10/10/2022
A note from your dog groomer:
I’m tired. My body hurts everywhere. I have hair splinters in every or***ce of my body. I have to regularly see a chiropractor/massage therapist just to keep my body healthy enough to continue doing my job. What I (we) do isn’t easy. We don’t just hang out with your dogs and have a grand ol puppy party.
What we do is hard. There’s a reason why you pay us to do it, and it’s because you know that it’s hard and don’t want the hassle of doing it yourself. This is our livelihood. This is how we pay our bills and feed our families (my fur babies to be exact). We understand that times are hard with the economy and money is tight. It’s the same way for us too. We are individuals trying to make it in this world, just the same as you are.
We take our time to ensure that your animal is kept comfortable and given the best quality of care that we can give, so please don’t rush us. Circumstances are different for each and every dog. Your perfect dog that has never shown you it’s teeth doesn’t like being in a strange area with someone other than their owners touching them. You tell us that you brushed your dog thoroughly and that there are no mats, but we find mats in the areas that you didn’t realize needed brushed. Your matted dog is most likely going to leave with irritation or nicks and that’s not intentional. We never want to hurt your dog.
Services and upgrades that we recommend to you are not because we’re greedy. We recommend them for the betterment of your furry friend. When we suggest a timeframe to come back for another appointment, it’s not because we want you to continuously spend your money, but because we know the outcome of owners who wait too long to bring their dogs back.
The puppy you brought in for the first time (with a picture of exactly how you envision them) isn’t going to look the way you pictured. Your puppy is experiencing so many new things and we’re trying our best to make it positive for them. Similar concepts apply to senior pets.
The comfort and safety of your pet is our number one priority. You may want your dog to be left long and fluffy, but sometimes that’s not what is best for them. We don’t shave your dog because we want to, and we don’t do it because we’re lazy. De-matting your dog is hard on them and hard on us. Trying to brush through mats that are down to their skin is inhumane and damaging to their hair/skin.
The price we charge, again, is not because we’re greedy. We only see a slight percentage of what you pay. Our tools need maintenance in order for us to provide our best quality of work. We have to buy new tools and equipment because over time, they wear down. We purchase products that assist us so that we can ensure your pets come back to you looking wonderful, smelling great, and feeling like your favorite childhood teddy bear.
We appreciate all of our loyal customers who are understanding, caring, and patient with us. We are thankful for our clients who stay by our side despite our flaws and bad days.
I’m tired. My body hurts everywhere. But, I love what I do and I love your pets. Each day, I wake up and choose this job because it brings me joy. I’m a work in progress who is trying to improve every single day for the sake of you, your pets, and myself.
With love,
Your dog groomer 🐾
