08/28/2024
Good afternoon dirty dogs. I wish I could explain why meeting new dogs and sometimes new clients altogether give me butterflies, even some anxiety. Dogs I understand, for the most part. How people treat them or raise them, I question often. In every aspect in life, I fairly often not right on the money. I follow my gut, not intellect. Not always the best way, But it’s my way. So I’ve been grooming for this client for quite some time now, this family has a very sweet and gentle doodle, he is great all around, maybe a little emotional sensitive, I can relate. So they foster failed this also sweet doodle recently and came in for a groom/see how she does with all this grooming stuff. Never have hopes that it’s gonna go perfectly, we have no history to base anything on. I hear “ my dogs great about grooming” quite often. Enough for it to raise a yellow flag, not a red one, but eyes wide open, pay attention to body energy and non verbal cues. Almost all dogs are great at home with their family in a loving caring environment, where they get food, love, shelter, play. All the good stuff.
Today was a great day and in hind side was the kinda day to turn off the anxiety button and just be a dog lover. I needed no stern demeanor, no I’m in charge kinda energy. This sweet girl seemed to be my friend from the get go. Only a touch of don’t touch my front left paw please, followed by a But you need your nails done…Ok, here you go. Wait…what? There’s always a your not doing that…yes I am. No yes no yes. And we aren’t quite sure of the breed of this pup, I see a few different ones in there, including a few terriers. Often with some s***k and attitude. Not always, but often. So there was some moderate matting in the usual spots, nothing major, but stuff that needed attention that does involve some mild tugging. There is no magic wand for grooming. No reaction other than to sit down. I’ll take it…..all day long, everyday. I’m so glad I met this dog today. If I had 100 dogs like this, I’d have the easiest and best job ever. Don’t get me wrong, I have some amazing other clients, you know who you are. There’s a lot of you, for so many different but appreciated reasons. Thank you Pebbles, you started my grooming day out just right, I couldn’t ask for a better grooming session❤️🐶❤️😍
