Grooms by Chelsea VT LLC

08/17/2025

Rest easy, Hatchi 🌈🐾

Today we laid to rest Milton PD’s first K9. In 2013, Corporal Jason Porter and K9 Hatchi established the path for our K9 program. K9 Hatchi served the Town of Milton for 6 years. Hatchi undoubtedly served, protected, and enhanced the safety in our community. He was a faithful partner and member of our department. We will miss you, rest in peace Hatchi.

08/11/2025

Reason 3572 Why getting your dog groomed can be more expensive than a hair/ nail salon:

•You do not whip your nail tech in the face with your tail.

•You do not obsessively LICK your nail techs face during service.

• You do not happy dance whilst getting said service completed 🤣

We love our jobs though and wouldn’t trade them for the world.

07/23/2025

Missing pup in Milton! Keep an eye out for Winston!

❤️ FOUND SAFE 7/23 ❤️

7/19/25 MISSING DOG: Winston in Milton

LOCATION: MILTON, VT. Last seen on Georgia Mountain 11pm on July 19th.
NAME: Winston
DESCRIPTION: blonde/white 7lb Chihuahua mix. ‼️ Very skittish. Will run away. Please don’t chase. ‼️
MARKINGS: currently wearing a green yoda collar with an AirTag that’s no longer working or picking up signal.

06/21/2025

Chelsea S will be out of the salon for the next week! All calls, texts, and emails will be responded to when she is back! 🐾☀️🩵

06/05/2025

Last minute openings for tomorrow morning,
June 6th, anytime 9-12! Message me here or text 802-404-7393 🐾🐩

06/04/2025

🚨 I am having a lot of issues with our booking software, Square Appointments, not sending out the text and email reminders to customers. While I contact the company to figure out a solution to the problem, please make sure you have your future appointments in your calendars just in cae you may not receive your usual reminder text.
If you have any questions or need to be reminded of your future appointments, please text or call me at 802-404-7393 or message me directly through this page!🚨

05/22/2025

While we won’t typically groom puppies until they’re 7-8 weeks and have their first round of shots, it is always highly recommended to start them as soon as possible to get them used to the process, and a huge plus if the breeder helps with this! The sooner they start, the better it becomes and easy routine for them and they will not develop any fearful behaviors 🐩🐾

04/19/2025

The salon will be closed and both Chelsea’s are enjoying a much needed vacation! We will answer all calls and texts when we are back in the following week! 🐾🩵

04/14/2025

My pup, Akiko, got to have her first creamee of the season at Finny's Ice Cream! 🍦
Don’t furrget to treat your pup after their spa day this summer! 🐾🐶

04/14/2025

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe sc******ng techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

If you want to know more about the trade association for pet groomers and how we support them, contact the British Dog Groomers Association a division of the Pet Industry Federation www.petfederation.co.uk

04/09/2025

Creamee stand hours this season!

The countdown is on!!! Here is our updated spring hours! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday! 🍦❤️

04/07/2025

Reminder that the snow is gone and it is officially tick season!

Make sure you’re using a preventative and checking your pup and yourselves regularly-
even if the grass is short, they can still hop on!