LOL Kanine Spa

08/12/2024

Groom spam 🥰

08/09/2024

Did you know that pet grooming is a completely unregulated industry? There is no requirement for formal education, no required continuing education, and no required testing or certification?

Anyone and everyone can just pick up a pair of clippers and start advertising themselves as a groomer and charge people for a service they aren’t trained to perform.

It’s completely up to you, the owner, to do your research and make sure the person you are trusting with the health and safety of your pet is qualified to care for them.

Every groomer should be trained, and that very basic training takes months.

It takes years to truly master the ins and outs of grooming and everything that goes along with it.

Pet grooming is so much more than just a hair style.

*It’s knowing dog behavior and how to safely handle all the different personalities and quirks.

*It’s recognizing health conditions that would be better suited seeing a vet such as skin or ear infections.

*It’s being prepared for any and all emergencies that can happen, from seizures to allergic reactions, to nicks and cuts and quicked toenails without panicking.

*It’s knowing how to best deal with a variety of coat types properly.

*It’s being able to know when to stop a service on a particular dog due to behavior or health.

*It’s having the knowledge and patience to handle a different species while holding razor sharp clippers or 8 inch long scissors.

At the very least, the groomer you use should seek out continuing education to make sure they are current on the changes in the industry, from upgrades in products to tools that make the process easier for the pet and them.

They should be current on their pet cpr/first aid certification which needs repeated every couple of years.

They should be able to answer your grooming related questions with knowledge and confidence and if they don’t know the answer they should know where to find it.

They should have an emergency plan in place with a local veterinarian in case anything happens, because when working with animals it’s not a matter of if something happens, but when.

They should come recommended by other pet owners and pet professionals.

And it’s worth noting that there is nothing wrong with using a groomer that is still in training, but they should be working alongside an experienced groomer and under their direct supervision.

Ask the questions, after all you are paying them for a service. A groomer who has spent time and money to be as educated as possible is excited to share their knowledge!

07/23/2024

This gorgeous girl got some color. Lookin svelte

07/17/2024

Had some fun this morning 🥰

07/16/2024

Jewels is an amazing and one of the smallest poms I groom. Even though she has the most gorgeous coat, there comes a time when it's just too much upkeep for her to have to put up with. So we had to make the choice to shorten the coat to make it more manageable. This is the before and after. I groomed a Teddy bear!🥰

07/12/2024

This is an example of how hard it is to get a good pic sometimes. 😂

07/06/2024

06/25/2024

I always forget to take pics. Just a few I remembered today 😀

06/25/2024

UPDATE: Diego is adopted!

Meet Diego! He is full of love! Our best guess on his age is 2+ years and our best guess on breed is golden retriever mix.

Diego is one of our longest residents, now you may wonder why, and even we couldn't tell you (?!). Diego is one our most overlooked dogs because he barks a bit louder then most dogs at the Shelter when he's excited, BUT what people don't get a chance to see is when he's around our staff in the comfort of quiet and their companionship he's the sweetest of them all.
When it's his turn to be outside he will make circles to be let out of his kennel and then sit looking up at you with the sparkliest puppy dog eyes. Our dog Diego is a kind souled dog who isn't afraid of anything, he's fierce (in the cute way), protective (he will be the robin to your batman), and loyal (he's by your side until you tell him otherwise).
Diego is the dog who can be anywhere and everywhere!! He LOVES the outdoors, hikes, walks, runs, car rides, and when you go to Tims he'll love the hashbrowns and timbits. We're not just jazzing up his everyday personality, no no, this dog deserves the world. We love him and want to see him find his loving fur-ever home before he hits 365 days in our old and run down Shelter!!

Don't overlook a star with a golden heart any longer! Come to the Shelter on any afternoon except stat holidays, and visit Diego! Or call the Shelter with any questions you might have about him.

06/22/2024

06/14/2024

Is there anyone I know personally interested in a 4yr old female schnauzer? If interested please message me for more info. Will not go to just anyone

06/01/2024

Are you tired of chasing your dog around the yard or down the street? Wish you could take your dog to the lake and let them run around? We can help!!!! We are doing a recall seminar in partnership with Paws Republic Centre for Pets on June 8th at the Battlefords Agricultural Society. We will be offering this in 2 different time slots for your convenience. Call us for more information or sign up below!! The cost is only $100 for half a day of specialized instruction!!

https://www.pawsrepublic.ca/event-details/recall-workshop-2024-06-08-09-00

05/30/2024

Love these transformations 🥰🥰🥰
Yes that's the same dog😀

05/25/2024

We have these 3 beauties still searching for forever homes if anyone is interested in a small breed ❤️. Please check them out at www.prairiepoochesrescue.com

05/17/2024

Parts and repairs to all makes and models of travel trailers
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website; www.outbackrv.ca

05/17/2024