The Grooming Shop by A Furry Affair

09/05/2024

Bellingham’s first visit 🤩 He stole our 💕

09/05/2024

Nori with an adorable little head twist 💜

09/05/2024

Sweet Zelda having her 🫧 sPAW Day 🫧

08/25/2024

Meet our newest pup! 💜 SUMMIT 💜 He was cheeky and adorable!

08/19/2024

Sassy baby Isa came for her first bath and we are in love 🥰

08/16/2024

💜 LONG WEEKEND ALERT! 💜 The Salon will be closed from Saturday, August 17- Monday, August 19th. We will be back to care for your floofers on Tuesday.

08/11/2024

When we tell you that we love your dog…we mean it. 💜 💜 We‘ve had to say goodbye to some wonderful dogs in the last few weeks. Many tears have been shed and we will miss each dearly. 🌈 🌈 This was Jen and Kristi saying goodbye to Lincoln (the gentlest, silliest Leonberger giant)- this is the only picture where we are smiling through the tears.

08/10/2024

Oakley, Jax, and Rooster…gorgeous grooms ❤️ ❤️ gorgeous dogs!!!!

08/10/2024

Did you say you wanted another BEFORE AND AFTER? 💜 Rozie 💜

08/10/2024

Before and After PERFECTION 🌟 Fluffy 🌟

08/09/2024

Posted from a fellow groomer. So important and worth sharing.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/5YtiwSxPH7nse7ho/?mibextid=xfxF2i

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!

08/05/2024

Jackie has a super rare, last minute availability this week! Wednesday 8/7 she has an available appointment at 12:00 and 1:00 for 2 dogs! Hurry and call or text the salon directly at 603-856-8001 to grab one or both appointments. We can't schedule thru this post, you must call or text the salon directly.

07/25/2024

Mr. R***r for president!!!! 🇺🇸

07/25/2024

Newbies at the salon 💜 Roxy, Princess Lucy, and JimBob

07/24/2024

The Grooming Shop by A Furry Affair in Concord is looking to hire a bather/ grooming assistant! Experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. FT or PT. Some Saturdays required. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Amazing shop with high end products! Pay based on experience. Continuing education provided and encouraged.
Please send resume to [email protected]

07/12/2024

An Adorable Roundup of Puppers!!! Ruby, Freckles, Bingo, Milo

07/12/2024

Miss Abbey is in the Salon 💛 Her little face is so sweet 🥹

07/12/2024

Summer = Hikes, walks, and lots of flowers and trees! Pupsicle Joint Health and Allergy Support Pops are IN STOCK!

06/13/2024

Berklee doesn’t need a filter 💙

06/13/2024

🔨 Thor visited the salon this week 🔨 🤣 ♥️ 😉

06/13/2024

Handsome Mr Fletcher 🔥

05/31/2024

🌟 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 🌟 Tricy wants everyone to know Jackie has opened up her schedule on SATURDAY, June 8 for some limited appointments…call or text the salon 603-856-8001

05/31/2024

Mr. Comet says hello!!!

05/24/2024

⭐️ You guys are awesome ⭐️ Thanks to your referrals and area vets referring us, we have had an influx of new clients! Please be patient as we are working through all that comes along with this. ❤️ Did you know you can fill out new client forms and book appointments online? Go to afurryaffair.myonlineappointment.com We are currently booking out about 2 weeks. ♥️

05/18/2024

We can hardly stand the cuteness - Baby Murphy 🐾 ❤️

05/18/2024

Bella love ❤️

05/18/2024

Before and After 🦷 Maintenance 🤩

05/18/2024

Duffy and Kipper’s first visit 💜