Valley Dog Grooming

12/16/2024

Wow this month is flying by. We hope everyone has a safe and peaceful holiday.
Our hours are adjusted next week for the holidays to allow us to spend this time with our families. We are also closed on the 24th.

If you leave a message on our machine next week we will do our best to return calls on the 23rd and 27th , However it will only be Sandi in on those days so expect some delays. We will return all calls after the new year.

If you are looking to book for the new year feel free to text ( the number you get reminders on), email or use our online booking.

Looking forward to seeing you all in the New year.

12/11/2024

We are having so much fun with our Christmas grooms.🎄🤶🎅

We are currently taking names for our cancellation list. If we have time or last minute openings we would love to try and get everyone in that we can.
Otherwise , January still has availability so make sure you book for those New year grooms soon. ❄️❄️❄️

12/08/2024

We were so honored to make the finalist list for the Vernon BOB awards and for those clients who nominated us. We found out yesterday WE WON 🏆 ✨️💜🐾

Thank you to our amazing clients and friends who voted for us. We appreciate every one of you. You all have made out 1st year absolutely the best. We look forward to what this next year brings and seeing all our fav furry faces.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you .
Sandi and Lindsey
💜🐾

12/07/2024

Lindsey has a 2 hour spot for a large dog that just opened up for this Monday the 9th at 11:00 am! Preferred to fill with a 2 hour groom so I do not have a gap, but if not can settle for small dog :)
Pic for cuteness

12/01/2024

Wow, time is flying. How is it December already?
With the holiday appointments almost filled up Sandi has opened a couple days between Christmas and New years eve up. These are for small dogs that do not require a 2nd person to help as Lindsey will be away still. Book soon as these spots will fill quickly too.

11/29/2024

We have a last minute opening for a small / med dog groom tomorrow morning 8am ( hour and half spot max) . If anyone wants this we recommend using online booking at

https://booking.moego.pet/ol/ValleyDogMobileGrooming/landing

Or shoot us a text tonight before 9pm.

Pic of sweet Juno for attention 🤣🎄❄️

11/26/2024

Christmas swag is here 🎄❄️

Free with any groom, just request as we do not put them on dogs unless asked. ( Not everyone likes bandanas).

Or for those just wanting one without a groom they are available by cash donation to the Animal Animal Auxiliary Thrift Store . We have our donation bank at the front desk

🎅🤶🧑‍🎄

11/26/2024

Who is excited to see the Christmas gear we just got in? We will post pics tomorrow. Crazy we are only a week away until December.
We still have some spots in the next couple weeks however the week of Christmas and the week prior looks to be fully booked.

If you are wanting in before the new year, make sure to book in soon. 🎄❄️

11/24/2024

We will be away from the salon Monday, all calls will be returned on Tuesday , or for quicker booking check out the online booking link pinned at the top of our page.

This is also a friendly reminder , we are going into our last week to vote for the BOB awards. We appreciate all the votes and time taken to do so.

https://vernonmatters.secondstreetapp.com/og/e0967c39-8776-4507-ac27-192f562d36a5/gallery/461093121

11/20/2024

OmG it's already the middle of November. Time is flying and the holidays are right around the corner.
We are down to 1 spot left the week before Christmas. We still have spots for the end of Nov , early Dec. If you are wanting in within the next 4 weeks we recommend booking now.

Lindsey will be gone for a week during the holidays but Sandi will be in 1 day between Christmas and New years, so those wanting a groom before new years book now as we expect that day to book fast.

We will be closed Dec 24th to Jan 2nd with the exception of the 30th.

Dose of Daily cuteness from Chevy.

11/16/2024

For your daily dose of cuteness. Ciri and Juno are thankful for all of you who voted us into nominations for the BOB awards and for those who help vote for us. 💜💜

Here is the link for daily voting.

https://vernonmatters.secondstreetapp.com/og/e0967c39-8776-4507-ac27-192f562d36a5/gallery/461093121

11/15/2024

We are excited to be nominated for a BOB (Best of the Best) award! If you agree we are the best, please click the link below to give us your vote 😁 You can vote daily, but we don't expect that kind of commitment, we just appreciate any votes we get 🩷 Sandi & Lindsey

11/15/2024

We are very excited to be nominated for a BOB (Best of the Best) award! If you agree we are the best, please click the link below to give us a vote 😁 You can vote everyday, but we don't expect that kind of commitment, we just appreciate any votes ❤️

It is that time of year again when Vernon Matters BEST OF THE BEST aka The BOBs. With categories for Art &...

11/10/2024

We remember and We thank those who served.
We will be away from the salon Monday to remember those who have fallen. All calls will be returned Tuesday or feel free to text us if you need a quicker response.

11/03/2024

As a groomer we commonly are asked why is my dog shaking when they come in? Did something happen? We also aquire new clients for this reason as well... My pup was shaking at the last groomers so something must have happened. And while we know there are bad apples out there like any profession, for the most part those of us working in this industry do so because of the love we have for dogs. We do our absolute best to ensure your pup has a safe and happy experience and leaves looking their best.

There are many reasons for the shaking though. Some dogs have seperation anxiety from their owners, like dropping a child off at daycare. There are kids who run off immediately and go play and some that cling to mom or dads legs begging them to stay. Dogs can be the same, 90% of the time once you leave those doors your dog stops shaking and is bouncing aound our feet and shop happy as can be.

Other times it is the manner in which they arrived. They were rushed out of the house and not given a chance to potty properly and then run into the salon. Reason we require dogs to be properly pottied at home before their appointment. Most are so over stimulated with smells and a new environment they will not potty when they arrive to the salon. Make sure to take extra time so they are not rushed. Dogs having to hold their bladders can make for a difficult and uncomfortable groom.

Other times we must look at the pattern or previous trips to the salon. Where they matted? Are they often matted? When we dematt dogs even if shaving it off, it pulls on their skin. Dematting is painful and uncomfortable. So if they are associating every time they see a groomer to them having their fur and skin pulled it will become a negative thing. So working at home to avoid that whether it's regular brushing and combing, going to a short cut that is easier to maintain, or coming in more frequently.We are happy to help you work out a plan of action. Same can go with nails, if that is their trigger, are they often left long?

Frequency of grooms can be a reason too. Has your pup been given the chance to get to know the groomer and grooming process young ( we recommend as soon as those 1st shots are complete) or were they thrown into the process closer to a year old and needing a full groom? It can be stressful for young dogs , sound of clippers and the dryer , new people ect. We recommend starting young maybe the 1st visit is just a nail trim and treats, 2nd visit is a bath and small tidy and 3rd or 4th visit is a full groom. We must work with pups to make sure they are set up right to be comfotable with the grooming process. Also talk to your groomer about the frequency your dog should be in. The dogs we see once or twice a year are often anxious and stressed as they are not in often enough to remember the groomer or the process.

Age often plays a roll too. As our dogs transition to the senior category, shaking can be part of that. Whether it's muscle weakness or pain from arthritis or neurological reasons. These are the ones that often will not stop shaking and we take extra care in handling our seniors to make sure the groom is as safe as possible. These are the grooms we need owners to have some understanding as it is often like trying to scissor during an hour long earth quake. We go from perfect, aesthetically pleasing grooms to functional grooms. These dogs may not have those perfectly shaped faces or legs but they will leave tangle free and feeling like a new dog.

Excitement , This is also a reason for shaking. We do have dogs that enjoy the salon and seeing other dogs and people. Sometimes the over excitement will cause them to vibrate with happiness. Often a few minutes to allow them to run around and say hi to everyone helps.

And then we have dogs that genuinely just do not like baths or something in particular like the dryer or nail trims are a common dislike.
Unfortunately for them skipping grooms is never an option or they may end up in worse shape with matting.. We as groomers do our best to identify the area they dislike so much and make it as comfortable as possible whether it's adjusting water temps to what they prefer, using happy hoodies during the dryer, switching to dremelling the nails over clipping or sometimes just getting someone else to cuddle them while nails are clipped. We are constantly trying new things to make your pup feel as comfortable as possible.

So if you have one of those pups that shakes when they arrive remember to try and allow extra time before the appointment so they don't feel so rushed. Make sure they potty. We also have treats at the salon if they are allowed or bring ones they can have. Reward them when they walk in, make it a happy experience coming to the salon. Avoid the long good byes, it can make them feel like something is wrong and they should worry. Honestly most times when you leave and they can't see you, the shaking stops.

Your groomer is here to help and we want your pup to have a calm and relaxing experience as well. So if you ever have concerns please talk to your groomer.