Gentle Groomer

07/04/2023

24/06/2022

💙 Get ready to choose adoption and save a life. 💚

As our nation’s shelters face unprecedented overcrowding, BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing our part to take homeless pets from kennels to couches with our longest-ever Summer National Empty the Shelters event! From July 11-31, adopt a dog or cat for just $25 or less from one of hundreds of participating shelters throughout the country.

Stay tuned for our full list of participating shelters!

15/05/2022

Good to know!

23/03/2022

Just a month away! No residency required.

21/08/2021

This tick has been hanging around for us to show people for a while. After months in a sealed container with no additional feeding she laid eggs. This gives you an idea of how long a tick can be dormant and how many eggs one female can lay. Remember ticks bloom again in the fall so keep up with prevention.

18/06/2021

Please don’t forget our furry family members in this Okie heat.

17/02/2021

24/01/2021

A CONVERSATION ABOUT PERCEIVED VALUE:
A customer asked a groomer how much it would cost to groom their dog.
The 40 lb dog had some matting. The groomer gave an estimate of $100
The customer responded: That’s seems really high.
The groomer asked: What do you think is a reasonable price for this job?
The customer answered: $60 maximum
Groomer responded: Ok, then I invite you to do it yourself.
The customer answered: I don't know how to.
Groomer responded: Alright, then how about for $60 I'll teach you how to. So besides saving you $40, you'll learn valuable skills that will benefit you in the future.
The customer answered: Sounds good! Let’s do it!
My friend responded: Great! To get started, you are going to need some tools. You will need a slicker brush, a comb, nail clippers, a dremel, ear cleaning solution, cotton balls, hemostats, pet clippers, clipper blades, a dematting tool, dog shampoo and conditioner, a couple different shears, etc..
The customer answered: But I don't have any of those tools and I can't justify buying all of these for one job.
The groomer responded: Ok. Well then for an additional $15 I can rent my tools to you to use for this project.
The customer answered: Okay. That’s fair.
The groomer responded: Great! We will start the project on Monday.
The customer answered: I work Monday through Friday. I’m only available on the weekends.
The groomer responded: If you want to learn from me then you will need to work when I work. This project will take 2+ hours so you will need to take a half day off work.
The customer answered: That means I’m going to have to sacrifice my pay for half a day or use a vacation day!
The groomer responded: That’s true. Remember, when you do a job yourself you need to account for unproductive factors.
The customer answered: What do you mean by that?
The groomer responded: Doing a job completely from start to finish includes time spent to plan the project, set up your tools, wash and fold towels, travel time, gas, set up time, clean up, and waste disposal amongst other things. That’s all in addition to the actual project itself. We will need to walk your dog and expend some of its energy before the groom, that’s where we will start on Monday so I need you to meet me at the park at 7am.
The customer answered: At 7am! My work day doesn’t usually start until 8am!
The groomer responded: Well then you’re in luck! My plan is to start the groom by 8am. But to do so we have to start at 7am to get towels ready and tools prepared.
The customer answered: You know, I’m realizing that a lot more goes in to a job than what a customer sees in the finished project. Your proposal of $100 is very reasonable. I would like you to handle the project.
CONCLUSION:
When you pay for a job, especially a custom job, (whether it’s a physical project or digital project) you pay not only for the material and the work to be completed. You also pay for:
✔️ Knowledge
✔️ Experience
✔️ Custom Skills
✔️ Tools
✔️ Time to plan
✔️ Time to prepare
✔️ Professionalism
✔️ Work Ethic
✔️ Excellence
✔️ Discipline
✔️ Commitment
✔️ Integrity
✔️ Taxes
✔️ Licenses
✔️ Sacrifices
✔️ Liabilities
✔️ Insurance
If you request a proposal for custom work to be done, please don’t disrespect a service provider by trying to get them to lower their prices.
If their proposal exceeds your budget, there’s nothing wrong with getting other proposals.
Just remember.. you get what you pay for.
👉🏼 SERVICE PROVIDERS: Know your worth and be confident in it.
👉🏼 CONSUMERS: Recognize their worth and be respectful of it.
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This was posted by another groomer and she nailed it

16/12/2020

22/11/2020

Join me tomorrow (Thursday, November 19, 2020) at 12 noon Central Time for a FREE Live "Ask the Trainer" Session.
Hosted on our Virtual Dog Training page:
Virtual Dog Training

11/07/2020

More than 160 of BPF’s shelter and rescue partners are participating in this reduced fee adoption event which will aim to find forever homes for thousands of cats and dogs.

08/07/2020

11/06/2020

In these troubling times, if your dog develops a p**p matt blocking their little butt hole, remember p**p is water soluble, if you can't deal with it call me, this cold lead to serious issues

06/12/2019

Woof and me

Please think...

17/11/2019

A special new partnership is set up to fight animal abuse and neglect in Michigan. It allows people to make an anonymous tip through the state's toll-free Crime Stoppers hotline.

27/10/2019

Our Howl-O-Ween Pack Walk is tomorrow at Halmich Park in Warren. Come join us there at 11am for exercise, refreshments, dog treats, and a costume contest! Details in the flyer below!

22/10/2019

***NOVI PET EXPO***

This Fantastic event is coming up again next month, and we are ready for it! We are going to be bringing some of our AMAZING Pups and Kitties to Expo, and we hope you will be visiting our area there! We will also have our Fabulous new Merchandise for you to choose from. Novi Pet Expo is a wonderful experience for the whole family, and a great way to add a new Fur Baby to your Home! So, SAVE THE DATES, and come see us at Novi Expo, Nov 15-17. More info on location, dates,, and times in the flyer below! WE are ready for Expo....how about YOU??

13/10/2019

If you are a GM employee that is on strike and your dog is need of grooming, call me 248-508-3058. I will give you a reduced price or even free services

13/10/2019

11/10/2019

This Saturday! Our organization is beyond capacity and we have so many dogs who deserve a loving home.

Sadly, because Detroit Dog Rescue is a no-kill organization, some think that our dogs aren’t in need of immediate placement. They are. A shelter is no place for a dog to be spending hundreds of days waiting for a home and they can actually decline in shelters. Please help us.

Come on out to Premier Pet Supply Livonia this Saturday for our BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters event! We’ll see you there!

Can’t adopt? We understand. Please help by sharing this post all over the place. 😁

06/10/2019

To all those following my page, I need some help. Some of you are aware of the health issues I'm having. I was given a mobility scooter and it's in great shape, but it does have a fuse problem. I can't get the fuse to stay in place. If you know of someone that can help I would be grateful, please call 248-508-3058

04/10/2019

🎃Please join us for our First Annual HOWL-O-WEEN PACK WALK PARADE!🎃

This event includes:

👻 Prizes for best dog costume

👻Cider and donuts for a donation

👻 Free Treats and water stations!

We are hoping to see all of our I ❤️🐶 alumni join in on the fun!

See you October 27th at Halmich Park, 3001 E 13 mile Rd, Warren MI!

27/09/2019

Police Urges Public To Help Find This Man Responsible For Torturing 3 Puppies

13/09/2019

***IT'S DETROIT ZOO TIME***
Join us tomorrow for Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo! We will be there on Friday and Saturday, with many of our AMAZING PUPS and ADORABLE KITTIES! We will be in Tent 3, so come find us and enjoy an afternoon filled with wet kisses and cuddles, and maybe find your new Best Friend!
Check back tomorrow morning, for photos of our dogs and cats going on Friday! For days and times, see the flyer below.

02/09/2019

Beware! This guy is representing himself as "working for 313 K9 & Kitty rescue" and also "working for animal control of River Rouge"... He is neither!
His goes by "David Alley" "Cecil Alley" and "Snow Alley". He frequents southwest Detroit, Ecorse, and River Rouge.
He FOSTERED for us once from August-October at which time we had to remove our dog from his care. He has never worked for us and should not be representing himself as an employee of our rescue or River Rouge shelter; especially when trying to use those affiliations to give excuses as to why he shouldn't have to give an owned animal back to her legal home.
Be cautions when dealing with this man