Pet Spa Crossville

06/06/2025

Moon got a bit of a makeover this week! We had some fun with colors!

05/22/2025

We had a blast in Kentucky this past weekend at the RW GroomX for continued education! Deidra also competed in the poodle class grooming competition! She did a great job and her and Megan both had a wonderful time! Lots learned and some new products picked up!

05/06/2025

04/26/2025

Now Booking at Pet Spa Crossville!
Appointments available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday next week!

At Pet Spa Crossville, we specialize in one-on-one grooming—no noisy salon, no crowded kennels, just calm, focused care.
Your pup gets our full attention the entire time they’re here. No bouncing between dogs—just personalized, gentle service from start to finish.

Perfect for:
• 🐶 Nervous or senior dogs
• 🚫 Dogs who don’t like being around other dogs
• 🧘‍♀️ Anyone who prefers a low-stress, quiet grooming experience
• ⏱️ Timely grooming – no waiting all day to pick up your pup!

Send us a message or give us a call at 931-202-1650 to grab your spot before they fill up!
We can’t wait to pamper your pup!

04/16/2025

Mr. Jackson enjoyed his makeover by Megan today! Welcome to the Pet Spa Jackson! 🫶🐾

Give us a call or text to book your pup! 931-202-1650

04/02/2025

Hey y'all! Megan here! Thank you so much for all the support these last few days! I still have a few openings for next week!

Some of my work below 👇🩷

04/02/2025

Understanding Littermate Syndrome in Puppies

Bringing home two puppies from the same litter might seem like a great idea—they’ll have built-in companionship, right? However, many dog owners are unaware of the challenges that come with Littermate Syndrome, a behavioral condition that can develop when sibling puppies are raised together.

What is Littermate Syndrome?

Littermate Syndrome is a set of behavioral issues that arise when two puppies from the same litter (or even unrelated puppies of the same age) are raised together. These issues often stem from excessive bonding between the puppies, making it difficult for them to develop independence and proper social skills.

Signs of Littermate Syndrome:

Severe Separation Anxiety: Puppies become highly distressed when separated, making training and socialization more difficult.

Fearfulness: They may become overly reliant on each other, leading to increased anxiety in new situations or around unfamiliar dogs and people.

Difficulty in Training: Since they focus more on each other than their human, training sessions can become ineffective.

Inter-Puppy Aggression: As they grow, fights between littermates can become more intense, sometimes escalating into serious conflicts.

How to Prevent Littermate Syndrome

If you’re raising two puppies together, consider these steps to ensure they grow into well-adjusted, independent dogs:

Separate Training Sessions: Train each puppy individually to ensure they learn to focus on you rather than each other.

Encourage Independence: Allow them to spend time apart daily so they learn to be comfortable alone.

Socialization: Expose each puppy to different people, dogs, and environments separately.

Individual Bonding: Spend one-on-one time with each puppy to strengthen your personal relationship with them.

Should You Get Two Puppies?

While raising two puppies is possible, it requires significant effort and commitment. If you’re considering adopting littermates, be prepared to implement structured training and socialization strategies to prevent Littermate Syndrome.

By understanding and addressing Littermate Syndrome early, you can help your puppies grow into happy, confident, and independent dogs!

03/31/2025

Pet Spa is super excited to welcome Megan to our team officially! She’s been here bathing for me for about a year. I’ve been training her to groom! Well here I’ll let her tell you all about herself!

Hello, everyone! I'm Megan, and I'm thrilled to be joining The Pet Spa team as a dog groomer. For the last year, I have been here behind the scenes bathing for Deidra and soaking up all the knowledge she has to offer, and slowly transitioning to a groomer position! I have a deep understanding of dog behavior and body language, along with my pet CPR certification, so you can rest assured that your precious pups are in capable hands. Beyond the spa, I'm also a professional dog trainer and have 5 lovely dogs of my own! I'm so excited to embark on this journey, and I can't wait to meet you and your pups!

01/08/2025

For the safety of our staff and clients, we will be closed Friday and Saturday January 10&11. As of today we will evaluate Monday on Sunday afternoon. If you have an appt on Monday please reach out before heading in! Stay safe and warm this weekend!

11/13/2024

Welcome to Pet Spa Oreo!

08/13/2024

Some of our pups ready for back to school!