Your dogs hair can be overwhelming. I’m sure on several occasions you’ve wanted to say to your groomer “just shave it all off!” because you feel it will be easier for you to maintain. There’s no brushing to be done and your dog is inside 99.99% of the time anyway.What if I told you that…
Your dog’s hair is amazing.
I know, I know. Your dogs hair is falling out all over the place, what could possibly be so amazing about it?!Well, I’m here to convince you of your dogs unique abilities that are only possible because of their hair. As we continue to share our homes with more and more animals, we must realise…
Do You Need to Shave Your Dog in Summer?
If I had a dollar for every time someone said that they needed to have their dog clipped short for the summer, I would be very well off. Like, my own helicopter, well off. 🚁 The idea that a dog with more hair than other dogs means they are hotter, is incorrect*. An animal with…
How Soon Should I Bring My Puppy in for Grooming?
I actually get asked this questions quite a lot! You might be worried they’re too young or you’ve heard that their coat (hair) might not be ready for a haircut or your pups breeder has already given you an indication of what age they should be for their first groom. Don’t fret, the answer is…
What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Anal Glands.
Disclaimer: If you don’t like talking about poop, exit this article right now! 😅 If you think your pup might have an anal gland issue then stuck it up and read on! The issue with expressing anal glands for me comes with the lack of understanding. I find that many believe it’s just a normal…
Help! My Dog has Dandruff!
In my experience as a Dog Groomer, the cause of Doggy Dandruff is sometimes a really simple fix. Of course, there are situations where dandruff requires medical attention, but, you can certainly look into a few things before using any drastic measures – and don’t be mistaken, it is not normal, your dog should not…
How to Show Your Dog You Love Them!
We get dogs because we love them, right? We would play and cuddle with them all day long if we could! While that sounds great, providing our pups with some structure does improve their quality of life and reduces mental stress. Why? Because every living thing has and needs boundaries. It’s just nature! Here are…
What Does Canine Pelotherapy Look Like?
Pelotherapy has so many benefits and I’m so happy that we have access to amazing health care for our pups! For those that have read my article “What is Canine Pelotherapy?”. I’m sure you’ve been wondering what it looks like. To answer that, I’m going to tell you a story. As a dog spa, I…
Mealtime Boredom Busters
As some of you may know, my dog has Separation Anxiety – Proper, Separation Anxiety. One of the things that was recommended to me by his Trainer was to make his food last longer and make it more fun. Dog’s love to sniff, lick and forage, also known as – Enrichment. One way to provide…
What Is Canine Pelotherapy?
Summary– High-quality mineral mud can be used to assist in the treatment of skin conditions, improve the function of the skin, improve skin & coat health and absorb toxins.– Animals have been taking mud baths instinctually in the wild, we’re only now applying it to ourselves and domestic pets for overall health. I am so…