All 4 Paws Dog Grooming

03/02/2026

Credit; Misty Reed

02/12/2026

Starting June 1, there will be a $5.00 increase on all grooms. I haven't raised prices in about 2 years, so figured it's time. Thanks everyone!!

01/30/2026

All of my March appointments are full, so anyone that gets groomed now will be given a June appt. In my previous post I gave some other groomers numbers if you think you'll need something before then.

01/23/2026

All of my March appointments are filling up, so unfortunately not everyone is gonna get a second groom before my surgery ( I'm only 1 person 🤪) There aren't many groomers around to fill in for me, so here's your options to call:
Midwest Paw Spa (Irene)...605-857-0420
Furry Acres (Tabor)...605-660-9168
Furever Young Grooming...605-660-7532
Doggie Detailers...605-760-5513
Red Hydrant...605-665-7297
There's also one in Tyndall, but I'm having trouble finding that info.
I know most of them are very busy & probably won't be able to get you in, but I wanted you to have some spots to call if needed.

01/20/2026

Surgery date is set
Monday, March 30 is the day. Anyone who has April or May appointments I will be contacting you to schedule something before surgery.

01/15/2026

This is just a heads up that I will be having my left knee replaced in the near future. I'm thinking end of March or beginning of April. Once insurance gives the ok, I will pick a date & let everyone know.

12/14/2025

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12/04/2025

The severity of mats. Mats are more than just a tangle in your dogs coat. A lot of people are unaware just how detrimental a mat is. Here is some knowledge on mats that will be quite the eye opener.
1. Mats pull on the skin.
2. They harbor bacteria, dead skin, debri and can smell.
3. They can create sores and wounds underneath.
4. Mats in the paw pads or armpits can change your dogs gait.
5. They are painful just existing. Creates bad blood circulation and can cause the blood to rush back to that area when removed. Hematomas. Bruising.

Removing mats:
1. Removing mats by brushing them out takes ALOT of time. And therefore costs more money.
2. Brushing them out still damages that hair.
3. Cutting them out can be dangerous especially if done by a non professional and will leave holes in the coat.
4. Clipping them out is still a lot of time, stressful and painful as the mats are pulled and tugged. It takes a very close (short) cut to get underneath mats to get them out. About 1/4 inch of coat will be left or bald spots.
5. When your dog needs the groomer to remove mats they are not set up for success. It is far more difficult to remain calm, comfortable and cooperative

11/23/2025

Anxiety trigger for almost all groomers that we never talk about.🐾
The dreaded question...how long will this take.
45 minutes to 4 plus hours 🤷‍♀️
Scenario
You have a 10 am for Fluff Butt cutie pants.
You come in we talk and if all goes well you pick up Fluff Butt around 12:30... in the mean time... we wash fluff butt and get him drying and the noon appointment shows up at 11:15 so you stop to check them in and chat. You come back to and Fluff Butt has p*ed a river and and is covered in p**p and p*e. So the new dog is put up and Fluff butt is pulled out for another bath. You start bathing and you are covered in soap and someone comes in.
The person to pick up their dog that was ready at 10:30 is here.
You chit chat check them out but you can't start your noon because you have to start over on Fluff.
You are almost done with fluff and the owners call to see why it is taking so long.
All your concentration is on Fluff now.
Your Noon is still not started and you have another dog coming in soon.
You are full of anxiety and rushing which will cause you to send out a bad groom.
Then the phone rings....
Lastly in walks in a dog that isn't matted according to the owner he gets there and welp matted and very territorial of personal space so you have to spend 10 minutes coaxing him out a kennel.
See how this can snowball quick.

I promise we never are trying to keep your dog longer than they should be here.
Nothing happened today but it does every week.
I have heard lots of complaints about my last groomer kept them all day.
Even in the best run grooming salon it happens.
The variables are great.
I promise I will let you know if we have an issue and when they are ready :)

11/21/2025

All 4 Paws will be closed from Nov 22-Dec 1. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!