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About Kobe

Kobe is the owner and lead groomer at Casa Doma, bringing more than three decades of hands-on experience working with dogs of all ages, temperaments, and behavioral needs. With formal education in canine behavior and grooming sciences, Kobe has developed a specialized skill set in working with dogs who are elderly, anxious, fearful, or reactive.

Unlike conventional grooming environments, Kobe’s approach is grounded in:

• calm, consistent handling

• behavioral observation

• low-pressure interaction

• and respect for each dog’s emotional state

Over the years, Kobe has become known for safely and humanely grooming dogs who have been turned away from other salons due to aggression, fear, or medical complexity. Rather than forcing compliance, Kobe focuses on building trust, lowering arousal, and creating conditions where dogs can willingly participate in the grooming process.

Kobe’s professional philosophy reflects the belief that behavior is meaningful information—not defiance. Every dog is approached as an individual with unique needs, history, and capacity.

This philosophy shapes the foundation of Casa Doma:

“There is no such thing as a ‘difficult dog’— only dogs who need calm hands and compassionate care.”

Kobe’s commitment is to provide ethical, humane grooming that preserves both physical comfort and emotional wellbeing. This includes working at the dog’s pace, adjusting methods to match mobility or medical needs, and prioritizing safety over speed.

Clients travel from across Ontario to work with Kobe because of a reputation built not on high-volume grooming, but on specialized care, behavioral understanding, and consistent results with complex cases.

Kobe

Casa Doma: Home of the Gentle Groom — Calm Hands for Soft Souls