Critter Clipper

02/23/2023

Thought we'd share a wonderful testimonial from one of our clients! Thank you for the kind words, Adriana! We appreciate it!

12/31/2022

A very Merry Christmas to you and your family—including all your lovable pets! We hope your day was filled with much joy, and that you created wonderful new memories together! Peace to all of you on this very special day.

12/21/2022

Do your pets dress up for the holidays? Please feel free to share your photos with us and we'll share it right here! Happy holidays! Only 4 days left til Chirstmas!

09/21/2022

Here's an interesting fact—unlike what you've prrobably heard, dogs can actually see some colors!

09/14/2022

Here's a fun fact about man's best friend. No wonder dogs are trained to help sniff out everything from lost items to luggage! They're "scent" sational!

08/21/2022

It's Safari Saturday! Did you know that house cats have a very similar genetic makeup to tigers? Now you know where their hunting instinct come from!

After a good hunt, you may want to reward your kitty with a fresh bath at the Critter Clippers pet salon in Mountain View. Your little tiger will thank you!

08/17/2022

Did you know? Man's best friend is also good for your health!

08/01/2022

Here's a tip that can help you teach your dog how not to jump on people.

1. Practice ignoring their jumping and only rewarding them when they sit or stay down.
2. As soon as your dog starts to jump, turn your back and cross your arms over your chest. This is so your dog receives the message that you are not going to pet them.
3. If your dog circles around to jump again, turn away once more, and wait for them to stop jumping.
4. Only bend down to give them attention when they have all four paws on the ground.

The whole idea is to give them attention only when they show good behavior!

Source: 24petwatch.com

07/04/2022

Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your day!

06/29/2022

What do you get when you cross a magician with a dog?

Take a guess!

Answer will be posted on the 4th of July!

06/29/2022

Why didn't the dog want to play football?

Take a guess!

Answer will be posted on the 4th of July!

06/29/2022

What kind of dog likes taking a bath every day?

Take a guess!

Answer will be posted on the 4th of July!

05/10/2022

True or False? If a dog’s tail is wagging, this means the dog is happy.

If you guessed "yes", you're actually partly wrong. People misinterpret this signal often. All a wagging tail means is that the dog is emotionally aroused. It could be excitement, but it could be frustration or worse. To interpret the dog’s emotions and intentions, look at the speed and direction of the wag as well as the position of the tail.

Basically, the faster the wag, the more aroused the dog. Think about those long, slow, side-to-side tail sweeps your dog makes when greeting you — the type that wag the dog’s whole body. That’s a relaxed dog.

A faster twitch-like wag indicates a higher level of arousal and possibly in a negative way. Think of a guard dog on alert.

Finally, the position of the dog’s tail relative to the ground holds important clues about their emotional state. Basically, the higher the tail, the more assertive the dog. Dogs with their tails pointing down to the ground or even tucked between their legs are feeling fear and stress. Dogs with their tails held up like a flag are feeling confident, perhaps even aggressive. Relaxed dogs hold their tails in a neutral position, but neutral depends on the breed.

So there you go! Stay tuned for more on "how to read a dog!"

Resource: American Kennel Club

04/16/2022

Grooming your pet regularly is a great way to keep your fur baby healthy and happy! By brushing your pet's coat, you spread the oils across their fur to keep it healthy, and you keep their skin healthy as well.

Of course, if you'd like help with the grooming, you can always bring them to Critter Clippers! We'll be happy to bathe and groom your pet to perfection! So call us today at 650-961-4661.

04/11/2022

Who doesn't love a spa day? Pamper your pooch or kitty with a wonderful bath, trim and more at Critter Clippers, and you'll have a happy, fresh and clean best friend who's ready to go everywhere! It's Spring and it's time to have fun!

03/18/2022

We know that St Patrick's Day has come and gone—however, just for fun, we'd love to see how you and your pet celebrated the day! Feel free to post a picture of your buddy, costumed or not, and share it with us! It will be a great way to start the weekend and put a smile on everyone's face!

03/08/2022

It's ! At our pet grooming service, we help your fur babies look their best. Ever wonder if they can help us look our best? The answer is yes—according to this video! Enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/FunnyDogsVideosPage/videos/305054973360099

02/15/2022

Happy Valentine's Day to You and Your Furry Friends!
As you know, one of the best ways to show Fido you love him or her to spend quality time together! So to celebrate Valentine's Day, here are 5 great dog movies that both you can enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day!

1. 101 DALMATIANS - A Dalamation named Pongo pursues the lovely Perdita, and they fall in love, marry, and have a litter of puppies—but when Cruella De Vil shows up, trouble starts to brew.
**Great for dogs that love Disney and cartoons.**

2. BEST IN SHOW - A quirky, funny movie about a national dog competition and the passionate dog owners who have primped their dogs to perfection for a chance to win.

**Ideal for dog owners who are thinking about entering a dog competition or for dogs who love being the center of attention.**

3. MEAGAN LEVY - A true story about a young Marine corporal who develops a special bond with a K-9 unit dog and they complete over 100 missions together.

**One of the best real-life buddy movies about man's best friend.**

4. WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT - Wallace and his dog, Gromit, discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.

**A charming, witty and humorous Oscar-winning movie done in claymation—Gromit's expressions are sure to make you smile.**

5. LEGALLY BLONDE – LA sorority girl Elle Woods goes to Harvard Law School and takes her pet chihuahua, Bruiser Woods, along with her to fulfill her dream of becoming a lawyer.

**An entertaining "fish out of water" and "girl power" comedy featuring Reese Witherspoon and "Moonie," the chihuahua, in a scene-stealing supporting role.

We hope you enjoy our top picks!

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!

01/31/2022

Happy Monday everyone! Thought we'd keep it light today with the funniest tweets about dogs from the past week. Enjoy!

https://twitter.com/buitengebieden_/status/1486110463792451592

https://twitter.com/dog_rates/status/1486158012372766723

https://twitter.com/DogSolutions/status/1486362064809607168

“Two kinds of dogs.. 😅 https://t.co/0WRfxfaOYZ”

12/21/2021

Here's to pets in quirky and unusual holiday photo cards! Which is your favorite?
https://www.rover.com/blog/christmas-photos-dogs/

11/28/2021

We're grateful for all of our clients, friends, and family! Here's to wishing you lots of fun this weekend with your furry friends! Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

10/22/2021

Do you know what costume your pet is going to wear for Halloween this year? Before you get Rover ready, here are a few tips on how to make sure your pet stays safe wearing a costume this Halloween! https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/news/eight-tips-safe-pet-costumes

Want to get your pet in on the Halloween fun? Before stuffing them into a costume, read these eight tips.

09/30/2021

It's officially Fall. And that means the holidays are just around the corner! So today we thought we'd share a fun idea of creating a Barkuterie board for Fido from the online blog "BringFido"!

It's a great way to share the festivities with your favorite four-legged friend! Check out the spreads—your dog will love them!

https://www.bringfido.com/blog/barkuterie-boards-for-fido/

Have you ever thought about making a charcuterie board for your dog? We’ve put together a few simple and beautiful barkuterie boards you can create any time - from special occasions to a weeknight treat.

09/02/2021

Today we thought we'd share a cute photo of Winston! He is one of our clients here at Critter Clippers and he is such a sweetie! Happy Thursday!

08/20/2021

Ever wonder what your cat is thinking? Well, "Figuring Out Feline Moods" is a great blog article we came across the other day, which talks about cat moods and how to distinguish them! So, now you know... Enjoy!

https://www.catanddogfirstaid.com/blog/figuring-out-feline-moods/

By Arden Moore Pro Pet Hero Instructor Director and Master Pet First Aid/CPR Instructor Cat Emotions Cats are candid about what they want and when they want it. They don’t lie or deceive. And, they certainly don’t apologize like some dogs might. Cats ooze with catitude, so deciphering their core...

07/23/2021

In honor of the Olympics, here's a heart-warming story on an Olympian who lost her dog which ran away when it was startled by fireworks — and she found him six days later. Enjoy!
https://fb.watch/6X3s6SMama/

06/30/2021

Just look at these beautiful show dogs! Which one is your favorite?

05/14/2021

It's Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that Elizabeth Taylor was an avid dog lover? In her life, Taylor owned a Cocker Spaniel and Springer Spaniel, “Twinkle” and “Spot,” ... became very fond of Pekingeses... and for her 60th birthday, she was given a Collie puppy as a gift, a great grandchild of “Pal,” the dog who played the original “Lassie” with whom she appeared in. “Lassie Come Home.” !

05/13/2021

Ever wonder how pet groomers in other parts of the world style clients? Well, here's a peek of how they work their magic in Japan! https://petapixel.com/2018/12/04/portraits-of-dogs-before-and-after-japanese-grooming/

Dog lover and animal photographer Grace Chon has expanded her ongoing project Hairy, which features portraits of dogs before and after they receive

04/11/2021

It's double the fun for this furry friend!