Puppies – the first 14 weeks are critical to overall life!
Recently I have been working with a new mum, not the normal human type of new mum but a four legged, hairy one. I use the term working with very…
Lifting the lid on traumatic dog grooming methods
NOTE: This is not aimed at any groomer in particular and is written as a general article from years of research and work as a groomer. Once I become a…
A Reactive Dog, No Power and No Internet – Help!
The electrical providers are performing major work on the power lines over the last two days so we are into our second day with no electricity. There have also been…
Are all abused pets in puppy mills?
I have just been looking at many posts on Facebook and Yahoo grooming groups from groomers Australia wide and I am very angry.There is photo after photo of horrendously matted…
Do dogs get PTSD?
I have been writing lately about fearful versus aggressive dogs and also about how the grooming process can flood dogs and set up unwanted aggressive behaviors It is not uncommon in a grooming salon to…
Vacation – How to choose a Professional Pet Care Service
It’s holiday time and for so many of us this means leaving the pets at home while we take off and explore interesting places. It is very easy at this…
Dog Grooming 101- To clip or not to clip
Big dogs, small dogs, cute white fluffy dogs, long legs, short legs, tail or no tail, protective, guarding or friendly lapdogs (who help the thief carry out the silver and…
