All about the DOGue Salon and Spa

12/08/2023

Swing by and check out the DOGue Boutique… all about the DOGue will be vending at this super fun event! Lot’s of other cool vendors as well. See you there… 🎄❄️⛄️

11/17/2023

Tis’ the Season of Giving! We now have e-gift cards available for all the DOGues on your gift giving list…

Order all about the DOGue Salon and Spa eGift Cards online and give the perfect gift. Send gift cards instantly to anyone. Powered by Square Gift Cards

09/01/2023

This is George… he is a 6yr old neutered male doodle looking for his forever home. He has lived with cats and children. He prefers to be the only canine child but could live with another dog just fine. He is used to being groomed every 3weeks.
If you or someone you know could be potentially a good fit for the young man, Messager me or call 510.653.1691. Only serious inquiries please!

06/24/2023

Tomorrow is SHOW day! Doors open . See you there~

06/10/2023

Enter your DOGue today for a chance to WIN the People’s Choice Award. Be sure to share this post! Vote (hit the Like button) for your favorite…

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD!
1. Enter a Photo & Name of your DOGue (or Pet) in the comments of THIS POST.
2. SHARE this post with your friends and family.
3. The photo with the most votes (aka "likes") WINS this category!
4. Winner will be announced on Facebook live June 24th.
GOOD LUCK!
To make a donation:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-the-dogue-show-tickets-636164554307

06/03/2023

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD!
1. Enter a Photo & Name of your DOGue (or Pet) in the comments of THIS POST.
2. SHARE this post with your friends and family.
3. The photo with the most votes (aka "likes") WINS this category!
4. Winner will be announced on Facebook live June 24th.
GOOD LUCK!
To make a donation:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-the-dogue-show-tickets-636164554307

06/03/2023

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-the-dogue-show-tickets-636164554307

2nd Annual DOGue SHOW!
Come to compete or spectate... either way this is one Summer event you won't want to miss! Lots of cool pet vendors, yummy food and beautiful pups strutting their stuff for a chance to win BEST in SHOW! We have a Smallest dog, Biggest dog, Cutest dog, Scruffiest dog, Owner/Dog Look-a-like and DOGue in VOGUE (aka Project Runway Costume Contest) category to enter and win.
There will also be a chance to win the People's Choice Award by entering a picture of your Pooch on Facebook. Submit a Picture and the Pet's Name to the page for: all about the DOGue salon spa . The winner will be announced at the DOGue Show. (your attendance is not necessary to participate in this category)
All of the fundraising proceeds from this event go to benefit the scholars at North Oakland Community Charter School (NOCCS). Last year we raised over $5000 and are looking to exceed that this year with your help.
If you can't make the show but you still want to show your support, you can make a donation in the tickets tab of this site named "NOCCS Fundraiser Donation".
All are welcome to join this community event.
Hope to see you and your DOGue there!
For more information on vendor opportunities, feel free to contact Lena @ (510) 653-1691

Voted Best in the BAY AREA 2010! - Bay Woof Newspaper

03/08/2023

Sat. March 11, Noon-4pm. Forecast is for cloudy, with a chance of showers & a high probability of FUNK. Kaleidoscope Coffee, 109 Park Place, Pt. Richmond, CA. We are celebrating Art of The African Diaspora with the Grand Opening of a new art exhibition. Pull🚲Up! Food, ice cream, coffee, chai, beer, wine, etc. Presented by The Pedaler Bike Shop, Squabisch 🥨, All about the DOGue Salon and Spa 🐩, Kindness Considered💚 https://m.facebook.com/events/1051971145799302?mibextid=Z0UBBX

06/26/2022

Our People Choice Award (Instagram) WINNER!!! Baylee - Keisha Stephney Congratulations and thank you for your participation!!!!

06/26/2022

06/25/2022

Our People Choice Award (Facebook) WINNER!!! Bentley - Diane Guinn Congratulations and thank you for your participation!!!!

06/25/2022

PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD!

1. These are the contestants for our Facebook competition…

2. SHARE this post with your friends and family.

3. The photo with the most votes (likes) WINS this category. Scroll the comments to cast your vote.

4. Winner will be announced on Saturday, June 25th.
GOOD LUCK!

To make a donation:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-the-dogue-show-a-community-fundraiser-for-noccs-tickets-337393682587

06/06/2022

Enter to Win!

Home page of all about the DOGue, a business from Emeryville, CA. Pet Grooming Salon, Training, Boarding, Daycare, Boutique

05/24/2022

PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD!
1. Enter a Photo of your DOGue (or Pet) in the comments of THIS POST.
2. SHARE this post with your friends and family.
3. The photo with the most votes (likes) WINS this category!
4. Winner will be announced on Facebook live June 25th.
GOOD LUCK!
To make a donation:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-the-dogue-show-a-community-fundraiser-for-noccs-tickets-337393682587

Home page of all about the DOGue, a business from Emeryville, CA. Pet Grooming Salon, Training, Boarding, Daycare, Boutique

05/24/2022

👀Sneak Peek!👀
Tickets go on sale June 1st… Stay tuned!

10/16/2021

Come one, Come all it’s a Howl-o-ween Paw-ty for the DOGues!!!

12/30/2020

Happy New Year to you and your family! As the year 2020 ends we want to take a moment to reflect and be thankful for the overwhelming generosity and support of our loyal clients. We wouldn't be here without you.

In 2021, we would like to introduce a few new ideas we have in store...

1. More flexible appointment schedule available for:
Nail Trimming -($28 for dogs or cats) AND
Basic Spa Package -(which includes nail trim, ear cleaning, a**l gland expression, bath and blow dry; NO HAIRCUTS; prices vary depending on the size of the DOGue; expedited turn around time at no extra cost; not applicable to cats)
Appointments (even same day!) available Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 12-4pm starting January 1, 2021. Call today to schedule these services.

2. Our newly adopted salon hours of operation are:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9am-6pm;
1st & 3rd Saturday from 9am-6pm (closed Tuesday & Sunday)

3. COMING SOON:
Limo Service -(pick up & delivery) to and from the salon for grooming services. Stay tuned for more details.

We strive to provide our community with top notch pet grooming services that are unparalleled. Thank you in advance for sharing this information with friends and neighbors.

Cheers to another year! If you have any questions now or into the New Year, don't hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to help.

Sincerely,
Lena Swann
and DOGue family

06/13/2020

Don’t forget FREE nail trimming TODAY from 11am-3pm!!!
Don’t miss out...

06/08/2020

Alameda County has just announced a variety of businesses are allowed to open up today. Amongst them is All About the Dogue, which sits on the border of Oakland and Emeryville. There are many shaggy dogs in town and pet parents are eagerly awaiting the reopening of this pet salon. It’s been a long journey for this small business owner.
PANDEMIC
Since Shelter in Place, like many businesses, large and small, has had its struggles. All About the Dogue is no exception. Lena Swann, the business owner, opened her doors in 2008, soon after she faced an uphill battle with The Great Recession. She is strong, smart and resilient, so she fought on. She excellence in service and style, gained a loyal clientele base. Some travel from all over California and even one from out of state, just to get groomed here. She outlasted Petco’s entry and departure from Emeryville, becoming the only groomer in Emeryville.
When Shelter in Place happened in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Swann was in panic mode desperately trying to pay the pet salon’s rent, bills and keep her employees. Swann prided herself on being able to thrive and employ others in the community including several at risk youths. She applied and waited for a long time for the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP). She says it was a long and confusing process since the program ran out of money, then got more funding.
Swann didn’t know what else to do so she started a GoFundMe page that was well supported by the community and has raised nearly $20,000. This was very helpful but wasn’t enough for the long shutdown. The rent at the pet salon is high and she tried to work with the landlords, non-profit EBALDC, to try to keep the pet salon afloat. Even though she recently qualified for PPP, she says it still doesn’t feel right because she had prided herself on not ever having to take out a loan before for any of her businesses. She is also applying for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance.
BLACK LIVES MATTER
At the end of May, most people in the community as well as Swann were looking forward to the economy reopening again. Businesses owners everywhere were hopeful yet desperate to reopen their doors and welcome their clients and customers back. But suddenly, Emeryville, the Bay Area and many towns and cities across the country got swept up in the collective societal demand for racial equality, justice and condemnation of police brutality. This quickly led to demonstrations, protests, activism and a clear message of what Americans are demanding. Black Lives Matter!
What ruined the collective voice of those peacefully demanding change are groups of looters, often from out of town, descended upon the protests. This quickly escalated into chaos with the peaceful protestors being caught in the middle. Riots, massive looting, fires, violence and tear gas were heavily reported on the news across America and around the world. When the looting started happening in Emeryville, in order to save her businesses, Swann had to act quickly. She posted handwritten signs that said “Black Owned” on all the large glass panes in her shop. She did that for her next door neighbor, Marsh Interiors. These handwritten signs were what saved both businesses from being damaged and looted like the shops along that row. These handwritten signs also helped save her other business, Swann Salon. “It worked but it didn’t feel good.” Swann said.

Swann was very disheartened for being forced to self identify, and pick a side. Swann says she grew up without prejudice. Never before in her life did she have to pick a side, this tore her apart inside. She didn’t want to have to choose. She didn’t want to alienate her diverse clientele. She didn’t want to divide our beautiful multi-cultural community. It’s been an extremely emotional week, on top of a few challenging months.
REOPENING
To celebrate the reopening, All About the Dogue and Christine Mason, Emeryville’s favorite local realtor, are teaming up to welcome everyone back. Mason is sponsoring a FREE nail clipping clinic this Saturday, June 13 from 11am-3pm. Call 510-653-1691 to RSVP for the free clinic. Book your appointment for a regular grooming and get $20 off, just mention the code “Christine MasonRealtor.” Sharing is caring, so enjoy $5 off when you share about this reopening on social media. See coupons below.
If you do not have a pet, please consider putting your money where your mouth is and truly support the Black Lives Matter movement by helping this black woman owned businesses. Please share and donate https://www.gofundme.com/f/donations-4-the-dogue-salon


Christine Mason, Realtor
(925) 900-5288

CalRE # 02050542
www.christinemason.me
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04/24/2020

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/04/24/deep-discounts-online-sales-and-fundraisers-how-bay-area-businesses-are-finding-ways-to-hang-on/

More than 9 in 10 of California’s small businesses are struggling because of COVID-19, including auto shops, dog groomers and clothing boutiques

04/14/2020

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-04-13/small-business-coronavirus-stimulus

Confusion and frustration bedevil attempts to keep employees on the job while getting a Payroll Protection Program loan.

02/27/2020

Mark your calendar!

01/28/2020

Tails of the Top Knot!

01/22/2020

The annual Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show is this weekend @ the Cow Palace! Both Saturday and Sunday... check it out!

01/10/2020

Tails of the top knot!

01/04/2020

12/26/2019

Merry Christmas from the DOGue! 🎄

12/21/2019

Thank you to everyone that came by to get a cup of hot cocoa and treats today! All the kids (and adults) has a blast... til next year, Cheers!

12/20/2019

Swing by today for a cup of cocoa & write a letter to Santa... Going on from 2-7pm! See ya later...

12/04/2019

Big dogs horsing around on a rainy day! That’s how big dogs play.🤷🏽‍♀️