The Divine Canine

09/05/2024

Some necklaces I made for
Groom dog pictures. Modeled by my own, of course.

09/01/2024

Puppy bath day. Bath, blow dry and shaping cut. He did fairly well! Still only 10 weeks and we will keep the groom process slow and steady.

08/28/2024

Spa day before and after for Miss Phoebe.

08/28/2024

Sweet Grace ❤️

08/28/2024

She looks shocked I told her mom is here to pick her up.

08/28/2024

A few little changes to the shop play area. The dogs are liking the nap areas and the sofas.

08/28/2024

Spa day for Benny

08/09/2024

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Did you know that pet grooming is a completely unregulated industry? There is no requirement for formal education, no required continuing education, and no required testing or certification?

Anyone and everyone can just pick up a pair of clippers and start advertising themselves as a groomer and charge people for a service they aren’t trained to perform.

It’s completely up to you, the owner, to do your research and make sure the person you are trusting with the health and safety of your pet is qualified to care for them.

Every groomer should be trained, and that very basic training takes months.

It takes years to truly master the ins and outs of grooming and everything that goes along with it.

Pet grooming is so much more than just a hair style.

*It’s knowing dog behavior and how to safely handle all the different personalities and quirks.

*It’s recognizing health conditions that would be better suited seeing a vet such as skin or ear infections.

*It’s being prepared for any and all emergencies that can happen, from seizures to allergic reactions, to nicks and cuts and quicked toenails without panicking.

*It’s knowing how to best deal with a variety of coat types properly.

*It’s being able to know when to stop a service on a particular dog due to behavior or health.

*It’s having the knowledge and patience to handle a different species while holding razor sharp clippers or 8 inch long scissors.

At the very least, the groomer you use should seek out continuing education to make sure they are current on the changes in the industry, from upgrades in products to tools that make the process easier for the pet and them.

They should be current on their pet cpr/first aid certification which needs repeated every couple of years.

They should be able to answer your grooming related questions with knowledge and confidence and if they don’t know the answer they should know where to find it.

They should have an emergency plan in place with a local veterinarian in case anything happens, because when working with animals it’s not a matter of if something happens, but when.

They should come recommended by other pet owners and pet professionals.

And it’s worth noting that there is nothing wrong with using a groomer that is still in training, but they should be working alongside an experienced groomer and under their direct supervision.

Ask the questions, after all you are paying them for a service. A groomer who has spent time and money to be as educated as possible is excited to share their knowledge!

08/08/2024

A smattering of oodles I have done: Sheepadoodle, Bernadoodle, Goldendoodle and whatever Jed is 😆

(Love me some Jed and his mom lets me try out all the hair do's)

06/27/2024

Yorkies and Yorkies and more Yorkies.

06/01/2024

On the car trip to pugfest we started off strong, but quickly wore out. Griz face tells a story….. he was over it.

06/01/2024

Thank you to my amazing instructors at Nash Academy for making a long held dream of mine come true. My time at school will be a cherished memory and I appreciate everything you guys do to make our education outstanding. I will miss seeing you guys weekly, but will be back to visit. I look forward to sharing my progress in this awesome field.

05/29/2024

Beautiful Bailey

05/29/2024

My baby ❤️

05/29/2024

We did many, many takes, but little man was feeling very camera shy. Didn’t stop him from being the cutest.

05/23/2024

Ms. Bonnie Blue

05/23/2024

lol “you can’t sit with us” energy.

05/21/2024

05/18/2024

😁😁😁

05/17/2024

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Our elite team has started their journey to Nash Academy for our event this weekend! ♥️

We will have lots of talent to learn from Manuel Martinez Molina, Manuel Jesus Graniel Sosa, William Duran, Jessica Chismar, & the house queen herself Vivian Nash!! Plus a special guest reveal!!

Looking forward to a very busy productive weekend at the school! We have tons of training and some big announcements coming 🗣️📣♥️

05/16/2024

A couple of little Nash school dogs.

05/07/2024

She always takes such a great picture!

05/04/2024

What do dog groomers do on their day off? We nap with pugs on our face. [Pic courtesy of my spouse]

04/27/2024

Everyone meet Sal. The cutest little Weiner you ever saw. Sal got a bath and a Spring haircut. ❤️

04/26/2024

I look like this because I just groomed Dutchess…. 200 pound Newfoundland. I need a nap. And some lipstick.

04/26/2024

New tie, ready to mingle

04/25/2024

Gus is a standard poodle with a doodle face! Isn’t he adorable?

04/25/2024

This little cloud. ☁️ tails goes berserk if you even look at her. 🥰

04/21/2024

Not sure what Piper is daydreaming about but Chico is just ready to go home to his sofa!