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General Business Listings:
Businesses listed below are not TAILS411 members, sponsors or TAILSRewards merchants and therefore have not been vetted by TAILS Foundation Inc. If your business is listed below and you would like to become a member, sponsor or TAILSRewards merchant, please Contact Us today!! Mobile:
The Mobile Spaw 208-889-2224 Emma's Mobile Pawz 208-676-6381 Little Paws on the Prairie 208-537-7575 North Idaho Mobile Grooming 208-530-0120 Mountain Mobile Pet Grooming 208-217-3990 (Sandpoint) A Royal Spaw: Mobile Dog Grooming 208-619-6777 DIY: Landramutt DIY Dogwash & Grooming 208-676-8828 Ritzy's Dog Spa (Car Wash Plaza) CdA 509-496-5439 Ritzy's Dog Spa (Car Wash Plaza) PF 208-660-3416 Coeur d’Alene: Angelheart Pet Salon 208-667-8243 Angie’s Groomingdales 208-666-6025 Apryl’s 3rd St Doghouse 208-664-5300 CdA Pet Resort 208-667-4606 Guardian Angel Grooming 208-840-9650 Kenzie's K9 Salon 208-699-6170 Landramutt DIY Dogwash & Grooming 208-676-8828 Northwest Pet Resort 208-292-4394 Paw and Claws Pet Resort 208-667-6700 PetCo Dog Grooming 208-772-7588 Post Paws Pet Spa 208-762-9274 Puppy Sudz Pet Salon 208-416-1867 Star’s Pet Grooming 208-292-4547 Post Falls: A Posh Pooch 208-504-5519 After Hours Pet Grooming 208-704-3332 Bark N Bubbles 208-929-0822 Dog House Grooming 208-777-9988 Grooming by Jennifer Wendt 208-964-5508 Hair of the Dog K9 Salon 208-777-7677 Paislee's Paw Spaw 208-770-8803 Pretty Pooch Grooming 208-773-9198 Touch of Love Grooming 208-773-2516 You Dirty Dog #2 208-777-1555 River Mountain Grooming 208-626-9239 Hayden: Best Pets, LLC 208-783-7040 Cory’s K-9 Grooming 208-772-2097 Marsha’s Town and Country Grooming 208-772-5297 Northwest Grooming 208-772-1806 Susie’s Hound House 208-772-7836 The Pampered Pet 208-683-2737 Rathdrum: Bubbles and Bows Pet Spa 208-687-4333 Country Canine 208-687-4304 Panhandle Pup 208-770-8695 R Dog Grooming 208-687-6565 Athol: Diane's Pampered Pets 208-683-7111 Pretty In Fur 951-719-7473 |
Choosing a Groomer
Imagine how you would look and feel if you never bathed, brushed your hair, or trimmed your nails. To be healthy and happy, your pet needs basic grooming, too. You can handle the brushing and other simple grooming procedures yourself. This type of regular grooming helps build a close bond between you and your pet and keeps you informed about the condition of his fur, skin, teeth, nails, and ears. In fact, it is not uncommon to discover lumps, infections, and other problems during a thorough grooming routine. Grooming may include bathing, combing, brushing, clipping nails, cutting or shaving mats, cleaning ears and controlling external parasites. 1. Decide if you need a professional groomer. Should you take your pet to a professional groomer? The answer depends on the type of pet you have and your comfort level. For example, many people feel comfortable grooming their short-haired cats, while owners of long-haired dogs who are prone to mats opt for professional grooming. You may not have the time, tools, experience, or physical ability to adequately groom your pet. For example, some animals (like poodles) have their fur groomed into particular styles that require a professional. Or a pet may require regular or seasonal clipping, medicated or flea baths, removal of skunk odors or harmful substances or removal of matted fur. Typically, a trained professional can more safely and humanely handle tricky procedures and temperamental or frightened animals. (Removing severe mats should always be done by an experienced groomer to avoid accidental cuts.) Keep in mind, however, that professional groomers aren't miracle workers; it's up to you to stay on top of your pet's grooming needs. A side benefit of thorough grooming: It's not uncommon to discover lumps, infections, and other problems. 2. Find a groomer. Start with a recommendation from a friend, veterinarian, boarding kennel, dog trainer, pet supply store, or animal shelter. Some groomers are registered or certified by a grooming school or professional association, but no government agency regulates or licenses pet groomers. Check with your local Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been lodged against a grooming facility. After narrowing your search, call groomers to ask about services, costs, and hours of operation. Also request the names of a few current clients to interview. 3. Evaluate the grooming facility. Before selecting a groomer, tour the facility. Here are some factors to consider during your evaluation:
4. Understand what grooming will cost. Grooming costs vary depending on where you live, your pet's species and size, the severity of matting, and the simplicity or difficulty of the cut. Fees for a shampoo and brushing and/or cut can range between $40 to $60, depending on those factors. More extensive grooming services cost more. Expect to pay more for mobile grooming services that come to your home. 5. Ease your pet's fears. It's important for your pet to tolerate being groomed, regardless of how often you take her to a professional. To train your pet, groom her briefly when you're both relaxed. For example, begin by gently massaging her coat each morning as you feed her. Gradually introduce a brush or comb. Each day, increase the grooming time and work on different areas. Reward your pet for cooperating. The more comfortable your pet feels with home grooming the better she'll tolerate professional grooming. (This is also true of strangers: The more comfortable your pet is around strangers, the easier it will be for her to relax at the groomer.) 6. Prepare for the first visit. For the health and safety of both your pet and the groomer, make sure your pet is up-to-date on veterinary treatments, including vaccines and sterilization. Spayed and neutered pets are generally calmer, and sterilized dogs are less likely to bite. A pet who is particularly nervous or difficult to handle makes the grooming process stressful for both your pet and the groomer. If this sounds like your pet, work with an animal behavior specialist or dog trainer. Before hiring a groomer, ask for the names of a few current clients that you can interview. 7. Tell the groomer about your pet's needs. When making the appointment, share all essential information about your pet's health and temperment. The groomer must know in advance whether your pet is geriatric or has a chronic health condition, if he or she is to provide special handling. Also warn the groomer about any habits that could interfere with safe and successful grooming. Keep in mind that groomers are not licensed to dispense tranquilizers; if your pet needs sedation to be groomed, find a veterinarian who employs a groomer. 8. Keep goodbyes short and sweet. Finally, when you drop your pet off at the groomer, bid your pet good-bye quickly: Emotional departures will increase your pet's stress level. When you pick up your pet, both of you will enjoy that clean, mat-free coat that makes pets—and their people—more comfortable. The Humane Society of the United States http://www.humanesociety.org/ |
