12/02/2024
3 weeks from today is my surgery! I am excited to no longer have constant pain. I am still nervous for the surgery and the healing. I am unsure what to expect. I know I cannot rush the healing, however I am not good at just relaxing and not working. I am hopeful it is less damaged then I fear so I will not have to take as much time off work.
I have 172 dogs scheduled between today and surgery. Yes you read that right. I really do not have anymore wiggle room to add anyone else to my schedule.
While I heal I am revamping somethings.
1st- salon hours
When I open post surgery I will have different hours. The last few months I have been offering different hours to accommodate travel times. I will still have different options other than the 8am-to 4pm that I have had the last few years. I have just seen what does and does not work for me to still be present and accommodate being a mom. My family and I are digging deep into our schedules to see what will work best.
2nd- grooming price changes will take effect April 1st.
I am restructuring my pricing to be a little more breed specific. It will still be according to the amount of work (i.e. a 50 lb golden with thin hair will cost less than a 50 lb golden with very thick hair that needs more deshedding and trimming work). For the most part it won't change much other than a regular price increase. I have many clients who have been grandfathered in at a lower price then brand new clients. When I did price changes the last few years I raised my new clients prices differently than clients who have been with me for years. I also did not do a yearly raise in prices this year as I wanted to accommodate clients needing to travel farther. After many discussions with my accountant we have decided that I need to readdress my pricing structure. I also need to accommodate price increases in my products and equipment maintenance.
That was a lot of info for a Monday morning 🥰
I am so greatful for all of your continued support in my business and trusting me to care for your dogs. I really do love what I do. I look forward to continuing to care for your dogs in the years to come!