Wash & Wags Pet Grooming Comstock Park

12/22/2023

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Monday 12/25 & Tue 12/26. We will reopen for normal business on Wednesday 12/27. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas!

11/23/2023

All of us at Wash and Wags wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!! We've had a lot of fun these past few weeks getting all your pups fresh and clean for the holidays💕

11/16/2023

This isn't like our usual posts, but it's an important one.
If anyone sees this man please call GRPD. He is very missed by all of his family and friends.

11/10/2023

Lots of new faces in the salon this week! It has been busy busy! These two cuties came in for their first haircuts yesterday and they did fantastic!

We are booking out into December so make sure to call ahead to schedule your pups!

10/31/2023

Have a safe halloween!

10/31/2023

Happy Howlloween! We've had a lot of fun the past few days dressing up the dogs for photos. Here are just a few of the cuties.

We hope everyone has a safe Holiday and stays warm in this chilly weather! Enjoy your candy!

10/28/2023

10/06/2023

Michael is feeling very dapper in his fall sweater.

10/06/2023

We want to congratulate our Comstock Park location on their three year anniversary today! Keep up the good work ladies!!

09/28/2023

Good boy Charlie came in for his spaw day and relaxed in one of our new bathrobes when he was done! This old man enjoys every part of the grooming process and is such a cutie💕

09/21/2023

Cliff enjoyed his spaw day with Kenzie! He felt very festive with his fall bandana and even gave us a cute smile for the camera! He did great today!

09/21/2023

Mick came in this week for his very first grooming appointment. At only 5 months old he acted like a natural! We couldn't resist taking some photos after we were done. Just look at those ears! 😍

09/15/2023

Cats may not always look too happy when they're done.... But they sure do look good! Kailey did a fantastic job on Molly💕

We are booking out 3/4 weeks for cat grooming so make sure to call ahead to schedule your appointment!

09/15/2023

Oscar enjoyed his spaw day with us and decided it was officially time for us to break out the halloween bandanas. He was feeling and looking good!

09/12/2023

Unfortunately it seems the skunks 🦨 are out and about more than ever right now, here is a simple tip to help if you find yourself dealing with it!
First and most importantly DO NOT get the dog wet right away. As soon as you get them wet the oils spread so FIRST add the soap.
Skunk Off (which we offer) also found at pet stores is a great product that is safe to use on the head/face.
When this isn’t an option the go to will be
-Dawn dish soap
-Hydrogen peroxide
- Baking Soda

If the dog gets it in the mouth, Plain Greek yogurt can aid in smell, no guarantee of removing it completely.

Remember to keep in mind skunk smell will NOT go away for weeks even months even with the best products, it will help but it will not automatically go away.

🧼 🛁 🦨

Skunk baths are $20 additional to a full groom.

09/10/2023

Today we celebrate 10 years since we purchased a tiny grooming shop with 3 employees and located in the back of a strip mall. It has been a wonderful journey. We now have 3 locations, 20 employees, and we offer more services. We couldn’t have done it without the dedication of our staff and the loyalty of our customers. Thank you everyone for bringing us to this point and we look forward to seeing what the next 10 years will bring.

09/08/2023

Remi and Rosie came to our salon yesterday to get all fresh and clean after the holiday! These cuties were angels to work on and they give the best kisses💕

08/31/2023

Jax came in today and became best friends with our shop cats! He was cheesing so hard we just had to have a photo shoot💕

08/25/2023

We will be closed today due to the storm power outages. We're rescheduling all of todays appointments and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

08/22/2023

We have a few small haircut/ bath appointments available this week and next. If you're looking to get your pup in soon then give us a call to get scheduled! 🐾

08/17/2023

Tilly comes to see us every 6 weeks for grooming. She's always the first appointment of the day and is so happy to see everyone💕 We try to take pictures of all our dogs but that doesn't always work out. The first two pictures are how all of Tilly's photos usually turn out. Today she decided she wanted to show off her new haircut after she was all done!

08/16/2023

New friends and old!

We had a lot of fun here today. Sweet old man Meeko got his cute cut from Kailey and is feeling like a new man.

Winston had his first appointment with us today and it was his first professional grooming ever! He did so good and was very photogenic at the end. He knew all the best poses💕

08/10/2023

Cash has been coming to see us since he was just a young pup. He had his 5th appointment with Kenzie this week and gets bigger every time we see him! He is very well behaved for a puppy and very used to the grooming routine💕

07/28/2023

Just a reminder to our existing and new customers that groomers get paid when you show up for your appointment and canceling the same day or 5 mins prior does not give us time to fill your spot. Thank you for your understanding!

07/18/2023

Groomer Sarah at our Comstock Park location did an amazing with this puppy.

07/07/2023

As lengthy as this post may be, we highly recommend taking a moment to read it.

From your groomer.

As a shop whose salon consists of about 50% Doodles now, it is extremely important to educate yourself before choosing this type of dog and listen to your groomer’s recommendations if you do. It is also a good idea to look into your breeder, as doodles come with a hefty price tag, which has caused a lot of market manipulation and irresponsible backyard breeding for profit.

So firstly, let me start by saying we as groomers are not trying to pull more money out of you by suggesting that you come more often. We are not maliciously shaving your dogs for no reason, and we are not suggesting calming meds because we don’t want to deal with your pet’s personality. Our recommendations are to better serve you and your pet based on their specific needs. That goes for all breeds. Our job is make your pets beautiful in a safe and happy environment.

We love our jobs and we love all breeds. We also love Doodles. We love their personalities. We love the colors and the sweet teddy bear faces. We love grooming them! However, there are many misconceptions when it comes to them, and it’s causing some groomers to blacklist them all together. This is what your groomer wants you to know about the Doodle trend.

Doodles are extremely high maintenance and the coats are very unpredictable. Do not let your breeder tell you otherwise. You also will not know the true requirements of your doodle’s coat until it has reached about a year of age. Most people think that their Doodle’s coat is super manageable upon first taking them home, when puppy coat is in fact much easier to maintain than your dog’s adult coat will be. Your pup, depending on its coat type, will need routine grooming on a 4-6 week basis.

Fun fact:

Dogs have predetermined genetics based on their breed. Poodles are a “hair type” breed which means that the hair continues to grow from the follicle and needs to be cut to be shortened. This could also be referred to as a “single coated” dog. Retrievers, shepherds, and a vast majority of the remaining breeds are fur types, which means that their fur will eventually stop growing once it reaches a certain length. These breeds also have a secondary coat. They shed year round and “blow” their coats out twice per year. Blowing of the coat is your dog’s way of preparing for seasonal changes to better help regulate their body temperatures. You may notice an increase in the fur around your house at the beginning of spring and as cold fronts start pushing through in the fall.

When you mix a fur type with a hair type, the fur layer that would typically shed is getting stuck in the hair portion of the coat and needs help to be removed. If left, it can cause matting to the fur. This is why proper at home maintenance is so important.

The problem we as groomers see when it comes to at home maintenance, is that owners are only brushing the top layer and are unsuccessful at penetrating the lower portion of the coat which causes matting that may not be visible to the untrained eye. The top layer fluffs out and appears to be brushed to perfection, only for your groomer to run their hands through your dog and say they’ll need to be shaved. It’s extremely disheartening and frustrating, and we get it. We promise. It’s not a conversation we enjoy having with owners. Doodle maintenance is an absolute learning curve, and you must remain consistent with it.

One problem owners are seeing is a halt in new Doodle clients or blacklisting of Doodle breeds in salons all together because of the difficulty that mixing fur and hair type breeds has caused, as well as behavioral issues.

Many people have started to ignore teaching proper obedience to doodle breeds because they are seen more as a human like companion, and improper behavior is excused as “his/her personality. At the end of the day however, you have to remember that the majority of these dogs are bred to a working breed and need to be taught at the very minimum, basic obedience.

Because many doodles come in standard (large) sizes, a large pup without discipline can be extremely hard for your groomer to handle. Especially if the fur is not properly cared for at home. As groomers, we are in charge of removing knots and taking care of matted fur which causes pain, and can provoke aggressive or unruly behavior. Matt removal is almost never a pain free process, and unfortunately we do not have magical wands. Because of this, a lot of groomers will elect to shave matted dogs because it is the most humane thing to do. Pulling at your pet for the sake of a cute haircut is not ideal and we want to create a place of comfort for your pet. They will have to be groomed for the remainder of their lives, and without their trust, we have nothing. This is why proper training and starting puppies in the grooming salon as early as possible is super important, as well as consistent at home maintenance and/or frequent visits to your groomer. If you feel as though you cannot properly manage your dog’s coat at home, speak with your groomer about baths and brush outs in between grooming appointments.

One topic that groomers don’t really speak about that I’d like to shed a little light upon, is the wear and tear that large and unruly dogs have on the groomers body. Constant pressure on the hands cause trauma to the muscles as well as back pain, pulled muscles, and slipped discs. Another downfall that your groomer may encounter is biting. In large dogs, one wrong bite can ruin your groomer’s career. This is yet another reason why proper training, care, and desensitization to grooming is so important.

We as groomers love our job, and in my salons, you will be informed. Client education is of the upmost importance as well as continued education to help best serve you and your beloved pet. If you have any questions regarding your pet or anything you could do to better care for them at home, just ask. There is no such thing as a stupid question. In fact, we encourage it. This post is in no way meant to attack Doodle breeds, so please don’t misconstrue anything said. Our goal is educate and inform anyone interested in Doodles as well as current owners.

*edited from other posts

06/30/2023

Some of our faves, Auggie and Quinn enjoyed a spaw day with Kenzie today!

We are booking almost three weeks out for full haircuts. We still have a few small bath appointments available after the 4th of July so give us a call on Monday to get scheduled!

04/17/2022

Happy Easter!

04/05/2022

Nahla is getting ready for the sun 🌞