Whiskey Shears

04/23/2024

In between the hectic craziness of everyday, I get to enjoy time with some pups!!

04/16/2024

Please donate!

We know we ask for a lot of help from our community, but this time we're asking for help FOR our community. Our pet food pantry is completely empty. We just gave out the last bag of dog food to a person in need and don't have anything to give the next person who turns to us for help. Our pet food pantry helps keep pets fed when their owners fall on hard times. It gives owners some piece of mind and it keeps animals from being surrendered to shelters. We know how hard it is out there for folks right now and love to be a resource for our community.
If you can pick up a bag of food (dog or cat) and drop it off to the shelter, you'd be a hero! Any size, any brand, and price! We can use it all to help our pet loving community. 💖

Amazon, Chewy, Instacart, Shipt, etc. can be sent to 2208 Connolly Rd Fallston, MD 21047

We set up a Pet Food Pantry Amazon list here: https://a.co/8KNhQXA

If you're able to make a monetary donation, you can label it "pet food pantry"
https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/HumaneSocietyofHarfordCoun/OnlineDonation.html

Here are other needed items: https://a.co/43IkPY0
Chewy list: https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ldeGu/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fg%2Fthe-humane-society-of-harford-county-inc_b65478192

04/01/2024

CLIENT: How much will it cost to groom my dog?
GROOMER: $225 dollars.
CLIENT: That’s too expensive for grooming a dog!
GROOMER: How much do you think it should cost?
CLIENT: $80 max! It’s just a simple grooming job!
GROOMER: I can’t do the job for so little.
CLIENT: Dog groomers always want to make a huge profit!
GROOMER: I’m sorry you feel this way. Why don’t you groom the dog yourself?
CLIENT: But, but, I don’t know how to do any of that.
GROOMER: For $95, I can teach you everything you need to know to groom your dog. You can then use $80 for the grooming, and you’re still saving $100. Plus, you'll gain the knowledge and experience for next time.
CLIENT: Deal!
GROOMER: Great! To start, you'll need grooming tools like clippers, a ton of blades, snap on combs, scissors, thinners, combs, brushes, table, arm, loop, blow dryer, ear cleaner, nail trimmers, quick stop, mixing bottles, happy hoodie, towels, shampoo and conditioner. (Did I miss anything 😜)
CLIENT: But, I don’t have any of those tools and I can’t buy all that for just one grooming session!
GROOMER: Okay. I can rent you my tools for another $35. You're still saving $.
CLIENT: That's cutting into my savings, but I'll rent your tools.
GROOMER: Perfect! I'll come by on Saturday and we can start.
CLIENT: Wait! I can't do Saturday. I only have time today.
GROOMER: I'm sorry, I only teach others on Saturdays. I have to prioritize my time and my tools need to be in other appointments during the week.
CLIENT: Okay then. I'll sacrifice my family’s plans on Saturday.
GROOMER: Right, me too! Oh, I forgot. If you're going to groom the dog yourself, you need to buy grooming supplies before your appointment. There's a high demand nowadays, so your best bet is to get to the pet store early before other pet owners get there.
CLIENT: AT NINE IN THE MORNING? On Saturday? That's too early for me. I don’t even have a car!
GROOMER: I guess you'll have to rent one. By the way, do you have someone to help you hold the dog while you groom?
CLIENT: You know what? I've been thinking. Probably it's better for you to groom the dog. It's better to pay you to do the job right and not having to go through all that hassle.
GROOMER: Good thinking. Sign here and let me get to work.

This is the truth. People are not just paying for a service; they are paying for knowledge, experience, tools, time, sacrifices, and other factors you bring to the table. Housecall grooming is even more because I come to you. I set up shop each time. Latch and key is an option so you don't have to be anywhere or lift a finger at all. Dog grooming is a luxury because owning a dog is a luxury. Respect and appreciate your animal caretakers. You don't know all that we do.

*copy and pasted 90% of this post*
*Pic of Bella the Sheepdog for tax*

02/08/2024

Sprocket is always happy to be a part of a photoshoot!

02/05/2024

01/31/2024

Keeping is natural puppy cut with Dory! She's still learning how to behave on the table and that's OK. That's why I offer the puppy program. 1 hour, every 2-4 weeks getting your puppy used to different aspects of grooming.

01/24/2024

Matting: What is it and what are my policies for it? ✂️🐾🤔

Matting is when a knot or a tangle has become unruly and unfortunately cannot be untangled. Usually when they are smaller they can be worked free. However, what this means is I will either cut, shave, or use dematting tools to get it out.

This images here show dogs (not mine or my clients) who have matting all over their body. That is why you will see a dog that is essentially naked.

Some groomers like to try and save the tail and the head/face. I DO NOT demat any dog that has more than 3 mats total. If it is larger than a quarter, most likely it is getting shaved.

To demat anything is extremely painful, for the dog and for myself. Not to mention the pain of the mat itself. Imagine someone pulling on your arm hairs, that is what a mat feels like all the time. Now imagine someone pulling on it with force over and over again trying to get it out with a huge knot in it. . . . . Not pleasant for anyone involved.

Dangers of Matting:
-hematomas
-bruising
-infections
-losing extremities like ears and tails.
-Hotspots
-scratches/cuts/clipper injuries because the matting is so tight even the shortest blades we have do not get it off easily.

To minimize the amount of matting I see and that your pups experience here are a few tips!

-Brush your dog, brush your dog, brush your dog. Below is a link for Line brushing. You will need a Slicker brush and a metal comb.

https://youtu.be/osruYq7xpMA?si=CLgz4xwtAsSc1YQm

-Please take the advice of your groomer, for some of you that is me, when they tell you how often to get your pet groomed. That range is usually between 4-8weeks. There are alot of factors that play into that time frame like the temperament of your pup, the size of your pup, the desired haircut you prefer, the amount of effort you put into maintenance in between grooms, age of your pup, the condition of the coat when we see your pup each time.
-The products you are using on your own time. Do you give your pup a bath in between grooms? Do you use detangler? Are you conditioning? All should be yes and you should ask your groomer what products to use because your pups skin and coat are important! We don't want flakes or itches or Hotspot etc. We will gladly help you or book you in for a bath in between.
-Shorter haircuts make for less matting. Alot of you love the scruffy doodle look. It's adorable! But the amount of care that goes into it is ALOT! We want cure pups but sometimes they aren't suitable for everyone's lifestyle. Anything above a 1/2in requires every other day brushing. Period. Anything above 1in requires daily brushing. Anything after 2in requires 2x a day brushing. Lol it is alot!

My Matting policies:
-3 strikes and your out: you have 3 appointments that I will tolerate any matting and educate you on how to minimize these occurances. Then if this isn't working we will have to revisit the haircut you're choosing and the length of time in between visits.
-matting fees: $15 for small dog $20 for medium dog $25 for large dog $30 for xl dog. WHY? So when experiencing matting on any dog there is extra work, it is hard on my body and its the only one i have, I have to rearrange the routine and sometimes shave 2x, when shaving 2x i am cutting on a dirty dog which is very hard on my equipment, my equipment has to work 2x as hard and therefore needs to be maintenanced more frequently, your pup might not like the process and get nippy or aggressive.
-it is very important that there is an understanding between pet parent and groomer that when a matted dog needs to be groomed there is the possibility of:
-groomer being bitten
-dog sustaining injury due to matting as listed above
-skin irritation because the skin can now breathe
- you being unhappy with the haircut because matted dogs do not recieve pretty haircuts.

Keep an eye out for the post on the proper tools to care for your pup!

01/20/2024

Snow babies!! Ty (bully) and Astrid (Newfie). Both are loving the snow! ❄️🐾

01/17/2024

Meet Reese or Pillow as his dad calls him. He's super sweet and loves his leisurely apartment lifestyle. This cold weather has him bundled up in blankees and assumingly running outside to potty quickly and running right back in. Pillow is very cute and a little spicey but we love him anyway! ❤️

01/15/2024

Hey everyone! Just want to remind everyone to get in your spring and summer dates as soon as possible! I have limited amount of overnights available and would like to get everyone covered. Please reach out to collaborate on what dates are available.

12/25/2023

Happy Howlidays! Deck the Paws! 🎄🐾☃️

12/14/2023

Don't mind us. Just some happy pets ☺️ 🐾

12/01/2023

Whiskey Shears has been nominated for Best of Harford County. Please vote for best groomer!

https://baltimoresun.secondstreetapp.com/Harford-Magazines-Best-of-Harford-2024/gallery/?group=469604&fbclid=IwAR1PQTYinXlFLIXiAiitjLOtIjG4mkwhtt_ok4afT_RZzC29gcZ8EZLwvRM

10/26/2023

Check out Stella on her best behavior! ❤️

10/25/2023

What is House Call Grooming?

House call grooming is a form of mobile pet grooming as the groomer is mobile and they come to you. It is a luxury service that provides pet grooming performed by a professional groomer. The groomer brings their tools and equipment to your house to groom your dog in your home. Typically they bring everything needed to complete a professional-quality groom including a table. They just set up the table in a convenient spot and bathe your dog in a bathtub or sink. Some people are concerned by the mess of the fur in their home but in most cases, there is a minimal amount of mess. The fur is easily contained and will simply get vacuumed up.

What are the benefits of House Call Grooming?

House call grooming provides a comfortable and low-stress environment for your dog during one of the most stressful things that they endure in their life. That is to say when you have your dog groomed in their own domain you are giving them the comfort and sense of well being that everything is ok and that no one is leaving them behind. Even if a dog gets groomed on a regular basis it sometimes doesn’t get easier on them. This depends greatly on everything that happens to them while being groomed.

Who is House Call Grooming Best Suited For?

House call grooming is pretty much the best option for most dogs.
Some dogs that will benefit the most are:
Small dogs
Senior dogs
New puppies
Dogs that don’t do well at a salon
Owners who can’t or prefer not to leave the house
Dogs with separation anxiety
Special needs dogs that cannot be accommodated at a salon.

House call grooming is also great for those who want to be present while their pup is being groomed. This alternative provides transparency that no other method of pet grooming can offer. Above all, this is comforting, especially for families who may have had a negative experience taking their dog somewhere away from their home.

Who is House Call Grooming Not For?

1. It is not ideal for owners who do not have a large enough sink or a bathtub.
Owners who do not have a large enough space or adequate lighting in their home for the groomer to safely be able to complete the service.
2. Households with a lot of commotion as well as too many distractions thus making conditions too dangerous.

What services are provided with house call grooming?

House call groomers can provide quality full grooming services right in your home. Above all, any service provided by an in-salon groomer can also be provided by a house call groomers.

These services include:
Nail cutting/grinding
Brushing
Bathing
Expression of glands
Trimming
Haircut
Professional Pet Styling

In conclusion, house call grooming is a wonderful service that is full of benefits with basically no downside for you or your dog. Experience how dog grooming should be done! Call Today! My name is Paige Stiegler at Whiskey Shears and I’ll be happy to hear from you if you believe House Call Pet Grooming is a service you’d be interested in!

Www.whiskeyshears.com
Cell number: 443-834-9009

Reserve care for your pet today!

10/02/2023

Before and after of this beautiful monster lol you can see her trying her very best to be a gremlin 😂 Love you Gigi!

09/24/2023

Grooming Chloe is always a treat ❤️ she is such a sweetheart 💕 🐾

09/08/2023

!PSA!
The best way to reach me is through text message. I now have almost 10 different ways to reach me and I want to make sure everyone is getting a response in a timely fashion. Through text message I usually reply within 48 hours. I answer my messages at night time unless I miraculously have a break in the middle of the day, then I only shoot off a handful of responses. My voice-mail fills up to quick for that to be a reliable form of communication. Facebook, Instagram, email, my website, etc don't always send me the notifications that I've been contacted. Thank you all for your support! I love all the animals and want what's best for them! Hope to hear from you soon!

Paige

09/07/2023

Lily and Laney! Dalmatians ❤️

06/30/2023

Corleonne! I took this as a photo and did some editing. I really want to get it framed for her owner ❤️

06/09/2023

I love me some pibbles in the morning!! Say hi to Lexx and Nypsey! I'm watching these beautiful babies for a few days while their family is away. ❤️❤️love these goofballs!

06/04/2023

Say hi to all the fur babies! We have in order: Leah, Lucy, Hoof, Pippa, Jewels, Benny, Lily, Chip, Ruby, Tucker, Bean, Marshmallow, Chase, Charlie, Joey, a friendly outdoor cat, Charlie, Marlow, & Lucy! Quite the crew I have seen in these past couple of days. I love them all and their silly quirks!

06/01/2023

Nugget! She is one of the best of the oodles of doodles! Baby girl has found her new signature look ❤️ Pictured here is her right after a bath, after being duper duper floofed, and the finished groom! She always loves to lay in her hair afterward lol Thank God it's clean!

05/24/2023

All my trusty sidekicks I've seen this week! Dog walks, kitty visits, insulin shots, potty breaks, and dog park adventures! Love them all! 💕

05/21/2023

They cleaned my car! I am in my car more than I like to admit. Most of my time is spent taking care of my furry clients. So Hortons Detailing did a wonderful job cleaning my works space lol!

05/16/2023

Yall! Roscoe is the cutest! He always runs away after his groom but don't let him fool you. He practically falls asleep. He is the calmest pup. He still gets the zoomies but I have been grooming him since they got him 🐕 he is so relaxed for me now. I love being a huge part in his journey to being a good pup!

05/03/2023

This is beautiful Dottie! I have known her for years and finally got the chance to groom her ❤️ Baby girl, is now sporting a fancy new haircut. She is 12 now and her new groom has made her so spunky!

05/01/2023

Before and after pictures of cute Leo! He is 6 months old and has been rescued by the sweetest family. He now has a loving home and a fancy new haircut! I am looking forward to helping Leo get comfortable with the grooming process and watching him grow up🥰 It really is pups like this that make this job, not a job at all ❤️