Sweet Magnolias Petcare

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween everyone

10/23/2024

We have had a few last minute cancelations for grooming, boarding and Board & Trains.

2 Grooming appointments available on Saturday 10/26 9:30 & 10:00

Grooming appointment are also available for Monday, Wednesday & Friday next week

Over night Boarding and/or Board and Train available 10/24 - 11/22 & 11/25 - 12/31

Call or text 501-864-0820

10/23/2024

Chopo's training journey

10/21/2024

****ATTENTION****

Due to last minute cancelations and no shows ALL Boarding and Board & Train dogs will be REQUIRED to put a 50% NONREFUNDABLE deposit down when you book their stay. The remaining balance is due at time of drop off.

Thank you
~Angie~

10/20/2024

We seriously have the cutest board & train here at Sweet Magnolias Petcare. I'm going to miss this little guy when he goes back home

10/19/2024

The holidays are approaching fast. If you would like to impress your guests with a well behaved pup we can help!

Board & train programs available for the rest of October and November.

Call or text 501-864-0820

10/17/2024

You just rescued your first dog! You couldn’t possibly fall more deeply in love with this cuddle bug. The way they fill your heart with such joy makes you desperately want to return the favor. They have you utterly wrapped around their dewclaw, as you coddle and spoil beyond measure.

Eeeeeeek! It feels so gooooood! And it all seems so innocent!

Until...

The lack of the other dimension of a healthy human-2-dog relationship — instruction, guidance, clarity, believability, and accountability — begins to create fallout.

Whether it’s explosions at the end of the leash, chronic whining in the crate, barking for attention, an inability to be calm, or over-protectiveness, excessive pampering, without ever having earned it, is the fastest way to create an entitled monster.

Dog after dog after dog that come for training aren’t lacking in the “love” department. They’re made wrecks out of its overindulgence. “It’s really hard to not think of them as my baby, or a human.” And there you have it — the real confession to why their dog is biting people, attacking other dogs, and having meltdowns around the unfamiliar.

These dogs only see one side to their owners — the soft side. And because of that, they disrespect, become unhinged at the sight of their owner, will take control of their living arrangements in canine fashion, and simply don’t listen. And why would they?

When there is a lack of direction on what to do and what NOT to do, there is no reason for a spoiled, entitled dog to make their best choice in any given moment. Overindulgence blurs any clarity on what’s right or wrong.

So let’s get really clear on this... if we only do what feels good to us (spoiling, coddling, overindulging), rather than what’s best for our dog (rules, boundaries, and structure), then we cannot hold the dog to blame when things begin to unravel.

The only path towards a well behaved, stable dog is one paved with the balance of BOTH leadership AND affection. It’s time to consider what’s best for the dog.

10/16/2024

The gate to the apartment is open and so is the front door yet all 4 of the dogs are still in the apartment where they are supposed to be.
This is why boundary training is so important especially when you have a teenager that "forgets" to close gates and doors back. My son and I have probably went in and out of those doors 20x now and the still NO door dashing dogs over here! Besides recall this is one of the best and must haves when it comes to training dogs in my opinion.

10/14/2024

We have available appointments

Saturday 10/19

Call or Text
501-864-0820

10/04/2024

Stella is such a sweet girl

10/04/2024

!!Attention!!

We are currently changing our hours to appointments only. No walk-ins! For nail trims please call or text first make sure we are open. For Boarding we will still have staff on hand taking care of them 24/7 however pick up and drop off will also be by appointment only.

Thank you
Management

10/03/2024

The life of a groomer comes with many challenges both mentally and physically. Some times it can be overwhelming and we get a little burned out. Then there are days like today I remember exactly why I do what I do and how rewarding this job can be.

This morning a rescue dog was brought in with severe trauma and trust issues. No one could touch her let alone groom her because she would lash out with fear aggression blindly bitting anything or anyone that got near her.

Most groomers probably wouldn't have taken the the time of day to even attempt to groom this dog in fear of getting bit and just turned her away or requested for her to be sedated (which doesn't solve anything). Thankfully I'm not most groomers. When I looked at this dog I didn't see a "bad" dog I saw a very misunderstood dog, saw a dog that was afraid, I saw a dog that had been let down by people in the past, I saw a dog that was trapped in survival mode with the mentally "im going to get you before you get me" and she needed help working through her trauma.

It took me several hours but I was able to work this dog through her fears, I gained her trust and not only did I get her groomed (not my best work because I wanted to end on a positive note), she also became my friend and very affectionate with me. No sedation, no one got bit and I never once held her down or "forced" her to comply with what I wanted done. I just quietly stood by her and showed her I wasn't going to hurt her, I showed her it was ok for her to be scared but lashing out and bitting wasn't going to make me go away, I showed her grace, lots of patience and kindness.

Today I am thankful for the difficult dog.

09/28/2024

Client: Wow you have such beautiful skin!! 😍

Me: thank you 😊

Client: you have to tell me what skin care products you use!!!

Me: reaches over and picks up a bottle of Hippie Hounds dog shampoo that I sale in the salon.

Client: puzzled look on her face 🤔

Me: It also works great on the dogs skin 🤷‍♀️😁

09/24/2024

09/23/2024

Did you know we have staff on hand day and night to tend to your pets every need while staying with us? Our facility is set up to give your pets the comfort of being in a "home environment" away from home. At Sweet Magnolias Petcare we treat your furry friends like part of our family.

Holidays are fast approaching us. Make sure to pre book your pets stay with us before its to late! 501-864-0820

09/23/2024

We have available appointments this week! Hurry and book your special furry friend a spa day before all the spots are filled
501-864-0820

09/15/2024

Another great review! Tails are waggin and pets are braggin!

09/13/2024

Sweet Magnolias Petcare is in the works to offer top of the line pet products. We currently only have a limited space for retail so we want to know what is most desirable in this area. What are some of your favorite pet products? This can be for animals of all kinds (dog, cat, small animals, horse, livestock, ect.) Please let us know in the comments! We would love to have as much feedback as possible!

Pet Food (what kind)
Collars & Leashes
Toys
Treats
Grooming supplies (shampoo/conditioner, brushes, ect.)
Bedding
Food & Water Bowels
Pet clothing
Training Supplies
Ect.