7-J Hound Haus

7-J Hound Haus Specializing in longer doodle styles, breed standard techniques, & honest communication with owners💜

Once again, I’m offering FREE goat desensitizing during appointments 😅😍But for real, little lady needs a name. Help me.
09/08/2023

Once again, I’m offering FREE goat desensitizing during appointments 😅😍

But for real, little lady needs a name. Help me.

“Um, excuse me groomer lady, but is it my turn for fluffy towel rubs yet?!”😘 what a ham
06/23/2023

“Um, excuse me groomer lady, but is it my turn for fluffy towel rubs yet?!”

😘 what a ham

Miss Olivia’s ladies are going crazy being good chickens 😍. She has 3 dozen ($3 per) and 1-18 Pack ($4.50) all laid this...
05/07/2023

Miss Olivia’s ladies are going crazy being good chickens 😍.
She has 3 dozen ($3 per) and 1-18 Pack ($4.50) all laid this weekend. They are good for 8 weeks in the fridge, plus they are pretty 😂. Shoot me a text if you’re needing eggs! I’ll be bringing them up regularly to the shop.

It took me a minute but I believe I’m set for the year, watch for messages from my MoeGo number over the next couple day...
04/27/2023

It took me a minute but I believe I’m set for the year, watch for messages from my MoeGo number over the next couple days.

I am still NOT taking anyone new right now. I have a lot of my older guys I’ve been working on for ten years start getting to “that” stage, and it is having an effect on me (I’ll post on that later).

Any client who has lapsed more than 4 months is auto- waitlisted; I will also post on this later 🫠

I know it’s early, but here’s my warning: I will not be doing 6ams in the winter anymore. It has to do with a medical issue in my fingers.

Also friendly reminder, I am not a babysitter while you take your kids for their summer activities. I’ll post on that later too 😂

PLEASE don’t call me, I legit don’t answer my phone. Ever. It makes both of us feel weird. Let’s just eliminate that yeah?! 😅

My God. Ok I’m done now.

My 6am BabyCakes (that’s my nickname for her) 🥰Yes, she’s a “hold me” baby so getting a pic is hard, but I loves her and...
04/06/2023

My 6am BabyCakes (that’s my nickname for her) 🥰

Yes, she’s a “hold me” baby so getting a pic is hard, but I loves her and she’s a good way to start the morning 💜

“Why can’t you just hire someone?”-An Explanation Because I Keep Getting Asked 😜 Because I would have to drastically slo...
03/24/2023

“Why can’t you just hire someone?”

-An Explanation Because I Keep Getting Asked 😜

Because I would have to drastically slow down my pace to nitpick a newbie’s every move. This means higher prices to offset lower numbers of dogs.

Because I don’t want to pay someone’s medical bills when they get bit, and oh boy, they will get bit MANY times. I don’t want to pay for someone else’s chiropractor appointments from lifting dogs; God forbid they fall and seriously injure themselves since most dogs can’t walk politely on leash. This means higher prices to offset medical costs.

Because I don’t want to witness any of my dogs I care for get cut by a newbie (it’s a s**tty thing but it happens, animals move, you can’t control everything), but if someone under me does it, it’s my fault and I like to be responsible for my own mess-ups, not anyone else’s. This means higher prices to offset vet costs. Also how would you feel if I just moved your dogs to a trainee? Probably kinda weird since you bring them for my work. Plus those are MY dogs when they are here. Selfish me.

Because I speak bluntly so there’s no confusion on my expectations if I’m paying someone to do a job. Turns out I’m not user friendly 😂

Because I can’t wrap my head around paying someone to have me teach them. They should be paying me for my knowledge. None of this makes sense to me.

Because once I share all my tricks and tips and dog handling/behavioral/protocol/people communication shenanigans, that person could take everything I’ve worked for and walk away and start their own business. They didn’t earn that knowledge, I did.

Because I get s**t on, pi**ed on, a**l glands in my face and hair, my ribcage bruised up from dogs climbing me like a pole, back issues from holding/lifting 200lbs dogs up who should be closer to 100lbs, hair slivers that turn into infections, glorious arthritis in my knees and hands. It’s not a good selling point is it?

Because humans are hard, especially when you talk to them about their dogs. They just are. It’s no one’s fault, it’s just hard to separate emotion and business when dealing with someone’s pet.
You also haven’t heard the total lack of understanding until you’ve heard non-animal people s**t talk humans who choose to take care of animals in any capacity. Holy smokes, it’s disgusting.

Because the chance of me convincing a groomer with similar skills to move to Hays is pretty much 0%. 🫠

This is also me reiterating that if I WANTED to quit, I would. My relationships with the dogs and owners are what keep me here. I have boundaries established with the dogs, I just have to apply to humans.

Please, don’t assume you know how someone else’s business works or how their mind works. I’m invested in both you and your dog, and managing those relationships can be exhausting.

I love my job, I love what I’ve built, I love my ability to problem solve and make people and pets happy and the above should tell you exactly how much I love it because it can break a person.

AND yes, that’s me and one of my grooms when I was a Baby Groomer 😂. Had to go digging for that pic.

*Edit*1. Thank you for all of the support, for reals *happy tears* Stop being so nice and raising my prices wouldn’t be ...
03/23/2023

*Edit*

1. Thank you for all of the support, for reals *happy tears* Stop being so nice and raising my prices wouldn’t be so hard 😂

2. IF I wanted to quit my job, I would. What I’m heading-off with these changes is getting so burned-out I do a disappearing act and everyone’s left scrambling. I refuse to work if I’m at my breaking point because that’s when groomers stop working WITH the dogs, and just on them. That’s not how I roll (which is why I can handle/fix so many behavioral issues with dogs), and groomers who force compliance on a dog almost always result in injuries to both the dog and groomer. Not doing it. Hard no.

3. This is weird one but I’m not broke 😂. I’m a financially responsible adult. I will forever be pi**ed about inflation, taxes, and the fact Hays KS makes it difficult for sole proprietors to make it without losing our damn minds. I just have to be “done” being responsible for owner’s financials. That’s it. And yes, I own my building, so I feel every.damn.tax.increase that happens around here.

4. I can’t just “hire someone”. Loving/being obsessed with dogs is actually a hindrance in this occupation. That and I’m not entirely sure if you guys realize how physically demanding this is 🫠. That’s gonna have to be it’s own post. 😂

“Dogs aren’t robots.”

I’ve said this so many times to a bunch of my clients when grooms don’t go as smoothly as normal; whether it be weather-induced, owner-absence related, medical issue, or maybe their dog is just feeling a little froggy that day 😅🤦🏻‍♀️, it doesn’t matter, dogs aren’t robots and have moods.

And this groomer isn’t a robot, either.
This year marks twenty years of me working with other peoples’ animals, fourteen of which are strictly grooming.

Guys, I’m burned out.

Most of it is my fault; I had some wishful thinking going on regarding inflation and taxes…it’s just gotten worse and I’ve been avoiding it.

I let people make me feel bad for them because they bought a high maintenance dog (or 3).

I let my rules slide too much because I’m uncomfortable 🫠

Sometimes being an empath is s**tty, and I didn’t want my dogs coming back to me in unhealthy matted states because their owners are feeling financial changes; it ruins the relationships I have established with the dogs.

So I back-peddled on my pricing in an attempt to offset your financial burden. And I burned myself out because it didn’t work. I’ve had more matted dogs the last two months than I did all of last year. 🥴

The above puts my on-time-always clients who tip me like crazy in a rough spot dealing with a mentally and physically exhausted groomer who is not very attentive other than when I have their dog. I’m sorry to those clients because that’s not your fault and I didn’t compartmentalize very well.

I will adjust over time based strictly on numbers and those numbers will be available on your Pet Portal MoeGo Account. Please go over the Add-Ons that could be tacked on to your bill. No one gets leniency on those anymore. If I discount one person, then it’s a slippery slope for me because I’m a self-sacrificing empath. I’m in final stages of running numbers and triple checking I’m not being an as***le. Expect adjustment for the rest of the month (March). Everything goes into full effect APRIL 3RD.

I refuse to cut corners and do crappy work to try and offset the costs. I can’t do it, my brain won’t let me.

I am no longer going to fit in everyone’s budget, and I’m ok with that. The message you will receive via MoeGo gives you the option to be removed from my client list. No questions asked. The world is kinda crappy right now, so please do what’s best for you and I promise to do the same.

Thank you for hearing me out and understanding.

YES, I know this is inconvenient, but no one show-up or you’ll be more disappointed by a locked shop door 🫠I would much ...
12/22/2022

YES, I know this is inconvenient, but no one show-up or you’ll be more disappointed by a locked shop door 🫠

I would much rather be making dogs pretty than going outside with my husband in -40 weather to make sure our horses and livestock are comfortable and not cold or showing signs of colic. We prepped like crazy but there’s only so much you can do for things like this.

In summary, I will not be dogs on Friday because,
1. My (and your) safety of driving on slick roads
2. The well-being of our animals who we have invested a lot of time and money (and love) into
3. My mental state because I would be cleaning up bathroom issues all day with dogs. Real talk. I think we all know how I feel about that.
4. And my shop probably wouldn’t stay comfortable warm because of the door opening.

Don’t hate me. I’m running on caffeine and common sense right now and I have no tolerance for guilt trips 😂


There’s two times a year I refer to as “The Glorious Booty” for double coats. Now is one of those times of year 😍😍😍
12/09/2022

There’s two times a year I refer to as “The Glorious Booty” for double coats. Now is one of those times of year 😍😍😍



Groomer (and assistants) are out til next week! Enjoy your holiday everyone!
11/24/2022

Groomer (and assistants) are out til next week! Enjoy your holiday everyone!

🎶 Eleven more dogs, then I’m done 🎶 😂
11/23/2022

🎶 Eleven more dogs, then I’m done 🎶



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🦃 Happy Turkey Week! 🦃 (Gift Card info below)First and foremost, I am SO thankful for my great clients and their wonderf...
11/20/2022

🦃 Happy Turkey Week! 🦃 (Gift Card info below)

First and foremost, I am SO thankful for my great clients and their wonderfully quirky dogs who keep me on my toes (see sassy but super sweet Roo below 😂), so thank you guys for letting me spend time with your canines 💜

I did a quick reorder on Gift Cards (they are fridge magnets), and just like last year, I put the credit on the recipient’s MoeGo account (must be current client), or credit can be used on the high quality products I offer in my lobby, on raw beef bones, or Olivia’s Farm Fresh Eggs.

(Note: $40 Minimum on Gift Cards.
My chicken ladies are slowing down a bit for winter, so I’ll be seeing a drop in production for a little while.)

Because I did a small order of Gift Cards, I decided to offer a promo, so every $50 you put on a card, you get $5 free extra I can apply to recipient’s account or can tack onto yours 😉

When they are gone, they are gone for the year, so let me know if you’re needing one and I’ll get it going for you!




🏥🤕🐕 PANCREATITIS 🐕🤕🏥There are SO MANY DOGS who are sick as heck after Thanksgiving and it’s because people like to ...
11/19/2022

🏥🤕🐕 PANCREATITIS 🐕🤕🏥

There are SO MANY DOGS who are sick as heck after Thanksgiving and it’s because people like to share the stuff they shouldn’t (gravy, bacon, butter, turkey skin, the fatty greasy stuff), guys DONT!

Seriously pancreatitis sucks, and then you get to withhold all food and water from them for 24 hrs OR they get hospitalized at the vet. Which is better? Sharing some stuff in the left column, or giving in and getting your dog sick? 🫠 I think I had to reschedule like 4 dogs last year after Thanksgiving because of this. Real talk.

And for the love of god, bag those cooked turkey bones up and directly to the trash can in the alley. Cooked bone shards can kill your friend.

Also the vets probably don’t want to spend the entire holiday doing emergency calls 😉. Actually I know they don’t.

Spread the word. 😂


11/15/2022

Load up humans!

This weather makes working with animals hard 😜🫠, but my Mom alerted me yesterday I was voted Hays Daily News Best of the...
11/08/2022

This weather makes working with animals hard 😜🫠, but my Mom alerted me yesterday I was voted Hays Daily News Best of the Best Groomer! Thank you for everyone who voted! It was a nice surprise for sure!


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Happy 7th Birthday to our dude who is always down for a good adventure, the keeper of critters 🐑🐖🐐🐈🐇🐓🐎🐂, the protector o...
11/07/2022

Happy 7th Birthday to our dude who is always down for a good adventure, the keeper of critters 🐑🐖🐐🐈🐇🐓🐎🐂, the protector of property 💂🏻‍♀️, the smartest dog I’ve ever encountered (and equally good at pushing my buttons 😅).

(Bohr in all his “before groom country dog” glory 😅, because I’ve posted him all pretty too much and everyone needs an embarrassing picture on their birthday 🥳 )

My face all day when it’s cold. Yes, I know, it’s glorious. 😂Cold weather reminder that I am like a damn reptile. And yo...
11/04/2022

My face all day when it’s cold. Yes, I know, it’s glorious. 😂

Cold weather reminder that I am like a damn reptile. And your dogs like to hug me when they are in the tub=wet groomer and wet dogs don’t want to go outside.

But I’m diggin these snowboarding waterproof bibs…Welcome to my new look for cold temps 😂



11/01/2022

Clients!

If you have non-bleached pumpkins, our critters would absolutely love it if you would message me your address for me to pick-up or bring them to your appt! I’ll put a box out front for them. Thank you!!

Video of Pickles the Pumpkin Eater for attention 💜

If your drop coats don’t look like this, a groomer shouldn’t be doing drop coats. I said what I said 😂😜 PS: I am 10000...
11/01/2022

If your drop coats don’t look like this, a groomer shouldn’t be doing drop coats. I said what I said 😂😜





PS: I am 100000% not taking new dogs during holidays. I don’t feel like dying anymore than I already am 😂. Good things come to those who wait, I promise!

10/23/2022

Who is guilty of not casually reminding clients to prebook NOW if you want a pretty dog during the holidays?

🙋🏻‍♀️ Me. It’s me.

Here’s your reminder, and I’ve already gone through my pre-holiday panic. 😬



Not only is Koda’s owner literally THE BEST kindergartener teacher ever, she is also amazeballs at working with her dog ...
10/18/2022

Not only is Koda’s owner literally THE BEST kindergartener teacher ever, she is also amazeballs at working with her dog to be a polite lady for new experiences. Girlfriend killed it this morning for her first pro groom.

10/07/2022

Now that I’m no longer thinking I’m going to die from a fever which would.not.go.away..🫠

We have a couple Silkie Roosters (GREAT genetics from South 40 Silkies & Bantams) and two male kittens who are available!

“Barry” 🐓 (white/paint frizzle rooster)-SUPER kid friendly, my son is going to be mad at me but he and Dryer Lint are beating each other up too much)

“Pissy Pants” 🐓 (fuzzy black rooster)-Not as easy to catch but he is extremely docile. Our ladies have chosen Dryer Lint and my colored egg genetics rooster as the winners so he needs his own group of ladies.

🐈‍⬛ Two male 7ish week old kittens:

On hard food, extremely sociable, some of you saw me bottle feeding them because Momma gave up 😑. They live with, share their food with, and play with the chickens. It’s weird. But they think chickens are their friends, so if you need a coop protector from mice, here are your dudes! Or make them house cats, I’m sure they would love it 😍. Already kid broke 😅.

🥚 I’ll also have at least 5 dozen fresh eggs at my shop by Monday, so let me know if anyone’s needing eggs🍳

Text me: 7️⃣8️⃣5️⃣2️⃣5️⃣9️⃣1️⃣2️⃣9️⃣2️⃣

*claimed*My egg clients 🥚,Our ladies are done molting and doing their job double-time! We even got some pinks and greens...
09/25/2022

*claimed*
My egg clients 🥚,
Our ladies are done molting and doing their job double-time! We even got some pinks and greens (heavy bloom eggs 💜). I’m bringing 5 dozen in tomorrow ($2.50/dozen), so let me know if you need some!

(Unwashed and refrigerated, so 8 week fridge time, too! 😍)

Hey, I can start trying to take pics again since I finally got a new phone 😬😀I’ve also come to the conclusion that Germa...
09/19/2022

Hey, I can start trying to take pics again since I finally got a new phone 😬😀

I’ve also come to the conclusion that German Shepherd owners are some of my favorite clients. I got Mountain Dew AND donuts today 💜💜

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#puppies and #grooming are a gloriously stressful situation #Yeet #JustKiddingThatsWhyWeHaveAccessories #NoDogsWereHarmed

STOP! It’s Dug in a happy hoodie 😂 #BackToYourRegularProgramming #SmooshFace #grooming #shedding #babushka

#bernadoodle Poppy is GLORIOUS (and not #Photoshopped) #groomer #scissorskills

One more Boomer video, cause he is my experiment with Reels function 😂 #SoFast #ShaveTheKitty 🫣😜#catdog

#ThingsYouDontNeedAVetFor #PetCare #Episode1 #cat

Clients! If you have non-bleached pumpkins, our critters would absolutely love it if you would message me your address for me to pick-up or bring them to your appt! I’ll put a box out front for them. Thank you!! Video of Pickles the Pumpkin Eater for attention 💜

Who is guilty of not casually reminding clients to prebook NOW if you want a pretty dog during the holidays? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Me. It’s me. Here’s your reminder, and I’ve already gone through my pre-holiday panic. 😬 #SeriouslyPleasePrebook #DontGetUpsetWhenImCompletelyPacked #ThatsHowIToughTalkMyself

Now that I’m no longer thinking I’m going to die from a fever which would.not.go.away..🫠 We have a couple Silkie Roosters (GREAT genetics from South 40 Silkies & Bantams) and two male kittens who are available! “Barry” 🐓 (white/paint frizzle rooster)-SUPER kid friendly, my son is going to be mad at me but he and Dryer Lint are beating each other up too much) “Pissy Pants” 🐓 (fuzzy black rooster)-Not as easy to catch but he is extremely docile. Our ladies have chosen Dryer Lint and my colored egg genetics rooster as the winners so he needs his own group of ladies. 🐈‍⬛ Two male 7ish week old kittens: On hard food, extremely sociable, some of you saw me bottle feeding them because Momma gave up 😑. They live with, share their food with, and play with the chickens. It’s weird. But they think chickens are their friends, so if you need a coop protector from mice, here are your dudes! Or make them house cats, I’m sure they would love it 😍. Already kid broke 😅. 🥚 I’ll also have at least 5 dozen fresh eggs at my shop by Monday, so let me know if anyone’s needing eggs🍳 Text me: 7️⃣8️⃣5️⃣2️⃣5️⃣9️⃣1️⃣2️⃣9️⃣2️⃣ #YesISayKittyLikeDrEvil

Byeeeee Eugene! 😂

Raw Beef Bones
Raw Beef Bones

How we clean our teefers 🦷 without Mom having to brush them all the time 😍 #NomNom #RawBones

How to use the ‘MoeGo for Pet Owner’ App (Sitting on horse, optional 😀)

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend, and all your dogs made it through the noise ok! Here’s my psycho who just can’t stop loving the explosions 😂 #yesterday #cantstopwontstop #giantschnauzer #firebug

Trying to get pics of Mavis like 😂🤪 👅 She’s got an awesome Momma, too, which makes her even sweeter! Thanks for bringing this fireball in today for her first grooming! #doodle #igroom #igroomdogs

How to add a pet: Some of ya accidentally did a whole new intake form per pet; you’ll need to “add pet” for your additional ones. I can only make one profile per human customer 😜

STEP 2: Scheduling

(Once you download the app and login) STEP 1 Video: It’s literally SO easy. Step 2 video next, just had to close my phone out for the code. Please ignore my “man hands”; they are used and abused and not pretty 😂

(I hope someone else enjoys this show like I do 😅) THIS is me at least 8 times every week. Now why do I care if your dog is getting morbidly obese? 1. I like my large breeds, but it takes a lot of toll on a person to groom a large breed, super overweight dog. They can’t move like they are supposed to. They can’t stand for very long, they for dang sure can’t get on the table. Y’all I’m past 30, my knees are crap 😅. Scootin’ around on my knees trying to get your dogs undercarriage because they have to lean on a wall isn’t fun for either of us! 2. Holy crap the skin problems. Allergies are here. It won’t stop raining. Guess what happens when moisture gets in fat rolls 🤢. YEAST, hot spots, nasty stuff that can lead to worse nasty stuff warranting a vet visit, and veterinarians are insanely busy, too. 3. Joint problems: cocking elbows out, dipping in the back-end, knee joint slipping...there’s SO many things that start happening to your dog when they are overweight that HURT. Then there’s me that has to work around these issues and make them as comfortable as possible, but it takes a lot more time. 4. APPEARANCE: The least important but what my job is actually about. When your dog is super overweight, the skin stretches, which creates space between hair follicles. These voids cause a huge issue when trying to get an even cut, and if we go too short on the body to try and balance out the chunk, you’re going to have a dog prone to sunburn and overheating. Doodles: doodles gain the barrel body and have fine bone of a poodle. It’s a terrible combo when a dog gets overweight because I can’t make them cute. It’s literally impossible. Not to mention their joints are going to go downhill quicker than dogs with more bone in their legs. Also, apparently NO ONE does health testing/hip or elbow testing before they breed doodles, but I won’t go down that road today. 😅 If you can’t run your hand down the rib cage o

I am currently getting a TON of messages from once-a-year clients... ✨I’m not that groomer and never have been✨ I can do what I do based on the relationships I form with your dog, and asking you 700 questions. My questioning helps me read your lifestyle and expectations and adjust those accordingly. #TheresAMethodToMyMadness Rudy....💜 I believe it’s been ~6 years we’ve had this relationship of him making it known he feels I’m super annoying, and me ignoring it. We formed this understanding within the first two appts that mouths don’t touch me and he respects that. THIS is why I don’t groom dogs of humans who “groomer hop”, or groom at home then bring in once a year. I’m not undoing bad behavior for you to go elsewhere and then come back when things go sideways #NotDoingIt PS: Rudy makes me giggle, let him be him and give me sh*t, I don’t care 😄 AKA no negative comments about him!

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Same Groomer, New Beginnings!

Welcome to our “new” adventure!

As most of you know, I’ve been grooming from home for almost ten years while raising my kiddos, Tucker, Morgan, and Olivia. I built a business based on knowledge, trust, and expertise, and with the help of my Stud Cowboy Manpiece, Jeff, we have bought and remodeled 804 Allen St. here in Hays to be my new grooming shop!

I groom all breeds and specialize in handstripping/coat rolling hard-coated breeds (terriers, wirehair pointers, giant schnauzers, westies, etc), double-coated breeds (Aussies, German shepherds, pomeranians, goldens, etc), and holy moly give me the ‘doodles! I absolutely LOVE scissor trims, and strive to give your dog the exact haircut you're looking for! I’m all about educating everyone on possibilities, answering questions, providing advice, and customizing my services based on what is going on with your dogs’ skin and coat. We live in Kansas...we have allergies, mud, stickers, dry air...the list goes on! All of these play into your dog’s coat condition and appearance.

I only use the best products, and have a vast variety to suit your dog’s needs. I will also be selling my favorite products to my clients so we can keep everyone looking good between appointments.

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