Leighs grooming salon

05/15/2024

So much for a couple days off. I have a bad head cold so the shop is closed til Friday.

05/11/2024

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05/08/2024

Announcement: so doing the job I love for 20 years has taken a huge toll on my back as it does most groomers. Over the years I have scaled back on difficult and larger dogs. I am now in a place where I will be cutting back my hours and working Tuesday thru Friday ( I will still be working one Saturday every other month just for the clients I currently have ) but I will be closing on Mondays. If you already have a Monday appointment scheduled through the end of the year, I will still honor those if they can’t be moved to another date. If I get sick or go on vacation I will utilize my Mondays to catch up. I already have very few clients on Mondays so this should not be too hard of a transition. Just wanting to give my grooming family a heads up. Thank you for all of your support over the years. I sure love you guys 

04/30/2024

Flea and tick season is upon us. If your dog is scratching in the slightest, please treat them before you come in for your appointment. We don’t want to spread them around to others. Thank you so much grooming family 

04/18/2024

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04/18/2024

04/10/2024

Always make time for snuggling ❤️😊

03/20/2024

The shop will be closed from tomorrow til next Tuesday the 26 while I help my husband recover from knee surgery. Thanks

02/15/2024

Hello grooming, family. Here is a gentle reminder to please wait until I call you before coming to pick up your dog. If I haven’t called you yet your dog is not done. If you get here early, just text me and wait outside please. When your dog sees you, they go nuts and it becomes incredibly dangerous to continue and it takes me forever to get them settled back down again to where it’s safe. Grooming is all about hitting a moving target safely and if it is not safe i cant do it. Thank you

01/11/2024

If anyone would like to reschedule tomorrow because of the weather, please let me know today. I’m booked next week but I have appointments available from the 22nd to the 26th. If you’d like to come I have no problem working just let me know if you can’t. trying to get ahead of it with the weather. Have a great day grooming family.😊

01/02/2024

Good morning grooming family and happy new year!
So I just wanted to take a quick moment to talk about the respiratory virus going around. It’s very similar to kennel cough. Which means it’s highly contagious and they don’t have a vaccine for it. Obviously, your dog can pick up this virus anywhere that includes vet, hospitals, dog parks Playing with Neighbor dogs or coming to a grooming salon. Since I first started hearing about this new illness, I have been even more vigilant with sanitization. I use an industrial sanitizer that vet hospitals use.  I clean my kennels, my table top, and my floors with this. I have not seen any dogs in my shop that are coughing. If your dog is coughing, I need to know about it and we need to reschedule. If you bring me a dog that is coughing, I will turn it away until it as well. Dogs don’t need to go to dog parks, but they do need to be groomed. So please know that I am doing everything in my power to keep my shop a healthy, safe place. if you have any questions, feel free to call me and I will tell you what I know. Or call your vet and ask them as well. Let’s all stay healthy in the new year, including our fur babies that we love so much. Thanks

12/23/2023

I’m off for Christmas break. I’ll be back in the shop on Wednesday next week. Merry Christmas grooming family! 🎄🎁

11/20/2023

OK, grooming family this post is not to shame anyone just to spread awareness. It happens to all dog owners at some time even me. I am seeing lots of dogs with fleas. Fleas are a very big deal in a Grooming salon as we are responsible for 8 or more dogs a day. It means I have to shut down for the day and flea bomb my shop so as not to spread them to other families. I’m not sure why this is happening the last four weeks but my guess is the fleas are seeking a warm location. If your pup is scratching at all, please give them a bath. That is the best way to tell if they have fleas. The fleas will start to move all over their body quickly or drop off into the tub and you can spot them. Also look for “ flea dirt” ( it’s p**p which is dried blood, looks like dirt)as a tell tail sign. All of the flea dogs I’m seeing have never had fleas before. Here’s a basic fall time scenario. A random cat ( or squirrel , skunk, ect) runs through your yard and drops a pregnant flea. That flea has a heat seeking nature and will hop onto your pup for warmth. Once they get inside they drop off onto your carpet and lay eggs. A couple weeks later tiny baby fleas you almost can’t see with the naked eye jump onto your pets and settle in. Then every pet in your family is now compromised and it’s time for flea treatment. Ask your vet what they recommend for your pet as there are now many options. But do NOT use Hartz products! They don’t work well and seem to more toxic ( lots of lawsuits). Also remember to treat your car if your pet rides with you. But if your baby is scratching please get out a magnifying glass and search and treat them before you bring them here. I am also seeing lots of skin allergies so please check carefully for the source of your babies itching. Thank you

11/20/2023

So as I do every year I will taking some time off during the holidays. I’m booked out several weeks right now so be careful not to miss an appointment. I wish you all a wonderful thanksgiving and I’m so thankful for you 😊

11/09/2023

So our valley is out of natural gas. I have some electric heaters for my home And my shop runs on all electric so I can work during this. That being said if If you want to reschedule get a hold of me other than that I’ll be out working tomorrow 😊 Praying everyone is able to stay warm 

11/05/2023

Always time for Cody snuggles 🥰

10/25/2023

I have the worlds best job. It’s very challenging but also creative. And I get to spend my day with some of my favorite souls. 😊 thank you god, I see what you did there ❤️

10/12/2023

Hello grooming family. I am off for a few days. I’ll be back Tuesday. Have a great weekend 😊

10/11/2023

Edit: he’s a boy 😊So through no fault of his own this precious nine week old puppy is up for sale ( ask the owner about pricing. ) he’s had his first shots and is so sweet and snuggly. The owner was assured he was hypo allergenic and she is not so she is unable able to keep her. She is Chorkie ( chihuahua Yorkie). Probably will be 8 to 10 pounds as an adult. If your interested please call her at 208-553-3067

08/31/2023

Ok grooming family I’m off for the next few days. I’ll be back in the shop on Wednesday, everyone have a safe and happy holiday weekend 😊

07/18/2023

If your dog is coughing please see your vet before coming in. This stuff is very contagious so let’s keep all the dogs safe

Please be aware that kennel cough is going around! We will be keeping a careful eye out for symptoms!

06/27/2023

06/16/2023

Fyi dog owners!! Important information

06/08/2023

UPDATE: new photo added. It’s now totally gone and hair is growing back. I’ve stopped treatment. Wonderful results! Ok grooming family you know I’m always looking for non-invasive natural remedies for everything. If you have a crusty, scabby mole like the one in these pictures. ( my dog Bella is the first photo ) I urge you to try castor oil. I Have been using one or two drops of castor oil on this mole for two weeks and it’s almost completely gone. It’s flat and healing. It got worse before it got better just so you’re not alarmed. I’ll put her most recent photo in the comments. The type of oil is very important. You can get it on Amazon, but it must say hexane free, coldpressed, and be in a glass bottle. If you try it let me know how it worked for your baby. Consistency seems to be the key. One or two drops twice a day until it disappears.

05/18/2023

Does anyone have a doggie ramp they are not using that would Like to donate it to another client of mine? Thank you.

05/16/2023

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So true!!

05/03/2023

I have survived back to back illnesses and I’m on the mend 😊 thank you for all the prayers and well wishes

05/01/2023

Good morning grooming, family. So I’ve had a terrible illness for two weeks. Viral lung infection. I’m just getting back to work today so please bear with me as I try to schedule everyone in. And I’m moving much slower than normal, so have some patience with me please. I cannot overbooked myself as I’m still a little bit weak. thank you ❤️

04/07/2023

Ok grooming family I will gone for a week from April 15 to the 26th. Because of my severe illness last week and my upcoming vacation, I am booked until the week of May 8. Please don’t miss an appointment between now and then I will not be able to get you in. Thank you. 

03/24/2023

Little Taz ❤️