Prancing Paws Ottawa

12/23/2024

To my Prancing Paws Ottawa family,

As we wrap up another year, and the grooming room is now quiet, I have a moment to stop and try to put into words just how much gratitude I feel having you all in my life.

Whether we have just begun our journey together or we have been together for a long time, every visit has brought joy to my heart.

Prancing Paws Ottawa isn’t just about dog grooming. It was never just meant to be that. It was meant to be a safe place for everyone to feel welcome and feel heard. In the last four years but especially in 2024, you have given me so many gifts.

You have given me the opportunity to laugh with you, learn from you, cry with you and share milestones with you, and not just those of your fur babies. You have given hope and strength and our darkest days with your kindness, support and genuine acts of love.

We hope to continue to make you feel heard, welcomed, cared for and valued over the next year to come.

Even these words are not enough to tell you how I feel. All I can say and will continue to say is, “My cup runneth over”

Happy Holidays with love,
Paloma

12/23/2024

Hello Everyone!

I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge some VIP’s who work behind the scenes of Prancing Paws Ottawa; especially my husband, Jordan and my Dad (Joe)

Without Jordan and my dad I couldn’t accomplish half the things I have dreamed of doing with Prancing Paws Ottawa, especially over the last month.

Late November-now, is the busiest, most physically and emotionally demanding time for a groomer (at least for this one).

Jordan and Dad made sure my grooming room was built and ready, reassuring me and calming me down when I would fret or feel overwhelmed when I felt I wasn’t doing enough.

They made sure I wouldn’t be hungry, reminded me to use the facilities, not push my body too hard, hydrated me and took the lead on caring for Dief and the household.

I have a laundry list of people and businesses I’d like to shout out for being amazing and supportive on the daily.

They are true definitions of the word. I wish I could list them all but I hope they know who they are.

Without these incredible people, there would not still be a "Prancing Paws Ottawa". They absolutely make sure to look out for their fellow humans. I would be lost without them and I hope to continue to lead by their example.

There’s a lot that happens behind the scenes and every moment is growth but I am the absolute lucky one to have them in my corner (and vice versa)❤️.

My heart is full
Paloma

12/23/2024

Today’s Holiday Floofer 🎄❤️

Angus The Havapoo

12/22/2024

Hello Everyone!

We have some exciting news to share:

Prancing Paws Ottawa is now humbly part of the Ottawa Humane Society’s Dog Friendly Business program! You’ll soon see the special sticker on our door!

What does it mean to be a dog friendly business?

It means we are dedicated now more than ever to continue creating a caring, accessible, inclusive and welcoming environment for our doggy friends and their pet parents.

It means we will continue to advocate, educate, and help strengthen the sacred bond between humans and animals within the community, now with the support of the Ottawa Humane Society.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We hope to continue creating a happy, safe environment for everyone.

Our cups runneth over,

Paloma and Family

12/21/2024

Today’s Holiday Floofettes 🎄❤️

Daisy The Border Collie

Bugs The Cocker Spaniel

12/20/2024

Today’s Holiday Floofies 🎄❤️

Molly The Standard Poodle

Rylie The Great Pyrenees

Lucky The Golden Retriever-German Shepherd

12/20/2024

True or False:

Dogs can’t get hotspots in the winter.

7 correct guesses or until 2:15 PM

12/20/2024

Nice try folks and SO close! The correct answer is 2. Combs can be used on long haired dogs, shorter haired dogs, curly haired dogs and anything in between. Yes- even on a short haired dog like Diefenbaker(Rottie).

FLASH QUIZ!

True or false?

Combs are only used for long haired dogs and not shorter haired or curly coated floofs.

1) True
2) False
3) Depends on the coat

7 correct guesses or until 1:15!

12/20/2024

FLASH QUIZ!

True or false?

Combs are only used for long haired dogs and not shorter haired or curly coated floofs.

1) True
2) False
3) Depends on the coat

7 correct guesses or until 1:15!

12/20/2024

Nice try folks! The tool used to get out all that hair from our buddy Jasper was a regular grooming comb.

FLASH QUIZ!

What tool took out all this Malamute/Husky fur? 7 correct guesses or until 4:30!

1) Brush
2) Under Coat Rake
3) Regular Comb
4) All of the above

12/20/2024

Today’s Holiday Floofies 🎄❤️

Dexter The Standard Poodle

Jasper Siberian Husky-Malamute Mix

Wrex The Miniature Pinscher Mix

12/19/2024

FLASH QUIZ!

What tool took out all this Malamute/Husky fur? 7 correct guesses or until 4:30!

1) Brush
2) Under Coat Rake
3) Regular Comb
4) All of the above

12/19/2024

Sometimes even the biggest, burliest fellows need a soft pink bathrobe post bath.

12/19/2024

Dexter: Uh - You threw off my Groove!

Me [Echoing as I’m kicked out]: Soooooorrrryyyyyyy..!

12/18/2024

Today’s Holiday Floofies 🎄❤️

Lexi The Goldendoodle

Oz The Australian Shepherd

Rudy BBC The Goldendoodle

12/18/2024

Oz: I WAS IN THE BATH!

Me: Don’t worry, Oz. Shrinkage only happens in the pool.

Oz: Wait- what are you posting?

Me: ….

Oz: …Serenity now….

12/18/2024

Today’s holiday floofies 🎄❤️

Henry The Labradoodle

Molly The Poodle

George The Yorkshire Terrier

Rocky The Yorkshire Terrier

Molly The Bernese Mountain Dog

Tilley The Aussiedoodle

12/17/2024

FLASH QUIZ!

How old will Prancing Paws Ottawa be in 2025 and on which date?

Bonus points to those who know the technical real age!

7 Correct Guesses or until 11:30AM

MUAHAHAH *ahem* Ho Ho Ho!