05/30/2026
Happy Saturday Pawsitive Fam 💖🐾
It's been a busy few days over here filled with lots of sweet faces, puppy introductions, cooperative care wins, and enough fur to build several extra dogs 😂
Tuesday kicked things off with Bob, a new face to the salon and one of my sweet senior friends ❤️ Bob is getting up there in age and has a touch of dementia, so his appointments look a little different these days. There were a few moments where he'd forget where he was and get a bit panicked, but we took everything nice and slow and worked through it together. By the end of it, he had done wonderfully 🥺
Oakley was in for his deshed and somehow managed to leave behind enough fur to knit an entirely new dog 😂 As always, he was absolutely perfect.
Blue Bird rounded out the day and was an absolute gem for her bath. She's still a little wary when the dryer first turns on, but settles quickly and handled everything beautifully 💖
Wednesday was another full day of wonderful pups.
Oakley returned for a Nagayu bath to help support her skin and coat, and we took her a little shorter for summer ☀️ She handled everything like the little superstar she is.
Jake brought his signature happy-go-lucky attitude and those adorable head tilts that could convince anyone to hand over treats 😂 Thanks to staying on a great grooming schedule, there wasn't nearly as much fur coming out this visit!
Luna, a 5 month old puppy, came for her second groom ever and first visit with me. She was FANTASTIC. Seriously such a lovely little girl and I already can't wait to see her again 💖
Daisy was a brand new face and absolutely thrived in the one-on-one environment. She also seemed VERY aware when it was picture time and was more than happy to pose for the camera 😂
Phoebe came by for a nail dremel and this time we brought out the hammock - also known as air jail 🤣 She may not have approved of the situation, but she was so much calmer and made the whole process much easier.
Sally had her best session yet and seeing her confidence continue to grow has been so rewarding. These small wins are exactly why I love what I do 🥺❤️
Thursday's crew may have been smaller, but they certainly kept me smiling.
Aspen came in after some difficult experiences and recent vet visits, but she did AMAZING. She's such a fun-loving girl and spent plenty of time running around and playing with the piggies. In fact, she was so attached to one that I had no choice but to let her take it home 😂
Winter was her usual saintly self. She's been kept in a short shave her entire life, so we took her back down to smooth and easy-to-maintain, just the way she likes it 💖
Friday brought Poppy and Maverick.
Poppy always keeps me entertained with her quirky little personality. This visit she hopped right into the bath without hesitation, which was a pleasant surprise! Apparently she's recently discovered she likes water, according to Mom 😂
Maverick was his usual saucy little self. He's full of energy and happiness right up until someone needs to hold a paw 🤣 With more frequent visits and potentially a little extra support, I truly think he'll become a rockstar on the grooming table. For now, he's embracing every bit of that classic Schnauzer attitude.
Today's crew wrapped up the week perfectly 💖
Oreo was an absolute superstar today. During his last visit, the dryer was a little scary and resulted in a small accident. This time? He didn't even bat an eye at it 🙌 We also made sure to spend plenty of time testing every single toy in the salon because apparently that was very important business.
Ripley popped by for a nail dremel and was such a brave girl. It may not be her favourite activity, but she works through it every time and makes me so proud ❤️
Atlas and Lyric finished off the day. Lyric continues to volunteer herself for both her appointment and Atlas's appointment, insisting on being first for table time 😂 The second it's bath time though? Suddenly the grooming table looks much more appealing than the tub. Atlas, meanwhile, is perfectly content with life as long as snacks are involved 🤣
Thank you as always for trusting me with your amazing pups. Watching them gain confidence, build positive associations, and learn that grooming doesn't have to be scary is something I'll never take for granted ❤️🐾
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 💖