Policies

New policy

For Matted dogs

I have updated my policies. Going forward I will not brush out mats. Removing mats is not comfortable for the dogs or the groomer.

Many times people insist that the dog is not matted, when they actually are. If I can not slide a comb through the coat, then I will consider the coat matted.

If you need to learn how to prevent mats, I will be happy to help you learn. Dematting a dog should never be necessary if a pet owner provides proper care for the dog.

If you are too busy, or unable to provide proper care, I offer weekly or bi weekly maintenance services. If you keep full coat on the dog and are too busy, you will need maintenance services every 5 days.

If you are not financially able to have professional maintenance services and you are physically unable to brush your dog, plan to keep the pet shaved down every 8 weeks.

If a dog arrives with mats, I can cut the mats out, shave down the dog, or refer the dog out to a groomer willing to provide the services that the client insists upon.

If you need assistance, let me know if I can help.

Policies

I accept dogs under 15 lbs. at adult weight.
Each pet (full groom)is ready to go home in one to two hours. Multiple pet households can expect each individual pet to have at least a one hour appointment. i.e. Two pets will take two or so hours. Three pets will take three or so hours.
I recommend that dogs be groomed every 4-6 weeks. I prefer not to handle dogs that are not professionally groomed (Haircut) at least every 8 weeks.
I offer While You Wait services to those who prefer that option. To reduce crowding in the waiting room, only two people from the same family can wait inside during the pets grooming.
I accept pets who are able to physically and mentally handle the rigors of professional grooming.
For the comfort and safety of the dogs in my care, I rarely accept pets with broken skin, serious dental issues, matted hair, or ear infections.
Dogs with matted hair are usually referred out to another groomer. Do not attempt to cut out mats yourself.
Dogs with abnormal ears will not have the ears cleaned, as they need veterinary care.
Protecting your pet from preventable disease and viruses is the owners responsibility.
Rabies vaccination is required by law for dogs over 6 months old.
Clients who arrive over 15 minutes late for an appointment, will need to reschedule.
I do not perform any service that causes any pet undue stress, if the pet is stressed, I may decide to stop work and discuss the options with the pets owner.
Pets must enter and exit the salon on a leash, in your arms, or in a carrier.
I appreciate clients who offer to pay for missed appointments.
In an effort to keep costs down, bows and bandannas must be requested.

I groom live daily on YouTube. Your dogs grooming may be videoed. I talk about coat care, how to treat your groomer, animal husbandry, and behavioral issues. The pet owners voice may be caught up in the recording. I am usually on 12-3 daily and all day on the weekend

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New policy

For Matted dogs

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