Guardian Angel’s Grooming Training Boarding Daycare & Luxury Spa

08/31/2024

Any small animals can come to my facility!! Call 208-840-9650

***UPDATE*** - 5:45PM All evacuation notices have been rescinded. County Line Road will remain closed through the evening due to dangerous snags. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO EVACUATION NOTICES in Kootenai County thanks to the hard work of our Firefighters and First Responders!

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***UPDATE*** - 2:30PM GET SET evacuation notices lifted. Updated map below. GO NOW notices still in place.

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GO NOW and GET SET evacuation notices have been issued for the County Line Fire. Residents under GO NOW need to leave immediately. Residents under GET SET need to get prepared to leave at a moments notice. Any livestock on County Line Road needs to be evacuated immediately. Kootenai County Fairgrounds can accept livestock if needed contact Greg 208-446-4678.

08/30/2024

We are hiring! In need of groomers and trainers!!  experience groomers and trainers only please 

08/26/2024

Just a wet kitten reminding you we do cats! 🐱 🤗❤️

08/24/2024

Bows 🎀 are a significant part of life to a little girl 💕🌸 would you just look at that precious face! 🐶

08/19/2024

Sometimes you just need a little smile to start your day off right 😊🤗🐶

08/05/2024

When you make your husband go to the spa with you 🥰✂️💕 and he has something to say about it 😆

08/01/2024

Welcome to the team Breanne!!! 🤗❤️

Update on grooming status!
I will be moving my grooming to Haden to join the team at Guardian Angel Grooming!
I have reached out to some of you individually. Those of you I have missed please let me know if you would like to keep your existing appointments!
Thank you all for your support and hope to see you and your fur kids soon!

07/27/2024

Some cute happy faces from the week 🫧🐶🐾

07/21/2024

It’s puppy kisses and wet noses we live for ❤️
By Nicole Travis

It’s puppy kisses and tail wags that truly make us smile. A wet nose against our cheek is worth every trial. For every tough long day there’s a dog trying to find a way, to give us a reason to come to work another day. We live for those happy faces, tail wags and wiggles, that are happy to see us. It lets us know we’re doing enough. Enough good at our jobs and good in their lives, it’s how we sleep at night.
When our bodies are tired and achy,
When our equipment is rusting and breaking,
When there’s just not enough hours in the day or enough coffee anyway.
There’s a dog that always reminds us everything will be ok.
And that’s what we live for.
We want to thank the dogs who make working in this industry worth every heartache, every bruise, every soaking wet bath we apparently end up taking With you, and everything in between in this industry, thank you for letting us be your first groomer and thank you for letting us be your last groomer, know we love you, know we care, but most importantly thank you for all the laughs, smiles and for all our gray hair, just thank you doggies everywhere.

Announcement:

When I opened this business 6 nearly 7 years ago by myself in 1400 sqft I was able to give every pet one on one care with love and devotion to every pet. I lived to see those smiling faces and tail wags. They truly kept me going and I owe everything to them.
The reviews you read for this business, its reputation and the goodness in it was built by me. I gave so much time and effort to get this business to where it is today and build a team you can now trust in my place.
2023 brought a very large expansion to a 9500 sqft building a building project and a large team of animal care professionals and many many more responsibilities.
As the soul business owner I cannot lovingly give the time to your pets that they deserve or the time to my family that they deserve. That being said,
it is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from grooming come January 2025.
This has been a very tough decision for me. I love all the clients and pets that come through these doors like they’re my own and I know they love me.
But, as I have had many surgeries over the years including a major spine surgery and double hand and carpal tunnel surgeries I cannot physically groom any longer. Aside of that the business needs me as its manager and team leader to survive. I will still be there to kiss every pup that comes in the door and monitor their care but I personally will be handing over all of my clients to the staff I personally trained. That being said I will not be booking further then January of 2025. Please understand this retirement is well deserved and I worked hard for it. I’ll be taking these next several months to train my staff on my personal pet care techniques to properly provide the same care that I did.
I love you all.
Here’s to big dreams and success and serving the pnw one wet nose at a time. ❤️

07/15/2024

LET’S TALK TOOLS

Red Arrow: Harness that fits around the dog’s body and when connected to a clip leash, creates a pulling reaction from the dog. This pulling reaction triggers the shoulders and chest muscles to be used which then influences the dog to use strength to get where they need to. If you have properly trained your dog to walk right next to you on a harness, you will not experience the pulling. Congratulations, I have yet to see this. 😂

Orange Arrow: Flat collar, usually used to connect a clip leash to and often times sits on the bottom of the neck due to gravity and the dog’s head being higher than the shoulders. This then triggers the dog’s shoulder muscles and the pulling starts. Again, this teaches the dog that strength needs to be used to get where they need to. If you have properly trained your dog to walk next to you on a flat collar, you will not experience the pulling. The majority of dogs I see are pulling during this setup.

Blue Arrow: Slip Leash is very high on the neck where it is placed behind the ears, behind the jaw bone, and it allows us to influence the dog’s head and brain. Shoulders and chest muscles are not triggered and physical strength is not used during the walk. When used correctly, little to no pressure is on the leash and physical strength is used by the dog to get from point A to point B. If you have properly trained your dog to walk next to you on a slip leash, you will not experience any pulling.

Out of the 3 tools shown, the slip leash is one of the most productive tools to create a structured walk, a calm mind, and a solid relationship.

Ever watch anyone walk a horse by the saddle?

Yeah, me either.

That’s because when you walk a 1000lb animal, you need to influence the brain and not the body.

Let’s start influencing our dog’s mentally and not physically.

07/11/2024

One of our dearest clients crossed the rainbow bridge 🌈
Kahlúa , my heart aches for your family. We know you lived the best life and you were so genuinely loved and cared for. We loved seeing you every time you came in. ❤️ you will be so missed.
Rest easy sweet girl. 

07/04/2024

One of the sweetest best kitties we’ve ever done a lion cut on 🥰❤️ and he was very photogenic as you can see 😁
by the way! We do cats!

06/30/2024

Baby’s first haircut 💙🦋 Ruthie, did well today! But sometimes first time grooms can be scary! Today Ruthie, passed all the tests and trials of grooming except getting the top of her head trimmed! Those dang buzzers were weird! So to ensure this pup had a positive experience we did not push her past her limits and instead she got a cute little ponytail (for now) 🥰💙 it’s so very important to ensure a positive grooming experience every time however the very first one is extra important as it sets the tone for all future haircuts ❤️ Good girl Ruthie ❤️

06/25/2024

Charlie is still looking for a wonderful home. If you know of anyone please let us know. Preferably elderly couple or woman with no dogs. Indoor cat only!

06/24/2024

🐶🐾 Hello everyone!! We understand everyone is really busy this time of year! And sometimes it can be hard to get your pets in anywhere! So to help out our furry friends in need during these hot summer temperatures Nicole, our hard working owner is going to open up her books for grooming on select Sundays!! (Sunday the 30th/14th/21st/and 28th are now open for booking between 8am and 5pm)
She is also offering special deals on daycare and train packages as well!
Please enquire here for scheduling those appointments!! Let’s get those pups feeling better!! 🐾🫧🛁🐶

06/08/2024

This precious girl is looking for her forever retirement home. Charlie, is ten years old, spayed, declawed (in front) female munchkin cat mix. (She has very short legs and is a small cat) Charlie has been with my daughter and I almost her entire life and we love her to death! However, Charlie hates and is terrified of dogs. And we have always had them. It is unfair to keep Charlie in a household with dogs and we believe it is best to find her a home without them. Charlie loves to snuggle and talks if you talk to her. She has no health issues and has already had all of her veterinary care just needs an updated rabies vaccination however she is an indoor only cat. Although she is a fantastic mouser she would not survive outside. Charlie just needs a warm lap to lay on and someone to love. Please pm us if you are interested in adopting Charlie! Indoor only NO DOGS.

05/18/2024

Just because not all dogs like baths doesn’t mean we don’t still try to make it fun for them! Meya and Sunny agree the bath today wasn’t so bad after all 🥰

05/12/2024

Are you having trouble training your pet? Are you tired of poor behaviors? Bad manners? Or could your pet use some refreshing? But it’s just too expensive?! I’m here to help! I am now running Daycare & Trains which is a training program like a board and train but where your dog gets one on one training and still gets to go home at the end of each day! My clients have been so pleased with their results and I am so blessed to be at the end of the lead!
For the months of May and June I am running a special for this specific type of training designed for each individual pets needs. Basic obedience, behavioral training and conformation show training.
How it works,
You may chose from 4-6-or 8 weeks of training.
You drop your pet off at my facility three times a week for 6 hours of training between 9am and 3pm and you chose the days that best fit your schedule Monday-Saturday!! I create your pets personal schedule and you’re good to go!
4 weeks would include 12 training days with the trainer and 4 one on one private lessons with you ( at the end of each week of training) 450
6 weeks would include 18 days of training with 6 private lessons 650
8 weeks would include 24 days of training with 8 private lessons 850
Your requirements are,
Pet must be current on vaccines as we may be going places other then the facility for training such as parks, stores, and other dog related places where your pet could be exposed to illness so it is very important when taking your pet to any public place that they are current on vaccinations.
Your ability and willingness to learn alongside your pet.
A slip lead or lead set up of your trainers request.
A clicker
And that’s it!
Please call (208)-840-9650 or message here or our website for more details or if you have questions regarding this training program.
We look forward to helping your pet be the best addition to your home with positive reinforcement training uniquely designed to your pets needs and breed. 

05/11/2024

Is your furry feline shedding?! We groom cats! No this kitty was not shaved. We got out all that hair with our expert skills and tools 😌 she feels much better and cooler!

05/10/2024

Handling class!! ❤️

I added another date for class!

Are you wanting to learn how to show dogs? Got your first show dog and not sure how shows work? Need to socialize your puppy? Or get those seasoned show dogs out more?
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Come to handling class at Guardian Angel’s Grooming Training Boarding Daycare & Luxury Spa. We have a ring set up with mats, things to help train with distractions and fun tips and tricks of 16 years of handling experience for you and your dog in the ring!
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If you have any questions please feel free to PM me!
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05/08/2024

Emma is holding a handling class!! Come join! :)

Drop in Handling Class Thursday May 9th at 6pm and Monday May 13th at 6:30pm. Class will be held at Guardian Angel’s Grooming Training Boarding Daycare & Luxury Spa. Get those dogs ready for those spring shows!🐾

Open to advance and beginners!

05/07/2024

We are making a couple of BIG changes and we think you’re going to like them! ❤️
Unfortunately the Barkery known as Joe Beans will no longer hold a tenancy inside our facility. But we will still have a Barkery with yummy treats a lounge and a retail store for all of your pet product needs and more!!
It is with great sadness to end the lease for Joe Beans Barkery but for personal reasons and financial reasons we have chosen to go a different direction.
In the meantime while we remodel let’s hear what pet products you would like to see in our store?! 🐶🥰❤️ and not to worry all of our treats will still be locally sourced by a reliable company and made with love ❤️

05/06/2024

The pups love when Mina, comes to work 🥰🐶 look at those smiles 😊

05/04/2024

Why is it so expensive for “just a bath” because it takes 84 years to dry him! 😂🐶🤪

04/17/2024

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04/16/2024