Short Bark & Sides - Dog Grooming

04/22/2025

We are almost ready at the new address
New beginnings
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04/20/2025

Happy Easter to all my wonderful clients 🐣🐾🌼🌷

04/18/2025

Waggy Wednesday (On Good Friday)

It was a bit of a Doodle week all with their own personalities 🤣

Also welcome Wookie to the Short, Bark & Sides family
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04/14/2025

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe sc******ng techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

04/09/2025

It’s Waggy Wednesday.

Last week was mainly for the small one.
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04/03/2025

WAGGY WEDNESDAY..

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03/30/2025

Some of you may or may not know that I moved home recently. (Still in St Albert)
That means I can now move my grooming salon out of my daughter’s basement.
I’m just waiting for the city to approve my new license and then we’ll be good to go. I’ll keep you all updated

Thank you for your continued support
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03/24/2025

Pt2

03/24/2025

MUTT MONDAY

2 weeks of cuteness from pensioners to puppies
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Pt1

03/17/2025

03/11/2025

Mutt Monday (On a Tuesday)
Due to sickness last week I only have a few cuties.
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03/05/2025

Final group

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03/04/2025

Next group

03/04/2025

We haven’t done MUTT MONDAY for a while. Due to me moving house. So here is a few weeks of cuteness on a Tuesday

03/01/2025

Let’s all welcome Boogie to the Short, Bark & Sides family.
She looks great for 13 doesn’t she 🩷

03/01/2025

Last year I was asked if I could donate a prize for Homeward Hounds, of course I said yes and offered a free groom.

Here is the winner of that prize. The beautiful Cricket. 🎉🐾

02/17/2025

From mine to yours.
Happy Family Day 💛

I will reply to all messages tomorrow.
Thank you

02/12/2025

MUTT MONDAY (On a Tuesday)
Part 2

Murphy Bean had to have a little reset. 🐾🐶🐕‍🦺🐕