Off The Tracks Grooming

05/26/2024

Hello! My original plans of grooming once a week this summer have drastically changed with my summer schedule of being a mom and getting my kiddos where they need to be.
I apologize for any and all the disappointment this leads to.
There are very few clients I have been in contact with that have been able to squeeze into my schedule. (And those appointments still change :( )
I will be getting rid of The Off the Tracks Grooming page very soon.
I can not explain the gratitude for ALL my clients! (Which is why letting go has been so hard for me!)
Thank you.
Your pup’s favorite Groomer
Lexie

04/20/2024

I am starting to get my new business going by getting my name and mission out there. I will be at the women’s expo in Bemidji May 10th and 11th.
Come check out the booth and register for prizes. Spin the wheel and sign up for my seasonal newsletter! ☀️

01/27/2024

I would like to invite everyone to like and follow WildheartLeads LLC. "Walking with you to find your compass within."

01/01/2024

I can not thank my clients enough for the love and support I received from this chapter! Love to all. THANK YOU!

10/29/2023

As I have stepped back from grooming, I am reminded WHY I am taking the steps I am taking. This big boy won my heart a long time ago. (No he is not the only one.) He was over due for grooming and I am glad I only booked ONE vs my normal several! The last 15 minutes of finishing him my hand went numb. In that moment I stopped, smiled and was re assured ,YES my growing pains of transition are worth what’s to come! The perfect opportunity of owning and running a grooming business is awaiting you. Please PM me for more info.

10/04/2023

As I step away from Off the Tracks Grooming and only taking rare appointments I wanted to give a shout out to these amazing apprentices of mine! In 2021 I chose to take these gals on. Knowing the high grooming demand and my path switching direction, I felt this was what I was able to do. Instruction of SAFTEY and gentle handling with our beloved 4 legged fur balls. These gals have both gone above and beyond what I was able to show them. We each have our own gifts. I am so joyful to have helped these girls make dreams come true.
AP Grooming Ashley Peterson
Tails and Trims Naomi Shamp
are up and running and taking appointments.
Texting seems to be best as it’s hard to answer the phone while grooming.

09/01/2023

Besides a rare weekend here and there and an occasional evening OTTG is closed. I can not thank my dear clients enough for their support and understanding as I walk the yellow brick road I need to be on right now. For my kids, family, farm and mostly myself. To say this step was hard is an understatement! As I walk this step becomes easier and more clear I am where I need to be. I would NEVER be where I am or who I am without the love, support and CONNECTION I have gotten from my clients. From following me from Gonvick to Bemidji, Leonard to Gonvick (yes again) and then to our farm in Shevlin, THANK YOU! Until we meet again 🐶🩵

08/21/2023

Needing to move all future appointments.
PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE ON MY BOOK and haven’t heard from me in the last couple/few weeks THANK YOU!
Will be in Tuesday/Wednesday.

07/17/2023

Looking at taking the month of August off to re group, be a mom and take care of myself. Please contact me if you have an appt in August. Rumor has it there is a new (another) mobile groomer gearing up to take appointments soon! Thank you! Ps please be patient as there is A LOT of juggling going on right now.

03/01/2023

Happy March MN! My snowman remains! New shipment of candles in! New scents and some good seasonal ones too.

02/24/2023

01/19/2023

Chamber Ambassadors recently congratulated Boss Lady Fitness on their new location. 🥳

Boss Lady Fitness offers yoga, Zumba, kickboxing, pilates and more. Their goal is to provide a space where people can create the most healthy and most confident versions of themselves. 👏🏻

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01/14/2023

Pizza Ranch staff members were joined by Bemidji community members for a first-bite ceremony on Friday morning ahead of the long-awaited grand opening of the restaurant set for Monday, Jan. 16.

01/14/2023

Thursdays in March Dog obedience 2023 Registration has already started to fill up. I will most likely be holding 2 classes. 1 at 3:30 (Looking like a smaller sized dog class) 1 at 5:00 and MAYBE one more (6:15) This is BASIC OBEDIENCE! We keep things SIMPLE, FUN & REALISTIC! Please PM me any questions and or if you would like a registration link.

01/11/2023

01/01/2023

Dear Clients~

As the year comes to an end and another begins, I wanted to share my grooming career looking back and looking forward.
I started my first grooming business “Paw Paw Patch'' at just 20 years old in my small hometown of Battle Lake. It was 2005. My business was booming and I learned A LOT about being a small business. I was and still am so grateful for those who helped me start my first business.
In 2007 I followed my heart north. Always loving northern Minnesota I found another love to share my heart with. My husband. (2009 Married)
While grooming at the Vet Clinic in Gonvick and a couple places in Bemidji, I knew as we were about to start a family I wanted to set up shop at home. So that's just what I did. Off The Tracks Grooming started in 2012 as we welcomed our first born son into the world. It wasn’t long after I was building a clientele in the little town of Leonard MN.
Clients coming from all over. My 3 day a week grooming goal turned into 4-5 and some weeks 6 DAYS of grooming!!!
In 2014 we welcomed our 2nd son and life continued to get busier. As my grooming business continued to grow I got a helping hand and also moved the business out of home. Expanding was great while it lasted. Juggling life and commuting wasn't too much of an issue until we moved.
A door opened for my family! A door we only dreamt of. WE BOUGHT A FARM! A beautiful farm. A farm with the ability to move business home again. It was not what either my husband or I wanted to do but with the financial responsibility of buying more land we figured it was the best choice. Little did we know shortly after a pandemic would hit. I lost my employee and decided instead of expanding I really wanted to just “FIND MY BALANCE”. As my body was starting to struggle, my mind and soul also having a hard time keeping up, I needed to find another path. A path that was easier on me as a whole!
I continued to truck on as many of you know this is who I am. I am beyond grateful for the clientele you all are to me! The loyalty and grace I get back from you is what has helped shape me into the person I am and have the business I have.
As I continue to find my balance, another door has opened for me. I have found my next path! I am studying to be an equine gestaltist. I am in a 2 year certification program which allows me to partner with my horses and help others feel WHOLE.
I can’t deny part of my purpose is having a way with animals and knowing animals also have a way with us. I am so blessed to get to work with animals on a daily basis. I am looking forward to sharing this methodology with you as an addition to my current business.
Rebranding to come.. for now in my heart I knew I had to share my excitement with you. The clientele who has supported me for the last TEN YEARS!!! From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!
If you would like to be on my “Rebranding email list” Please let me know! I will be looking for reviews to post on my website when that time comes. If you feel you have something you would like to mention feel free to send to me.
Merry Christmas and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Love your favorite groomer,
Lexie