Prancing Paws Ottawa

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01/13/2025

Cruella was SO over my antics before we even began.

I cannot repeat what she said. Though meekly orated, there was some strong Sh*tZU profanity uttered. 😬🤣

01/13/2025

Every floof has their own unique grooming routine . For Stevie it’s run into the kitchen and shakedown Auntie P for the "good treats" before her spa treatments.
Who am I to break this time-honoured tradition? 🥹

Today’s Sweet Floofies ❤️❄️Luna The Goldendoodle Rhino The SheepadoodleLucky The Golden Retriever-German Shepherd Mix
01/11/2025

Today’s Sweet Floofies ❤️❄️

Luna The Goldendoodle

Rhino The Sheepadoodle

Lucky The Golden Retriever-German Shepherd Mix

After a nice bath and playtime and loads of treats, Luna and I started the drying process. All was very calm and I thoug...
01/11/2025

After a nice bath and playtime and loads of treats, Luna and I started the drying process. All was very calm and I thought "Wow! Lu’s really enjoying her spa morning!". Joke’s on me.

Luna: Zia P!
Me: Yes, Lu?
Luna: Va' a ca**re!
Me:…okay then…

The first week back to work was filled with an array of emotions. Big Feelings if you will ❤️. All the pups hit signifi...
01/11/2025

The first week back to work was filled with an array of emotions. Big Feelings if you will ❤️.

All the pups hit significant milestones in their own right, from taking treats directly from my hand, to cuddling me or allowing me to touch them, that I had to keep my own big feelings of joy in check.

I had the pleasure of taking care of Aster and Iris again today, two beautiful rescued Standard Poodles. Both girls had a very rough start, one that didn’t allow them to learn to "dog". Thankfully they are now a part of an amazing family. Each visit we learn something new about each other and what is needed. Everything is done within their boundaries.

Though they are becoming more comfortable around me/showing me what they need, I am still very scary to them. Though I know it’s not entirely a me thing, it is hard to see a sweet floof so scared of love. All I can do is allow them to trust me and show affection (if they want to!) in their own time.

I asked their mum if it would be okay if I sent them home with one of my shirts that would have my scent, as one would do to help soothe and train a new puppy. So they could get used to me on their own terms, safe at home.

Working with floofs- especially those who’ve experienced trauma- is exhausting but extremely rewarding when their real selves begin to shine through, however there are more days than not, where one's own self doubt, fear and imposter syndrome come into play. Today was that kind of day for me.

About an hour ago I received these photos of Aster and Iris cuddling my shirt.

MaTante vous aiment aussi les cocottes…and then she burst into tears.

Okay! I threw you an easy one now it’s time for a toughy!What does Paloma consume in the morning to get the dog grooming...
01/10/2025

Okay! I threw you an easy one now it’s time for a toughy!

What does Paloma consume in the morning to get the dog grooming juices flowing?

1) Orange juice and a banana

2) Water, Coffee & Cheerios

3) Nothing- she functions on pure MexItalian crazy

4) 10lbs of Chocolate

5) Blood and Tears of her enemies

6) 7 Energy drinks and a bowl of yogurt

10 correct guesses or until 7PM!

01/10/2025

I may have made this one easier. The correct answer was three 😀

01/10/2025

Paloma has been known to get down and boogie but she also has a secret talent. What is her secret talent that she unleashes as needed on the floofs?

1) Ventriloquism with a sock puppet to reassure and distract them while being groomed.

2) Perform magic tricks during their break times with treats to keep them engaged.

3) Sing Disney classics and You Are My Sunshine as many times needed to help calm them.

4) Teach them Highland Dancing (complete with traditional music and terrible Scot’s accent) when they need to release their zoomies.

7 correct guesses or until 7PM!

Today’s Sweet Floofies ❄️❤️Ben’s GoldendoodleIris The Standard Poodle Aster The Standard Poodle Finn The Australian Shep...
01/10/2025

Today’s Sweet Floofies ❄️❤️

Ben’s Goldendoodle

Iris The Standard Poodle

Aster The Standard Poodle

Finn The Australian Shepherd

[Insert Heavy Breathing Here]Finn’s soul left his body today. Nothing like a whipped cream surprise. (Get your minds out...
01/10/2025

[Insert Heavy Breathing Here]

Finn’s soul left his body today. Nothing like a whipped cream surprise. (Get your minds outta da gutta)

"Let me show ya somethin'!”-Fire Marshall Bill Rylie & Jim Carrey
01/10/2025

"Let me show ya somethin'!”
-Fire Marshall Bill

Rylie & Jim Carrey

01/10/2025

AND CLOSED! We got 7 correct guesses!

01/10/2025

FLASH QUIZ!

What was the first silly dance video Paloma uploaded in late 2021?

1) Dragostea Din Tei
2) Feliz Navidad
3) Figaro
4) I’ll Be Home For Christmas
5) Banana Boat
6) Twist and Shout
7) Footloose

7 correct guesses or until 9:15PM! 3 winners!!!

Today’s Sweet Floofettes ❄️❤️Izzie The GoldendoodleHarriet The GoldendoodleMaia The CockapooRylie The Great Pyrenees
01/09/2025

Today’s Sweet Floofettes ❄️❤️

Izzie The Goldendoodle

Harriet The Goldendoodle

Maia The Cockapoo

Rylie The Great Pyrenees

Hi Friends!I couldn’t wait to share this! Mum and I are going to start up o our Flash Quizzes again for 2025!Keep your e...
01/09/2025

Hi Friends!
I couldn’t wait to share this! Mum and I are going to start up o our Flash Quizzes again for 2025!
Keep your eyes peeled!
Dief

01/09/2025

OKAY Shelagh Gravelle come on down! You’ve won the grand prize for answering correctly!

Dogs CAN get hotspots in the winter!

What did she win Johnneh!?

[Imaginary Johnneh]: Shelagh has won 10% off all grooming appointments for 2025!

Congratulations Shelagh!!!!

***********
True or False:

Dogs can’t get hotspots in the winter.

7 correct guesses or until 2:15 PM

When you know your groomer is a soft touch, you kick off the dry cozy towel she tucked you into. Instead you apply the ...
01/09/2025

When you know your groomer is a soft touch, you kick off the dry cozy towel she tucked you into. Instead you apply the unmatched Goldendoodle guilt as you solemnly lie upon it, all the while not breaking eye contact.

I am to feel remorseful for bathing Izzie. It’s working. My years of becoming immune to the exposure of Mexican-Italian Catholic guilt don’t stand a chance against this.

Today’s Sweet Floofettes ✨❄️Lucy The Goldendoodle Cedar The Border Collie
01/09/2025

Today’s Sweet Floofettes ✨❄️

Lucy The Goldendoodle

Cedar The Border Collie

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
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Cruella was SO over my antics before we even began. I cannot repeat what she said. Though meekly orated, there was some strong Sh*tZU profanity uttered. 😬🤣

Every floof has their own unique grooming routine . For Stevie it’s run into the kitchen and shakedown Auntie P for the "good treats" before her spa treatments. Who am I to break this time-honoured tradition? 🥹

OKAY Shelagh Gravelle come on down! You’ve won the grand prize for answering correctly! Dogs CAN get hotspots in the winter! What did she win Johnneh!? [Imaginary Johnneh]: Shelagh has won 10% off all grooming appointments for 2025! Congratulations Shelagh!!!! *********** True or False: Dogs can’t get hotspots in the winter. 7 correct guesses or until 2:15 PM

The return of Cruella. Cruella tells it like it is and is sure to remind me of my place. 🤣

Stevie knows how to accomplish the treat shake down like the boss lady she is

Cruella shared her feelings (as she should) with me today.

When bath time hits just right
When bath time hits just right

One of the biggest rewards is seeing my floofs with big feelings making themselves at home ♥️ My Stevie-Girl, needs a little coaxing at drop off time but when she’s inside she takes over house and salon like the Boss Lady she is ♥️

Cruze definitely shared his thoughts about being bathed and dried. Dishonour on me, dishonour on my cow…

Luna knows that a piece of PB toast will be waiting for her to start her groom♥️

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