Dirty Dog Holistic Grooming

07/31/2023

07/11/2023

Thomas need some help rehoming his pup. Kong is a good boy who needs a family to love him. If you know anyone who might wanna have a loyal friend too love and be loved please get with me and I can connect you with Thomas and Kong!

07/04/2023

07/01/2023

🎇 Fourth of July Fireworks Alert! 🎆

Dear wonderful pet parents,
As we approach the Fourth of July, we want to take a moment to address a matter of utmost importance: the safety and well-being of our furry friends during fireworks displays. While this dazzling celebration brings joy to our hearts, it can be a source of anxiety and danger for our beloved pets. Here are some valuable tips to ensure their protection and comfort during this festive time:

1️⃣ Create a Safe Haven: Prepare a designated safe space within your home where your pet can retreat to when the fireworks start. A cozy room with familiar bedding, toys, and some soft background noise can help alleviate their anxiety.

2️⃣ Keep Them Indoors: The loud noises and bright lights can easily frighten our pets, causing them to panic and potentially run away. Keeping them indoors during firework displays is crucial to preventing any accidental escapes or injuries.

3️⃣ Provide Distractions: Engage your pets with their favorite toys, puzzles, or treats to divert their attention from the outside commotion. Mental stimulation can be a great way to keep them calm and focused.

4️⃣ Ensure Proper Identification: Double-check that your pet's identification tags are up to date with your current contact information. In case they do manage to escape or get lost, this will significantly increase the chances of a safe reunion.

5️⃣ Consult a Vet: If your pet is prone to severe anxiety or becomes highly distressed during fireworks, consult your veterinarian beforehand. They may suggest options like anxiety-reducing medications or other appropriate remedies to help your furry friend through the stressful period.

6️⃣ Consider Soundproofing: Using white noise machines or playing soothing music can help mask the sound of fireworks, providing a calming environment for your pet. Additionally, closing curtains or blinds can minimize the visual impact of the fireworks.

7️⃣ Be a Calming Presence: Your pets look to you for reassurance and comfort. Stay calm and relaxed during the fireworks to help transmit a sense of security to your furry companion.

Remember, our pets rely on us to keep them safe and protected from potential harm. By taking precautionary measures and being proactive, we can ensure they have a stress-free and enjoyable Fourth of July.

Please share this post with fellow pet parents to spread awareness and help keep our fur babies safe during this exciting holiday. 🐾❤️

06/28/2023

I really need this.

06/28/2023

Hey pet parents! Just a friendly reminder to keep your furry friends looking and feeling their best by scheduling regular grooming sessions. Grooming not only keeps their coats clean and tangle-free but also helps maintain their overall health and hygiene. Plus, who can resist those adorable post-grooming cuddles? So, let's give our four-legged pals the spa treatment they deserve. Trust me, they'll thank you with a wagging tail and lots of love! 🐾💕

06/26/2023

Dear Pet Parents,

I understand that thunderstorms can be a scary and stressful time for your pets. As their caregivers, it's important that we take steps to comfort and reassure them during these times.

Here are a few tips on how to help your pets cope with thunderstorms:

1. Create a safe and comfortable space for your pet. This could be a cozy corner of the house, a crate, or a room with some soft blankets and toys. Make sure it's a quiet and secure area where they can feel safe.

2. Provide some white noise. The sound of a TV or a fan can help to mask the sound of thunder and lightning. You could also play some calming music to help soothe your pet.

3. Stay calm and relaxed. Pets are very attuned to our emotions, so if we're anxious or stressed, they're likely to pick up on that. Try to remain calm and reassuring, and speak to your pet in a soothing voice.

4. Consider using a calming aid. There are a variety of natural and over-the-counter calming aids available, such as chamomile or lavender oil, or products like Thundershirts or pheromone diffusers.

5. Be patient and understanding. Remember that your pet may need some time to adjust and feel comfortable during a thunderstorm. Be patient, offer plenty of love and cuddles, and don't punish them for being scared.

We hope these tips help you and your pets feel more comfortable during a thunderstorm. If you have any concerns about your pet's behavior or anxiety levels during storms, don't hesitate to speak to your veterinarian.

Sincerely,

Christine Craig

06/21/2023

Summertime is here! As you and your pup spend more time outside, here are several backyard toxins to keep an eye out for!

06/10/2023

Meet precious Keely. She’s a sweet Pomeranian mix who I was blessed to have spent some time with this week. Doesn’t she look sharp with her new hairdo.

06/08/2023

Check this out!

You can use fresh, raw garlic as a flea and tick repellent!

Many people are under the impression that garlic is toxic to dogs, but it's only toxic in insanely large amounts! Your dog would have to eat a LOT of garlic for it to be dangerous.

With proper dosage, garlic is an amazing:
- Anti-parasitic
- Anti-biotic
- Anti-fungal

Using fresh, organic cloves is best!

Your dog can have 1/4 cloves per 10lbs daily, max out at two cloves even if your pup is huge.

*Puppies have a lower red blood cell mass and hemoglobin concentration than adult dogs due to the transition from fetal to postnatal blood cell development. Because studies have demonstrated that garlic can accelerate red blood cell turnover, it should not be given to puppies under six months of age to avoid any chance of anemia.

06/04/2023

Meet Bear. He’s 80+ lbs of pure love!

06/02/2023

Shared from Olivia Miller

05/12/2023

Hi Everyone,
I’ve received a lot of great feedback from you and I am very grateful for each and every one of you. One thing I commonly hear is how quickly you are able to get your pet in for grooming. It’s important to me to make sure that I am able to get clients in with no more than a couple weeks wait. Therefore at this time I’m no longer accepting new clients. If you have a friend or relative you’d like to refer please have them mention your name when calling and Ill be happy to put them on a waiting list. I wish I could take every pet in the Upper Cumberland, but unfortunately giving 1-1 time with each pet takes a lot of time and I want to make sure I am never rushed when working with your pet. Thank you for all your support. It means the world to me.

05/09/2023

Say hello to Zappi. This little boy is very special to me. He came in today for his monthly spa day.

05/08/2023

Take a look at this handsome devil. Actually he was a dream to work with and only 6 months old.

05/04/2023

I’m constantly working to improve my knowledge to help me to better serve my clients. I recently completed a Canine Esthetician course.

04/30/2023

We’re starting to get booked up earlier than in the past. If you haven’t pre-booked with me please consider starting to do so. I want you to be able to get your pet in when they’re due for their grooming.
To book an appointment please call or text me at 931-644-7411. This is my direct cell line.

04/25/2023

Dogs need space when enjoying their meals or yummy treats.

Unsteady and unpredictable toddlers and children should not have access to their dog while they’re eating. Using a gate or having a dining station in a separated room will allow safety and stress free dining for your pup.

Also! Setting up this space for your dog if you’re having a gathering at your house with adults! It doesn't only apply to babies and toddlers.

⚠️Even if your dog tolerates their familiar adults taking food, toys, high value treats or bones away DO NOT expect them to behave the same with other dogs, children or unfamiliar adults. How would you feel if a stranger came up to your dining table and took a bite of your food? Uncomfortable, Angry, Scared?

❗Give dogs space! Stay out of their face!
❗Dogs with a Bone....Leave them alone!

If the item is dangerous or needs to be removed, use your head and make an exchange instead! We encourage everyone to teach and practice "leave it" before you need it!

04/15/2023

There are many variables that come into play when deciding if heartworm preventative is necessary for your pet—location, temperature, humidity. While it may not be possible in all environments to have our pets prevention be completely chemical-free, I don't use injectable heartworm prevention.

Long-acting injections may seem convenient, but once given, there is NO antidote to reverse side effects which may include the following adverse reactions: anaphylaxis, vomiting, diarrhea (with and without blood), listlessness, weight loss, seizures, and death.

Monday kicks off Parasite Awareness Week (April 17-21), so I'll be hosting daily, educational livestreams about naturally preventing and managing fleas, ticks, heartworms, intestinal parasites and mites/mange. You can tune in Monday-Friday at 3:00pm EDT on Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram.

Learn more about fleas/ticks/heartworms here ➡️ https://drjudymorgan.com/pages/fleas-ticks-heartworms?_pos=12&_sid=557fa1916&_ss=r

04/14/2023

Look at this little prince! He is as sweet as he is cute! I’m so blessed to work with him.

04/13/2023

🔔 I don't know who needs to hear this, but be sure to wash your pet's water bowl too! Ideally every day, but at least once a week.

04/12/2023

Look at these handsome boys. The pet parents came all the way from Fairfield Glade to get them their summer cuts.

04/11/2023

Who’s with me?

04/10/2023

Just a reminder…

This is something everyone should see. This xray is of a 2 week old puppy.

When you get your 8/10 week old puppies, please keep this image in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.

When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.

But when you're letting puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.

You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.

Once grown - around 12-18 months depending on their breed, you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.
Laura L.

04/05/2023

Meet Pepper. Isn’t she beautiful? Pepper has severe anxiety when leaving home so to meet her needs I make a house call every 6 weeks. Her parents wash her before I come. When I get there I give her a full hair cut, trim her nails, and clean her ears. She does much better with the grooming while being in the comfort of her home.

04/05/2023

Hi Folks,
IAS offers some wonderful services for pet owners in our community. If your pup or kitty has medical issues or if you just want to learn about health choices you can make for your pet Integrative Animal Solutions -IAS is a great resource. Just give Tracy a call if you have any questions about the services and products they offer that may benefit your pet.

03/31/2023

IAS is now proudly carrying Irish Kelp supplements by Pure Vet Products! These are from the purest sources of Irish waters and highly tested for impurities. These products are formulated by Dr Conor Brady and his team in Ireland. Dr Brady is the author of the book “Feeding Dogs” which is the first book published that is science based and myth busting research on fresh feeding pets. IAS is one of the few locations in the US currently carrying these supplements! AC4 is for cancer prevention and support, Kanex is a natural anti parasitic, Irish Kelp contains a host of vitamins and minerals and BoiFunction8 is gut healing. Open today 10-6! Liberty Square Sparta.

03/31/2023

It’s flea and tick season. Please check your pets.

03/26/2023

This little guy will melt your heart. I felt so blessed to spend a little time with Spencer this morning!!!

03/25/2023

QUICK TIP: Pay attention to #10. Punishment, aka "correction," is habit-forming to the punisher. Why? It gives the punisher the illusion of control, and control reinforces the punisher. What is reinforced will be repeated.

The longer I am a dog trainer, the more I come to the realization that the use of force. compulsion, aversion in dog training, i.e., the use of shock o aversive collars, and any other kind of verbal or physical "correction" is addictive, and it speaks to a need for control on the part of the trainer.

What I know to be true is that "clicker training," when done properly can give the trainer a sense of control as well, and with far less effort, though I believe it requires a lot more knowledge, skill, and thought.

Even so, I see my clients amazed on a regular basis, and have for years. Clicker training achieves so much more than simple obedience. It teaches a dog how to learn, and to love learning. It also strengthens the bond between the dog and his owner/guardian.

Cindy Ludwig, MA, BS, RN, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Owner, Canine Connection LLC
Willard, Missouri

03/24/2023

Meet Sam. This youngster has got so much energy, but boy is he a sweetheart and such a looker!!! It was a pleasure grooming him for the first time today.

03/23/2023

Look at this sweet love!! Kylo is always a joy to work with.

03/17/2023

Meet precious Neyland. He’s just 20 weeks old.

03/17/2023

Check out Boss. He got a fresh start groom and he’s now ready for spring with his new short hairdo.

03/17/2023

These sweet babies had a spa day and were having some fun in the grooming shop! Aren’t they precious!

03/17/2023

Look at Sweet Teddy. He’s a little head shy but we got him looking quite handsome anyway.

03/12/2023

Meet Lucy…She’s getting her spring time beauty treatment. Isn’t she a looker!!

03/12/2023

Groomed these handsome young fellas today. What a pleasure! Everyone needs some puppy love once in a while.

03/09/2023

One of my clients watched this dog get dumped out of a car tonight. If anyone can offer him a good home let us know. We’re not sure if he’s a puppy or not but he’s very good natured and seems to listen to basic commands, but is extremely thin. Thank you.

Edit: he doesn’t get along with other pets.