Mad-Dog Tail Waggers

01/31/2025

Have no fear, chicken feet are here!!!

As most of you know, we process our own chicken feet. We work with local farmers who give us their home butchered chicken feet and then we go to work to get them processed!!

“But I thought dogs weren’t supposed to have bones?”

They can if done SAFELY! It’s not recommended to give your dogs any bones from your kitchen due to the risk of them splintering, especially when they’ve been baked. We dehydrate our chicken feet to reduce the risk of splintering bones. The slow drying process allows the bone matter to fuse together better rather than the quick bake process of an oven.

• The bones and nails are GREAT for helping scrape off built up plaque on the teeth
• The wholesome source of chicken taps into the dog’s inner carnivore crave
• Chicken feet have an excellent source of natural glucosamine which helps joint health!

01/31/2025

Keep this in mind as we start to see gardening supplies in stores!

Good to know for spring!
~ lis

01/29/2025

An email was just sent out to all of our current clients- below is a copy of the information that was included in the email.

The following is a note from Madison about a big change that is currently taking place to MDTW.

First and foremost, as always, I want to thank you for supporting the small business that I get the pleasure of calling my baby. We groomers say it all the time, but we really are beyond blessed and overwhelmed by the endless support that we continue to receive. Day in and day out we talk to new clients and get told that they were referred by someone who owns a fur-baby that we currently get to pamper. As I sit back and reflect on how far this little place has grown since I first opened the doors, I’m speechless. Never in a million years did I think we would be making this big of an impact in the animals of our community. God truly had a plan for me that was bigger than I would have given myself credit for. However, this also brings us into a big change that makes me have to put my entire trust in Him again. Over the weekend, I made the hard decision to remove myself from the grooming schedule.

Since about August I have been dealing with a tight hip pain that has not improved. It has gotten to the point where I can’t bend over in the morning to tie my shoes. I have been in physical therapy twice a week since October, and have been attending an uncountable amount of doctor appointments trying to pinpoint the cause and find some relief. After undergoing a long process focusing on the area of my pain with no answers, my doctor and I decided to redirect our focus to my back to see if it could be stemming from there. This past week I had x-rays done and found out I actually have 6 vertebras that are not connected to my ribs along with a misalignment to my lower back. This raised some red flags and is now a warrant to undergo the entire process again. Due to the increase in medical appointments and not having much say in the scheduling of them, it lead me to the decision of removing myself from the schedule. This is most definitely not a goodbye, just (hopefully) a pause from the daily grooming. As for appointments that have been pre-booked with me, I plan on fulfilling those. If one of these appointments overlaps with one of my doctor visits, I will either move you to an open slot with one of the other groomers for the same time, or contact you about rescheduling. On the bright side, you will still be seeing me in the shop! Until further notice, I am going to use this time to enhance the lobby’s retail space along with making some much needed updates to our online platforms. Hopefully with my more present role in the front end, calls and messages will also have a better response time.

I have full confidence in Leah and Kiley to keep producing the quality of work that everyone knows and loves. For those who have been solely on my schedule, please be patient and transparent with the other girls as they try to find the groom and haircut that you enjoy! I will do my best to assist them with any questions they have and leave the best notes that I can. As always, the best thing to do is bring in a photo of your dream groom so they have something to look back on. Please don’t hesitate to let them know if there is something you would like done differently. Just be because we think something would look good, doesn’t mean it meets your standards! That’s the joy of everyone having their own style! I also ask that you be patient with them as they not only have to do their best on the groom, but they also have to bond with your pet as well. By taking time to create a bond with them, it makes the grooming process so much easier and much more enjoyable on both the groomer, and the pet! It should also make you as the owner feel better knowing your pet is in good hands while they are here and that they enjoy coming!

Lastly, due to us now being down a groomer. I HIGHLY and I mean HIGHLY suggest booking out your next appointment before you leave- especially if you have a difficult schedule yourself! If you choose to not book ahead, please expect a 1-2 week wait. If that time frame changes, we will do our best to let you know. At this time, Leah and Kiley are planning on keeping their normal work schedules. I will attach both of their schedules along with our booking link for easier convenience. There is also a pet parent app that you can download that makes it even easier to track and book your appointments.

Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done as a client and supporter of MDTW. This is going to be a weird transition for all of us, but I know we will make it through! Nothing can beat down the best groomers in the Cedar Valley😉🩵🐾

With love and great appreciation,
Madison Johnson
Owner: Mad-Dog Tail Waggers

Leah’s Schedule
Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:30
Friday 10:00-5:30
Saturday- Once a month, date varies

Kiley’s Schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:15-5:30
Thursday 1:00-7:30
Saturday- Once a month, date varies

Online Booking Link-
https://booking.moego.pet/ol/MadDogTailWaggers/book

Pet Parent App- (this is the link for Apple users. Not sure if it will work for Android. You may have to search the name to find it in your Play Store)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moego-for-pet-parents/id6462375520

The App will ask for an invitation code. The code is TailWaggers

Here is a photo of the app’s ion incase the link doesn’t work.

01/25/2025

Let the good times ROLL!!

Cod wrapped collagen chews are back!! Except this time have both 8” and 4” rolls!

These are a long lasting and healthy chew option.

Remember, there is a difference between a chew and a toy. Long lasting chews are more of a treat whereas long lasting toys are more of a bone.

For reference… it took a lab 40 minutes to finish one of the 8” rolls. Open TODAY (1/25/25) until about 3:30

01/24/2025

Hey Yall! Madison here!:)

This is a bit out of our normal posting, but I’m getting desperate for ideas. I may own a pet related business but in no way do I know everything about pets, ESPECIALLY CATS! So I’m using my platform to connect and seek help.

My personal cat, Rory, is absolutely testing our parenting patience. He was found as a young kitten so I don’t know his exact age, but we’re guessing he’s 5 years old. His healthy weight is 13lbs so he’s a big boy, but definitely in no way overweight or malnourished. I noticed he was getting kind of lonely and depressed with my long work days, so I got another kitten over a year ago and it’s been game changing! They truly love each other. However… Rory’s new thing lately has been waking us up at 3am by running from one bedside table, OVER OUR HEADS, to the other table while screaming nonstop until he gets attention. When we finally get sick of it, we kick him out and shut our bedroom door where he then proceeds to jump and scratch at the door. I did the whole “cry it out method” like you do when sleep training babies and the man doesn’t stop. He genuinely did it for over a hour the other day until I got up and gave him some food. The food shut him up at first, but we’re getting to the point where the silence only lasts until the food is gone. I’ve tried feeding him a late night snack, I’ve tried food puzzles, I’ve tried automated toys with timers so they go off every couple of hours throughout the night, I’ve tried canned food as a late night snack thinking that would satisfy him more, I’ve tried true shredded chicken before bed, I’ve tried almost everything I can think of.

I’ve thought about getting an automated feeder, but the other cat is so dang smart and food motivated that I already know she would figure out the timing of it and be there waiting for the food to drop. Plus, Rory isn’t the type to push her out of the way because he’s a ✨gentleman✨.

I’m so lost as to how to get this man to let me sleep. I applaud him for his determination and resilience, but anyone who knows me, KNOWS I need my sleep. The first thing my college best friend told my now fiancé when we started dating was “whatever you do, don’t poke the bear when she’s asleep” AND THIS CAT IS POKING THE BEAR!!

Please help me😭😭

01/22/2025

Just a quick little follow up from the post a couple days ago about our new water nozzle for double coated dogs..

Lily came in today FULL of undercoat and I think it’s safe to say the nozzle did its job!! That handful of hair was SOLID! All of the water was rung out of it prior to the picture to truly see how much hair came out.

This is definitely one of those investments that’s going to pay off! I don’t think Lily’s owners will need to be following her around with a broom anymore 🤪

01/20/2025

Wanna hear something crazy?!?

Meet Bader.

Bader was just in about a month ago for a deshed, but his momma recently had him at the kennel while she was away so she asked if we could get him in for a normal bath to freshen him up.

Since Bader is a routine client, we know his hair and skin type pretty well. Bader has one of the most LUXURIOUS coats we have seen on a golden retriever. Perfect coloring, perfect shape, perfect texture, we could go on and on! He truly is a gorgeous boy!!

Here’s where things start to get crazy… We just got a new nozzle in our shop that’s specifically made for dogs with undercoats. Since Bader typically has a very fully coat, we knew he would be the PERFECT candidate to test our new nozzle on since we got the bulk of his undercoat out last time he was in. Or so we thought…

The photo is how much hair we got out with just our everyday shampoo and conditioner! Imagine what it would look like if we used our deshed products AND if he was going through a coat change🤯🤯

Got a hairy pet at home?? We had some cancellations this week!! Let’s us help keep your floors clean!

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

01/17/2025

Our chew selection has gotten so bare!

We’ve been waiting almost a month for yak chews to get delivered and the cod wrapped collagen chews have been unavailable to order since early December😫

There’s truly a down side to finding AMAZING products!

In the meantime.. maybe this is the perfect opportunity to try out some new things. What kind of chews would you like to see fill these open spots??

01/16/2025

We can’t help it! 🤷🏼‍♀️🤪

Many Paws 😹😹😹

01/13/2025

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it until the end of time..

We have the BEST clients!!

Some of you may have met Spartan during passing. He’s a standard poodle with an awesome Mohawk. He was recently diagnosed with a skin disease called Sebaceous Adentitis (SA). Basically, his oil glands become inflamed causing his skin to become so dry he looses his hair. It’s not contagious, but it is heartbreaking when he’s in a flare up. Due to this recent diagnosis, Spartan has been coming in frequently for medicated baths and soaks.

During his last visit, his momma did this AWESOME artwork on our windows. We are in love with it! Something so simple brings so much character and joy to our shop. Thank you Cindy for blessing us with both your artwork and your sweet boy, Spartan!

01/10/2025

We definitely aren’t raising tablet kids here, but does this count as raising a tablet shop cat?🤔

We will say it a million times.. ALL PETS NEED MENTAL STIMULATION!!

Inky has TONS of toys all over the shop, but even something as simple as a YouTube bird video keeps her brain active with something out of her normal routine.

https://youtu.be/MrSYP-cotdg

*ignore the whining in the background. Kiley has a Malamute in tub and we all know how those husky genes are🤪*

01/01/2025

12/30/2024

*important notes at the end of the post*

WHAT. A. RUSH.

This holiday season we are grateful for our family, our friends, and our clients! Just like any job, we’ve had our highs and lows, but at the end of the day we still love what we do. We couldn’t imagine life without you guys! You continue to bless us by letting us love your babies.

We have just over 30 hours until we ring in 2025. This past year has been nothing short of inspiring. We have grown TREMENDOUSLY and it’s all thanks to our amazing and loyal support system that we call our clients. Almost daily we receive inquiries on checking out what the MDTW fun is all about.

~ We have a few random openings left for the week, so be sure to take advantage of those! Even if it’s just for a bath or nails to freshen everyone up after this muddy Christmas we’ve had! Book online or message us!

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

(319) 989-5281

~ We also have TWO SATURDAYS this month- the 11th and the 25th! Again, Saturdays do not show up on the booking site due to not being consistent days so those spots will need to be filled by contacting the shop or a personally talking with one of the groomers.

~ Madison will be gone most of next week so slots are also limited. Please plan accordingly.

12/23/2024

You guys have been AWESOME about shopping local this holiday season!! Our selections are starting to get slimmer, but we still have some great last minute gifts for the fur babies of the family!

Open today (12/23) until 3:30 and Christmas Eve until noon!

12/22/2024

The moment you’ve all been waiting for!

Drum roll please!!

Hair Rake- Stephanie Lynn Jansen
Water Fountain- Sandi Nederhoff Bal
Ice Melt-Tanya Hook
Seat Belt- Colette Cuvelier Ubben
Iowa Sweet paw necklace- Emily Uhlenhopp
Fish Oil- Gail Hilty
Free Groom- Cindy Kranda
Scratch Mat- Carolyn Mulder
Spot Remover- McKlaye Wilson
Ornament- Meranda Nevenhoven
Itch Spray- Kie Herter
Ear Cleaning Kit- Libby Janssen

Apologies for the late post, we forgot how crazy it truly is during the holidays 😮‍💨

12/19/2024

Leah had a couple last minute cancellations for tomorrow (12/19) and Friday morning(12/20)!!

Call or text us to make it yours!

(319) 989-5281

12/16/2024

You may have seen this sign at the open house…

I’m here to say that those shipments are slowly starting to roll in!! We not only have a restock on the original yak chews but we not have blueberry as well!!!

12/15/2024

As Buddy the elf once said… SANTA’S COMING!!!

For those looking to have the pets clean for the holidays, we have very few openings this week, HOWEVER, Leah has time at 1:30 on SATURDAY along with a morning slot on Christmas Eve!!

Also… don’t forget to make sure you have entered all 12 of our giveaways that were posted earlier in the month. Winners will be announced and contacted this week.

*groom by Leah*