Grooming Info

Grooming InfoRegular grooming is an essential part of your pets health and comfort. Here you will find helpful info regarding all things grooming. From what we do in our shop to what you can do at home to ensure overall health. Tips, tricks and simple solutions.

 

 

 

Grooming
September 24, 2024I absolutely love when a client calls for Puppy’s first visit! Puppies are not only adorable, but I appreciate the opportunity to make that first visit a great experience. I’ve been in the dog care business for over 30 years, and I believe it is extremely important that the first grooming experience is a fully positive experience. Here are a few guidelines I recommend when you are ready to get your pup started.1. Finding a Groomer. Finding a Groomer who is qualified and that truly cares, respects and understands the importance of that first experience is vital. Someone who is committed to taking the time and patience to build a trusting relationship with your puppy while respecting their boundaries, will make all the difference in your pup’s attitude and comfort when it comes to spaw day! Dogs are our family and its our job to raise, protect and advocate for them.2. Start Them Young!Bringing your pup in at a young age, gives them and your groomer a chance to help them acclimate to the grooming process. It’s important they get used to being handled on the table, staying (somewhat)still, brushing, nail trimming, bathing etc.. The goal being a dog that enjoys the attention and experience each time, trusts their Groomer and is calm and relaxed throughout the process.Folks who come expecting a full haircut that first appointment…. who wait until the dog is almost grown and has a full, overgrown coat and little experience outside the home or at least in a grooming shop are almost always disappointed.Dogs require and deserve time to get used to the pampering process. It is my goal and my favorite sight to see so many of my furry clients come bounding through the door excited for their spaw day!3. Maintenance.Once your puppy has had their first grooming it is important not to let too much time pass before the next. You run the risk of them forgetting all they learned at that first important visit and having to start the process over again. If too much time passes between grooming it will likely mean a longer process. More time and handling for your dog to tolerate and more cost to you. Creating a schedule with your groomer is a great idea. Regular grooming is an essential part to your dogs, health, comfort, and well-being. Whether you have a dog that needs regular haircuts or regular brushing staying on a schedule will benefit your dog, you, your floors, wallet and your Groomer! Finally, it’s important to keep in mind that a good groomer will have patience and never force or push your puppy beyond their limits. Coming home from that first visit may look like a partial trim or just the essentials getting done. Rest assured the time taken today will benefit you and your dog for their lifetime. Thank you for Caring!Kimberley Welch [...] Read more...
June 7, 2024Hello fellow dog lovers! I’d like to discuss a sometimes forgotten health point for our furry friends. FEET!! Your pups Paws.. your terriers tootsies.. your dogs..dogs. 🙄😆🐾 There are many health aspects that pertain to our dogs feet. From the health of their pads and the care of the fur between… to the length of their nails and the many moving parts. They are regulators of temperature, supporters of joints and muscle and are quite necessary for rambling about for adventure and play. Today I want to focus on those nails.. 🐾When a dogs nails are at a healthy length there is less of a chance of a painful break and often profuse bleeding. 🐾Also there are adverse affects on your dogs gait, their hips, feet and back when nails are too long.. especially the older pups. And no one likes getting scratched during an over enthusiastic greeting. Length is important. 🐾 The best way to achieve and keep your pups paws safe is regular trimming. * When a nail grows longer the bloodline or ‘quick’ grows along with it. Making it difficult and often traumatic and dramatic to trim. * However when you trim just the right amount the bloodline retracts. And there are usually no tears🥲 * Once the bloodline retracts getting a trim on a timely basis can quickly get that quick to a healthy length. * Then.. depending on your dogs age, size and activity level you can space out regular nail trims and keep them healthy!! * Another issue has been dogs NOT liking having their feet fooled with!! I have a lot of experience with this and have seen great improvement with positive reinforcement and building trust. I’m happy to work regularly with your pup to get them to a point of relative comfort with their feet. Contact me anytime to set up a nail trim. It usually only takes a few minutes and the charge is only $10. Next post will be about the importance of pad health and keeping those dogs.. dogs healthy and cool. ❤️🐾❤️🐾 Thank you for caring❤️🐾 [...] Read more...
May 9, 2024Ok!! Let’s talk about paws! Tootsies! Feetsies and pads too!!Does your pup have Grinch feet??Four fluffy…mud grabbing, snowball collecting, floor slipping hooves??It doesn’t have to be that way.Getting their feet trimmed regularly will cut down on all the annoyances listed above…BUT…there’s more!!Keeping a tight, clean foot will help your pups paws stay healthy too. Trimming can help avoid burrs and stickers getting stuckers. It also helps keep the snowballs from forming. However I always leave a nice natural amount in the pads to protect from cold ground and ice as well. That’s what the fur is there for but why not get it under control?!?! I’m not leaving out the less furred paws either. They need a little extra protection too! If you’re not into putting boots on your babies….Make sure to pay attention to cold weather and ice. It can burn those pads and be as painful as walking on hot pavement!!Starting next week I will be offering pad protection in the way of a lovely handmade paw balm.It not only smells lovely but it’s lickable too!(For dogs.. I don’t encourage licking your dogs pads.) All natural, protects from the elements and soothes and softens dry cracked paws.Call me for a footie clean up or some!   PAW LOVE Thanks for caring!!Thank you for being such a good boy Charlie!! [...] Read more...