Good grooming practices are essential for maintaining health and happiness for you and your dog. There are many factors that will determine when is a good time to have your dog groomed, but the most common would be: your dog hasn’t been bathed in a while and is dirty and stinky your dog’s hair is too […]
An informed groomer is a prepared groomer! Always give your groomer as much information as possible when possible. The following is a list of important things to tell your groomer: If your dog… has any skin issues, sores, wounds of any kind, sensitive areas, lumps or bumps, skin tags etc. has had surgery recently or has any […]
Looking for a good groomer can sometimes be difficult but knowing what signs to look for can certainly help. Here are a few: groomer is certified clean, tidy and sanitary facility adequate lighting open to tours of their facility kennels/cages/pens of adequate sizes professional with clients and their pets keeps records/pictures etc. vaccinations are verified other […]
Here are some basic tips to choose a professional pet groomer. Ask around.Every time a dog leaves the groomer, it is a walking advertisement. Talk to your veterinarian, your kennel manager, your friends, relatives and a neighbor. If you see a dog on the street with a style you like, stop the owner and […]
You’ve probably heard about day care for dogs. This pet care option has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Dog owners like it because their dogs get to play and interact with other dogs and human beings during the day. Dogs like it because – well, because it’s a lot of fun! Dog […]
There are many benefits of having your dog groomed by a professional: a professional groomer practices healthy grooming techniques and knows how to groom your pet without causing injury If you try grooming your dog at home you might end up hurting your dog with cuts, scratches or skin irritations. The pet groomers will thoroughly inspect your […]
There are ways you can improve your experience with your groomer—and your dog will benefit, too. You’re dropping off your dog at the groomer. Great! There’s no mistaking it: Your pooch will be bathed and pampered and will look beautiful by the end of the grooming session. But did you ever wonder how […]
Fleas are a problem for most pets. In some western provinces, fleas are battled year round. However, for most of the continental United States and Canada, fleas really begin to torment pets in the late summer and fall. Sensing their demise with the first killing frost, fleas begin seeking a warm body on which to […]
A day at the grooming salon is not a traumatic event for your pet. He/she is getting plenty of attention and T.L.C. This is what a grooming day may look like…. Grooming your dog takes time: All dogs are readied for their bath; initial clipping is done by removing any excess body hair […]
While burrs, foxtails, fleas and ticks are the bane of the country dog…. over bathing, coat dryness and neglect of a pet’s coat befall the city pet. But, good news! Both can benefit from a regimen of brushing and combing. When that cute little puppy arrived at your home, you probably went to your local […]
