Olivia’s Pack, 175 Fletchwood Road, Elkton, MD (2026)

03/15/2026

We have a last minute opening for a grooming appointment with Abby! 🫧

🟢 Tomorrow, Monday 3/16 at 8:00AM -
Haircut for an Extra Small or Small dog (under 30lbs)
OR a bath package for a dog of any size!

Snag this appointment while it lasts! The rest of March is booked for haircuts! 🐾

Text 302-439-0756 or message us right here on Facebook. First come, first serve. 🫧

02/10/2026

Next up in our "Lovable Lap Dog" Series is what some would call the lap dog king... the Pug!

💖 Personality: Pugs are known for their charming, comical, and affectionate personalities, thriving as devoted companion dogs with a “big attitude in a small package”. They’re easy-going, goofy, and happy to be couch potatoes or join in family fun!

❣ Origin: Pugs originated in ancient China, where they were bred as prized companions for emperors and Buddhist monks.

💕 Fun Fact: They lived luxurious lives with ancient Chinese royalty and sometimes even had their own guards!

💟 Grooming Tip: Essential pug grooming involves daily cleaning of their facial wrinkles with wipes to avoid infection. You should brush your pug 2-3 times a week to manage shedding and avoid ever shaving due to their double coat!

💗 Training Tip: Generally having high food motivation, Pugs learn best with positive reinforcement training. They can be stubborn and have short attention spans so keep sessions short and fun! Focus on early socialization, crate training, and basic commands.

❤ Perfect for: low-energy households, seniors, therapy dog work, and families.

Let's see those Pugs and Pug mixes in the comments! 🐶

02/07/2026

Class is in session! ✏️

Looking for a fun, effective way to help your dog learn real-life skills? Our revamped Group Training Classes are the perfect mix of structure, socialization, and positive reinforcement! 🐾

Why choose group classes?
🐶 Real-world distractions - Your dog will learn to focus around other dogs and people
🐶 Improved social skills - Build confidence and polite manners in a safe, controlled setting
🐶 Cost-effective training - Professional guidance at a great value
🐶 Motivating environment - Making memories with dog and human classmates
🐶 Stronger bond - Teach your dog to always choose you in a room full of people

Whether you're working on basic manners, leash skills, or confidence building, our group classes are designed to set you and your dog up for success! Work your way up to our Level 3 Canine Good Citizen class, where we take our dogs on fun field trips to apply their training to real-life situations!

Spots are limited! Classes are held in small, intimate groups for low-stimulation and personalized attention. Contact us today to reserve your spot! 🤓📕

(Private Training Sessions are consistently available at a more personalized schedule. If your goals entail behavior modification, reactivity, aggression, or similar and you're unsure if a group class is the right fit, let's schedule a consultation to ensure your dog is being set up for success!)

02/03/2026

💖 Meet Pandora! 💖

This sweetie pie came straight from the shelter, in dire need of a spa day! Pandora was rescued from a hoarding situation and was picked up by her foster mom today. We couldn’t let this girl go to her new home as stinky as she was! After FIVE washes, the water finally ran clear and she was able to enjoy a relaxing deep-conditioning treatment. She was a perfect angel for the whole process - just sat or laid down while we went to work taking her from rags to riches! She has a little bit of staining on select areas of her fur due to long-term buildup but we were able to restore most of her coat and give her a nice short cut for a fresh start!

Pandora is off to her foster home and will be available for adoption through Renee’s Rescue! Whoever gets the pleasure of adopting this angel is in for a real treat. She is so sweet and we’re looking forward to seeing her come out of her shell more! 💖 Good luck Pandora! We’re happy that we could be a part of your journey to your new life! 🐾

02/02/2026

💖 February's Breed of the Week series will be featuring "Lovable Lap Dogs"! 💖 Starting off strong with a lovable, cutie pie is the Shih Tzu!

💕 Personality: Sweet, affectionate and people-loving, Shih Tzus are lap dogs with a happy-go-lucky, social personality.

🇨🇳 Origin: Shih Tzus were bred as royal companion dogs in ancient China. Their job was simply to be adored!

💘 Fun Fact: “Shih Tzu” means “Little Lion Dog” in Chinese!

🫧 Grooming Tip: Their long coat tangles easily. Daily brushing, especially around the ears and tail, is key! Their face shape allows for easy debris buildup, so wiping their eyes and face crevices daily is essential!

⭐️ Training Tip: Shih Tzus are intelligent but often stubborn, requiring patient, positive, and consistent training rather than harsh correction. Early socialization to different sounds, people, and dogs is crucial, along with consistent daily potty schedules.

❤️ Perfect for: low-energy households, seniors, and families who want an easy-going lap dog.

Show us your lovable Shih Tzus and Shih Tzu mixes in the comments!

02/01/2026

🩷February Grooming Specials: A Little Extra Love for Your Pup🩷

Winter can be tough on your pet’s skin and coat, so this February, we’re offering special grooming add-ons to keep your furry valentine feeling comfortable, healthy, and pampered all month long!

💕 Paw & Nose Balm Treatment - $5
Cold weather, dry air, and ice melt can cause cracking and irritation. Our professional-grade, soothing balm treatment helps protect and hydrate paw pads and noses.

💖 Deep Conditioning Coat Treatment - $10
Say goodbye to dry, dull fur! This moisturizing treatment restores softness and shine while helping reduce static and dryness from winter air.

💘 Deshedding Treatment – starting at $10
Even in winter, shedding happens! Our deshedding service helps remove loose undercoat, reduce shedding at home, and improve overall coat health.

These add-ons are the perfect way to give your pup a little extra TLC during the cold winter months!

📅 Available all February, ask about adding one (or more!) to your next grooming appointment!
Text/call: 302-439-0756
Email: [email protected]
or Message us right here on Facebook!

01/29/2026

❄️ When the temperatures drop, it’s easy to think grooming can take a back seat, but winter is actually one of the most important times to stay on top of your dog’s grooming routine! ❄️

Here’s why winter grooming matters more than you think:

🫧 Healthy Skin & Coat – Cold air outside + dry heat indoors can lead to flaky skin and dull coats. Regular bathing (with moisturizing products) and brushing help distribute natural oils and prevent dryness/irritation.

🧥 Mat Prevention – Longer coats tend to mat faster in the winter due to sweaters, jackets, and damp fur from snow or rain. Mats aren’t just uncomfortable. They can pull on the skin and hide sores.

🐾 Paw Protection – Salt, ice melt, and cold surfaces can crack and irritate paw pads. Routine grooming includes paw checks, nail trims, and optional paw balm treatments to help keep those feet comfy and safe.

🧤 Clean Doesn’t Mean Cold – A professional groom doesn’t mean your dog will be cold! Proper drying and coat maintenance actually help regulate body temperature better then dirty or matted fur.

🐶 Less Shedding (Yes, even in winter!) – Many dogs still shed year-round. Regular grooming helps control shedding and keeps your home cleaner during those cozy indoor months.

Winter grooming is about comfort, health, and overall wellbeing!
❄️ If your pup is due for some winter TLC, we’d love to help keep them happy, healthy, and feeling their best all season long! We offer two different package options – one with a haircut and one without a haircut to best serve all coat types and needs!

📅 Book your winter grooming appointment today and stay tuned for our February Special Add-Ons!
Text or call: 302-439-0756
Email: [email protected]
or Message us right here on Facebook!

01/26/2026

We hope you are all staying warm and safe during this winter storm! We sure wish we had the winter coat of our next Breed of the Week... the Bernese Mountain Dog! ❄️ Concluding our January series, the "Cold-Weather and Winter Coat Breeds", read on to learn more about this beautiful dog! 🐾

🩵 Personality: Bernese Mountain Dogs are known for their gentle, affectionate, and calm personality. They thrive on companionship with their owners and while they’re generally friendly, they can be shy around strangers.

🏔️ Origin: Originating in the Swiss Alps, specifically the canton of Bern, these pups were bred for herding cattle, guarding property, and pulling carts for farmers. They are one of four Swiss Mountain Dog breeds.

⭐️ Fun Fact: You may not know that Bernese Mountain Dogs have partially webbed feet! This trait helped them navigate snowy and rugged terrain in the Alps. Another interesting fact is that in the late 19th century, the breed was near extinction as other working breeds were imported to the area.

🫧 Grooming Tip: Brushing regularly and utilizing professional grooming can help remove excess fur during shedding periods. Avoid shaving, as their undercoat helps insulate their body in both cold and hot temperatures. Instead, ask your groomer for a light trim as needed to help tidy their paws, rear, sanitary areas, and ears.

🐕 Training Tip: Focus on early socialization, loose-leash training to manage their strength, and have patience, as they are gentle but sometimes slow-moving and sensitive. Mental stimulation and short, positive training sessions help keep them engaged.

❤️ Perfect for: Moderate energy home life; families with children; owners who love partaking in outdoor activities.

Show off your Bernese Mountain Dogs and Bernese Mountain Dog mixes in the comments! 😊

01/19/2026

🫧NOW HIRING - CERTIFIED DOG GROOMER!🫧
We're looking to add another groomer to our Pack to help tackle our high grooming demand! 🐾

To maintain our calm, one-on-one environment, we are seeking help on specific days to avoid an overcrowded experience.

🐩 Part-Time option: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
🐩 Full-Time option: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with animals and providing top-notch grooming services to dogs. Prior experience and a certification from a reputable grooming program are required! 🐾 Flexible scheduling and time off! 🐾Commission-based pay + 100% tips.

For more details about what this role entails and requires, please don't hesitate to reach out or view our full job listing on Indeed! ✨
Text or call: 302-439-0756
Email: [email protected]
or Message us right here on Facebook!

To apply for this role, please email your resume and a portfolio/photos of your past work to: [email protected]. 🐶

01/19/2026

Happy Monday! This week's "Cold-Weather and Winter-Coat" highlight is the Great Pyrenees!

😊 Personality: Loyal, calm, patient, and affectionate, these gentle giants make excellent companions. Great Pyrenees are strong-willed and have a protective nature.

🗻 Origin: Originating in the Pyrenees Mountains, these majestic creatures were bred to be livestock guardians, protecting sheep and other flocks from predators such as wolves and bears.

❄ Fun Fact: You may not know that the Great Pyrenees was once the Royal Dog of France, acting as castle guard dogs and companions for French nobility! They also feature rare, extra declaws on their hind legs to help them navigate snowy, mountainous terrain.

🐾 Grooming Tip: You’ll want to avoid shaving, as their thick, double coat insulates their body against heat and cold. Brush consistently and take advantage of professional grooming, especially during seasonal “coat-blows”.

🐶 Training Tip: Focus on short, fun, positive sessions with high value rewards. They are very smart and can bore easily if they're not being mentally stimulated. Socialization from a young age in a controlled environment is crucial to manage their inherent guardian tendencies.

💙 Perfect for: Low to moderate energy home life; families with children; livestock owners; owners seeking a calm presence.

Show us your Great Pyrenees or Great Pyrenees mix in the comments! ❄

01/12/2026

Our next "Cold-Weather and Winter-Coat" Breed of the Week is the Samoyed! 🌨️

😁 Personality: Friendly, gentle, and famously smiley, Samoyeds are affectionate dogs who thrive on companionship. They’re social, playful, and love being part of the family!

🦌 Origin: Samoyeds were originally bred by the Samoyede people of Siberia to heard reindeer and pull sleds.

❄️ Fun Fact: Another breeding purpose included keeping families warm by sleeping beside them in freezing temperatures!

☁️ Grooming Tip: Their cloud-like double coat requires regular maintenance. Routine brushing and professional grooming sessions help prevent matting and reduce heavy shedding while keeping their coat fluffy, clean and healthy.

🍪 Training Tip: Samoyeds are intelligent but independent thinkers. Keep training sessions upbeat, positive and consistent. They respond best to reward-based training and short sessions that don’t feel repetitive.

🤍 Perfect for: active families, cold-weather lovers, owners who enjoy regular grooming upkeep, people who want a friendly, social dog with personality

Show us your "cloud-dog" Samoyeds in the comments! 🌨️

01/09/2026

✨New Year, New Dog: Training Resolutions for 2026✨

A new year means fresh starts... and that includes our dogs! Whether you’re welcoming a new pup or working with a long-time companion, now is the perfect time to set training resolutions that make life easier, happier, and more enjoyable for everyone.

Here are a few realistic, impactful dog training goals to kick off 2026:

🐾 Master the Basics: Sit, stay, come, leash manners - these aren't just "commands". They're life skills. Even adult dogs benefit from revisiting the basics to build confidence and consistency.

🏠 Practice Daily (Even if it's Short!): Training doesn't have to be long to be effective. Just 10-15 minutes a day can create big improvements over time. Filter training into your already established routines. Practice waiting at the door before going out to potty, etc!

🦮 Improve Real-Life Manners: Jumping on guests? Pulling on walks? Barking at every noise? Focus on one behavior at a time and tackle it step-by-step.

🧠 Work Their Brain: Mental Enrichment is just as important as physical exercise. Puzzle toys, scent games, and training sessions help reduce boredom and unwanted behaviors.

❤️ Strengthen Your Bond: Training isn't about perfection. It's about communication and trust. Every session is a chance to grow closer with your dog.

If one of your goals this year is having a calmer, better-behaved, more confident dog, we're here to help at Olivia's Pack! Our professional training programs are customized to your dog's needs and your lifestyle.

☎️ Contact us today to start 2026 on the right paw! And don't forget our New Year's special on any training scheduled in January!

Call or Text: 302-439-0756
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.oliviaspack.com
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