01/06/2026
ππΎ A warm welcome to Eddy and Arty! πΎπ
These adorable 2Β½-year-old Shorkie brothers visited the cabin for the very first time, and what a journey we had together!
Both boys were understandably a little nervous, especially as it had been quite some time since their last groom. We started gently with a thorough brush through before clipping, as they both had a lot of coat growth and some matting to work through.
Arty was the more confident of the two and coped really well with the clipping process, so I focused on him first. Eddy found the experience much more challenging and needed lots of reassurance, patience, and encouragement. His face was particularly sensitive, even when using scissors instead of clippers, so we took everything at his pace.
To give the boys a break, they enjoyed a relaxing bath and pamper session before being gently dried. After that, brave little Arty allowed me to finish his groom, including some careful sc******ng around his face.
Eddy needed a little extra help, and with the support of Mum and her daughters, we were able to complete his groom. It wasn't perfect, but considering how worried he was, I was incredibly proud of how much progress he made. By the end, he was looking far better than I could have hoped for when we first started.
Building trust takes time, and I truly believe that with regular visits, Eddy's confidence will continue to grow. I'm delighted that both boys are already booked back in for 6 weeks' time so we can continue building that positive grooming experience together.
Both brothers left the cabin looking smart in their bandanas, smelling absolutely amazing, and ready to show off their fresh new look!
Well done, Eddy and Arty β you were both superstars today! ππΆ
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