With 10+ years experience, Topaz offers fear-free and low stress nail trims and other pet services i Appointments required. Waiver required prior to appointment.
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16/08/2022
Saw a new client today who isn’t on this platform. This was her feedback:
The gentleman in question is a pug mix named Finn who is very high energy and has had some trauma in the past with his paws. Turns out peanut butter and a no hold technique was key to success for him 🔑🌈🐶
16/03/2021
These adorable pups recently had gentle, slow pedicures. Slightly different approaches for the young, shy puppy on the left and the older lady on the right. Both enjoyed the treats and pets. Message me today to arrange a nail trim for your pets - at their pace, with frequent breaks. ❤️
05/03/2021
Is your dog nervous? Cautious around new people and places? Consider a fear free in home nail trim with lots of treats and praise! I adjust according to your pet’s body language. 💚
05/03/2021
22/01/2021
17/03/2020
It's here again, my favourite holiday:
St Cat-tricks Day! Let's fill this thread with funny felines and neat things our cats can be trained to do! So much better than booze - or have a beer and come back to the thread, I'm sure it will be even funnier!
13/03/2020
Stuck on a training issue? In-home fear free methods can help with several common behavioural issues including jumping up and greeting guests. Book an appointment today!
12/03/2020
It was a labour of love, my pal Blink transformed through gentle handling and various de-matting techniques. I was able to help him adjust to tools including noisy, vibrating clippers. His family says he has seemed more comfortable since his groom and he is adjusting well to a new environment despite being an older gentleman (19 years old!)
08/03/2020
Care tailored to your small dog's needs. In-home, low stress nail trims. Message me today! ❤️
07/03/2020
Sometimes training has hiccups, like how my dog Tucker is getting confused and going to the bed before going to the crate. It's all about the little steps in between that build the connection; I will work closer to the crate again to improve this but this video was to see where he'd go when the bed was presented as a closer alternative to the crate.
05/03/2020
There's convenience and comfort involved when your pet can have a low stress, in-home nail trim, de-matting service or training assistance session. Message me for more info or book directly through my page. ❤️
With 10+ years experience, Topaz offers fear-free and low stress nail trims and other pet services including training, help with behavioural issues and bathing for dogs, cats and small animals.
04/03/2020
Give your guinea pig, rabbit, chinchilla or degu some extra TLC by booking them for a stress free in-home nail trim. Also able to provide handling tips for all above species. $15 per little pet.
With 10+ years experience, Topaz offers fear-free and low stress nail trims and other pet services including training, help with behavioural issues and bathing for dogs, cats and small animals.
03/03/2020
Give your cat what they want most - a gentle nail trim, de-matting, socialization - all including fear free methods and low stress handling techniques and without having to leave their safe place.
02/03/2020
Whether it's for a nail trim, de-matting, bath or help with a behavioral issue, I use feline specific techniques to minimize your cat's stress and encourage your bond to grow. ❤️
02/03/2020
The weekend's over, the weather isn't great, so stay in today and let me come to you!
Stress and fear free nail trims, simple grooming, training assistance - whatever your pet needs, shoot me a message!
01/03/2020
Guinea pigs and bunnies require gentle handling and someone familiar with keeping them calm. Message me today to book your bun or guinea a pawdicure!
01/03/2020
Yesterday Eevee requested an in-home pawdicure with lots of short breaks and peanut butter. So that's what she had. ❤️
28/02/2020
Lately I've been receiving messages requesting more information on where I can travel to provide affordable, in-home and fear free services. Here is a breakdown of when a transportation charge is applied. Feel free to message me anytime to discuss specifics. :)
26/02/2020
Weekdays until 8pm! Let me work around your schedule and provide you with gentle in-home pet services. 👍🏻
25/02/2020
Ecstatic to present my new logo, custom drawn and created by my talented sister Carolyn! Convenient, stress free nail trims never looked better ✌🏻
With 10+ years experience, Topaz offers fear-free and low stress nail trims and other pet services including training, help with behavioural issues and bathing for dogs, cats and small animals.
24/02/2020
My qualifications:
Veterinary Office Administration graduate from University of Guelph
NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant
Fear Free Certification
24/02/2020
Today I did an in-home low stress nail trim for the lovely Georgia and her mom Kelly. We went at her pace, adjusted based on her body language and built trust. Good girl Georgia!
24/02/2020
Nail trims don't need to be stressful! By using gentle handling techniques I can make a low stress experience for you and your pet - along with the convenience of going to your home; where you are both comfortable.
23/02/2020
Flexible scheduling and I come to you, providing your pet with the comfort of their own home environment.
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The Fear Free Difference
The one thing that was missing in Hamilton’s pet owner community was a personal service tailored to the individual pet’s needs. There is a vibrant network of dog walkers, trainers, grooming specialists, pet store employees and shelter volunteers - but finding an individual outside of a big box store with knowledge, qualifications and the patience to employ purely fear free methods? That was just not possible.
My service fits that niche - those sensitive souls that can’t handle their paws being touched, that have stopped grooming due to age/mobility issues, the rescues that struggle with being in loud/overstimulating environments or those that have been roughly handled by personnel whose priority is often to “get it done” at the expense of that pet’s comfort level and without a respect for the stress signals they are trying to communicate.
By going to your pet’s home the stresses associated with traveling and entering a new environment are greatly reduced. I meet them where they are most at-ease and establish myself as a new source of yummy things first, and gentle handling second.
Everything is done at their pace, based on their body language and emotional state. While the end goal is to accomplish a nail trim, simple grooming procedure, training assistance exercise or bath - what matters most is that each of the pets I work with are comfortable which involves taking things slowly and having multiple sessions in some cases.
Below are two great resources. In my current college program we study Dr. Sophia Yin’s pioneering Low Stress Handling methods and how we can use them in veterinary clinics to treat our patients with respect and care.
The Fear Free organization provides training courses, resources and a well developed program for how to identify and address signs of Fear, Anxiety, Stress (FAS) in dogs and cats.