
09/06/2025
Reminder of our stance on as always❤️
BECAUSE WE LOVE DOGS....
We will not crate them for 8 hours. We will not crate them period.
We will only use quality plant-based shampoos on them.
We will train our canine specialists in gentle fear-free handling techniques.
We will not allow retractable leashes, that creates a safety risk.
We will never force them to do anything they do not want to do or are terrified of. We respect their needs.
We will not stick them inside of a cage with a loud dryer in fear. We will comfort them.
Everyone that works here signs an agreement to treat animals with dignity.
We will make a tiny difference in the world one dog at a time. 💖
These values we have stood for since we began our practice four years ago, as vegans, as animal lovers and as dog parents, and as we see more dogs conditioned with shock collars we need to address this topic so that we are clear.
👉EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: We will not allow shock collars, and if a dog snaps and we have reason to believe that dog is still being terrorized with it at home, we will stop servicing immediately without any refund. Shock collars create fear in animals, they cannot differentiate where the shock is coming from and even when it is off they are still afraid. They are afraid of committing a mistake and get punished. They do not offer any spontaneous behaviors because they are afraid. That fear shuts them down emotionally and they cannot learn. When a dog is afraid, he will not take treats, he will not learn or listen to anything other than the fear trigger. Snapping is directly related to shock collar usage, and it is so heartbreaking to see dogs in a constant state of tension, anxiety and fear. It is also a liability for our people, and we cannot expose them to such, considering that there are plenty of newer humane ways to train dogs. We encourage positive reinforcement training to all doggies, and we have referrals, happy to provide.
If your dog has been conditioned with shock collar/etrainer collar because you were maybe unaware of these facts, we may be able to help your dog overcome the fear as we have with several dogs, with the promise to never use it again. We understand the commercials out there may not reflect the reality of the situation, and we have witnessed so many dog lovers dissappointed with the long terms outcomes of the board and train, offleash, etc. We understand and can help. However, we will not support further usage as it goes against our values.
We understand our decision may or may not be liked, however we stand by it as we deem it necessary to operate in a safe environment, helping all animals to love grooming without said cognitive impairments and to keep coherence with our core values.
Thank you for your understanding.