Howlistic Grooms

04/19/2023

04/17/2023

BEWARE: long educational post about dogs being too hot in Florida, and hypoallergenic dogs!

Your dog's coat acts like insulation in a house, that's why, if your dog is a double-coated breed: (Labrador, Golden-retriever, German Shepherd, Mini or standard Australian shepherd, any kind of shepherd, even Pomeranians. It is important to not shave these breeds unless they are matted. They need their coats for protection, especially here in sunny Florida. I know your pet seems hot, that's why they pant. They don't sweat like we do. If you want to help your dog out you can brush, brush, brush! Use an undercoat rake, or a slicker brush, and then make sure to use a COMB; to make sure you've gotten down to the skin. You need to insure there are no knots that can grow into mats, and get worse and worse. These mats hurt your pup. Just imagine how they'd feel on your head. 😭 Ouch! That's why we do not de-mat dogs, unless the matting is VERY minimal. When you do shave a double-coated breed, especially dogs like labs, Aussies, and shepherds...their hair will probably never grow back right. I have done dogs where their hair never grew back in some spots. It was so sad to see. I refuse to shave these breeds, unless they are matted to the skin and it is the only option. That's why it's so important to brush. Even once every week. Ten minutes. That's all it takes. They need our help.
*Also, if you have pet allergies; the dander is what causes it. Dander is your pet's skin. It also comes from their saliva. Their fur has nothing to do with it. 😊 So even the 'hypoallergenic' dogs, have dander. And doodles are very much not hypoallergenic. They are bred with Labradors and golden retrievers...which are double coated breeds, have a lot of hair, and also have dander. Double coated breeds may be less tolerable. Breeds that shed less are less likely to cause allergic reactions, because the dander and saliva remain on the hair that stays in the hair follicle. Less shedding means less allergens in the house. But all breeds have dander. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. Thank you for reading my long post! These are some things I didn't know before I was I groomer, and a lot of pet parents still don't know, but it is important to know. So share this information with your friends! ❤️❤️😊

11/10/2022

Wanna guess what this dog's name is? She was a doll, no doubts about it!

10/06/2022

Hi, Florida hurricane survivors! Yes, we are survivors...We are still surviving. A lot of us will have PTSD because of this storm, and a lot of PTSD symptoms without even realizing it. Please take care during these times...We know times are hard for all of us right now. Our furry friends feel the stress and pain you're feeling as well. They want to be loved and feel good, just like you do! Howlistic Grooms is currently offering discounted grooming services! Even if you are currently still running on a generator, or without power, we can make it work! We can still give your pet a bath, trim nails, brush teeth, trim around the face, feet, and f***y, or give a full groom if you're on a generator, or are one of the lucky ones that have power back. We can come to your home, or, we are currently taking a very limited number of clients at ours! Please text (for fastest response due to service being spotty) or call, and leave a message if no answer; at 941-202-4167! Thank you all, and I hope you are all safe, and that your homes didn't aquire too much damage. Remember to apply for FEMA, unemployment, underemployment, SBA, and any other assistance programs out there! They are out there to help us!!! Lets let them help while they can! This was a very traumatic event, and will be going on for a very long time. Our businesses and economy will suffer greatly. So lets all help one another, and treat each other with kindness. I've seen nothing but kindness and empathy so far from everyone around me. Thank you all. And thank you for loving your pets during this horrible time. They need you too.

I groomed a dog named JoJo the other day, and if it weren't for him, I don't know if I would have gotten through the day, honestly. ❤️❤️❤️

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10/02/2022

If any of you out there need your pets groomed, feel free to reach out! I know we are all going through a difficult time right now, and your pets are stressed, but I will do my absolute best, even if you don't have power, there are still things we can do. We can still bathe them with buckets of water. We can still do a scissor tidy by the eyes, paws, and by their sanitary areas to keep them clean, we can still brush their teeth. We can do this! I am working on getting a small business loan so that I can possibly get a van with a generator, so that you won't have to worry about supplying power. If any of you have any ideas, or would like to help or offer support in any way for the pets in need, or would like an appointment, please reach out to me! www.howlisticgrooms.com 941-202-4167

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07/21/2022

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Shelter dogs and incarcerated men help each other become successes and develop new skills.

07/09/2022

She's not a schnauzer but her owners want her to be, so we made her look like one. ❤️ Thanks for letting me groom you, lovely lady.

06/23/2022

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05/10/2022

05/04/2022

This is the coolest!! What amazing owners look like! ❤️❤️🐾

04/30/2022

Yes!!!!❤️🐾🦴🐩🐕

04/15/2022

I heart ❤️ u!

04/11/2022

Cutie patooties!

04/09/2022