Madra Pet Styling

10/23/2025

This has taken me a bit. For those of my amazing clients, that I consider friends and family. I thank you.
No way to put this. For those of you that know, thank you so much. Those that don’t, and anyone that has reached out as a new client.
My beloved darling best friend, husband, had a tragic accident 3 weeks ago, and passed on October 11.
I am so thankful for everyone that has reached out, and my grooming community that has supported me.
I am not quitting. It will take time, and again, all my appreciation.
I am posting this because I’ve been asked.

Thank you all again

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02/19/2025

It’s never too cold to get your dog groomed 🐶
Maintenance grooming keeps your pet fluffy and comfortable during the winter months. Shoot me a message, text, or call today!

09/18/2024

I’m getting back, but it’s a soft opening. If I am not ready for your dog, it’s not personal, I just know my limits, and want to be safe for your dog, as well as my hand.

09/06/2024

OT said my carpal tunnel recovery will be another 2 weeks, and will get worse before it gets better. I’m trying! Please find other groomers until I get back, I wanted to be back next week, not happening.
It’s not just the carpal tunnel, it’s the plate on my broken radius, and bone chips in the ulnar bone. Never trust a hand rail. Miss you all. 😭

09/05/2024

UPDATE: I’ve had so many texting me when I will be back. I so appreciate all of you, and I miss you too! I really had hoped to be back by next week, however, my OT is telling me NO. As much as I want to get back to it, I don’t want to cause permanent damage by forcing it. I will be in touch as soon as I can, but I don’t want to make appointments I can’t honor. Please reach out to me for referrals, I’ll try my best to get you into a groomer that works. Unfortunately, all of my trusted local friends are booked, so you may have to travel, or get a haircut you’re not happy with.
I’m trying, friends!
It was a very unfortunate accident that happened, no one is more unhappy than me. It breaks my heart to sent MY dogs to other people.

08/16/2024

UPDATE
I had my surgery on 8/7. Got some hardware in my wrist, so hoping to get back to grooming bionic style soon! Hoping for mid September, October 1 at the latest. If therapy goes well, sooner rather than later. I can almost cross my fingers! I miss you!

08/09/2024

FYI

Did you know that pet grooming is a completely unregulated industry? There is no requirement for formal education, no required continuing education, and no required testing or certification?

Anyone and everyone can just pick up a pair of clippers and start advertising themselves as a groomer and charge people for a service they aren’t trained to perform.

It’s completely up to you, the owner, to do your research and make sure the person you are trusting with the health and safety of your pet is qualified to care for them.

Every groomer should be trained, and that very basic training takes months.

It takes years to truly master the ins and outs of grooming and everything that goes along with it.

Pet grooming is so much more than just a hair style.

*It’s knowing dog behavior and how to safely handle all the different personalities and quirks.

*It’s recognizing health conditions that would be better suited seeing a vet such as skin or ear infections.

*It’s being prepared for any and all emergencies that can happen, from seizures to allergic reactions, to nicks and cuts and quicked toenails without panicking.

*It’s knowing how to best deal with a variety of coat types properly.

*It’s being able to know when to stop a service on a particular dog due to behavior or health.

*It’s having the knowledge and patience to handle a different species while holding razor sharp clippers or 8 inch long scissors.

At the very least, the groomer you use should seek out continuing education to make sure they are current on the changes in the industry, from upgrades in products to tools that make the process easier for the pet and them.

They should be current on their pet cpr/first aid certification which needs repeated every couple of years.

They should be able to answer your grooming related questions with knowledge and confidence and if they don’t know the answer they should know where to find it.

They should have an emergency plan in place with a local veterinarian in case anything happens, because when working with animals it’s not a matter of if something happens, but when.

They should come recommended by other pet owners and pet professionals.

And it’s worth noting that there is nothing wrong with using a groomer that is still in training, but they should be working alongside an experienced groomer and under their direct supervision.

Ask the questions, after all you are paying them for a service. A groomer who has spent time and money to be as educated as possible is excited to share their knowledge!

07/31/2024

A little update, for my current clients (friends), and anyone new that has interest. I will be down with a broken wrist for about 6-8 weeks. Those who have appointments, I will reach out and get you sorted with alternatives. If you need a referral, please text me, I’ll do my best to get you to a groomer that works for you. Tis a bump in the road, I’ll be back soon!

07/31/2024

Run free sweet Kippee, I’ve known you almost as long as I’ve had my business, you’ve been with me since the beginning. I’ll miss you 💔

07/24/2024

My books are closed for now, but check out this new mobile business!