Having a dog is such a great thing. They love you unconditionally, are excited every time you come home and can sense when you are down and need some extra love. Those are the pros but with those come maintenance. They always need food and fresh water - go figure. They somehow always seem to attain that signature "dog smell". Grooming is a very important part of pup maintenance. Depending on your breed that could mean just a simple nail trim and then you can hose them off outside. But the froofier (yes that's a word) breeds require regular grooming from a professional....like moi. Of course many people try their hand at what I refer to as "Youtube Grooming" and I've seen several of those that haven't gone well and end up on my door so to speak.
So you need to get your pup groomed? Where to start? Who to choose? Salon? Mobile? In-Home? So many options and no answer is wrong it just may not be ideal for your situation. Things to consider are:
1. Do you have an anxious dog? Perhaps he was a rescue and is skittish around new people/dogs
2. Are you concerned about a loud fast paced environment?
3. Is your dog a senior or special needs?
4. Do you want your dog to have playtime with other dogs?
I decided to change my approach to grooming. I wanted my dogs to be calm and as comfortable as possible. Working in my client's homes is the best way to achieve that goal. I had a salon and still work part time for some of my clients in my husband's pet store but it doesn't make me happy. I love to groom. Why? Because I get to connect with my dog one on one. I don't have a busy salon phone ringing, customers checking in and out, retail customers, etc. to deal with. My one and only priority is the dog I am currently grooming.
So how do you know if in-home grooming is right for you? Because I'm telling you it is. Hee hee just kidding. If you are tired of driving to and from a salon to drop off. If you are concerned about your dog being kept in a cage for several hours. If you are worried about possible infection from other dogs. If you want your dog to be comfortable and calm. These are things you receive with a mobile groomer and more so with an in-home groomer. When I come into the home your dog is able to stay within their comfort zone which I have found keeps them relaxed. The Clipper Vac attachment I use also sucks up the hair as it's cut which helps to keep the dog clean and also your home. Win-Win!
If you are wanting to try a new take on grooming your fur baby in-home grooming is probably a good choice for you. What do you think?
So you need to get your pup groomed? Where to start? Who to choose? Salon? Mobile? In-Home? So many options and no answer is wrong it just may not be ideal for your situation. Things to consider are:
1. Do you have an anxious dog? Perhaps he was a rescue and is skittish around new people/dogs
2. Are you concerned about a loud fast paced environment?
3. Is your dog a senior or special needs?
4. Do you want your dog to have playtime with other dogs?
I decided to change my approach to grooming. I wanted my dogs to be calm and as comfortable as possible. Working in my client's homes is the best way to achieve that goal. I had a salon and still work part time for some of my clients in my husband's pet store but it doesn't make me happy. I love to groom. Why? Because I get to connect with my dog one on one. I don't have a busy salon phone ringing, customers checking in and out, retail customers, etc. to deal with. My one and only priority is the dog I am currently grooming.
So how do you know if in-home grooming is right for you? Because I'm telling you it is. Hee hee just kidding. If you are tired of driving to and from a salon to drop off. If you are concerned about your dog being kept in a cage for several hours. If you are worried about possible infection from other dogs. If you want your dog to be comfortable and calm. These are things you receive with a mobile groomer and more so with an in-home groomer. When I come into the home your dog is able to stay within their comfort zone which I have found keeps them relaxed. The Clipper Vac attachment I use also sucks up the hair as it's cut which helps to keep the dog clean and also your home. Win-Win!
If you are wanting to try a new take on grooming your fur baby in-home grooming is probably a good choice for you. What do you think?
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