Goin' to the Dogs

06/17/2024

Sorry haven't posted any pics in forever, I'll try to do better! I'd like to welcome some cute new kids to the family!!❤️

03/02/2023

09/28/2021

Haven't posted any pics for awhile!

05/11/2021

Short coated dogs need grooming too! (These are all pre-bath photos. I got at least this much more hair out during and after their baths!)

05/11/2021

Tiny Maltese day!

04/20/2021

5 things you need to understand when your senior dog visits the groomer.

1. Humanity over vanity. The comfort of the dog is more important than getting a perfect haircut. There may be some choppy spots because old joints, weak muscles and unstable balance are part of aging and it’s not worth making a senior uncomfortable just to get a perfect haircut.

2. Warts/moles may get irritated. They’re very vascular and they ooze regularly. The combination of warm water, forced air dryers, brushes and clippers may make them bleed a bit. It’s not intentional but it’s unavoidable.

3. We work on their time, not yours. They may need breaks. They may need us to go slower. They may require a second set of hands. We will do what’s necessary to keep them comfortable at the detriment of a human schedule. It’s what’s best for them.

4. The haircut is tailored to their needs not their looks. Wet food doesn’t always go well with a long beard if they no longer like their face handled and you can’t keep it clean, so it needs to go short. Thin skin that tears easily and tangled ears means the ears go short or even shaved. Weak joints and muscles mean less time standing comfortably to have lots of brushing or sc******ng done on the legs, so the hair goes shorter. Keep them comfortable.

5. Sometimes we need to let them go elsewhere. Severe health issues or advanced dementia can mean referring you to a veterinary groomer or recommending home grooming for the safety of your pet. We aren’t firing you, we just know our limits and want what’s best for your dog because we truly care about them.

Work with us and understand that grooming seniors requires some flexibility from you and your expectations need to be realistic to keep your senior dog safe and comfortable. Trixie’s family understands and worked with me to keep her happy and comfortable, even though it meant a much shorter less fancy trim. Please do the same with your senior pets groomer.

03/18/2021

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! 🍀

03/06/2021

Ms. Molly is 17 years old!❤

02/05/2021

Millie had fun today after her first bath!! She wanted to play the whole time!!❤

02/05/2021

I absolutely love my oldie goldie, Ben! He sleeps through the entire bath, blow dry, brush and trim! He's such a sweetheart!!❤ And as soon as he's finished, he runs back home as fast as he can! And Miss Millie had her first bath with me today! She was such a pro for everything!! Sweet little fiesty pup!❤ From the oldies who relax through it all, to the pups who want to play through it all, and everything in between, I sure do love all of my dogs!! I have the best job!!!❤❤❤