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Why all dogs need a groomer (yes I said all dogs).

When groomers first meet people.  They ask us what we do for a living, we tend to not want to tell you.  Why?  Because we have to hear how you...

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How to choose a groomer

I see a lot on community FB pages this question: Who does everyone recommend for a groomer?  It is fantastic when we get recommended! Believe me in the business world...

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What shampoo should I use?

What is the best shampoo that I should use for my dog?  I can tell you what not to use, and we can go from there.  We often get told...

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Why Nail Trims are important

Think of nail trims like good shoes.  Good shoes set your body up, so you don't have aches and pains.  If you wear the wrong shoes, or wear them to...

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Perception

As a dog groomer I hear in the summer when it is hot.  His/her hair grows so fast!  They are so hot!  In the colder months I hear; his/her hair...

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Why does grooming cost so much?

Dog grooming really doesn't cost as much as you think.  If you really go into what dog grooming includes, your getting a great deal.  If we compare human services with...

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Puppy Cut

What is a puppy cut?  A puppy cut is a hair cut for Poodle's in the show dog world.  When a Poodle is a puppy being shown it will be...

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My Dog just got sprayed by a skunk!

It's that time of the year when we start getting the desperate calls, of my dog got skunked las 

last night.  We know that painful smell takes forever to get rid...

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Preparing your dog's coat for winter

It is that time of year where we start getting ready for winter.  Did you know your dog's coat is doing the same?  If your dog is double coated; Husky,...

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