Sandy’s Ruff Kutz Dog Grooming

07/03/2024

Hi, good morning, I am writing this morning to share something that I have been wanting to post but never had the chance yet. If you have an appointment with me to have your dog groomed, or bathed, or any kind of appointment and you are more than 15 minutes late I will have to reschedule you. I am on a schedule. I like to take dogs one and a time to have a quiet atmosphere for the dogs I groom. I also like to focus all of my attention on one dog, unless you have a family of more than one dog then they can come together because they all know each other and get along in that way. I do not text to remind very often hardly ever but I do not charge when an appointment is missed. If I would start reminding people, and an appointment is missed I would have to charge you a percentage of the appointment and that is not something I am comfortable with at this point. I try my best to not charge an arm and a leg for a groom. I am probably charging less than most groomers in our area. I do my job because I love animals especially dogs! And I absolutely love what I do. I put my heart and soul into my grooms and I try to befriend every animal that comes threw my shop. I love each and every one of those beautiful fur babies!

Please don’t forget that I am human I am a wife and mother. I feel like I always try to be kind and fair to everyone, I never turn anyone away. So please do the same and try and be kind to me as well. Know that I am doing my best.

I appoligize for the long post but just something I feel needed to be said. One thing I hate is to upset people, but if I show up for an appointment and you do not, I kinda feel like that is unfair.

Anyways, I Hope that everyone has a great day!
Sandy Choate

05/04/2024

This little girl was found on Dalton road in Kaplan. She looks like she has been groomed not very long ago. She has a purple collar on. Please if you have any info let me know. Let’s get this baby girl back to her home!

03/23/2024

03/18/2024

Hi,

I just wanted to check in and leave a little note! I am so over the moon excited and grateful for all the support I am getting! I appreciate each and every one of you! As my business grows I am sometimes having a hard time keeping up with all of the texts, calls, and Facebook messages. So I please ask if I look over your request, please do not hesitate to reach out again and again if you have too. I am doing my very best to keep up with everything. I love grooming and I feel like I am good at what I do. But I am not so good at being a secretary. Something I am trying to work on. 🫣. Please be patient with me. I am still trying to work out the kinks. Thanks you all again!! I hope that you all have a wonderful day!!!
Your groomer, Sandy

12/02/2023

❤️❤️. Yes !!!

11/03/2023

10/15/2023

When your family take’s Halloween to far !! 😂😂

10/15/2023

A note from your dog groomer:

I’m tired. My body hurts everywhere. I have hair splinters in every or***ce of my body. I have to regularly see a chiropractor/massage therapist just to keep my body healthy enough to continue doing my job. What I (we) do isn’t easy. We don’t just hang out with your dogs and have a grand ol puppy party.

What we do is hard. There’s a reason why you pay us to do it, and it’s because you know that it’s hard and don’t want the hassle of doing it yourself. This is our livelihood. This is how we pay our bills and feed our families (my fur babies to be exact). We understand that times are hard with the economy and money is tight. It’s the same way for us too. We are individuals trying to make it in this world, just the same as you are.

We take our time to ensure that your animal is kept comfortable and given the best quality of care that we can give, so please don’t rush us. Circumstances are different for each and every dog. Your perfect dog that has never shown you it’s teeth doesn’t like being in a strange area with someone other than their owners touching them. You tell us that you brushed your dog thoroughly and that there are no mats, but we find mats in the areas that you didn’t realize needed brushed. Your matted dog is most likely going to leave with irritation or nicks and that’s not intentional. We never want to hurt your dog.

Services and upgrades that we recommend to you are not because we’re greedy. We recommend them for the betterment of your furry friend. When we suggest a timeframe to come back for another appointment, it’s not because we want you to continuously spend your money, but because we know the outcome of owners who wait too long to bring their dogs back.

The puppy you brought in for the first time (with a picture of exactly how you envision them) isn’t going to look the way you pictured. Your puppy is experiencing so many new things and we’re trying our best to make it positive for them. Similar concepts apply to senior pets.

The comfort and safety of your pet is our number one priority. You may want your dog to be left long and fluffy, but sometimes that’s not what is best for them. We don’t shave your dog because we want to, and we don’t do it because we’re lazy. De-matting your dog is hard on them and hard on us. Trying to brush through mats that are down to their skin is inhumane and damaging to their hair/skin.

The price we charge, again, is not because we’re greedy. We only see a slight percentage of what you pay. Our tools need maintenance in order for us to provide our best quality of work. We have to buy new tools and equipment because over time, they wear down. We purchase products that assist us so that we can ensure your pets come back to you looking wonderful, smelling great, and feeling like your favorite childhood teddy bear.

We appreciate all of our loyal customers who are understanding, caring, and patient with us. We are thankful for our clients who stay by our side despite our flaws and bad days.

I’m tired. My body hurts everywhere. But, I love what I do and I love your pets. Each day, I wake up and choose this job because it brings me joy. I’m a work in progress who is trying to improve every single day for the sake of you, your pets, and myself.

With love,
Your dog groomer 🐾

08/09/2023

Such a sweet girl!! I do baths and grooms on any size and shape of dog. As long as they fit in my tub!

06/25/2023

A before and after of mr Luke!! He is so handsome!! ❤️ he is such a good boy!!

06/25/2023

A before and After of the beautiful Miss Mayze!! Such a sweet baby!

06/22/2023

A before and After of the Beautiful miss Ria! It was her first groom today and she did amazing !! I absolutely love her!! ❤️❤️

06/06/2023

My husband and my dad have been tearing the fish up!! My love has been living his best life!! 🐠🐟

06/04/2023

Look at the deshed on this German Shepard! He is such a good boy! Love having him over !! ❤️

06/04/2023

Excuse the mess on my table but look at how beautiful Miss Bailey came out!! She was such a good little girl!! If you would like a groom I have a few openings coming up please let me know so . My appointments fill up fast! Thanks so much for all of your support in so grateful of all of my clients!

05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all you beautiful moms out there!! Hope that you all have a wonderfully amazing day!!

05/07/2023

My boy is almost 18 we’re has the time gone

03/11/2023

https://gofund.me/175b562b. This was Braxton’s Teacher Mrs Pat please help if you can she is such a sweet woman and took such good care of our boy.

I’m fundraising for my sister Patricia Levy whose home was v… Phyllis Levy-Mitchell needs your support for Spec. Ed Teaching Asst Home vandalized by Gunfire

02/07/2023

Before and after of mr Rex’s first haircut!! Cuteness over load!! He is such a good boy. And oh so Handsome!! 🐶💙

02/07/2023

I wanted to share some photos of some of my puppies I have the honor of grooming. I truely am blessed to have so much support and I get to love on so many sweet babies. I have so many more that I will share. I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you everyone for trusting me with your babies. Every dog that comes in is treated like my own. I love that working on my own gives me the ability to do one on one with all of my furry friends. I also posted pictures of my helper Miss Ruby, if you have been to my shop you have met her. She is my moms cat and my shop cat. She keeps us company and helps me entertain our guests! 😂. Being a Groomer is hard work but oh how it is worth it to me!

01/08/2023

Hi, how is everyone doing? I have a few openings available this week. Please contact me if you would like an appointment to get your fur babies groomed! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Me and my family sure did. There is nothing more fun then spending time with family and friends. You can message me or call or text me at (337) 522-0284 thank you so very much. Have a great evening!

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!! I appreciate each and everyone of you. Hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas!!

12/18/2022

Brax got to meet Santa tonight!! 🎅

12/18/2022

We got to meet Santa!!

12/01/2022

A before and after of a bath, deshed, feet trim and nails!! She is so beautiful!! 🐶❤️

11/29/2022

Hi how is everyone doing? I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! I have some openings this week if anyone needs a good bath or Groom for your pups! I love all of my regulars that come in and I look forward to meeting new fur babies! Everyone remember Christmas will be here before you know it, and appointments fill up fast this time of year, so get your appointments scheduled as soon as possible. My phone number is 337-522-0284 or you can Facebook message me . Reach out to me any time. I am located in Kaplan. Thanks everyone and have a great day!!

Sincerely, Sandy Choate

11/23/2022

If you love what you do for a living it’s like you never work a day in your life!! I love being a Groomer I get to meet so many different personalities in a day!! What better thing is there than to play with fur babies all day!! 🐶💙

11/19/2022

Hi, Good Afternoon, I hope that everyone is having a great weekend! Thanksgiving is right around the corner I am Thankful for all of you. If you need your fur-baby cleaned up or groomed before thanksgiving day I have a few openings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Get your appointments in as soon as possible!