Crazy Acres Grooming

03/25/2025

Angel is another recent Puppy Grooming Kindergarten graduate. Her parents are loving her long coat, so she gets a bath and tidy instead of a full haircut.

03/21/2025

I realized that I forgot to post cute little Pogi who graduated from Puppy Grooming Kindergarten back in December!

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day! These pups all have the luck o' the Irish.

03/14/2025

These cuties all had a good deshedding and their furnishings trimmed up.

03/11/2025

These pups all came in recently for full service haircuts. Aren't they adorable?

03/08/2025

Nail clinic tomorrow morning from 9-10!

03/05/2025

Some doggies just needs a good bath and deshedding, along with ear cleaning and nail filing!

03/03/2025

Are your dog's or cat's nails looking a bit long? Come to the walk-in nail clinic this Saturday! Can't make it to the clinic? Send us a text and we will schedule a time that works for you.

02/19/2025

Don't miss this! There will be some Crazy Acres Grooming gift certificates available for purchase.

02/13/2025

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from Crazy Acres Grooming! I just had to post the before and after of this cute little Gremlin.

10/29/2024

I love puppies' first grooms. They may not look the greatest, but they are always so stinkin' cute!

10/25/2024

Would there be any interest in a walk-in nails/ear cleaning clinic once or twice per month? If so, should I include sanitary clips and trimming of feet and face as options as well? I was thinking either Friday or Saturday mornings starting at 9:00.

10/23/2024

After my last post, some of you may be wondering how best to keep your dogs warm in the winter. The longer you want your dog's coat, and the less work you want to do at home, the more often your dog will need to come in for grooming. A shorter coat or more at home brushing and bathing will mean you can properly maintain with less frequent professional groomings, assuming you know how to bathe and brush correctly.

Rufus here, who sadly crossed the rainbow bridge after this groom, had been coming in every 4 weeks to maintain his coat at about 1 inch. His mom also did a great job brushing him in between grooming visits, so despite his extra long hair, he never got more than a few minor tangles. Had his mom preferred not brushing him at home, he would have needed to come in every 2-3 weeks to maintain this length properly. Rest in peace sweet boy!

Lacey gets a shorter 1/2 inch clip in the summer and a longer 7/8 inch clip in the winter, but she comes in for grooming every 6-8 weeks all year long. This keeps her coat clean and brushed out enough that she doesn't get matted. Her hair is easier to maintain than Rufus', so she can get away with coming less often than he did, even though her winter clip is nearly as long.

10/21/2024

Thinking about letting your dog's coat grow out for extra warmth this winter? This is what happens when long haired dogs' coats are not properly cared for. It is very uncomfortable for the dogs, as those tight mats pull on the skin and do not allow air flow. They can cause skin issues and hide injuries, as well as mess up the dog's ability to regulate body temperature properly.

When these dogs are finally brought in to have that pelted coat shaved off, the only choice is usually to clip them very short. Not only is it difficult to shave off tight mats without injuring the dog, but a coat shaved too short can result in sunburn or damage to the dog's now exposed langerhans cells, which are important for the immune system.

Long-haired dogs do best when kept on a 6-8 week grooming schedule, or more often if their coats are longer than about 3/4".

10/18/2024

These doggies are ready for Halloween!

10/15/2024

A cocker mix, a yorkie mix, a chihuahua mix, and a bichon mix. Aren't they all adorable?