Summer’s Puppy Parlor, LLC.

05/07/2026

Still looking 🫶🏼

03/20/2026

Still looking to relocate my salon if anyone has any ideas around Paragould, Brookland, or north side of Jonesboro!

01/14/2026

12/04/2025

The severity of mats. Mats are more than just a tangle in your dogs coat. A lot of people are unaware just how detrimental a mat is. Here is some knowledge on mats that will be quite the eye opener.
1. Mats pull on the skin.
2. They harbor bacteria, dead skin, debri and can smell.
3. They can create sores and wounds underneath.
4. Mats in the paw pads or armpits can change your dogs gait.
5. They are painful just existing. Creates bad blood circulation and can cause the blood to rush back to that area when removed. Hematomas. Bruising.

Removing mats:
1. Removing mats by brushing them out takes ALOT of time. And therefore costs more money.
2. Brushing them out still damages that hair.
3. Cutting them out can be dangerous especially if done by a non professional and will leave holes in the coat.
4. Clipping them out is still a lot of time, stressful and painful as the mats are pulled and tugged. It takes a very close (short) cut to get underneath mats to get them out. About 1/4 inch of coat will be left or bald spots.
5. When your dog needs the groomer to remove mats they are not set up for success. It is far more difficult to remain calm, comfortable and cooperative

11/23/2025

🌞 Morning Pack Post – The Truth Behind What We Do

Good morning Pack Family! 🐾💛
Today I want to shine a little light on something most people never truly see:

✨ The REAL work of a Pet Stylist. ✨

People see the cute dogs, the bows, the bandanas, the fresh cuts…
But what they don’t see is how physically demanding this job really is.

Most groomers handle 5–6 dogs a day…
But our Pack Leader?
💪 She runs an entire pack AND still grooms 10+ dogs every single day.
That takes skill, patience, speed, and a level of strength people don’t even realize.

Grooming is NOT just “washing dogs.”
It’s hours of:

• Power grooming that strains the wrists, shoulders, and back
• Lifting and holding dogs of every size
• Standing all day with no real breaks
• Endless bending, brushing, detangling, drying, clipping, and sc******ng
• Maintaining control of the dog while keeping them comfortable and safe
• Working through matted coats, anxious pups, senior dogs, and unpredictable behavior

And let’s talk facts:
Power grooming can take a serious toll —
🔥 Tendon strain
🔥 Back and neck pain
🔥 Hand cramping
🔥 Fatigue that hits your whole body, even long after work is done

But we still show up.
We still pour love into every groom.
We still make each pup feel their best.
We still give 100% because this is what we were chosen to do.

And our Pack Leader?
She does it with heart, with faith, and with strength that comes straight from above.
Because when God calls you to serve with love, He gives you the endurance to keep going. 🙏🐾

So today…
Show love to your groomers.
Lift them up.
Appreciate the work they pour into every fur baby.
Because this job isn’t easy —
But it’s a blessing to be trusted with your pets. 💛🐾

10/09/2025

🚨 POLICY REMINDER! 🚨

I have been too lenient with this part of my policies lately. This is a reminder that this WILL be implemented from today on.
If I continue to have this issue, 50% of the total groom deposit will have to be paid before rebooking.
I’m sorry if this comes across harsh in any way but I’ve had too many last minute cancellations lately and this is affecting my income.
This isn’t a new policy. And this definitely shouldn’t be happening with those that have had standing appointments for the year.
Thank you for understanding.
🐾🖤🐾

09/02/2025

🚨 Looking to relocate! 🚨
Starting to look again for potential new salons! Please keep an eye out for me for open suites or stand alone buildings in BROOKLAND or JONESBORO only! Honestly don’t need anything more than maybe 400-500 sq ft? Just for myself anyway!
Again, things are fine with the girls! Please don’t let that be a thought lol. Just really wanting to be SOLO in my own salon again for myself & the pups to have a less hectic, calmer, & quieter environment! 🫶🏼
Also less space to clean 🤣

07/10/2025

It’s important to find the right groomer for your dog, because grooming isn’t just about baths and haircuts. It’s so much more.

Dog grooming is treating every dog as a soul — because they are.

Dog grooming is being an advocate for their health. Owners see their dogs every day, and sometimes they miss the subtle changes — a lump under the skin, a shift in weight, a sore spot they’ve been hiding. Groomers notice.

Dog grooming is talking to and reassuring those scared pups as if they were children — because in many ways, they are. They depend on you to be kind, calm, and patient when the world feels big and loud.

Dog grooming is earning trust over time — sometimes months, sometimes years — to help a single dog feel safe in your care. It’s celebrating the little victories: the first time they let you trim their nails without a fuss, or rest their head on your shoulder instead of flinching.

Dog grooming is setting your own emotions aside when you walk into the salon. Dogs are sponges. If you’re stressed, they feel it — and they’ll carry that stress with them on the table.

Dog grooming is going home with an aching back because you bathed a nervous pup on the floor instead of forcing them into a tub they weren’t ready for.

It’s trimming around arthritic joints slowly, gently, because you know it hurts — and you care.

It’s adjusting your comfort to meet theirs — always.

It’s risking a bite because the dog is scared or reactive, and still speaking to them with compassion instead of frustration.

It’s forming bonds with dogs that run deeper than most people realize. They may not live in your home, but they live in your heart.

It’s grieving with their owners when they pass — because they were a part of your world, too.

Dog grooming is dirty, exhausting, physical, emotional, unpredictable — and absolutely beautiful.

It is love in its purest form.

This isn’t just my job.
This is my heart.
This is my life.
This is what I was meant to do. ❤️

06/20/2025

We saw our first heat stroke dog this week. Please remember to keep your dogs safe now that summer has arrived. Even if they did fine in the high temps last summer, a year can dramatically change their susceptibility to heat-related illness.

Heat stroke can quickly become very serious, so watch out for these early signs:
*Excessive panting
*Drooling (hypersalivation)
*Restlessness or agitation
*Rapid heart rate
*Reddened gums or tongue
*Elevated body temperature (above 103°F / 39.4°C)

If you suspect heat stroke:
*Move your dog to a cool, shaded area immediately.
*Offer small amounts of cool (not cold) water.
*Cool them with damp towels or fans, but avoid ice water or very cold methods that can cause shock.
*Seek veterinary attention immediately — heat stroke can cause rapid and severe organ failure and death.