Kaiser Pet Care LLC

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.

06/06/2025

💛Dogs deserve a fear-free experience!💛 Nobody wants to be worried about their dog when they are at the groomer's. We are the only Fear-Free Certified shop in the county and one of the few in Northern Virginia. We do not use cage dryers because they are terrifying for dogs. We care for each dog 1 on 1. We train puppies, we provide enrichment, and we innovate by blending grooming and training to help dogs feel GREAT about grooming. We strive of providing each dog with a fear-free, happy experience since 2017. Share our post if you think more dogs should have access to a respectful, caring and heart-warming grooming experience❤️.

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06/06/2025

💛Did you know that the first two months of a dog's life are fundamental for development? 💛

A puppy in development is more vulnerable than an adult dog due to their
behavioral immaturity and pliability and the absence of resilience in this stage. According to Batson 2019, maladaptive response to stress during puppyhood, referred to as a toxic stress response, plays an important role in the stress pathway from early adversity to physical and behavioral pathologies.
Such toxic stress can have damaging effects on learning, behavior, physical, and mental health across the lifespan of the animal.

This is why it is critical to protect puppies from experiences that may increase their vulnerability to trauma early in life.

If you have a puppy and you are planning visitors, it may be best to create space for the puppy to be protected from noise, sudden movement, and overwhelming experiences. Puppies prefer calm, predictable, gentle and orderly experiences. They get overwhelmed by new people, many people, new dogs, unpredictable routines, constant change, prancing children, loud noises, fast unpredictable movement like crowded beaches, busy streets, and the car.

We need to allow the dog time to explore new situations, and not force them into them in order to meet social expectations.
Let's protect puppies for a new generation of fearless, resilient and confident dogs!💛JUNE agrees 💛

~CBCC-KA
Certified canine behavior consultant

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06/06/2025

How's everyone, are you enjoying the weekend yet? Our pups are at Aquatic Paws today for some amazing gentle exercise.

If you have a senior dog that needs gentle movement, a dog that needs to build muscle or create movement after an injury, as a canine biomechanics analyst, I highly recommend them!

Hydrotherapy at low speeds is a wonderful exercise for dogs. Low speed is the best way to utilize the full range of motion in a dog's gait, and to keep or restore mobility.

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06/06/2025

💛SIMON came to visit us and he is such a love. Dogs can smell the chemicals in our blood and know when we are relaxed too. If a dog is a little nervous or insecure about a situation, the best thing we can do is to relax and take a deep breath, slow it down. We are the secure attachment, the ones in control of our emotions, and these emotions guide our dogs. If we take a moment, they will perceive us being calm, and this will provide them with the reassurance they need 💛

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06/06/2025

💛Highly recommend this Sunday! Anne Lill was one of my teachers in my canine behavior program. She is also the President of Pet Dog Trainers Europe, the top force-free organization lead by Turid Rugaas, an organization I am happy to belong to. Ann Lill is a world expert in Nosework, an activity that greatly reduces stress in dogs and promotes welfare in dogs. This Sunday, 2pm central and it is FREE

🐾 FREE Webinar with Anne Lill Kvam! 🐾
Sunday 8th June at 8 PM CEST

In this special webinar, Anne Lill will share:
- The benefits of mental stimulation — how to enrich your dog’s life and strengthen your bond.
- Stress — how mental stimulation reduces stress for a happier, more balanced dog.
- Everyday benefits — practical tips to make your daily life together smoother and more joyful.

Join us live to ask your questions and get answers from Anne Lill herself. Can’t make it live? Don’t worry — the recording will be available for 3 days!

About Anne Lill:
Anne Lill Kvam is an internationally recognized dog trainer and nosework specialist. She is the author of Nosework for Dogs and has dedicated the past 30 years to working full-time with dogs. Anne Lill has taught courses, delivered lectures, and run dog trainer schools around the world, and is a highly sought-after instructor and speaker.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from a very inspiring and educational webinar! 🐾

Sign up in the link in the comments :)

06/06/2025

ZORA came to visit us and she has been for the past four years. She knows that she is safe here and she chooses the green couch everytime. Dogs also have their preferences, and it is wonderful to recognize them 💛

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06/06/2025

They growled, they nipped, and were afraid of humans, there was very little hope and no rescue wanted to take a chance with them.

'I transported the dogs from the shelter to my home for Daisy’s Legacy rescue. Shelter staff informed me that the previous owner had kept the dogs outside for the past five years, resulting in minimal human interaction. They appeared quite apprehensive when I arrived to collect the dogs, necessitating the assistance of eight staff members to secure them into two carriers.'

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This was the situation when the amazing rescue and amazing foster intervened to save them. They were terrified. And for good reason, life had not been good to Teddy and Max.
They were living outside, confined to a small area without any human interaction, they only had each other. Kudos to Daisy's Legacy rescue for recognizing the needs of these pups and letting us help. Thank you for keeping them together, separating them would had been a big heartbreak for them. Dogs build deep social bonds with each other.
And thank you to the foster, you made the biggest difference in their life. Boy, have they come a long way! We first had our rescue consultation in early May and we established some baselines to begin earning trust and giving the dogs the space and time they needed to find their place in the world. We provided safety and management strategies to make sure the pups had the right environment to thrive during decompression. Following our advice, these precious boys are now beginning to trust people, they are not growling anymore because they are beginning to understand that humans can be good. We cannot be more proud of them!!💛💛💛💛💛Stay tuned as they will be available for adoption soon.

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03/06/2025

A bit of cuteness this morning!!😍😍😍😍

01/06/2025

💛She is cute, she is funny, she is PIPPIN!💛

01/06/2025

💛Each dog has a favorite. MANCHY loves to sit on people he trusts💛
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01/06/2025

💛RANGER visiting us and what a happy smile after grooming and enrichment!💛
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