Grooming Beauties On The Go

25/09/2023

🫧 C L E O 🫧
Got her fist big girl haircut the other day🥰
Before & After pics

25/09/2023

🍬 H E R S H E Y 🍬
Shes sweet as candy!!

23/08/2023

❤️ L U C Y ❤️
This sweet girl got her first big girl haircut the other day!

04/08/2023

Had to post this.. obviously because I'm a BSB fan 😂🥰
https://www.facebook.com/reel/991805822135453/?mibextid=oPQ6ps&s=yWDuG2&fs=e

04/08/2023

🌼B O S S I🌼♣️G I Z M O♠️🏈J A X🏈

31/07/2023

🏵️P O P P Y🏵️
Isn't she the cutest?!

31/07/2023

❤️ R I L E Y ❤️
What a cute smooth cut on this sweet girl 🥰 I like this look on her!

29/07/2023

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06/07/2023

❤️D O L L Y❤️
Before & After of this fluffy girl!

06/07/2023

🔷C O O P E R🔷
Before & After of this handsome fella🥰

06/07/2023

Squeezed in some rescue pups for a trim to help them find their forever homes🥰 They are such sweet girls!! Please share so they have a chance❤️

11/06/2023

Just a friendly reminder....
Either brush your pups often or keep them on a grooming schedule so they don't get matted. Matting does in fact cause bruising 😭 The hair becomes tight to the skin & will stop blood flow. Please take care of your amazing companions they deserve ALL the love! They are so loyal to us❤ Edit- I did personally groom this dog & her brother. I'm glad to see they were both mat free after that & was rehomed

11/06/2023

And the WINNER is.....Norman-Jose!!!!

I want to thank my amazing clients for donating to Owen's travel ball season!! We are so grateful for you all & that Owen gets to continue doing what he loves & to continue to excel in baseball ⚾️❤

03/06/2023

Doing what I do best❤ Loving these sweet babies, nurturing them to good health, socializing them to playful babies to find their forever homes soon enough! They will be spayed & neutered soon & up for adoption. We currently have 7kittens(possibly 4-6weeks old)from a mama cat that showed up & claimed our home as hers/theirs. We want to do what's right for them & our population so getting them fixed is #1 priority before adoption. If you are interested or know anyone interested in one of these precious babies, please contact me.

27/05/2023

Hey everyone! I am doing a raffle for a DOG GROOMING!!

☆Tickets are $20 which will add you to the drawing (Hey! If you win, that's a $20 haircut or any service required 🤣😁)

☆Share with a friend or future client😉

☆Drawing will be held June 3rd.
I will need atleast 12 entries to draw for a winner

☆ALL entries will receive a FREE tooth brushing for your pup!

Owen has been invited to play travel ball with the 8U 5Star Bandits! ⚾️
We are super excited to see our boy continue to get better & do what he loves!

If you would like to donate to help with uniforms, travel, supplies, etc. We are greatly appreciative!!

Venmo: Kayla-Swink-89
Cashapp: KaylaSwink1989

Thank you so very much!!

27/05/2023

☆B A X T E R☆
What a handsome boy!!😍

27/05/2023

♡P E A R L♡
Before & After pics of this sweet girl I groomed today🥰 She did absolutely great for her first grooming!!

05/05/2023

⚪LUNA PEARL⚪
Before & After with an Asian Fusion face trim on this cutie🥰

27/04/2023

20/04/2023

Can't forget about silly Luna🤣 She was super comfortable having her nails filled while laying down lol

20/04/2023

Hahaha I HAD to share the before pic of these two!!! Chewie was getting a quick pre shave before his bath & final touches, while Walker was just chillin on the couch watching🤣🥰

20/04/2023

Willa girl with a fresh shortish summer cut🥰

16/04/2023

⭐Doodles⭐
This might be a tough pill to swallow for some but alot of people that own doodles just can't wrap their minds around it. It's a good read though!
I love ALL of my pure bred & mix breed pups that I get the honor to work with but the coat difference is different for each pet.

https://www.facebook.com/100064944271783/posts/604594401715364/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=SDPelY

We would like to preface this post with the fact the IAPEG and it's members love dogs. All dogs. Big dogs and small dogs. Fluffy dogs and sleek ones. We love pure breeds and we love mixed breeds.

The 'doodle craze' began after a breeder attempted a litter of mixed breed pups that were smart and hypoallergenic. No dog is truly hypoallergenic, but that's another discussion. He was in no way trying to create a new breed. News traveled quickly and before you know it, they were all the rage as pets. Very expensive pets. They became something of a status symbol as they wear price tags in the thousands and cost more than a sound, well developed, carefully chosen pure breed.

As professional groomers, we see the fallout with many of these pets and there are a few things you need to know:

1. Doodles are not a breed. They are (insert breed here) mixed with poodle. Golden doodle, labradoodle, maltipoo, pomapoo, yorkie poo, no matter the title, doodles are in fact mixed breed dogs. Being a pure breed of dog mean predictability...size, colors, skull shapes, temperament...any and all genetics are predictable for that specific breed. This is not possible with doodles.

2. There is a misconception that if you mix another breed with a poodle, you get the best of both breeds. This is simply not true. The truth is you have no idea what you will get. You are not getting the best of the breeds because responsible, ethical breeders do not allow their dogs to participate in mixed breeding.

3. As professional groomers, we hear misnomers from pet owners whose pup is a year old and has never been groomed. This is a nightmare for both the dog and the groomer. The truth is, any doodle will need professional grooming. They should start as early as possible just like any other dog. This seems to be a selling point for doodle breeders telling buyers they are low maintenance. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

4. Doodles often have very difficult coats to work with. Doodles with these coats will be more expensive. With most doodles you have a fur bearing breed (Labrador Retriever) mixed with a hair bearing breed (Poodle). This causes many doodles coats to be difficult with a mixture of the two. Some have fur as guard coat and hair as undercoat and some have hair as a guard coat with fur as the undercoat. Either way, more work and time means your professional groomer must be properly compensated or it will lead to number five.

5. There are many professional groomers who are simply not accepting doodles as clients anymore. Misinformed owners are price shocked when they've been lied to by a breeder. Your professional groomer is tired of arguing and explaining just to be properly compensated when there are so many other clients who know what to expect and respect our professional practices.
Because doodles are not the best representatives of their breeds they are often not the most well behaved pets either. Many are high strung, a bit neurotic, and/or have some type of behavior problem.

If you do in fact choose to own a doodle, speak with your professional groomer beforehand so you'll know what to expect. And please respect your professional groomers advice. Their job is to keep your pet on a regular schedule. Depending on the coat...remember these are mixed breed dogs and therefore not predictable before birth...most will need a schedule of 4-6 weeks.

08/04/2023

Some new & old faces from over the last few months🥰 Before, during & after pics in the mix! I got kisses, sweet smiles & pups ready to go home with me haha I love what I do!!!❤❤❤

31/03/2023

Just purchased my tub!! Slowly getting there😁

17/03/2023

⭐⭐COMING SOON⭐⭐
BIG DREAMS IN THE MAKING!!! We made the long drive to Georgia & back to pick up this beauty yesterday 😍
I'm so grateful for my family, my friends & my loyal grooming clients for the support & cheering me on over the years!! I most definitely couldn't of done this without God leading me in the right direction on HIS timing❤
My passion for taking care of dogs & making them beautiful for the last 16 years has lead me to want better for myself & my clients! I can't wait to get it on the road to continue to provide for my awesome clients & future clients in the surrounding communities with luxury grooming at your door step!!

*We are in the building process. I will keep yall posted on progress. Thank you all so much for your kindness & patience*

03/03/2023

Give Iron City Pest a call for all your pest issues!! I have been a client myself for a year now & couldn't be more happier! Flies, bugs, bee's, fleas.. you name it, they can help!!

https://www.facebook.com/100063520425200/posts/662983075829034/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6

Dogs get bitten by mosquitoes too. Not this dog…this dog is a proud IRON CITY PEST dog. But other dogs are miserable. That’s just a fact. ironcitypest.com Heather Taylor Foran

02/03/2023

♡B A U B L E♡
This 9 month old ball of excitement wouldn't let me get a good after picture 🤣 She did so good!

27/02/2023

⭐IMPORTANT UPDATE⭐
Unfortunately due to my accident I am only able to groom small dogs at the moment per doctor's orders. Heavy lifting or any tugging from grooming could prolong my healing process. It could be a few weeks or it could be a few months but I want to be able to groom to keep active & to do my best to keep as many pups on schedule as I am able to. Please be patient with me during this time. I appreciate each & every one of you & will miss those that I can't visit during this time😔❤ As soon as I am back to normal, I will reach back out to those with large pups that I currently have on schedule. Thank you all for being understanding! 🐾

22/02/2023

I wanted to give you all a heads up & an update that I was involved in a car accident yesterday morning.
First off, I'm alive & the other driver is as well.🙌❤ I am sore all over with bad bruising & a sprained ankle. So THANKFUL for God & my seat belt!!!
My husband & I have reached out to my clients for this week to try to move around appointments to allow my body to get some rest. Once I am able to be back on my feet again & figure out my transportation for work, I will make sure to add you back on schedule. Thank you to those that have been patient with me this week & have checked in on me! You ALL mean so much to me, I appreciate the love & support ❤

10/02/2023

For the short haired dogs & double coats, listen up!!! 📢

https://fb.watch/iC6iSszRY6/?mibextid=NnVzG8

08/02/2023

◇P O P P Y◇
Before & After pics
She grew out so nicely from her last groom🥰

08/02/2023

♡S O F F I E♡
Before & After pics of this sweet girl

08/02/2023

Groomed 2 cuties today & had 2 playful friends that wanted to hang out with me🥰 What a fun bunch!! I LOVE MY JOB!!!

07/02/2023

☆O L L L I E & H A R P E R☆

07/02/2023

Don't forget to brush your pups, or leave it to the professionals😉 Buddy is shedding his winter coat like crazy!

07/02/2023

04/02/2023

Just a friendly reminder for those small babies 🥰
https://www.facebook.com/TheIAPEG/photos/a.403062048391/10151960703533392/?type=3&sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6

Many pet owners wonder why grooming their 3-5 pound furkid isn't much cheaper....after all, he's only 5 pounds. But 'size' isn't the only determining factor when pricing a groom.

Yes, your pup only weighs 5 pounds, but grooming is a service industry...and time is money. Your professional groomer must work very slowly with your tiny furkid. Their bones and joints are often fragile and if they struggle the cold be injured. To prevent this from happening, your groomer must use extreme caution.

The equipment your professional groomer uses is often bigger than your pet! Again, this means your groomer must be extremely slow and careful so that your furkid is not cut or otherwise injured.

Please respect your professional groomers time, skill, and charges. Remember, if they can't make a profit, they will be out of business....and you will be out a groomer.

Groom by NAPCG member Ashley Hanes.

04/02/2023

Awww I love this!! He worked very well with them all❤ It takes a patient person to understand these pups. What they like & don't like. Not ALL dogs sit like a statue for grooming. Grooming is a training process as well.. start them young so they are understanding to know they are loved & cared for🥰

https://fb.watch/iuk9vguZVN/?mibextid=NnVzG8