Groomer Girls..formally Paw prints

08/14/2024

Let's get ready for Fall!!! All those fur babies need to get their fall do's on for those pumpkin spice pup cups!!! Booking appointments Mondays thru Thursday for Kim and Ivy. Limited to 30 lbs and under. Hope to see everyone soon. 423-486-1729. 85 Gray Rd

08/09/2024

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!

06/30/2024

I am back to work along with Ivy full time. Please give us a call for appointments to schedule your fur babies for thier summer do's and pictures. 423-486-1729

05/24/2024

Ivy is back!!!!!! Booking appointments from June 3rd.......

05/24/2024

I have always heard that in a very dark cloud is a silver lining. As everyone has heard I finally bit the bullet and had knee replacement surgery on my right knee. After a couple of postponements it was finally done on May 14th. All is going great and look forward to being back very soon!! But.... drum roll please..... Ivy is coming back to work starting June 3rd. That is probably about a week ahead of me. She has asked about so very many of you and is looking forward to seeing the fur babies and some cuddles and kisses. Please give us a call after Memorial Day and we will start scheduling appointments for dogs under 30 lbs. Sorry for the elimination of the large dogs.... but they are too hard on our bodies. 423-486-1729

03/16/2024

03/13/2024

Due to circumstances beyond my control.....my Knee Surgery has now been put off and scheduled on April 30th!!! Surprise to me and everybody!!!! So open for business and taking appointments for the month of April.,if you have called wanting an appointment and was put off because of my Surgery.... call me back!!!! We can get you in!!!

02/20/2024

Still seeking a part-time bather/ brusher for a dog grooming salon. Days are Monday thru Thursday 9-1 to 2 ish. Job entails working with the animals and washing towels and cleaning. Please call 423-486-1729 to apply

02/07/2024

For those of you who know me well...... you know I have been on a Quest to have knee replacement on both knees. Right knee first then the left. Unfortunately the best laid plans sometimes go wrong. As much as I have tried to have someone running the shop during my recovery time..... it just is not going to happen. My surgery date is March 21st for the first one. I will be closed for 3 weeks to heal up enough to be back. I apologize now for the inconvenience this causes . ..... i will try to schedule you before or right after this timeframe ..... call me... let's make plans and appointments. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for my great clients and their fur babies!!!

12/26/2023

12/13/2023

Some of our Christmas Photos

12/07/2023

Some more pictures

12/07/2023

12/05/2023

We are doing Christmas photos.... book an appointment now.... filling up fast

12/04/2023

Yasss 👏 ❤️ 😍

11/03/2023

A lot of times when your groomer tells you how much we love your dog... you don't realize we are being honest. We don't feed them every day and they don't sleep beside us every night... but we love them just the same. When the end of their time here with us is over we grieve also. One of my special buddies passed over this week to go be with his Dad. I remember his mother telling me a story about he was what you got with the internet and a bottle of wine. A wonderful sweet big black furry angel. Wednesdays are not going to be the same without you . Kisses Hugo!!! no more pain.

10/29/2023

I apparently have a women going by the name of Savannah Green using a lot of my information including my address to try and scam people into buying puppies and dogs from her. She has posted on a Marion county sell site complete with pictures . THIS IS NOT ME AND I DO NOT KNOW HER OR HAVE ANY DEALINGS WITH HER . She is using my address on signal Mtn. I have a small grooming shop but do not sell anything including animals.

10/24/2023

More Halloween pics

10/12/2023

More pictures of our Halloween shoot

09/28/2023

A few of our Halloween pics from today.... make your appointment to come on in and get your fur babies done

09/20/2023

Some more of our Halloween pics...

09/19/2023

09/18/2023

Our Halloween pics of some of the cute fur kids today

02/21/2023

Unfortunately Kim and Ivy have come down with COVID. It has really knocked us down hard. A worse case than a lot . We have closed the shop for the week. We will contact everyone to reschedule all the appointments. So very sry for all the inconvenience. Ty for your understanding.

01/07/2023

Cubical tunnel SX on my right elbow this past week. hopefully will regain strength and mobility in my hand!! Oh yeah... and my hand won't go numb all the time. out of work for now.... applause for Ivy for taking all the grooming over for now. Will be back when all healed up. Recommendations on movies plz.....

12/23/2022

It is with great sadness that we have learned about the passing of one of our favorites...Comet. He was rescued by the wonderful Mauldin family from a golden retriever rescue group . You would be hard pressed to find a sweeter.. more gentle.. more loving dog than Comet. He will be missed and held deeply in our hearts both at home and with your groomer girls.

08/09/2022

We will be changing our name to Groomer Girls.... same location (85 gray rd) and same phone number (423-486-1729) ... same groomers... Kim and Ivy!!!