Summer weather is here which means we are booking a little more in advance – typically 1 week in advance for weekday appointments and 2-3 weeks in advance for evening/weekend appointments.
We do our best to accommodate everyone but the further ahead you book the better chance at getting the day/time/groomer your prefer!
FYI We accept pre-bookings up to a year in advance!
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Once the warm weather comes, we often get asked about shaving double coated dogs (like Golden Retrievers, Huskies, Collies, Shelties, Shepherds etc) thinking it will help keep them cool. This is NOT TRUE!
Double coated dogs have 2 types of fur – a soft undercoat, and tougher guard hairs.
The undercoat keeps the dog warm in winter and cool in summer. The undercoat actually acts as insulation against heat – think of it like “coolie cup” for your ...
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Did you know that baby shampoo is 150 times too acidic for a dog’s epidermis?
We recently found an interesting article about the pH level of dog’s skin. We know it’s common for people to bathe their dogs with dish soap or baby shampoo, and do “skunk baths” with products like baking soda, mouthwash, vinegar etc.
There is evidence that these simple products can severely irritate dog’s skin, because dog’s skin has a different pH level and thickness compared to ours:
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