Being a groomer...

  There's one thing you have to keep in mind. People are picky and I don't mind if they are. I'm picky too. There are so many folks out there that don't give a hoot if pets are stressed by the things we do to them. My number one concern in our place is, pets are treated as individuals with individual needs. They aren't cookie cutter images we can mold into our world of design. On the other hand, we are allowed to be creative. Owners here, have options. My role is to listen, learn from our pets people and creatively turn their pets into something they can manage between grooming experiences. With that being said, there are certain things I won't do for the owner at the pets expense. What a novel idea, eh?   Having been grooming in the same place for 7 years, you get attached to, not only peoples pets, but their owners as well. There's something to be said about hair stylists knowing many things about their clients. Groomers are no different in my opinion. If you care about people, you listen, and hear their concerns about what really matters in their life. I'm here to make your day as wonderful as it can be, with my experience as a Pet Stylist.

Flipped lid...

This is what happens when you let your pet go to long between grooming. He's got the case of a flipped lid. He's having to have the top of his head shaved close. Maybe Military will come back in style.

Stylish Shih-tzu...This is such a nice...

Pooch. Nellie was a former show dog. When she first started coming to me, her coat was dragging the floor. Mom thought it would be easier to maintain a Teddy Bear length. Her head and face are modified with a Shih-tzu style. Nellie never complains about any thing. She's wonderful to handle, easily bathed, dried and groomed. We really enjoy our time with Nellie.

Jester Costume

Minnie is always a willing participant when trying on clothes. This cute jester costume was on sale, so I thought we had to have it for Halloween. The bottom picture is Charlie Tyson. He is a English Field Spaniel. He's such a comical character. He's always ready to give you a helping hand. Charlie visits the shop on a regular basis. About once a month or more. We'd like to see him more often, just because we're all crazy about him...: )

Painted Piper

Dying dogs.

  Interestingly enough, it doesn't take much to snazz up a pup with dye. A willing participant, a bottle of colored dye, application brush and a little time for the color to set. I use

Beyond Zone Color JamZ
Purple Passion and Bubble Head Pink

1. Start by bathing and drying your participant.
2. Take your brush and apply dye in the desired places.
3. Depending on the intensity of color, leave dye on for up to 20 minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly, then dry pet.

A hint of pink on the ears.

Waiting for the dye to set.

Odd fellow.

Blue applied to the lower beard.

Hot Pink!

Dexter Klein