Hair of the Dog Grooming

11/12/2022

I may be retired from Dog Grooming, but I’m NOT retired from bringing everyone’s furry friends their best health! 💕
(And humans too of course!😉)

Incase you weren’t aware, I have a booming online Health & Wellness business (Live Clean With Laurie) and our Black Friday deals are nothing short of incredible!

This liquid collagen/HA matrix is an ALL-NATURAL product that helps our furry friends have less joint pain, heal from surgery faster, keep eye/ear/skin issues at bay, helps reduce shedding and so much more.

Stewie has been on their product for 5.5 years and you’d never know he’s 13 years old - except for the fact he takes a few more naps! 😂

His eyes aren’t cloudy at all, he still jumps down off of our bed and out of the Jeep without hesitation, and I credit it fully to this incredible product.
It also helped him regrow a patch of hair that he was missing for a long time **wirhin 2 weeks of me putting him on this product**!!!

You guys know I have not sold any products other than my grooming services - this is the sole exception.

Because I know and see the quality of life difference it has provided for many cats and dogs over the 5.5 years I’ve been selling it.

Please consider adding this to your cat ir dogs regimen before they start to show the signs of aging & struggle. And if they are already showing those, it’s not too late to get them started!

This deal for Black Friday is buy 2 bottles get 1 free - you can split the deal with a friend if you like, and I’m also happy to do the ordering for you.

Just reach out to me with any questions and how I can help!

Happy Saturday! ❤️

06/05/2022

Hello & Happy June my dear grooming clients and friends! 🤩

This is my “official” Retirement Announcement - I’ll be retiring from grooming at the end of June.

I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued business, referrals, and continued support throughout all these incredible years!
❤️
I literally couldn’t have done it without you! 😍

I’m referrring all existing clients to Tiffany Sheridan - she can be reached via call or text @ 705-768-5885.

As of right now she is booking well in advance (as I used to), and is booking for September, so I recommend planning ahead and giving her a call asap.
She’s a lovely woman, and extremely talented!

Thank you again a million times over for all of your trust, love, and support throughout the years - it truly means the world to me and I have fond memories of you all! 🤩

05/30/2022

Good morning HOTD friends! ☀️

Just wanted to let you know that tomorrow (May 31st) I will be heading to the evening Jays game with a friend of mine and we will be staying overnight in Toronto.

So I won’t be home until the afternoon of the 1st (when the next round of bookings starts)

If you message or text me on the 1st looking for an appointment and I don’t get back to you right away, that is why.

Please don’t worry, I will respond to all of the messages just as soon as I can.
❤️

05/01/2022

Aaaaand May is fully booked!!! 🤩

Thank you for all of the messages I got to wake up today! ❤️

As my retirement from grooming approaches (it will be sometime before the end of the year) I have started to refer clients to my friend Tiffany in Havelock.

She’s an absolute sweetheart and an exceptional groomer!

She can be reached at 705-768-5885

04/01/2022

Aaaaaaand APRIL IS FULL!!! 🤩

You guys never cease to amaze me with how quickly you have picked up the ease & simplicity of this new booking system.

Just a reminder - NO BOOKINGS are accepted outside of the 1st of the month (unless for some reason I didn’t fill all the appointments on the 1st)

I am also not accepting new clients - this is because I believe it is way more important to service my loyal and existing customers! ❤️

Thank you and HAPPY SPRING!!! 💕
(Aka “no clean floors season”! 😉🤣)

03/01/2022

March is booked in full!!! 💕

Wow - you guys were ON THE BALL today!!! 🤩

If you didn’t manage to get booked in today then be sure to message me on April 1st for an April appointment.

**Please note: if you call/text/private message me prior to that - and yes, I mean even 1 day early - I will tell you to message me back on the 1st.

It is extremely important to me that this system works and is fair for everyone.

Please do not ask for special treatment ❤️

No shows or last minute cancels (less than 24 hours notice) going forward will be billed in full upon their next appointment without exception.

If you’ve already had a no-show (I have many times given the courtesy of a “freebie”), and you have another one, then it’s time for us to part ways sadly.

Now more than ever it is important to me to have loyal and dedicated clients that I can depend on.
If you want to be able to count on me, then I need to be able to count on you as well.

Here’s to all of you, my fantastic clients, many of you who are like family - thank you for your love and trust!

Happy March!!! 🌷

02/06/2022

Happy Sunday my beautiful peeps!

Just wanted to let you know I’m FULLY BOOKED for February right now!
(pending the few messages I’ve sent out and I’m waiting for responses from)

Thank you everyone that “had their game face on” and messaged me at the beginning of the month! 💕

01/26/2022

A HUGE thank you to all of my customers that have accepted and adapted so well to the new booking method! ❤️

I greatly appreciate the efforts put in (and laughs we’ve had 🤣) during this change in my scheduling process - trust me, it’s been an adjustment for ALL of us! 😉

Booking on a month by month basis is working extremely well already and it’s evident I will be sticking with this process going forwards. 🤩

That being said, thank you to everyone that has been referring people to me, I truly appreciate your support! ❤️

As of today I will no longer be accepting NEW clients (this may be temporary - I’ll decide that at a later date), because it is extremely important to me to be able to properly service the ones I have already and not create booking problems.

In January (the first month of this month to month booking process) I was booked in full for the month by January 9th.

I just felt it important to update everyone, and thank you for your love and support! 💕

Stay warm out there today! ❄️

Laurie ❤️

01/12/2022

These guys have some serious great food! Missing eating there for sure! ❤️

We may have suspended take-out service, but we are excited to bring you McGillicafey's Pop-up Market! Swing by the pub this Saturday from 9am-3pm to pick up fresh baked goods, frozen soups, gifts & more!
See you soon!

01/09/2022

As all of my clients know, I don't recommend any type of supplement or food that I don't give to my own pets.
And I don't retail products at all.
EXCEPT THIS.
THIS is the holy grail of supplements that has changed the lives of so many pets, I simply couldn't ignore it.
Stewie had some hair growth issues that stumped our vet despite numerous checkups and tests - 1 week on this supplement and the hair was growing in already (after over a year!)
He will be 13 in May and he's running, jumping and playing like a dog half his age.
He also has less dry skin in the winter, and he sheds less...he also isn't getting the "milky eyes" that so many olders dogs get.

Click on the image to pull up the QR codes to watch an informational video from a lovely veterinarian, and the other QR code will take you right to my site to order if you are interested.

I’m happy to send you the links in messenger as well if you’d like! 😉

12/17/2021

My Dear Customers,

Just a friendly reminder that starting January 1st I will be taking bookings for the month of January.

Then again February 1st I will start accepting bookings for February.

2021 has been fully booked for several months now, and I’m hoping that moving to this new scheduling method will work well for everyone. ☺️

For example, if you get your dog groomed every 8 weeks, just set a recurring reminder in your phone to message/call me on the 1st of every other month. Or mark it on your calendar. 📅

The good news is you should never have to wait more than an absolute maximum of 60 days to get them in for grooming. (vs. 4-6 months which I was booking out earlier this year!) 😬

I truly think this will work out well for everyone, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and continued support! 🤩

Merry Christmas to you all!
❤️🎄❤️

10/10/2021

We are currently looking for an experienced part time baker. Must be able to have flexible hours including early mornings and weekends. Can follow recipes and comply with portion sizes, quality standards . Wash and Clean all prep equipment etc. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Able to work alone and or in a team environment. Able to lift up to 50lbs. If you have creativity and decorating skills that would be a bonus! If you think you would be a good fit come and see us with your resume

07/20/2021

Good evening my dear friends and customers!

In anticipation of yet another busy year in 2022, I’m filling you in on some upcoming changes to my business NOW.
That way if these changes don’t work for you, you can make alternate arrangements.

Beginning January 1st I will only be taking appointments on a month-by-month basis.
This means you will not be able to book an appointment several months in advance.

Eg. Jan 1st I will open the bookings until Jan 31st.

Feb 1st I will open the bookings until Feb 28th. Etc etc.

The reason for this is 2-fold:
1) it should help eliminate more of the no-shows (yes, frustratingly enough I do get them still!)
2) it enables me to better plan my life - it’s hard for me when I’m booking so far in advance.
For example, I’m currently booked solid until mid-November with only a handful of dates available between now and Christmas.
And it’s mid-July!!!

That means that there is ZERO chance of me taking any time off other than the full weeks I had thankfully thought to pre-plan.

I hope to find this system works for you.
I will be taking bookings primarily via FB Messenger and Text so that I can respond more easily on a time-stamp basis to ensure I’m being fair to as many folks as possible.

07/11/2021

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06/10/2021

Please folks, be very cautious of the amount of sun & exercise your dog is getting in this heat!

The best way to cool them down is to soak some towels in cool water and wrap them around or lay them over them.
It needs to be a gentle cool down, not a complete shock to their system (eg no ice baths, etc)

Also please keep in mind the heat of the pavement on their paws, especially it it’s sunny!
Shaded ashphalt or sidewalk is much cooler than that out in the direct sun.
Your dog wants to stay with you and will suffer through much more than you can imagine to do so.
Dogs have an incredible pain threshold - please be conscious of that. ❤️

06/08/2021

A Neighbour at the trailer park lost their dog this weekend due to a tragic accident at the lake.
I’ve only been given the details second hand, but it was swimming and ingested some seaweed and died.
Please please please keep an eye on your dogs - water safety is so important! ❤️

05/11/2021

I wanted to pop in here and keep everyone updated...I’m currently booking for July 28th! Holy cow! 🐄

And my cancellation list has over a dozen dogs on it. Just as an FYI.

Booking your appointments in advance can help ensure that you get the day and time you want, and is very much appreciated. ❤️

05/09/2021

Happy “Mo-fur’s Day” (as we call it at my house!) 💕

04/15/2021

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04/08/2021

It’s that time of year people!

Please please please check your pets (and yourselves!!!) regularly!

You should already have their flea and tick regimen underway

02/27/2021

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The man knew how hard it could be to find a good stick when you're at the dog park.

02/26/2021

Anyone else? 🤦‍♀️

02/21/2021

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02/15/2021

A few people have been asking me lately what food I feed Stewie & Stella so I thought I would share.

It’s extremely important to me to buy from a trusted company!

This food is excellent quality, made in Canada, and reasonably priced for a QUALITY kibble (approx $85 for a 36 lb bag)

I pick it up from Tiffany Sheridan in Havelock. If you’d like to give it a try please contact her. 😊

02/14/2021

02/03/2021

Thank you once again for everyone that nominated me for Best Pet Groomer!!!

Your love is much appreciated! ❤️

If you’d like, you can vote online (you have to register and create an account) at: https://www.mykawartha.com/readerschoice-peterborough/categories/people-professionals/subcategories/pet-groomer

All votes much appreciated! 🤩

01/31/2021

Thank you once again for everyone that nominated me for Best Pet Groomer!!!

Your love is much appreciated! ❤️

If you’d like you can vote online (you have to register and create an account) at: https://www.mykawartha.com/readerschoice-peterborough/categories/people-professionals/subcategories/pet-groomer