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09/04/2022

08/26/2022

Happy National Dog Day!

Show me your puppies

08/17/2022

Love Dr. Karen

THE GIFT OF THE GROWL
Why growling should never be punished and also never be ignored
Not all growls are negative. Some growls are play growls, attention seeking growls, pleasure seeking growls or frustration growls. They may all sound a little different and may be unique to the particular dog. This post is not about different types of growls, but about warning or aggressive growls.
When a dog growls, maybe even at us, the natural human response is to feel offended and maybe even angry. Surely dogs need to learn not to growl, growling is bad, growling is unacceptable, growling is a problem and needs to be punished so a dog learns it’s wrong, disrespectful and not to do it again, right?
NO, this couldn’t be further from the truth! A dog that growls has just provided us with a very valuable communication signal. In their way, they have just communicated to us how they feel without resorting to a bite. Dogs use growling in an attempt to avoid having to resort to biting, not to initiate it. They could just as easily have not even bothered to growl and gone straight to a bite.
Growling is a dog's way of saying "please stop," "stay away from me," "go away," “I’m not comfortable with this and I’m feeling threatened”. A dog that growls is trying hard to communicate and punishment suppresses this ability to communicate. Punishment doesn’t change the level of the dog's discomfort; it creates more stress and the dog will feel more threatened.
Growling is not the problem. Growling is the result of and the symptom of a problem. A dog that bites without the warning of a growl is a far more serious problem than a dog that growls but doesn’t bite.
Look for any other early warning signals that may precede a growl. Recognize and take note of what makes your dog feel threatened and create distance between your dog and whatever is triggering them.
Be grateful for the gift of a growl - it provides us with an opportunity to address the cause & prevent the bite.

08/06/2022

Edward and Rosie❤️🐾 Love the before and after. Such cuties too!

07/03/2022

Gotta love when they get home and know they are fresh from the groomers and know it❤️

06/17/2022

Brush, brush , brush. Giving them high value treat will make the brushing easier and easier in the future!

05/30/2022

Hi everyone. Summer is upon us and so are deadly heat waves. Please ensure you keep your dogs in during peak heat hours between 12pm and 3pm. If they are outdoors make sure they have a cool area and access to plenary of water! Know the warning signs early and steps to bring down body temperature. Let’s keep your family members safe this summer too!

Tips on how to help a dog with heatstroke:

Stop them exercising, move them out of the heat and into the shade

Call a vet for advice

Lay them down on a cool floor

Offer them small amounts of water to drink

Carefully pour water over the dog’s body, or sponge them if water is limited. Particularly focus on their neck, tummy and inner thighs. Ideally continue to do this until their breathing returns to normal. Make sure the dog doesn’t inhale any water while you’re trying to cool them down

Fan them with cool air or put them in an air-conditioned room or car if possible. The impact of fanning them, or putting them somewhere that’s air-conditioned, will be greatest if they’re already wet

Tips on how to help a dog with heatstroke:

Stop them exercising, move them out of the heat and into the shade
Call a vet for advice
Lay them down on a cool floor
Offer them small amounts of water to drink
Carefully pour water over the dog’s body, or sponge them if water is limited. Particularly focus on their neck, tummy and inner thighs. Ideally continue to do this until their breathing returns to normal. Make sure the dog doesn’t inhale any water while you’re trying to cool them down
Fan them with cool air or put them in an air-conditioned room or car if possible. The impact of fanning them, or putting them somewhere that’s air-conditioned, will be greatest if they’re already wet

05/23/2022

Before and after transformation ❤️🐶❤️

04/23/2022

Not every dog needs to be shaved.

This is a Terri/Chihuahua mix. Today we washed, dried, used stripping combs and hand scissored her face. giving her a sleek clean look and even lines. Beautiful transformation ❤️

02/25/2022

Praying for Ukraine 🇺🇦! We are standing with you and praying for your safety!!!!

02/14/2022

You know your a groomer When________?

I’ll go first:
When you wake up with dog hair in your eye gunk from grooming the other day🙈😅.

02/13/2022

Love some Pearly😍 Her walk and prance when she’s freshly groomed brings joy to my ❤️.

Thank you Vee Markel for letting my take care of your Princess 👑

01/15/2022

Another transformation. Such sweet little baby too. Thanks for letting me groom your puppy. Love loving on them while I have them ❤️

01/15/2022

Handsome baby!

10/17/2021

Before and after