JP and Pals

07/09/2026

It feels so good to have Alex back in the groom room! Alex will be grooming through middle of September and we both still have weekend availability 😳 book now! Jpandpals.com

06/23/2026

Feels appropriate to share this post! Did you know that most small business owners spend a significant portion of their day on tasks that customers never see?

In addition to providing services, many owner-operators in the pet profession are also the receptionist, scheduler, marketer, accountant, janitor, play group attendant, and manager—all at the same time. One minute a dog is barking because you didn’t throw the ball, another one is pooping, now the doorbell rings, a client sends a text, “hey Fido, please don’t eat that”, don’t forget that email!

That’s why response times from small businesses may not always be immediate. When you’re supporting a small business, you’re often communicating with someone who is actively serving customers, cleaning, ordering supplies, working, or handling dozens of other responsibilities.

As a reminder - we don’t have office hours on weekends as our focus is on the dogs in our care and communicating with their owners (weekends are the busiest)! Monday is our day off because we all deserve a break ❤️

A little patience goes a long way. Giving small businesses time to respond helps them focus on delivering quality service while still managing the many behind-the-scenes tasks that keep their doors open. I’ll never be mad at a double text or a follow up call.

Thank you for supporting small businesses and the people who work tirelessly to make them successful. ❤️

🐾Playing with puppies and kitties all day sure is fun, but we do so much more than that. This is a career. We are small business owners with a passion for pets, and just like any other business, there are many ‘hats’ we wear.

🧢Some of them we don’t always enjoy, so we choose to delegate them, while other roles really connect with our personal mission and values. These are the ones we can dig into and grow as an individual. You do so much behind the scenes and we hope you know it does not go unnoticed.

What’s your favorite role?

06/03/2026

Trouble and Arlo need help captioning their photo. Drop you’re best captions in the comments 😂

06/01/2026

We have officially switched to Paw Partner for all bookings! Clients - you received an email on May 21st between 3 and 4 pm with login info.

Until Wednesday night, any client who logs in and downloads the official Paw Partner app, you will be entered into a giveaway for a $50 credit to use towards any service. ❤️😊

04/11/2026

Fav moments of spring break 2026 🐾🦴🐶⚡️💥☀️

03/23/2026

Happy National Puppy Day 🐾 throwback to Lex before she became a T Rex 🦖 let’s see those puppy pictures below! ⬇️

02/11/2026

All my friends are dogs ❤️🐾

01/04/2026

Have you checked your emails recently? New agreements to sign, pricing to review, and important dates! Teddy says “get to it!”

12/31/2025

While you might be celebrating New Years Eve tonight, your dog might feel differently. Noise, people, and fireworks can cause dogs to have fear, anxiety, or be overwhelmed. Here are some tips to give your dog a better experience:
🐾 Create a cozy, quiet space
🐾 Close windows & play calming music
🐾 Exercise earlier in the day
🐾 Keep ID tags on & doors secured. If you’re having a gathering, keep your dogs away from external doors.
🐾 Keep party foods (grapes, chocolate) & alcohol out of reach
🐾 Offer comfort, chews, or enrichment

Have a safe, happy new year! 🎉

12/18/2025

There’s something about this time of year that brings on a sense of nostalgia. ✨ We’re throwing it back to December 2022, when things felt a little simpler and there was a lot less snow on the ground. We are beyond thankful for the clients who have been with us since the very beginning and continue to support us today. We’re also grateful for the pups we have loved and lost over the years. May you find peace throughout the holidays as you remember them. ❤️