts in this climate, and handle nervous animals with patience. They become part of the network that keeps neighbourhood dogs healthy: vets refer clients to them, people ask for recommendations, and word spreads fast when someone does good work. In a city where people care enough to pay for grooming, they're voting with their wallet for a business that gets the relationship between good grooming and animal welfare.