Grooms by Rachel D.

08/12/2025

I've been absent. To be honest, between today's politics and the awful boundary stomping and "othering" of my previous employer, I haven't felt brave enough to face the world. I have spent a lot of time soaking in my family, healing my body, and reflecting on what I want and how to achieve that. Politics is a divisive topic, but my identity is inherently political and not by choice. It's something I have to think about now that the world is changing for me and mine.

I will say this. Race, ethnicity, s*x, gender, and disabilities, cannot predict an individuals behavior. It should not dictate how we treat others. I am a kind person at my core. I will continue to better myself and people around me, because that is who I am, regardless of who put their foot on my back to elevate themselves. I'll do it to spite the politicians that believe I shouldn't exist.

With better boundaries.

And I will be back.

This is what we've been up to. Fishing, camping, soaking in our little blended family, raising a gargantuan puppy, and reflecting on our values and ethics. There is a hole in my heart where my clients and their dogs were, and I intend to fill it again soon.

I apologize if this isn't the most eloquent post, but it was a big step for me when social media makes me physically ill as of late. I'm still trying to overcome this irrational anxiety around opening the Voice app. It doesn't make sense, but it has been so hard to reach out. I have so much guilt and shame for how my clients were treated when I left that I backed away from any negative feelings. That wasn't the right move, because I've filled a bigger role than just a dog groomer for so many of you, and suddenly my support was gone. I will make up for that. I am human. I got scared and pushed everyone away.

06/03/2025

I have one opening tomorrow in the afternoon

06/03/2025

Online booking is available now. Please give it a try and let me know if there's anything that needs fixed.

I was away dealing with a family emergency, pet losses, and other things that have limited my focus to what's directly in front of me. The days have been slipping by quickly. For that I apologize, but I've found some great tools to help with communication since that's consistently been my biggest obstacle.

There are some big projects in the planning stages at the moment, so please utilize online booking. My partner and I are working on settling into a permanent space with room for in-home boarding.

That's all for now.

📷 Panko

05/08/2025

Look what arrived in the mail today!

I'm ready to scissor some dog hair. 🥰

05/02/2025

I will start taking appointments for this upcoming Monday.

Appointments will be limited to 2-3 clients Monday through Friday. Earliest appointment will be at 9 a.m.

I am a full service, professionally trained and certified groomer with 7 years experience. I offer color, hand scissored styles, deshed treatments, and more.

Located off 27th and O.
Services are all inclusive.
Pricing depends on size, coat condition, behavior, etc.
Adult dogs must be on flea & tick prevention and up to date on shots.

(402) 785-8348

04/26/2025

Clients,

I received two calls today from clients informing me that a former shop is not making clients aware that I am not their groomer prior to drop off and told at pick up they can "try" to contact me but I "won't speak with you." This is from a long time client who is a close friend, so... That upset her.

This is simply untrue. I will take all of you that wish to follow me. Businesses "own" client information, so I won't reach out if you weren't a client that I brought with me because I don't "own" that information. That does not prevent you from calling me.

You should know who has their hands on your dog and what their qualifications are so you can make an informed decision about their care. Ask to see their portfolio, read through the contracts and policies, inspect every inch of your dog after the groom, and speak up if it's not quality work.

All of the clients that have reached out to me have followed, which is wonderful because I love my dog friends and I'm excited to have a true one-on-one experience with them! Those relationships are important to me.

I love to refer clients to groomers that fit their specific needs, so if and when my books are filled and you're looking for amazing groomers taking clients, reach out. If you have questions about grooming, reach out. If you just need someone to talk to or a friend, reach out.

Of course I'll talk to you!

Have a lovely weekend, everyone!

📷 No recent finished groom photos to share some here's my toddler sized 15 week old passed out after his morning tantrum

04/23/2025

"Nobody wants to know your name!"

That's so relatable! If I see you without your dog I won't have a clue who you are 😅

04/18/2025

Clients,

I will be taking home based, one-on-one appointments starting May 1st, full time.

Here's what you need to know:

🐾 Hours of operation will be left open to allow for flexibility.

🐾 Appointments will be limited to 2-3 dogs per day, giving me more time to focus on the quality grooms that I strive for.

🐾 No kenneling or loud disruptions.

🐾 High quality products and equipment, always.

🐾 All inclusive grooming. No add ons or separate fees. Pricing is based on your individual dogs needs.

🐾 Located off O and 26th st

I've done home based grooms in the past and it's a game changer for anxious or easily distracted dogs (and groomers!).

If you would like an estimate or to book an appointment, please text or leave a voicemail. The automated FB messages are inaccurate and a hassle to mess with, but I will try to check daily.

The week of May 12th-17th is unavailable.

📷 Mr. Arthur Biggins'

04/08/2025

Dakota’s Mobile Pet Nail Trimming Service client needs some community support.

If you're unable to donate you could share, engage with the post by care reacting it (boosting it in newsfeeds), or comment with words of encouragement for her.

I am sharing this benefit on behalf of my longtime customer Kelley. She is suffering a brain injury from a fall. Any support is appreciated!

04/07/2025

Thanks y'all for listening. The message was delivered where it needed to be.

Here's Miss Evelyn enjoying the sunshine and her new grippy socks yesterday. The warmer weather will do everyone some good!

01/10/2025

I don't know who needs to hear this, but...

Your dogs groom is going to take as long as it's going to take.

Do not show up early and unannounced.

Do not call and ask how much longer.

Do not tell me when I need to be done.

Do not ask me what took so long.

Your dog will be perfectly fine waiting 2-4 hours, longer if you bring multiple. They are not dying of thirst, starvation, or lack of attention.

There are a thousand reasons why an appointment can take longer than expected, and none of them are laziness. I don't know who decided that groomers need to be fast and what makes clients think they get to dictate how long an appointment should take, but that can go in the trash where it belongs.

Why, WHY, would you want someone (whose credentials you definitely don't know because no one ever asks) to speed groom your dog with razer sharp blades and shears? Why would you want that person to feel stressed with your dog? Where does your dog need to be that it's on a time crunch? The couch?

I can, will, and do, take as much time as I need to be thorough, do a good job, and return dogs to their owners without injuries or missing appendages. The reality is that unless you are in this industry, you have NO idea what we deal with on a daily basis.

If a groom takes longer, then so be it. The work is done when it's done. Not every groomer is fast and if they are, give it a few years for some part of their body to bend the wrong way and break.

I'm 34 years old. In groomer years, I'm 300 and exhale dust. It takes me a full two hours to wake up and drag my body out of bed. Just be happy I showed up to groom your dog and didn't check into a retirement home.