Spirit of the Wild - Mobile Pet Grooming

10/24/2025

The SOTW Bros are in Lubbock! 🤩😯🐕 There’s been a strange rumor going around that we’ve moved back to Colorado, but while we love the mountains, we definitely don’t have plans to move back there any time soon! We’re still serving pups and their parents in Lubbock, Wolfforth and occasionally surrounding communities! Send us a text message or Facebook message today! We give personalized responses as quickly as possible to inquiries and general dog/grooming questions alike!

Also, to our text-when-ready clients: we’re now scheduling for November & December, so catch a spot while you can!

06/01/2025

Especially-vicious face kicking season is upon us! That’s right… the mosquitoes are after our beloved dogs already! 😱 Hopefully not for what feels like 4 months again, like last year. But we thought it might be the right time for a public announcement, since it’s so easy to forget that dogs can get mosquito bites too. So if you have one of those types of dogs that would gladly give itself a concussion to scratch that one itchy chin bump, the following noticeably-incomplete list of random mosquito facts might be for you!

•Evil mosquitoes strike QUICKLY, and can cause several itchy bites in even one potty break.
•Mosquitoes can bite dogs on all shorter-fur areas, including the ankles, nose, ears and face.
•…And being ultimately evil, they delight in choosing even the most ‘sensitive’ areas. Anything exposed!
•Plus: they don’t always leave a visible bump, making it harder to determine what’s causing the itching.
•And lastly, some dogs will scratch their bites less and wallow in misery more, letting it affect their mood.

Can grooming reduce dog itching? You bet! 🤩 We think it helps to reduce mosquito bite itching, and may help to repel mosquitoes as well, depending on the products used. But we thought a quick Facebook post might help to spare some dogs and other groomers from unnecessary chemical flea treatments.

Remember: unlike the fearless mosquito, fleas are cowardly and quick to retreat, but they *will* be present if they’re causing itching. Try looking for them on a dog’s belly and inner thighs, parting their fur and checking itchy dogs several times per day. If you can’t find bumps, extra itchy spots, or fleas — it might be time for a bath! 😉

05/25/2025

Happy First Birthday Kona Grrrrrl! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

We’ve groomed for this little one since she was eensie-weensie! And come to think of it… y’all need to tell us your dog’s birthdays! 🤪 Or Gotcha Days! Or, as is the case for our own awesome pupper, Honorary Assumed Pretty-Much Your Birthday Days!

05/01/2025

Arf! Send us another message! 😁 If you haven’t received a reply to your inquiry yet, whether about dog grooming or pets in general, feel free to try again! Being so busy we can’t always catch inquiries quickly, but we always try to send a personalized response eventually! If your Facebook message or text message has gone unresponded to, chances are our hands stayed full for days at a time! 😂
Additionally, due to a number of truly awesome pups passing this last year (we miss you!!), we have *some* spots available to be variously filled as either recurrent appointments or contact-when-ready style. We’ve decided what we’re mostly needing for scheduling ease are shorter haired pups, but feel free to give inquiring a shot anyway if your dog is super cool! (But of course they are! Heheh)

Ps- the featured pictures were kind of random, but it does feel like a German shepherd day. Best thing about German shepherds: their confused face! Love it!!!

10/01/2024

Here it comes! October is upon us, and so too is the ever-lengthening holiday season! (Formerly known as fall and winter. 😂) We thought we’d remind everyone that these last three months of the year are our busiest times for sure! If you’re a regular who’s not on a recurring schedule or return client already past the first groom and you’re intending to schedule for October, November or December, consider sending out a text sooner rather than later. For October, we’ll be situationally accepting new clients who can work into our routes to fill any gaps that aren’t filled ahead of time.

As a completely unrelated challenge for anyone who’s bored: try to spot the one-and-only non-AI image featured in this post! (Slooow, careful — not everyone at once!) …And what’s with this trend of dogs taking selfies in dangerous locations?!

08/20/2024

Walking your human 101 😂😂 The husky with a harness wins bonus points for pulling its people like a sled, adding resistance training to both parties’ regimen!

05/22/2024

Hey y’all! Looks like fair enough weather is predicted over the next week or so, but as an 🐕 Important Reminder 🐕: some dog breeds have a much harder time in the heat, and may adjust more slowly to summer! If you’re the proud parent of a Boston terrier, boxer, bulldog (all varieties), or densely double-coated breed (longer haired huskies, malamutes, st. Bernard’s, Akitas, chows, Pekingese as examples) and are keeping them outside during the day, take care to keep fresh water available and provide at least one shade spot. 🙂 If they don’t have a shade spot yet, there are many cheap ways of setting one up, and it can make all the difference in keeping your pups healthy, happy, and longer lived! (For those of you who use Amazon, a search for human or dog shade canopies, beach tents, etc. will turn up plenty of more affordable options. Alternatively, even tacking an old blanket or tarp up to a fence corner can work wonders!) Grass or other green ground cover also help keep ambient temps a bit lower, as opposed to gravel, dirt and sand. Dogs having issues in the heat may not show immediate signs of excess body temperature or sun over-exposure harming their health, so prevention is key in our opinions! And all this applies to mixes as well, not just pure/identifiable breeds.

Another note: if you’re the new owner of a herding breed (border collies specifically, but also Aussies, heelers, sheepdogs and shepherds), these breeds can experience acute problems (border collie collapse, ‘heat collapse,’ or seizures) with high body temperature without warning — a problem that’s seemingly genetic in origin, and can manifest at any stage of life. If these dogs behave with lethargy or apparent motor issues on especially hot days, try to find extra ways to keep them cool and consider talking to your vet or other owners of the breed about solutions for the problem.

Grooming with a good de-shed for double-coated dogs can help tremendously in keeping them cooler, but it’ll only truly help if the more important shade spots/water are kept in mind. Those high 100+ summer temps are coming soon to a backyard near you! 🤪

02/14/2024

Your dogs might like you more than you know! Valentine’s Shmalentines — dogs don’t need a holiday to show extra affection. Here are some signs of adoration and affection from your pups you might not have caught on to!

1) Nose Nibbles! Does your dog get a bit carried away with kisses and nibble or nip your nose? This is common, and a daring show of barely-contained affection! (Now the real mystery: do longer noses get nipped more frequently?)

2) Prolonged Staring! Do you keep glancing over to catch your dog staring unblinkingly into your eyes for no apparent reason? It’s not always about food or walk time after all! Dogs make unbroken eye contact with others they feel very comfortable with, including their parents and siblings they feel affection towards. (“You’re my best friend… and also don’t forget dinner at exactly 7:30.” -Dogs)

3) Winking & Hard Blinks! Not every dog does this, but watch closely! Winking one eye is like saying “hey—hi,” but you may have hit the adoration jackpot with a pronounced blink! Somewhat of a urban myth in dog trainers’ eyes, winking and blinking is regarded by some dog owners as very real and a sign of both respect and adoration! (Try winking or hard-blinking at your pup and maintaining eye contact afterwards to see if they’ll reciprocate! 😘 🐕)

4) Leaning & Grooming! Often these two go hand in hand. When a dog lies down against you, this is a sign of packmate affection! If you reach down to give them scritches and they meticulously nibble your hand, they’re sharing grooming time. Rarely painful and oh-so considerate. ❤️ 🥲

5) Taking Your Clothing! While not at all welcome during shower time, dogs tend to really enjoy targeting out socks, shoes, hats, and other clothing items that carry the scent of those they adore. Some dogs will even bring them to their favorite places in the hopes of keeping them during nap time. Yes — a tad creepy. But what an honor! (“Know that I really-really like you; sock-killing is always an afterthought.” -Dogs)

6) No Strings Attached Gifts! Has your pup ever brought you a toy or another possession, simply to lay it down in your lap and walk away? Just a reminder: they love you and want you to be happy! While not as common as offering toys to elicit play, pretty frequently we hear of dogs who cheer up their stressed friends and family by bringing them toys — no strings attached. Shows of sympathy and affection, we say! (Usually… sometimes. Better thank them and start playing, just in case.)

So don’t forget your dogs this Valentine’s Day! They really try hard to make you see they like you, in their own doggish way. 🙂 (Oh! Uh… and happy Valentine’s Day early!)

01/10/2024

Woah — Important stuff! Click me! 🤩🤪
Happy New Year late everyone!!! We had to wait for this post of course, because we couldn’t tell if 2024 would be happy. But we’ve determined it’s good enough! Now time for an important announcement regarding 🙀 New Policies for New Clients! 🐕 To be considered, definitely read the following!

Spirit of the Wild Mobile Pet Grooming is still taking on new clients, but due to a very large influx of new inquiries per week, we’re now only able to return text messages and Facebook messenger contacts! While working overtime most days of the week, we’re now simply unable to take or return calls in most cases. For those who prefer voicemail for making new inquiries, we’ll *try* to get back to y’all through text, but can’t make any promises with as many as we generally receive 😬

For reference, last week we received more than 50 new phone calls (not even counting texts/messenger!) for new client grooming. We truly appreciate every one of you! But… two guys working so much can’t return that many calls. 😅 So, thank you!!! ((But please pretty-please send us a text or Facebook messenger inquiry!))

How to win big and get a first groom:
🔹Flexibility with first scheduling. It’s difficult to fit in dogs we’ve never met, so every bit of flexibility helps! We have many new return clients who started off as cancellation fill-ins for example. 🙃
🔹More info! Address especially! There’s no such thing as TMI with us. (🤞 please don’t regret saying that) And generally the more info you provide about your pup, the more we’ll consider your inquiry!
🔹Pictures if your pup’s a mix — very helpful!
🔹BE YOURSELF! We’re two zany brothers who act as much like dogs as people. No need to cover up your personality or get over-formal. With limited availability, we’re definitely on the hunt for real, honest people to do business with.
🔹Patience and persistence!

And if you made it to the end of this post then congrats! This is a long one so we appreciate your dedication! Lol.

10/21/2023

Hey everyone! 👉Important!👈 For all owners of dogs with high-maintenance coats or needing extensive grooming help: from now until probably mid-January we can’t promise super speedy new client scheduling, so if your dog needs grooming badly at current, please let us know! It’s possible we’ll have to make other recommendations for your pup(s), but we definitely wouldn’t want to keep you or them on a wait list if they need more immediate attention.

Also: thanks to all those currently waiting patiently for service info & scheduling responses! 🤪

10/12/2023

Hey everyone! October, November and December are our very busiest months. We’ve been receiving a large number of contacts since October began, and we’ve fallen behind on responses, particularly for new clients but for regular scheduling as well!

New clients: we’ll try to get back to y’all as soon as possible, but as there’s a process to new client first time scheduling, it’ll take just a bit. 🙂

Regulars and recurring clients: y’all are first priority for scheduling and response time as always! Thank you all for your patience! 😁

Photo: Rebel, Rocket and Rory looking oh SOoOoo spooky! 👻👻

10/04/2023

Free adoptions and food trucks! 🤩🤩

Lubbock Animal Services will have an exciting event on October 21st where all adoptions are free! All animals adopted at this event will come fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, dewormed, and microchipped. Each adoption on this day will come with a special goody bag and LAS will have fun activities throughout the day!

We can’t wait to see everyone there and see how many animals we can adopted🐾🐾🐾