10/25/2026
🐾💕 A little appreciation post for our sweet old man, Ziggy!
Ziggy has had quite the journey with grooming, and I wanted to share a little bit of his story because sometimes the smallest victories mean the absolute most. 🥹❤️
Grooming has never been Ziggy's favorite thing. It's always been a pretty stressful experience for him. He takes a little medication to help ease some of that anxiety, and because of his medical needs, we've adjusted his grooming routine to keep him as comfortable as possible. No baths, no blow drying, just a haircut at his own pace.
When Ziggy first started coming to me, he was incredibly guarded throughout most of the process. He wasn't interested in making friends, and honestly, I couldn't blame him!
But little by little, groom after groom, we've been building trust. ❤️
And now? This sweet old man gives me tail wags! 🥹 He lets me sit with him after his groom and give him all the scratchies. He'll even take treats from me while he's lying down, relaxed and comfortable.
To some people, those might seem like silly little things. For some dogs, they're just everyday behaviors. But for my buddy Ziggy? Those little moments mean EVERYTHING.
It's taken time, patience, understanding, and a whole lot of meeting him where he's at, but we've finally reached a place I once wasn't sure we'd get to.
This is one of my absolute favorite parts of being a groomer. Not every success story is about a perfect haircut or a beautifully fluffed dog. Sometimes it's about earning the trust of a dog who has every reason to be nervous.
And sometimes, that first little tail wag is worth more than anything. ❤️
I'm so incredibly proud of how far we've come, Ziggy. Thank you for learning to trust me, buddy.
Good job, sweet boy! 🐾💕
