Roxy, doing the Lotus Pose ॐ

For some reason, Pugs HATE getting their toenails clipped, & Roxy was no exception.

Back in the days, it would take me around 20 minutes to clip Roxy's nails. She would freak out just from me touching her paws!  Now look at little Roxy, she's all relaxed and does not think it's a big deal anymore.  (Nail clipping shouldn't be a big deal)!

So I Thought I would share some nail clipping tips for those of you who have dogs that dislike this little grooming process...

• Be calm: Be relaxed when approaching your dog, don't make nail clipping a big deal.  Have a random conversation with your dog. Talk to your dog about the stock market or something irrelevant, it'll keep him/her focused on what you're trying to say.
• Positioning: Make sure your dog is comfortable before beginning.  (Avoid putting their paws in awkward or unnatural positions).
• Practice: Start by clipping one nail a day if your dog is freaked out about the whole nail clipping process.  Don't rush, eventually it will become a normal routine for them.
• Reward Your Dog: Praise your dog for being a good sport!  Be excited for his/her accomplishment!  Dogs love special attention.
• Make it a routine: Check the nails at least 2x a month, and make this a routine.

Coco, the palm-sized Poodle

Coco is so tiny!  I think she's only about 2 lbs.  Coco came in for her 1st puppy haircut today & let me tell ya, it's not that easy grooming a dog that small!

 2 hours later + few scratches on my arms...

Ahhhh... Kingston :)

Monster's 1st haircut :)

Monster is a 9mo. old mini Poodle.  I didn't know why the owner would name this cute little furball Monster until we started grooming him (I have battle wounds to prove it!).  He's just so freaking cute!!  I love fuzzy puppies... :)

Julesey says...

Rub-a-dub-dub, Warren in the tub!

I've never groomed a Basset Hound before (only met 2 in the neighborhood) so when Warren came in today, I wasn't sure what to expect.  After an hour of our 1-on-1, I think Warren is adorable!

Warren just came from Japan (こんにちは)!  I asked him to "sit" (in English) during nail clipping, but... all I got was the huh? look... He was a big slobber & a licker (need a good bath when I get home)!  I just love those big floppy ears (they're really soft)!!

Glory... the California Blonde

Oh Glory... She's one of those cute Doodles we've groomed since puppyhood. Glory and I have this love/hate relationship...

Doodle hair is pretty high maintenance & Glory knows when she sees me (except at the park), it's going to be hours of brushing (matted doodle hair is no joke!) Glory is a very smart girl, she has learned over the yrs how to cope with grooming & few tricks to make me stop brushing her...

1. Gives me hugs (yes, both front paws & chin on my shoulders) = break time
2. Falls asleep on the table = your need to work harder
3. Plays dead with eyes wide open & won't move = haha, I win

Oh...I love Glory... :)

New Pom in town!

Poms always look like stuffed animals. We groomed Max today & I can't believe he's 12! Looking good Max!

Meet Tinkerbell

Tinkerbell is a Cavachon. Cavachon is a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Bichon Frise.

We've groomed 3 Cavachons so far and I think they are just the sweetest! Why? They love everyone!

Jersey is a pretty girl

I just love looking at her sweet face :)

Fun with Señorita Wafer :)

It's always fun bathing Wafer, she actually enjoys her bubble bath so much that quite often she naps in the tub. Aye Chihuahua!

Bobby would make a great cuddle bug!

Miel... had some serious undercoat attack!

How come Pomeranians always look so happy?

Chance is getting ready for his hair cut.


Done. Wait... who's this lion cub? :)