Mostly Mischief

Daisy the doodle’s mom asked for “something fun” today so we added some leopard print!

If your dog poops on the way in please don’t leave the bag in my driveway! I have an outdoor garbage can or you can bring it to me to dispose. Sadly I see this more often than you would imagine.

Lindy the Shih Tzu puppy got her first full haircut today!

Is Ryder the cutest thing or what??

Amazing transformation for Rumour the miniature poodle!

We love it when clients try something new! Pepper got a new Miami trim and Charlie is trying out tasseled ears!

Lindy the Shih Tzu puppy got her first tidy up today! Nice to see those beautiful eyes!

Willow the Biewer Terrier is all done showing so she can enjoy a cooler shorter ‘do for the hotter weather!

Great news! I now have a dedicated bather on Wednesdays and am able to take on a select few new small dog clients! Please contact us to book!

Ayri is still taking new clients on Mondays and Tuesdays.

How cute are these?? Contact Ayri K.Photography to book! We have a bit of time to schedule grooms close to the date if they need some freshening up!

Miles the miniature poodle went from teddy bear to lamb!

We are still taking new clients! Need to book your dog in before Christmas? Give us a call or text at 250-714-6781 to book!

Elijah and Ariel got some fun leopard spots today!

Now that Cindy is done her show career it was time for a more manageable hairstyle! How cute is she??

Before photo by Ayri K.Photography

We are happy to announce a new addition to our team! Ayri has been grooming for 12 years and is experienced with breed cuts as well as pet styles! She is also a talented pet photographer (Ayri K.Photography) and enjoys dog sports and riding horses!

Ayri will be starting this Monday and booking new clients on select days! Contact us to book an appointment!

Ticks are out in full force this season! Make sure to have your dog on preventative medication and check them regularly! Some are as tiny as a grain of rice. Tick pullers are cheap and easy to use or we can remove it for you. Remember to never touch the tick with your bare hands.

Normally it's all memes and jokes here at the Foolery but I want to talk about something close to my heart.

Senior Pets and Comfort Cuts

If you own a senior pet, please LISTEN to your groomer and take what they say to heart. No one wants to send home a pet looking unfinished. Senior pets, and even younger ones who may have serious health and behavior issues, we can't always make them look show ready. And that's nobody's fault.
It's not your fault, your pet's fault or your groomer's fault.

Yes, I know Max has always been good for grooming for all his life, but now he's 16. He has arthritis. He may be going blind and/or deaf. His skin is more sensitive to tangles being pulled. His mouth is sore from bad teeth and gums. He may have the beginning stages of dementia. He may not be able to stand for long periods. So we are going to do the best we can to make him comfortable without putting him through anything unnecessary. I understand you always loved his long beard or fluffy tail, but he cannot tolerate the time it takes to get those areas dry and combed out completely. Let's tighten it up for him.
I know his coat is curly today. I had to kennel dry him because the other dryers were just too much for him to handle and he was panicking and at risk of seizure.
I am sorry I cut his eyelashes too short. Because of his deteriorating eyesight, he isn't tolerating things near his face much anymore and moves a lot.

And if your groomer says they can no longer groom your dog and suggest a vet groomer, listen to them. Even if your vet gives you a letter saying your dog is safe to groom. No disrespect to vets, but most don't know what it's like to actually groom a dog. And your letter doesn't erase liability for the groomer in the event your dog has a medical crash or injury. At a vet office, if your dog goes into cardiac arrest, they can get immediate attention.

Having been in this business for a couple of decades, I have had several dogs die at salons I worked at. The business paid for necropsies and every one returned with preexisting health conditions the owners either knew about or didn't. If your groomer is telling you to take it to a vet, they are doing it because they care more about your pet's safety than your money. Just think about that. And don't assume cause the cut isn't perfect, you deserve to pay less for the work. Your groomer probably put more work into that cut now than they ever did with the perfect cut.

When you dog has serious health and behavior issues, you don't get the privilege to be nitpicky about every facet of the groom. I know it's a hard pill to swallow, but put your pets needs above vanity. Your pet will not care if they eyelashes are short or the entire underside is shaved.

And when your senior pet gets home they are going to be tired and maybe even sore. This doesn't mean they were mishandled. Place your older self into their paws for a moment. Imagine you were very old and unable to stand for long periods, while someone is running brushes, combs and clippers all over you, picking up your foot so you have to balance on one leg to clip your toe nails. Look how many elderly people choose shorter, easier to manage hairstyles. Because it's too hard to manage their other styles and longer hair.

Your groomer puts your pet first, respect them for it.

More rainbow for this fabulous boy!

I’m involved in a lot of dog sports and as the weather gets nicer I will be trialing almost every weekend. Therefore I will no longer be taking any weekend appointments for the foreseeable future. For those few clients that did require weekend appointments I will make an evening appointment available if possible. These appointments will still incur an out of hours fee. Please message me with any concerns. Thank you for understanding ❤️

Carmela in pastel rainbow! Done with OPAWZ color shampoo.

Peso the Mexican rescue got hand stripped today! Hand stripping is a process of removing the dead coat by pulling it out by hand. It doesn’t hurt them as the coat is ready to shed out and it leaves the nice wire texture and keeps the scruffy look! No clippers were used except to shave the pads!

Due to the rising cost of supplies and overhead, our rates will be increasing slightly for small and extra small sized dogs and some stand-alone services.

Our prices for full grooms as of February 1, 2022 will be as follows:

Extra Small: $60
Small: $65
Medium: $85
Large: $100

Bath & Tidy prices are $15 less for each size.

Grooms with Frankie (my student) will be as follows:

Extra Small: $45
Small: $50
Medium: $70
Large: $85

Please contact me if you would like to book your dog with Frankie. Currently they are only working Wednesdays and Fridays.

Extra charges for fleas and dematting still apply. We will only demat dogs if the mats are few and the dog is tolerant of it. If the dog has a lot of matting or is not tolerant of being brushed all mats will be shaved out.

Stand-alone service changes will be as follows:

Nail trim: $15
Touch up / face trim: $15
Touch up and nails: $25
A**l Glands: $5

Robin is not accepting new clients at this time but Frankie is accepting new clients with non-challenging dogs.

If it is becoming harder to afford your groom, remember you can book with our student for a lower price or you can trade grooming for a service you provide! We are also happy to show you how to maintain your dog at home so you can extend the time between grooms.

Thank you all for your continued support of our small business ❤️

Great idea!

When asked "What do you never go to bed without?" Betty White answered "My Golden Retriever." She loved animals 💗

* January 17th.
* Pick an animal charity.
* Donate $5.

Let's make her 100th birthday a good one!

Finnegan is getting into the Halloween spirit with a temporary orange ‘do!

Hazel looking grrrrrreat! 🐅

Candy the poodle serving up rainbow zebra stripe realness 💅🏻

Some rainbow fun with Ben! (groom not by me).

A little late for Pride Month but hey, we have pride every day! Carmela’s colors are done with OPAWZ semi-permanent pet-safe dye.