Dapper Dog Grooming Troy

25/08/2024

Duke is such a good boy!

22/08/2024

Pearl 🥰❤️
-Heather

19/08/2024

Star baby got her first big girl haircut 🥰❤️
-Heather

12/08/2024

Hatchet gave us an action shot 😅🥰
-Heather

12/08/2024

Gracie before and after 🥰
-Heather

09/08/2024

Baby Bernie's first trim b4 and after. 🥰❤️🥰
-Heather

09/08/2024

Dapper Dog will be headed to Chicago August 16-18 for continuing education.

Did you know that pet grooming is a completely unregulated industry? There is no requirement for formal education, no required continuing education, and no required testing or certification?

Anyone and everyone can just pick up a pair of clippers and start advertising themselves as a groomer and charge people for a service they aren’t trained to perform.

It’s completely up to you, the owner, to do your research and make sure the person you are trusting with the health and safety of your pet is qualified to care for them.

Every groomer should be trained, and that very basic training takes months.

It takes years to truly master the ins and outs of grooming and everything that goes along with it.

Pet grooming is so much more than just a hair style.

*It’s knowing dog behavior and how to safely handle all the different personalities and quirks.

*It’s recognizing health conditions that would be better suited seeing a vet such as skin or ear infections.

*It’s being prepared for any and all emergencies that can happen, from seizures to allergic reactions, to nicks and cuts and quicked toenails without panicking.

*It’s knowing how to best deal with a variety of coat types properly.

*It’s being able to know when to stop a service on a particular dog due to behavior or health.

*It’s having the knowledge and patience to handle a different species while holding razor sharp clippers or 8 inch long scissors.

At the very least, the groomer you use should seek out continuing education to make sure they are current on the changes in the industry, from upgrades in products to tools that make the process easier for the pet and them.

They should be current on their pet cpr/first aid certification which needs repeated every couple of years.

They should be able to answer your grooming related questions with knowledge and confidence and if they don’t know the answer they should know where to find it.

They should have an emergency plan in place with a local veterinarian in case anything happens, because when working with animals it’s not a matter of if something happens, but when.

They should come recommended by other pet owners and pet professionals.

And it’s worth noting that there is nothing wrong with using a groomer that is still in training, but they should be working alongside an experienced groomer and under their direct supervision.

Ask the questions, after all you are paying them for a service. A groomer who has spent time and money to be as educated as possible is excited to share their knowledge!

08/08/2024

Jazzy 🥰🥰
-Heather

08/08/2024

This guy needs a home!

🐾🐾. He came back home but unfortunately the adopter decided to surrender him back. He’s up for adoption again.

Mr Chuck decided to go for another adventure. Please keep a watch out for him and any found dog sites.

One of our dogs got loose from adopter in O'Fallon MO. Live on Carriage Trails. Off of Weldon Springs Road and Hwy 40 service Road. Please share and post in that area.He is chipped

Please no negative comments as that doesn't help getting him found.

02/08/2024

Paisley 🥰🥰
-Heather

02/08/2024

Max man!! 🥰
-Heather

01/08/2024

Jax and Dex all cleaned up and happy 🥰
-Heather

01/08/2024

Selena, we are thrilled to celebrate your 5-year work anniversary at Dapper Dog! Your contributions to our team have been invaluable.

30/07/2024

Petunia girl!

29/07/2024

Gunner 🥰❤️🥰
-Heather

26/07/2024

National Dog Picture Day!!

21/07/2024

Happy birthday R***r!

20/07/2024

Cute new items available!

19/07/2024

Maple 🥰🥰
-Heather

19/07/2024

Silas and Charlie 🥰🥰
-Heather

18/07/2024

Our Troy location is growing and looking for a qualified, talented and passionate Pet Styling Manager to join our team. Enjoy a competitive salary, Monday-Friday schedule, and pawesome benefits. Apply now and be a part of our exciting growth!

12/07/2024

Congratulations to Selena Korte at Dapper Dog Grooming Troy for being this week's recipient of "The Standing Ovation." It was a pleasure meeting Selena and presenting this recognition to her.

The person that nominated Selena had this to say, "Selena at Dapper Dog is always full of grace and kindness. She goes above and beyond to make the customers happy. She is usually multitasking many things at one time, but she always takes it in stride and with patience."

Take a moment and think of someone you feel deserves a Standing Ovation. If you would like to nominate an individual, a business or an organization, simply fill out this form.
https://forms.gle/nqTgv5jGrxH9Fyp26

Thank you! ~Dona Barnhill, Meyer & Company Real Estate and Auctions

12/07/2024

These two cutie pies are so sweet!

11/07/2024

Franklin 🥰
-Heather

11/07/2024

Bane 🥰🥰
-Heather

11/07/2024

Gucci 🥰
-Heather

09/07/2024

Teddy

09/07/2024

Duke🥰🥰🥰

08/07/2024

Jojo 🥰❤️
-Heather

08/07/2024

Cooper mann!! 🥰☺️🥰❤️
-Heather