08/31/2025
✨ Meet Mr. Opie! ✨
Back in May, Opie’s mom reached out with a challenge: a big boy, with big feelings… and even bigger toenails!
Those who know me, know two things:
💪 I don’t back down from a challenge.
💜 I especially love helping friends with big anxiety.
Opie is a gentle giant, but nail trims have always been a struggle. His size allowed him to avoid them for quite some time, which left his nails overgrown and his feet sore.
✅ On our first visit, we got 3/4 of his feet done before he told us (loud and clear!) that he’d had enough. Opie is a fantastic communicator—he squirmed, he growled, and finally, he (gently) used his teeth to say “stop.” His mom was his advocate, and we listened. It took us approximately 45 minutes.
❌ On our second visit, despite all our planning, we ignored his signals and things didn’t go well. Opie and his parents were stressed, and we didn’t get a single nail done.
But here’s the thing—we didn’t give up. Instead, Opie’s mom and I shared thoughtful emails, dissected what went wrong, and made a new plan. We added pharmaceutical anxiety support, muzzle training, and re-focused on his comfort.
🌟 And today… SUCCESS! 🌟
Opie had all four feet trimmed without hitting his threshold. We listened, adjusted, and respected his boundaries. He was an absolute superstar - and it only took us about 20 minutes!
This is why I always tell my clients: patience and partnership pay off. When we honor our pets’ communication and work with them, the impossible becomes possible.
I am so proud of Opie, his amazing family, and the trust they placed in me. Here’s to many more successful visits with this big-hearted boy! 🐶💜
