Canada Corners Pet Grooming

01/10/2024

Happy winter! ❄️

Reminder of snow policies - I don’t cancel for snowy weather here at my house since I’m home anyway. Your comfort level driving in bad weather calls the shots!

Unless in case of a power outage like today…

For housecalls since I’m often driving quite a ways I will pretty quickly reschedule for bad weather. Especially after 4 flat tires and 1 spontaneously combusted tire in less than two years. 😖😖

I have plenty of extra days set aside for rescheduling anyway so finding another day is no trouble!

All that to say, it’s just dog hair… no one needs to be a hero! 🦸 Drive safe!

01/10/2024

Buster and Penny! 🥰🥰

01/09/2024

Doodled a poodle! 😆 Ezra! 🖤

It’s very often that dog groomers get the request “don’t make them look like a poodle.” The classic poodle trims (shaved face, shaved feet, poofy topknot, etc) aren’t for everyone and that’s ok! Poodles can rock a rounded ‘puppy’ face just as well!

01/08/2024

A very boopable snoot 🧡

01/06/2024

Working boys Hami and Zain came in for a cleanup! They are livestock guarding dogs and keep their goat herd protected at home 🤍🤍

Zain was mostly focused on the tasty treats here. He thinks being an inside dog for a day is pretty sweet.

01/05/2024

Rory mustache you if you think he looks handsome 🥸

01/04/2024

BEANS and TACO 🫘🌮

Their people tried to grade them a solid B and C respectively but they got an A+ in my book. ❤️

They were rewarded handsomely with peanut butter for their efforts.

01/03/2024

Whatever display I have on this table usually is indicative of my priorities at the time…

I had a retail display briefly when my priority was creating multiple revenue streams...

I had educational resources when my priority was promoting lessons…

I had clutter when my priority was keeping my head above water…

I’d say my priority now is just giving the dogs a good time so cookie jars it is! ❤️

12/31/2023

A massive thank you to everyone who made this year possible for my business! Both and

I never would have believed I could take this from a one day a week side hustle to a full time job in under a year’s time. That kind of growth feels absolutely unreal.

The pet industry is a tough one to navigate to find a place that values not only employees but the dogs as well.

I’m so thankful I can provide myself with a healthy work environment and provide the dogs with the best quality care!

AND so thankful to be in a position where I can foster and help other dogs outside of my job.

Pictured are my four foster babies from this year: BoldyJames, Stanley, Bahama, and Key Largo. ❤️

12/25/2023

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season however you celebrate! 🎄❄️🎁

12/20/2023

Cavalier days are the best days!

Oliver, Beausley, Cali, and Winnie. 🖤🧡🖤🧡

12/09/2023

Lucy wanted to play show dog. 🩵

Lucy’s haircuts get split up over multiple days because trying to do a full groom in one session is just too much physical strain for her at almost 13 years old. One day we do a pre-bath shave down, the next a bath, and the next we finish everything up.

While this is easiest to do with my own dog, I have actually used this method for clients with senior dogs. Sometimes one visit trying to everything is too much so we schedule multiple sessions. I love having the flexibility to offer that for our senior or health compromised pets. 🩶

12/07/2023

Another edition of “what does house call grooming look like?”

This set up has my ideal everything! Bright natural light, big sink with a movable nozzle, plenty of space to move around the table, an enclosed area of the house to keep the hair from spreading, and hard floor to make clean up a breeze!

12/07/2023

A noodle loaf 💚💚💚

12/06/2023

Scrub a dub dub, Tilly in the tub 💖

12/05/2023

Since the garage has not been functional for keeping my dogs in while I’m working, I’ve had to get creative to find a place where Lucy is comfortable when reactive dogs are over.

Most people get to see Lucy hanging out inside behind the gate, but if she’s not there, she has opted for the car.

We take a few minutes together get it warmed up for her and then she’s happy as a clam (though she never looks totally amused😆).

Old dogs get what they want! 🩵

12/03/2023

I always try to clarify and define terminology if I use it in my business.

Because the pet grooming industry is unregulated, I believe it’s so very important for businesses to explain what they mean when they use certain phrases or jargon.

I’m so glad I had a new client ask me this question the other day because it was a good reminder that words and terminology are one thing but seeing it put into practice is another thing.

My core business goal is and always has been to provide the highest quality care while also providing the most stress free experience for the pet. ❤️

The only definition of stress, fear, or force that matters is the dog's definition.

12/03/2023

I think Macey needed a haircut…

12/02/2023

Titus the border terrier! ❤️❤️❤️

12/02/2023

What does house call grooming look like??

The great thing about it is that it looks different for every dog!

House call grooming differs from mobile grooming in that the salon is brought inside the home instead of in a van.

So sometimes we wash dogs in a tub, sometimes a shower, sometimes a garage, and sometimes a sink.

Dogs get their haircut sometimes on the table, sometimes on the counter, and sometimes on the floor.

Everything I do in a house call session is designed for the individual dog!

I can’t even express how happy it makes me to see these dogs THRIVING on the catered attention they receive. When I say there’s a night and day difference going from salon to house call grooming, I mean it!

12/01/2023

I have a few Saturdays available here at my home grooming salon before Christmas! New clients welcome! 🤗

Message or text to schedule!

11/30/2023

Sophia 🖤

11/28/2023

Me when Miss Agnes is visiting “don’t pick favorites don’t pick favorites don’t pick favorites…”

Love this girl to pieces. 💖 I started grooming her early in my career and we have definitely grown and learned together! She’s a perfect angel for grooming these days.

11/27/2023

By now you all have probably heard about the canine respiratory illness making its rounds.

Being such a small business I’m able to minimize most risk of transmittable diseases to provide a really safe environment for all dogs but especially for immune-compromised, puppy, or senior pets.

At my home salon I rarely if ever have multiple dogs in the house at the same time. Tools and surfaces are disinfected between every dog and air flow throughout my house is quite efficient.

And house call is certainly a safe scenario! Don’t even have to leave your own home!

My own dogs don’t travel much these days and I don’t plan on attending any shows or events for a while.

And of course, if your dog is coughing, sneezing, or showing any other symptoms please stay home!

11/14/2023

Photo dump from the past month since I’ve been MIA on this page. 🤣😅

I do have a very few spots open before Thanksgiving so holler if you need me!

(Also if you haven’t - please follow for all my art stuffs!)

11/13/2023

When you visit my home salon and hear my dogs barking their fool heads just know that they are living their best lives and just being dramatic 🤣

11/10/2023

Clark is very proud of himself and all his hair 🖤🖤

11/03/2023

By “time off” I mean I’m just working my other jobs! 🖌️🖌️🖌️ Hanging out at Grand Rapids Comic Con this weekend!

Grand Rapids Comic Con! 🦸🐾🖌️

11/02/2023

And then I was OFF!

Taking a much needed break until Monday the 13th. Will be catching up on all the things.

Also reminder that I don’t answer phone calls unless I am seeing your dog that day - if you need me, you can text. And reminder that there are no grooming emergencies so y’all can be patient. 🤣

(Don’t worry for the few that have appointments next week, you’re still good☺️)

11/02/2023

Brittanie and Shelby are both amazing people!

I have some exciting new’s to share with everyone! 🎉🎉🎉

My old Paragon teacher and friend that use to work at whiskers is now working with me two days a week! 🫧🐶🐾

Please help me give Brittanie a warm welcome to the salon. I couldn’t be happier with how it’s all starting to come together. 💜🐾🐶

Friendly reminder we are accepting new clients.