Zen Dog Mobile Spa

09/04/2024

Camping & in commune with the amazing forests, some rain forests & so old and special, in the Olympic Peninsula WA, will be back to Zen Dog Mobile Spa September 9 😊.

08/14/2024

Lulu & Doby, a sweet sister and brother pair 💜 🐶

08/09/2024

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Did you know that pet grooming is a completely unregulated industry? There is no requirement for formal education, no required continuing education, and no required testing or certification?

Anyone and everyone can just pick up a pair of clippers and start advertising themselves as a groomer and charge people for a service they aren’t trained to perform.

It’s completely up to you, the owner, to do your research and make sure the person you are trusting with the health and safety of your pet is qualified to care for them.

Every groomer should be trained, and that very basic training takes months.

It takes years to truly master the ins and outs of grooming and everything that goes along with it.

Pet grooming is so much more than just a hair style.

*It’s knowing dog behavior and how to safely handle all the different personalities and quirks.

*It’s recognizing health conditions that would be better suited seeing a vet such as skin or ear infections.

*It’s being prepared for any and all emergencies that can happen, from seizures to allergic reactions, to nicks and cuts and quicked toenails without panicking.

*It’s knowing how to best deal with a variety of coat types properly.

*It’s being able to know when to stop a service on a particular dog due to behavior or health.

*It’s having the knowledge and patience to handle a different species while holding razor sharp clippers or 8 inch long scissors.

At the very least, the groomer you use should seek out continuing education to make sure they are current on the changes in the industry, from upgrades in products to tools that make the process easier for the pet and them.

They should be current on their pet cpr/first aid certification which needs repeated every couple of years.

They should be able to answer your grooming related questions with knowledge and confidence and if they don’t know the answer they should know where to find it.

They should have an emergency plan in place with a local veterinarian in case anything happens, because when working with animals it’s not a matter of if something happens, but when.

They should come recommended by other pet owners and pet professionals.

And it’s worth noting that there is nothing wrong with using a groomer that is still in training, but they should be working alongside an experienced groomer and under their direct supervision.

Ask the questions, after all you are paying them for a service. A groomer who has spent time and money to be as educated as possible is excited to share their knowledge!

07/21/2024

One of me and Lily’s favorite stores to walk to in the Deleware Ave (Albany) neighborhood 👣 🪨

07/12/2024

Grace is both very sweet and very spunky 🐶 💜

07/11/2024

Grooming in Troy today, and when driving by a flower farm stand I have to stop! The flowers at Engelke Farm are really reasonably priced, their hanging baskets are only $20, I filled up the passenger side of the van with 8 individual plants, but already dreaming 💭 of going back for some baskets. Do you have a favorite farm stand by you? Let me know so I can check it out when I’m in the area grooming your pup 🐶 💜 🌱 🥗.

07/11/2024

Mr.Magoo how cute are you 🥰!!!

07/11/2024

Lovely little Luna 🐶 💜

07/10/2024

Happy 2nd birthday to Pie 🎂, he’s a sweetie I’ve been grooming since he was a baby 🐶 💜.

07/05/2024

Happy Fourth of July, hope everyone had a nice day with their furry friends. Let us not take for granted living in a country with relative peace and democracy, this is something we need to take care of and participate in, we are at a pivotal moment. Peace ✌🏽 and love to all.

“If we want democracy to flourish, we will have to fight for it. We’ll have to nurture it. And we will have to demonstrate its value, again and again, in improving the lives of ordinary people.
That includes looking at the shortcomings of our own democracies—not the ideal, but the reality of our own democracies. From advocating for increased abortion access to protecting LGBTQ+ rights to tackling gun violence and so much more, we have a lot of work to do. Only then will we be able to tell a better story of what democracy can be, and must be, in this rapidly changing world.”

-Barack Obama

06/18/2024

Happy Pride month 🌈 ❤️

06/18/2024

Meet my better half, Celestino, he is also the cleaning and maintenance crew at Zen Dog Mobile Spa and deep cleans the van every single night 🙏, and plays a big part in helping make the business successful.
He has a passion and love for gardening and working with the earth/soil, and loves flowers as much as I do 🌺 💜. If you need some help with weeding or yard work or planting trees/bushes etc, he’s available for small jobs. Send me a message for more information and to put you in touch.

06/07/2024

Champy & Ollie are a pair of sweet seniors ❤️

04/13/2024

I splurged and bought a tree today 🌳 💚

Becker's Farm in EGB is an awesome nursery for all your plant and flower needs and desires!

I went just for a flat of pansies, and had to go back with my van to pick up this beautiful magnolia!

04/01/2024

Happy Easter and Spring 💜!

03/29/2024

Mr.Magoo need no fancy background, he is just the cutest and sweetest animal 💜 🐶

03/29/2024

Harleigh 💜 🐶

03/20/2024

This is the nasty engorged ticks I picked off a dog today that lives right by Wolf Road. Friendly and visual reminder for ya’ll in the capital district that ticks are now wickedly endemic here, and there are many diseases other than Lyme that they carry. We aware and cautious, and check yourself and your pets regularly, best case scenario is finding and removing any attached tick within a couple of hours.

03/16/2024

If you haven’t been yet, I HIGHLY recommend it, Tara Kitchen has restaurants in Troy & Guilderland & Schenectady, and the food is so amazing, as is Aneesa the entrepreneur.

Aneesa Waheed, chef and owner of Tara Kitchen, was announced as the New York State 2024 Small Business Person of the Year Thursday by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

03/16/2024

So many cutie pies today!

02/24/2024

02/24/2024

Lovey little Lexi 🐶 💜

02/23/2024

Sweet senior Sanibel’s transfurmation 🐶 💜.

Zen Dog Mobile Spa specializes in senior & anxious dogs that need a more low key environment and slower paced grooming experience.

02/15/2024

Some really gorgeous pups looking for their forever home ❤️!

02/15/2024

Some of my sweet Valentines 💘 🐶

02/14/2024

Nova 🐶 💜

02/07/2024

Happy birthday to Lola 🐶 💜

02/03/2024

Oliver 🐶 💜