Preferred By Pets

10/14/2026

I love this. We’re are not punishing you by charging a no show (or last minute cancellation) fee. Our no-show fee in no way covers the actual cost of the lost appointment. It just helps us keep our head above water. Sort of

06/07/2026

Shaking is not always “scared”. Sometimes “excited” or “anticipation” 😊

Why is my dog shaking? They must be terrified! 🥺 Can we bust a major biological myth? 👇

​If you own a smaller breed, especially a Toy Poodle, Maltese, or Chihuahua, you have likely seen them turn into a little vibrating washing machine the moment they walk into the vet clinic, a busy park, or the grooming salon.

​As pet parents, our hearts instantly sink. We assume they are frozen in pure terror or experiencing trauma.

​But biologically? You might be completely misreading the room.

​Welcome to "Psychogenic Tremors" (aka: The Sports Car Effect) ​Smaller breeds possess a naturally high metabolic rate and an incredibly sensitive nervous system. Their internal engines essentially "idle" at a much higher RPM than a big Golden Retriever.

​When they enter an environment where they know a specific routine is about to happen, their brain instantly releases a massive wave of adrenaline and cortisol. This isn't automatically a sign of fear, it is pure anticipation and hyper-focus.

​Because they have such tight, compact little muscle masses, that sudden, explosive surge of kinetic energy has nowhere to go. Their nervous system processes this sudden backlog of internal electricity by shivering to safely burn it off.

​Think of it like this: It is exactly the same as a human getting intense butterflies, a racing heart, or shaky hands right before they step onto a stage to give a big speech or ride a roller coaster. They aren't in physical danger or pain; their body is just firing on absolutely all cylinders to prepare for what’s next! ⚡

​The moment they get into their rhythm and that adrenaline naturally flushes out of their system, the vibrations stop.

​So the next time your little one starts to shiver at check-in, take a deep breath. They aren't broken, and you shouldn't feel guilty, their little sports car engine is just revving up! 🤍

​Groomers and Pet Professionals: Feel free to share this to your pages to help ease your clients' check-in guilt! 🔄

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04/19/2026

Preferred by Pets in Ocean Beach/Point Loma is seeking an experienced Bather Brusher. Competitive wages, W-2, opportunity for advancement. Call or text 619-581-0170

12/18/2025

10/30/2025

MISSING!
Please keep your eyes open for Tux, who decided to take an unescorted walk. His family is frantically looking for him

10/17/2025

Brightie definitely brightens our day! ☀️

09/18/2025

Wise words!

08/29/2025

The family the bathes together stays together!😆. 1 Joe and Daniel. 2. Zoe and Rowan

08/26/2025

Anybody else?

08/21/2025

Sometimes getting a cookie is all that’s needed to make a trip to the grooming salon worthwhile! 🍪🥰