rick on December 21st, 2008

Regular grooming of all pets can help contribute to longer, healthier lives. The benefits of having your pet groomed regularly can include making your pet more comfortable and clean, as well as having attention paid to often overlooked parts of your dog or cat.
There are many direct health benefits of having your dog or cat [...]

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rick on December 21st, 2008

Originally bred to hunt in 1800s England, the golden retriever has retained much of its natural curiosity and hunting behaviors. The breed has maintained its standing in the top ten most popular dog breeds in the US partly because of the dog’s gentle nature, fierce loyalty and friendly personality. They’re the quintessential family pet due [...]

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rick on December 21st, 2008

Training a dog can be enjoyable and rewarding. Whether conducted in a private setting or a classroom setting, it requires consistency, direction and firmness. In general, dogs are eager to please, but teaching them new skills takes time and energy.
It’s not necessary to have formal training to teach a dog behavioral skills. It is necessary, [...]

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Few things bring greater pleasure to a family than taking home a young pup. Even so, there are as well, fewer affairs that can cause a more immense headache at times. Choosing what sort of canine to take home may comprise an extremely difficult task.
You could choose on bringing home a big dog suchlike a [...]

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rick on December 19th, 2008

Many dogs suffer from a variety of sking issues that can cause ithing, burning, redness, and sometimes a foul odor.  We have seen these dogs in our shop as well, some of them itching so badly that we could hardly groom them at all.  Most dog owners tell us virtually the same story about how [...]

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rick on December 16th, 2008

This poem is dedicated to my dog Molly….
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, “It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”
I was [...]

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rick on December 16th, 2008

In todays society it seems as though the media is always talking about how overweight we have become.  While it’s true that obesity has reached epidemic proportions in our country, we don’t have to let our bad habits affect the pets that we love.   I’m not going to preach to you about the consequences of [...]

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rick on December 15th, 2008

Food is one of the most important necessities in your pet’s life. It provides the nutrients they need in order to grow and develop into mature animals as well as giving them the energy they need each day to enjoy life by your side. There is a vast array of manufacturers that provide food for [...]

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rick on December 14th, 2008

Does it seem like the hair from your pet is everywhere? No matter how much you vacuum, there is always more to be found. How about when you have company coming over and you just can’t get all the hair off the couch….how embarrassing! Well, I can honestly tell you that we [...]

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rick on December 14th, 2008

This is one of the most common question we are asked. Opinions will vary, but as a groomer I would like to see a new puppy come in around 11-12 weeks old. While they may not really need to get their hair cut at that age, it’s a good idea to get them [...]

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