Dog Grooming by RaeLee Hill

Dog Grooming by RaeLee Hill I have been grooming dogs for 20 plus years in Riverton Wyoming. I moved to Glenrock in August 2018

This adorable sweet Daisey got a huge makeover today. I fell in love with her what a sweet girl I got lots of doggy kiss...
04/29/2026

This adorable sweet Daisey got a huge makeover today. I fell in love with her what a sweet girl I got lots of doggy kisses. Daisey you can come see me anytime.

If your dog looks like the first picture I can make him look like the second one. Lol 😂 I have just a few appointments l...
04/28/2026

If your dog looks like the first picture I can make him look like the second one. Lol 😂 I have just a few appointments left this week they are going quick. 307-851-7453 over 25 years experience.

04/27/2026

I have a few dog grooming appointments open this week I would like to fill. If your needing your dog cleaned up.

O Charlie you’re so cute! He loves his picture takin
04/23/2026

O Charlie you’re so cute! He loves his picture takin

Crazy Before and after 🤗
04/23/2026

Crazy Before and after 🤗

All handsome again! 😍😍😍
04/16/2026

All handsome again! 😍😍😍

Another huge make over wow this boy feels so much better.
04/04/2026

Another huge make over wow this boy feels so much better.

Holy cow this boy needed a huge makeover dad didn’t recognize him.
04/04/2026

Holy cow this boy needed a huge makeover dad didn’t recognize him.

Pretty crazy before and after😱. This old girl was so sweet and happy to get a spa day.
03/05/2026

Pretty crazy before and after😱. This old girl was so sweet and happy to get a spa day.

02/26/2026

Both hair stylists and groomers are highly skilled professionals who deserve respect for their work and to be paid fairly for their services. In truth, many in both fields could likely justify charging more than they currently do. Both professions require significant labor and extensive training to refine their craft.

That said, it’s important to consider the differences between the two. Grooming involves additional physical demands and potential hazards. Groomers work with live animals who may be anxious, reactive, or unpredictable. They risk being bitten, scratched, or injured. The wear and tear on their equipment is substantial, and the toll on their bodies is real.

A full groom often includes bathing, force drying, brushing, de-matting, clipping or sc******ng an entire body of fur (not just a head of hair), nail trims, ear cleaning, a**l gland expression, teeth brushing, and more. Depending on the breed, coat condition, and behavior of the dog, a groom can take anywhere from an hour to an entire day.

Beyond the technical work, pet owners understandably expect compassion, patience, and empathy—regardless of how their dog behaves during the appointment. Groomers are also responsible for maintaining safe, sanitized environments and following thorough cleaning protocols before and after every pet.

The price of a groom reflects more than just labor. It includes equipment maintenance and replacement, product costs, sanitation supplies, utilities, rent, insurance, staff wages (if applicable), and continuing education. Like every other industry, grooming businesses have experienced rising costs across the board. It’s not reasonable to expect pricing to remain unchanged when operational expenses continue to increase.

While hairstyling and grooming share similarities, grooming is physically demanding, skilled, and often high-risk work. Groomers deserve to be compensated for the value they provide.

Owning a pet is both a responsibility and a privilege, and that responsibility includes investing in professional grooming to maintain healthy skin and coats and to ensure a pet’s comfort and well-being.

I know or am familiar with many of the groomers mentioned, and I genuinely believe they care deeply about the dogs they serve. Differences in pricing often reflect differences in experience, overhead, facility size, staffing, product quality, and overall business structure—not unfairness.

Are there exceptions in any industry? Of course. But most professionals are simply working hard to sustain their businesses, support their families, and provide quality service while remaining competitive and fair.

Just something to consider.

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95 South Monkey Road
Glenrock, WY
82637

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+13078517453

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