June 12th, 2020

Today I want to share a very simple photo with no glitz or glamor. Most people won't look twice. But it carries a short but very important message. This pup passed a MAJOR milestone! This was her first spa day with us but this sweet girl was known for her anxiety especially concerning her feet. She was once told she would possibly need medication to soothe her before attempting to trim her nails due to her anxiety. We took all of this into consideration and made sure to book a larger groom slot for her as to not risk any outside triggers to contribute to her anxiety. We figured out she was very treat motivated and used it as positive reinforcement! She allowed us to blow dry her with cookies in hand! Then, when it came time for nails we filled a Kong toy with peanut butter (with approval from owner to verify if anyone in the household had a peanut allergy) and she went to town without a care in the world while she got mani/pedi! A little extra TLC is sometimes all these babies need! Now, this isn't always the case. Sometimes a muzzle is required for the safety of the person working with the dog or in extreme cases sedative medication with veterinarian supervision is required. The most important thing I want to mention here is her owner's clear voice for her pet! When you tell your groomer, veterinarian, or pup sitter ALL your pets special needs, temperament issues, or behavioral sensitivities it makes our job much safer for human AND pet! Armed with this knowledge of her past experiences and anxiety's we were able to do our best cater to her needs. Be your pet's voice!!! Let other's know what your pet NEEDS in order to have a calm exam, or relaxed spa day! Never be afraid to ask questions or for suggestions from animal professionals.  We want your pet to leave us with a happy and positive experience, and maybe some peanut butter breath! ♡

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