Doggy Downtime

Doggy Downtime A low-waste and plant-based dog groomery in Wheat Ridge, CO. One-on-one appointment style booking!
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I began working with canines in 2010 when Doggy Downtime was first launched in my hometown of Norwalk/Fairfield County, Connecticut. Soon after I began learning how to groom dogs while working with a local mobile groomer. In 2012, I moved to Denver, Colorado to participate in the Misha May Foundation’s dog trainer/behaviorist apprenticeship where I met Denver’s top trainer and behaviorist, Lorrain

e May. I continued to care for dogs while working for various pet sitting companies within the Denver Metro area and soon became a certified animal reiki practitioner through a course offered by Misha May. In 2015, I was professionally trained by Deidre Hered, a top-notch groomer of downtown Denver, and began learning to perfect breed standard haircuts. Doggy Downtime was relaunched in the Denver area in 2016 and I continue to offer professional pet care services including dog grooming and basic dog training. My love for creatures extends from fuzzy kittens to scaly reptiles and I am always happy to care for all animals larger and in-between.

this cutie goldendoodle, graham, let me use him as an example today to show off two different looks I enjoy styling: #1 ...
08/01/2024

this cutie goldendoodle, graham, let me use him as an example today to show off two different looks I enjoy styling:

#1 the poodley-look

#2 the “don’t-poodle-my-doodle”

Owner often feel strongly about either-or but I’m happy to groom any style for my doodle clients, so long as their coat type allows! I think both options are super cute but the choice between which to get for your pup simply comes down to a personal preference.

I’m still accepting new clients so text (720) 515-0622 to book your pups 1:1 therapeutic grooming session!

Dizzy! 💕
07/23/2024

Dizzy! 💕

okay but- Dewey 🥹🫶🏽
07/12/2024

okay but- Dewey 🥹🫶🏽

A bath with miss Millie 💕 I’ve been grooming this sweetie since she was a puppy. She’s always been such a gentle special...
07/04/2024

A bath with miss Millie 💕 I’ve been grooming this sweetie since she was a puppy. She’s always been such a gentle special soul.

Chicago’s glow up 💕
06/24/2024

Chicago’s glow up 💕

Come learn the basics of grooming and get more insight about our 1:1 dog grooming skillshare sessions with a professiona...
05/17/2024

Come learn the basics of grooming and get more insight about our 1:1 dog grooming skillshare sessions with a professional groomer of 15 years at this HUMANS-ONLY class.

Class description: Intro class for dog owners who are interested in learning how to groom their own dogs using professional tools and techniques. We’ll go over: the history of dog grooming and the modern grooming industry, supplies/tools and upkeep (costs/suggestions), at-home vs. salon-style dog grooming, hazards of grooming, common breed’s care schedules, Doggy Downtime’s principles, and our individualized Skillshare course info and Q+A. Please leave your dogs at home as this is a HUMANS-ONLY class.

*A portion of ticket proceeds supports our ability to gift a pet owner living in poverty with a free grooming session!

Book online here: https://book.squareup.com/classes/akkmgyvvc5ozm7/location/LGV16MSGBGQ16/classes

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05/12/2024

Policymakers and societal norms interpret the presence of animals in the home and on the street differently for groups along the axes of class and race, even when the motivations for pet keeping are the same.

Bernie buddy :)
05/11/2024

Bernie buddy :)

Millie says: “Have you heard? Doggy Downtime is offering animal communication and massage sessions soon!!!”Comment below...
04/17/2024

Millie says: “Have you heard? Doggy Downtime is offering animal communication and massage sessions soon!!!”

Comment below if you’re interested in spiritually tuning into your pet and build a deeper bond with them👇🏽✨

Little Miss Duffy looking pretty and Fluffy after her session today 😌💕
04/17/2024

Little Miss Duffy looking pretty and Fluffy after her session today 😌💕

Cuties in for spring cuts! Call or text (720) 515-0622 to book your pups one-on-one eco-friendly grooming sesh today and...
04/06/2024

Cuties in for spring cuts! Call or text (720) 515-0622 to book your pups one-on-one eco-friendly grooming sesh today and get spruced up for spring!

Artie was *in love* with his post-groom bison trachea treat (for being a good boy)!😋Book your pups grooming sesh by call...
03/30/2024

Artie was *in love* with his post-groom bison trachea treat (for being a good boy)!
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Book your pups grooming sesh by calling or texting (720) 515-0622. Make it and extra special by picking up a delicious treat at checkout!

Sully ✨ swipe for a sad wet boi pic 🥲
03/30/2024

Sully ✨ swipe for a sad wet boi pic 🥲

Tiny little Zoey had us all weak with love yesterday.THOSE EYES THOUGH 🥺
03/09/2024

Tiny little Zoey had us all weak with love yesterday.
THOSE EYES THOUGH 🥺

Miss Molly is a literal teddy bear 🧸
03/03/2024

Miss Molly is a literal teddy bear 🧸

.stinkin.lincoln is back!! 😍
03/03/2024

.stinkin.lincoln is back!! 😍

Lucy’s signature look 👉🏽 before/after 👉🏽 tongue out cutie 😋
02/29/2024

Lucy’s signature look 👉🏽 before/after 👉🏽 tongue out cutie 😋

Barley perfectly modeled my signature body haircut pattern. He even refused to look directly in the camera for extra mod...
02/23/2024

Barley perfectly modeled my signature body haircut pattern. He even refused to look directly in the camera for extra model vibe, haha!

I looooove a more column like leg with tight/tidy feet and chest. It’s an ALWAYS on the sanitary trim (potty areas, armpits, and under the ear). Plus a custom tail and head = typically fluffy and round, leaning towards Japanese style.

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Call/text to book (720) 515-0622 if you want your pup looking handsome and cute like Barley. I’ll be closing my client list soon so get in while you can to stay on my rotation!

I specialize in getting puppies set up on the best track for a positive lifelong relationship with grooming and preventa...
02/20/2024

I specialize in getting puppies set up on the best track for a positive lifelong relationship with grooming and preventative health care :)

As a mom, I know that building confidence and a strong set of skills to cope with the inevitability of having to go through difficult experiences is one of the best things we can do for our youngsters... and it’s really no different with dogs! I teach puppies to trust the process of grooming by giving them time to explore and understand the different tools being used.

I encourage all of my clients to start very young by bringing them in to me as soon as they’ve settled into their new homes and after their first round of shots! Typically around a full month after bringing a new fur baby home is great to get them in for a puppy bath and fluff with me.

With puppies, I go slow without dragging out the experience (which can lead to stimulatory overwhelm) and let them sniff each and every tool I use before I use it on them, getting treats as a reward for their bravery and curiosity. I even teach my clients effective tips a tricks to use at home to desensitize and help prep their puppy for each session!

Grooming IS preventative health care (hence why groomers became listed as ESSENTIAL businesses during the pandemic) and every dog deserves to experience as little stress as possible during the experience.

Interested in setting up your puppy for the best possible life and teaching them to maybe even enjoy visiting the groomers for the sake of their health?!

Call/text: (720) 515-0622 to book

Hudson is a sweetie guy who low key is starting to really enjoy his bath time! This was his second appointment at Doggy ...
02/20/2024

Hudson is a sweetie guy who low key is starting to really enjoy his bath time! This was his second appointment at Doggy Downtime :)

It’s fun to witness dogs who come in to Doggy Downtime go through a moment of confusion when they start to catch themselves enjoying their grooming sessions (they’ll be like “wait, I thought I hated this?” lol.)

I always use a warm temperature with a nozzle that gives out just the right amount of pressure to feel like a nice massage and have even had dogs just about fall asleep in the tub! Hudson is starting to believe me when I tell him I’m not going to shock him with a cold temp and rough hands

Corky St. Clair’s before and after! I L O V E a great transformation
02/20/2024

Corky St. Clair’s before and after! I L O V E a great transformation

Chicago says your should book your next grooming appointment with her favorite eco-friendly groomer.(PS I was this baby’...
02/18/2024

Chicago says your should book your next grooming appointment with her favorite eco-friendly groomer.

(PS I was this baby’s first ever groomer as a puppy and I’m so glad they are returning clients. So cute watching my fur buddies grow even when I groom them to look like forever puppies hehe.)

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Call/text: (720) 515-0622 to book

Lookieee!! It me and my special business featured in the Westword specifically thanks to Erika Righter for advocating fo...
02/15/2024

Lookieee!! It me and my special business featured in the Westword specifically thanks to Erika Righter for advocating for me/my community and small businesses in the Denver area

The business not only grooms dogs with sustainable products (the dog hair is even composted!) — it also provides a gathering space for people of color and a boutique for artists to sell their wares.

Will we ever get enough of Biscuit’s smiley face? 🤤
02/05/2024

Will we ever get enough of Biscuit’s smiley face? 🤤

Cutie Cowboy got his first haircut last week and did such a great job being a good boy on the table 🤠
02/05/2024

Cutie Cowboy got his first haircut last week and did such a great job being a good boy on the table 🤠

Zaggy-love let me sample my doggy nail polish on him the other day 💕
02/05/2024

Zaggy-love let me sample my doggy nail polish on him the other day 💕

Happy Friday from me & Felice ✨Swipe for a pic of her full groom ft. poodle feet!
01/26/2024

Happy Friday from me & Felice ✨
Swipe for a pic of her full groom ft. poodle feet!

I love my returning clients! Ziggy is an older pup who gets to relax during his gentle grooming session 😌
01/26/2024

I love my returning clients! Ziggy is an older pup who gets to relax during his gentle grooming session 😌

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6494 W 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO
80033

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