Wizard of Paws

10/09/2025

🐾 Bolt’s Friendly Reminder! 🐾

We love spending the day pampering your pups, but Bolt wanted to remind everyone to please plan to pick up your dogs within a reasonable time after their groom is finished. 💕

Our groomers work hard to have each pet ready to go home on schedule, and timely pickups help keep our day running smoothly.

We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation so our groomers can head home to their own families (and fur babies!) after a long day of making yours look fabulous. Thank you for respecting their time and helping us keep tails wagging happily! 🐶✨

10/09/2025

🍂🐾 Sweater Weather Reminder! 🐾🍂

We know everyone loves dressing their fur babies up for cozy sweater weather — and we do too! 🧶❤️ But here’s an important tip to keep your pups comfortable and mat-free this fall:

➡️ When your dog wears a sweater for long periods of time, their hair can mat very quickly underneath — especially in friction areas like the armpits, chest, and around the neck.

💡 Pro tip:
Before putting that adorable sweater back on, give your dog a good brushing! Regular brushing keeps their coat healthy, prevents painful mats, and helps us keep their grooming experience stress-free.

Mats don’t just tangle fur — they can pull on the skin, cause irritation, and even lead to sores if left untreated. So keep up with brushing and grooming appointments while enjoying all those cute fall looks! 🍁🐶

📸 We’d love to see your pups rocking their sweaters! Drop a photo in the comments below! 👇✨

10/07/2025

🐩✨ Happy National Poodle Day! ✨🐩

Today we’re celebrating one of the most iconic, intelligent, and fabulous breeds — the Poodle! 💖 Known for their smarts, style, and sweet personalities, Poodles make the perfect grooming superstars and family companions alike.

Did you know? 🤔
🐾 Poodles come in three sizes — Standard, Miniature, and Toy!
🐾 They’re one of the most intelligent dog breeds, ranking second only to the Border Collie.
🐾 Despite their fancy looks, Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers — that’s where their signature “Poodle clip” came from, to help them swim better! 💦

We absolutely adore grooming these curly cuties and seeing their unique personalities shine through every style and fluff! 💕

👉 Poodle parents — drop a photo of your poodle in the comments! We’d love to see all of your gorgeous pups in celebration of their special day! 🐾📸

10/07/2025

Rip is soooo excited it's National Taco 🌮 Day!!!!!
Happy Taco Tuesday everyone!!🇲🇽🤣

10/06/2025

✨ Before & After Glow Up! ✨
This sweet 14-year-old long-haired German Shepherd came in for some well-deserved pampering! 🛁💛

With age, keeping up with a thick coat can be tough — but regular grooming makes such a difference for their comfort and health. After a good bath, blowout, and tidy-up, this senior beauty is feeling light, clean, and refreshed!

We absolutely love seeing our senior pups feel their best again. 💕🐾

Call/text to book your furry friends next deshed! 913-416-0255

10/04/2025

This gorgeous girl came in for her spa day and left looking fabulous! ✨ Not only is her cut looking sharp, but check out those fun feather accents in her ears 💖💚
We love giving pups a little extra flair to show off their personalities. 🐾💕

10/02/2025

🐾 Heterochromatic Hounds: Fun Facts About Dogs with Different Colored Eyes! 🐾

Have you ever met a dog with one blue eye and one brown eye? That unique look is called heterochromia, and it’s totally natural (and super cool)! Here are some fun facts about these stunning pups:

✨ What is heterochromia?
It means a dog has two different colored eyes — usually one blue and one brown, but sometimes other combos too!

✨ Is it common?
It’s more common in certain breeds like Huskies, Australian Shepherds, and Dalmatians. But it can happen in any breed!

✨ Does it affect their vision?
Not at all! Dogs with heterochromia see just as well as any other pup.

✨ Why does it happen?
It’s all about genetics and the distribution of pigment in the eyes — sometimes a simple twist of DNA creates this dazzling trait.

✨ Fun fact: Dogs with heterochromia often become instant stars in the grooming salon because their eyes sparkle with personality!

Next time you see a pup with mismatched eyes, take a moment to appreciate their one-of-a-kind charm. 💙🤎

Got a heterochromatic dog? Share their photos in the comments — we’d love to see those gorgeous eyes! 📸🐶

10/01/2025

❤️💛Go Chiefs!!!!
We have Chiefs, KU❤️💙, and K-State💜🤍 bandanas available upon request, while supplies last!

09/30/2025

🎄WARNING 🎅 Christmas is only 12 weeks away!!!!
Dottie is here to remind everyone to book their Holiday appointments now because they fill up fast!!!
Need your pooch smelling great for family and friends coming over for the Holidays? Call or text to make appointments 913-416-0255

09/26/2025

💛 Puppy love at its finest! 💛
George couldn’t resist giving Tucker the Standard Goldendoodle a little kiss while he was up on the grooming table. 🐾✂️ Tucker was such a good boy for his spa day, and we think he loved the extra attention too!

Who else’s pup would gladly take some smooches during their groom? 🐶💋

09/26/2025

🐾 Fun Facts About the Border Collie 🧠✨

Einstein in Fur
Border Collies are widely considered the smartest dog breed in the world. Some can learn over 1,000 words and commands!

Workaholic Energy
Bred for herding sheep, they have endless energy and love to have a job. Even if that job is chasing a ball... for hours.

Eye of the Herd 👀
Their intense “herding stare” helps them control livestock—but also works great on squeaky toys and treats.

World Record Holder 🏆
A Border Collie named “Chaser” knew the names of over 1,000 objects, and another named “Striker” holds the record for fastest car window opened by a dog!

They Outsmart Their Owners
Many owners say living with a Border Collie is like having a toddler who can hack your Wi-Fi. Constant mental stimulation is a must.

Superstars in Sports
Agility, flyball, obedience—you name it, they crush it. If there's a competition, a Border Collie is probably winning it.

💬 Just groomed one of these brilliant fluffballs, and wow—sharp mind, sharp look! 🐶✂️
Tag a Border Collie parent or drop your pup’s pic below!

09/25/2025

💅🐾 What else costs $20?

A lunch you regret 30 minutes later

2 coffees and a mild caffeine overdose

A streaming service you forgot you had

That one impulse buy on Amazon at 1 a.m.

A scented candle that smells like disappointment

OR...

👉 You could get your dog's nails trimmed by a pro — safely, quickly, and without anyone (including you) crying.

💰 Just $20
🛑 No scratches. No click-clacking across your floors.
🐶 Happy dog. Happy home.

📍 Wizard of Paws | Tonganoxie
📞 Call or Text to book: 913-416-0255

Your dog deserves it more than that third pumpkin spice latte. 🎃☕🐾

Wizard of Paws is a family owned dog and cat grooming salon. Our groomers have 48 years combined grooming experience. We groom every dog/cat to perfection using our education and continued training. Breed & pet trims, color service, nail trims & more.