You’ve just got a new puppy  and the fun begins!  Don’t forget that along with all the adorableness comes an important responsibility.  You have the opportunity to make sure that your dog gets the best start possible.  The socialization period with canines starts to close at four months.  This means that those first two months […]

Does your dog seem to think going to the groomer is the worst thing ever?  There are a few things you might try to help your dog have a more positive outlook towards going to the doggie salon. First of all, if your dog or cat is one that tends to tangle and mat up, […]

This year has been unseasonably warm and even warmer weather is right around the corner.  It’s never too early to be prepared for what the warmer weather means for our pets. First and foremost, never leave a pet in the car!  In 70 degree weather the temperature in the car can climb at an alarming […]

Unfortunately, the answer is yes.  Winters in the Willamette Valley are not harsh enough to completely kill off fleas and they never have been.  With the warmer winters we have been experiencing lately, fleas seem to be even more prevalent through out the winter.  To make matters worse, the flea products that used to work […]

The majority of dogs and cats that come in to our grooming shop would benefit from additional grooming done between appointments at home.  It is important to have a game plan when embarking on your at home grooming sessions. First of all, once your have the proper tools (see Tools of the Trade article), you […]

There are certain steps you can take to ensure that you dog will have the best possible grooming experience.  They will be staying with us for two to three hours, so it is essential that they have had adequate time to relieve themselves before their stay.  Many times just going out in the yard is […]

When it comes to being successful at grooming your dog at home it is essential to have the proper tools.  The most important tools for maintaining your pets coat at home are: a slicker brush, a metal comb, a flea comb and possibly a dematting spray. The brush of choice for getting out tangles and […]

Sometimes the simple act of brushing your dog can be a challenge.   Teaching your dog to readily accept grooming at home can be invaluable.  Wouldn’t it be great if your dog really enjoyed being brushed at home?  This is an easily attainable goal, with a little bit of forethought and patience. First, evaluate where you […]