The Bearded Groomer

08/17/2024

Goooood morning, friends! Clark here with a quick Saturday morning reminder: your mission this weekend is to get those furry paws in shape! You have 4 whole chances to meet up with us.

First we will be back at Hollywood Feed in Nora today! You can catch us there 11-1 or meet us in Carmel today 2-4. Tomorrow we will be stopping in at the Franklin Hollywood Feed 11-1 then finishing out our weekend visits at Greenwood Hollywood Feed 2-4.

Saturday:
Nora 11-1
Carmel 2-4

Sunday:
Franklin 11-1
Greenwood 2-4

See you all soon! 🐾

07/21/2024

Look into my eyes….the day has come…for your pets nails to get their trim on.

Make sure to stop through the Hollywood Feed on Southport today between 11-1 to have the bearded guy get those paws in shape! 🐾

07/20/2024

Hi, friends, it’s your pal Leo! My close personal friend, The Bearded Groomer, maybe you know him, well he is going to be out in Carmel today. Which means you need to bring your furry pals into Hollywood Feed in Carmel 1-4 and get those nails in shape today! 🐾

07/16/2024

Hello, friends. Sirius here with some good news for this weekend! Our bearded buddy is going to be at the Hollywood Feed in Carmel this Saturday 1-4. Plus now Sunday he will be in the Franklin store on Southport Rd 11-1.

Make sure to stop by and pamper those paws 🐾 🐩 💙

06/23/2024

Psssst! Good morning, Tormund here with a quick Sunday morning reminder to come out to the Franklin Hollywood Feed on Southport Rd today 11-1 so the bearded one can get those paws pampered. Cant make it? Don’t even sweat it! Bring those paws on over to the Greenwood Hollywood Feed 2-4 and he can get those nails in shape for ya. 🐾

06/22/2024

Gooooood morning, friends! Any other pups out there need to see their nail guy or is it just me?! Seriously, the Bearded guy is so busy even his own pack has to schedule their grooming appointments! 😮

Make sure to leash up those humans and drag them on in to Hollywood Feed in Carmel today 1-4! We extended our Carmel visit to accommodate any of our Nora friends that can make it out to see us 😎

See you all soon! 🐾

06/12/2024

Quick reminder!

As an owner of a couple anxious dogs myself, I will share this every year.

Quick PSA: During the Fourth of July holiday, and the days leading it up to it when folks start celebrating with noisy fireworks, scores of pets run away from the sights and sounds, making the day after Independence Day the busiest of the year for animal hospitals and shelters. Please do your due diligence. And if you feel as though your pet may need medication to help them relax during firework season, now is the time to speak with your veterinarian!

05/30/2024

Good afternoon, folks! We have pups lining up already to schedule their 2025 grooms! Plus some tidbits of information I feel is important to pass on.

First up: The grooming schedule for next year is open and ready for scheduling! This is solely for regular grooming clients. Pets we have not seen in 6+ months are considered new and will not be scheduled to make sure our regular clients can get their pups and kitties scheduled for the year. Make sure to reach out to our front desk to get scheduled: 317-973-6383 (text) or 317-873-1833 (call).

Next: I’ve heard concerns on price increases and want to take this time to pass on information about those increases. As most clients that come to us know, we have an annual price increase. Much like an annual performance review that usually includes a pay raise. As groomers we are paid a portion of the groom price. Which means we get a portion of the price increase, a raise if you will. The increase also ensures we have the supplies we need and keeps our tools well maintained. We have over the years aired on the side of small increases as we did not want to risk losing any tips that we have come to expect after multiple years of receiving them. As prices were rising everywhere, we chose to do a little to no increase in 2021 to help the families we work with, and again in hopes that it wouldn’t hurt our pockets either. It did though. One client I have been working with for 8 years now was so upset over a 3 buck increase for a doodle that takes 1.5 hours to groom they looked me in my eyes as they folded up the tip and placed it back in their purse. I share that story a lot. I couldn’t believe it as it was happening.

The last few years have been stressful with prices going up and essentially getting a pay cut each year. I have had to alternate working 6 days one week followed by another 11-12 day stretch before I am off again. Each of those days includes working open to generally closing, without a break. Heck, some of you all have had to sit outside past closing for me to finish up! I stretched myself so thin my body just said nope and ended up having to get checked out in the ER. After 14 years in this industry that is absolutely ridiculous.

I’m understanding not everyone can tip also, from those clients I just ask for understanding that prices go up everywhere. I don’t think any client I work with would say I do not deserve a raise. This work isn’t easy. It is physically, emotionally and mentally draining, folks. Not a job for everyone that is for sure.

Third: I ask for understanding and grace when it comes to the amount of time it takes to groom each pet. I’ve heard of remarks made to the front desk that it shouldn’t take so long to groom dogs. On average it actually takes 1.5-2 hours to groom one dog. It can take longer for larger dogs. Especially doodles. Doodles are THE most time intensive, body breaking groom dogs! They’re hard on our bodies, our tools and they take A LOT of time. Hence why it costs so much to get a doodle groomed. I try and work everyone through as quickly as I possibly can, without having any time to take a break. I feel there is a lot of unreasonable expectations put on me and it’s gotta stop.

Lastly: Drop off is 8-9. We changed this a few years ago, emails, texts and conversations were had about it. I advised if you needed a later time you need to call the front desk to see if I can make it work. Numerous clients disregarded that. I cannot always take dogs late and I think it’s unreasonable to expect it.

Appreciate everyone’s understanding and continued support 🐾

05/21/2024

Finished out with the bestest girl! Now for a little time to disconnect and get some R&R.

We will be unavailable for any scheduling questions. If you have questions for grooming you may call or text Zionsville Animal Hospital at: 317-973-6383.

Please note as of now there are no appointments available through the remainder of the year. We do have a cancellation list we can add your pup to though!

05/12/2024

Good morning, friends! We know the perfect gift for the dog moms in Indy is to get their furry pals nails taken care of. Gather up those fur balls and come see The Bearded Groomer at Hollywood Feed! We will be in the Franklin store 11-1 then we will be in Greenwood 2-4.

See you all soon 🐾

05/11/2024

Good morning, friends! The bearded poodles here with your Saturday morning reminder. Bring your furry family members down to Hollywood Feed in Carmel today from 1 to 4 to have the bearded guy get those paws in shape for Mothers Day! 💐 🐾

05/05/2024

Store visits:

09/28: Nora 11-1 / Carmel 2-4
09/29: Franklin 11-1 / Greenwood 2-4
10/26: Nora 11-1 / Carmel 2-4
10/27: Franklin 11-1 / Greenwood 2-4
11/23: Nora 11-1 / Carmel 2-4
11/24: Franklin 11-1 / Greenwood 2-4
12/07: Nora 11-1 / Carmel 2-4
12/08: Franklin 11-1 / Greenwood 2-4
12/21: Nora 11-1 / Carmel 2-4
12/22: Franklin 11-1 / Carmel 2-4

04/27/2024

Hey, gang! Harley here with a quick reminder to bring those paws out to Hollywood Feed in Carmel today to see The Bearded Groomer! Stop by between 1-4 and say hi 😎 🐾

04/23/2024

Good morning, folks! Bear here with a quick update for this week. Our buddy will be out this Saturday the 27th at the Hollywood Feed in Carmel. He will be in Carmel 1-4 so make sure to pop in! 🐾

04/19/2024

Hey, everyone! I wanted to touch base and share my on going plans.

First, I had to leave from Hollywood Feed in Nora on Saturday with chest pains. Everything came back great, likely it was a really terrible panic attack. I have stretched myself really thin and just generally overwhelmed and it’s taking a toll on me. So I need to cut back a bit.

That being said there are going to be some changes to our Hollywood Feed visits. We will be taking a couple months off from Nora. During that time we will be extending time at Carmel to help with any extra foot traffic. We are also going to switch to once a month visits at each location.

We will have the new schedule up shortly. Appreciate your understanding and continued support!

04/14/2024

Hey, everyone! I really appreciate everyone’s understanding this weekend. My body is telling me to take it easy at the moment.

With that I am going to cancel our visits for today. Both locations have been notified as well. Appreciate the continued support and apologies for any inconvenience.

04/14/2024

Good morning, friends! Wrapping up our morning cup of coffee with the girls here before we get our day started. As was mentioned in the last post we had to cut the day short when the big bearded guy didn’t feel right. He wants to try and see some of his friends but ask for understanding if we end up cutting today short as well.

The plan today is to pop in at the Franklin Hollywood Feed 11-1 and Greenwood 2-4 today. Just going to take it slow and see how it goes. We will keep you posted!

Thank you, everyone!

04/13/2024

Good afternoon, friends. Soon as our bearded buddy pulled into Nora’s shopping plaza to see his fuzzy pals he suddenly did not feel well.

We loaded him up and had the doc take a look at him. He seems to be feeling much better now and is resting for the remainder of the day! We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support.

As of now he plans on seeing his pals in Southport and Greenwood tomorrow but we will keep you all posted if that changes!

Thank you 🙏

04/10/2024

Happy Wednesday, friends! Clark here, fresh off the grooming table 😎

Just popping by to give our pals a reminder that it’s paw pampering time! The bearded guy will be out at Hollywood Feed in Nora (11-1) and Carmel (2-4) on Saturday. Sunday you can catch him at Hollywood Feed on Franklin 11-1 then Greenwood 2-4. 🐾

03/30/2024

Gooood morning, folks! Clark here with a quick reminder that my favorite bearded guy is gonna be out to pamper other pups today!

He will be at the Hollywood Feed in Nora 11-1 and then he will wrap up his day at the Hollywood Feed in Carmel 2-4. Make sure to bring those paws by! 🐾

03/27/2024

Good morning, folks! Charlie here with a mid week reminder from our bearded buddy. He’s gonna be out pampering some paws before we see family on Sunday.

Saturday you can find him at Hollywood Feed in Nora 11-1 before he pops up at Hollywood Feed in Carmel 2-4.

Make sure to bring those furry paws by this Saturday! 🐾

03/12/2024

03/11/2024

This gorgeous, intelligent, animated and super sweet boy turns 4 today! We couldn’t have asked for a better little guy to round out our pack. Although we are fairly certain he is more human than poodle.

Happy birthday to Sirius and all his Adorn litter mates!

03/03/2024

Good morning! Tormund here with a quick Sunday morning reminder that there are some furry family members that could use a little paw pampering today.

Luckily The Bearded Groomer will be visiting a couple Hollywood Feed locations today! You can stop by the Franklin store on Southport Rd 11-1 and say hi. If you can’t make it then, no worries! You have another chance to see him at the Hollywood Feed in Greenwood 2-4.

Make sure to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather! 🐾

03/02/2024

Rise and shine, friends! The Bearded Poodles with a Saturday morning message. Our favorite bearded guy is going to be out pampering paws today! First he’s stopping by Nora 11-1, then you’ll be able to see him at the Hollywood Feed in Carmel 2-4!

Us? We’re just gonna hang around 😁 🐩 🐾

02/18/2024

Good morning! Hope everyone has enjoyed their Sunday morning so far, maybe a nice cup of coffee to get the day started.

Don’t forget one of the top things on that to-do list today is getting those pups nails checked! We will be out at the Franklin Hollywood Feed on Southport Rd this morning 11-1. THEN! Greenwood we’re heading your way for our first visit 2-4 today!

See you all soon! 🐾

02/17/2024

Gooood morning, friends! Yadda here with a quick reminder to bring your furry loved ones into Hollywood Feed in Carmel today 2-4 to get those paws pampered.

If you miss our bearded buddy today, he’ll be out in the Franklin store tomorrow 11-1, then in Greenwood 2-4.

Have the best weekend! 🐾

02/12/2024

Hey there, friends! Carol here with your Monday heads up that it is, in fact, Hollywood Feed week! Saturday we will be out in Carmel 2-4, and on Sunday you can find us at the Franklin (Southport Rd) Hollywood Feed 11-1.

PLUS! Greenwood, guess who’s coming your way?! Our first pop in is this Sunday 2-4! Have friends in the Greenwood area? Let ‘em know about their new bearded buddy and have them bring their pups by to get those nails in shape!

See you all soon! 🐾

02/04/2024

Good morning, Petpeeps. 🥱

Berk here with a quick Sunday reminder to leash up those humans and walk them (or have them chauffeur you) down to Hollywood Feed on Southport Rd. The bearded one is popping in 11-1 so you can get those paws pampered 🐾

Me? I’m just gonna be here…hanging around ✌️