Charlee๐ซถ๐ผ
Charlee and I have come a long way in terms of her grooming over the years, however touching her legs and paws were something I was never able to do in a way that was stress-free for her๐
Charlee is a beach babe, her paw pads are always full of sandy knots, so not shaving them has never been an optionโฆ
In October Belinda from @holistichounds_sunshinecoast came to my salon.
Belinda has helped me connect and understand my own dogโs on a deeper level, so I was 100% confident that she would be able to guide me with Charleeโs needs and my handling of her.
For me grooming has always been so much more than making dogs look pretty, itโs about making them feel as relaxed as possible in a situation they would rather not be in.
For most dogs Iโve been able to achieve this, but for Charlee I was lacking the skills needed.
Yesterday I drew on all the guidance Belinda has given me, both with Charlee and my own dogs, to be able to give Charlee a waaaaayyyyy less stressful grooming experience๐ซ
I might have criedโฆ tears of relief that I was finally understanding what this girl needed from me, tears of guilt for having taken so long to get thereโฆ
I still have so much to learn, however for this moment Iโm rejoicing on how far Iโve come ๐ซ๐
#joyinthejourney
๐คถ๐ปPrincessโฆ grooming this beautiful senior lady on the floor means less standing time for her on the table๐ซถ๐ผ
๐คถ๐ปCC + ๐คถ๐ปMurphyโฆ oh the fun I had dressing them up ๐ซฃ๐คฃ #tistheseason
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Today I decided to pre-clip Queen Smartie prior to her bath.
I usually just do her hygiene areas when sheโs laying down, however by doing as much of her body as possible it means her standing time on the table is heavily reduced, making it less tiring for her 14yr old legs๐ฅฐ
๐ฉทLEXI
๐ฉทLexiโฆ
Puppy Lexi absolutely nailed her first salon visit todayโฆ
Why?
Because her mum followed my โat-homeโ instructions to the letter, so that when Lexi entered a strange environment with a strange person she was already set up for success!
At home Lexi has been exposed to water, hair dryer, comb, brush and excessive touch (particularly on her face and paws), these things truly do matter and Lexi was proof of that today!
Gold stars all round for Lexi and her mum ๐
#puppylife #puppygroodle #puppy
๐คQueen Smartieโฆ Humanity over vanity - always xox #olddogsarethebestdogs
๐คQueen Smartieโฆ
Humanity over vanity - always xox
#olddogsarethebestdogs
Remember to brush to the skinโฆ
Just a friendly reminder for those who opt for longer length coats in the cooler months.
I highly recommend a bath/blow dry midway between your scheduled grooms so that together we can keep your pooches coat knot-free and have them feeling fabulous ๐คฉ
Please remember my โmagic wandโ is a #10 blade and she โainโt pretty (๐ฌ) however itโs what Iโll use to safely remove excessive knotting and mats on your pooch ๐ขโฆ
#maroochydoregroomer #petgroomer #doglover #cavoodle #spoodle #maltese #maltesesh*tzu #bordercolliesofinstagram #australianshepherd #labradoodle #groodle #groodlelove #cavoodles #sunshinecoastdogs #dogsofsunshinecoast #sunshinecoast #sunshinecoastsmallbusiness #maroochydore #cockerspaniel #groomedwithcare #groomerslife #petsofsunshinecoast #localdoggroomer
Winter is comingโฆ
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Congratulations!
โฆand the lucky people areโฆ
๐พ Taz - Tania
๐พ Frank T - Barb @spartanlifept
Congratulations Tania and Barb, you will each receive a $50 gift voucher from @kokora.massage ๐ค
Relaxed!
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