Pooches Pets N Pals
Pooches Pets N Pals

Pooches Pets N Pals

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I want people to understand something really important so I’m not just a groomer. I am more of a medical groomer so I try to take on the dogs that most groomers can’t handle and if I have open spots after that, then I take your normal happy puppy with the teddy bear cut or cute little hair dyes but I try to give help to the dogs that need it first like extreme geriatrics, full aggressive, reactive, high anxiety, dogs, postop dogs, dogs with extreme medical and skin conditions. -NEW INFORMATION WE ARE NOW DOING COLD LASER THERAPY SESSIONS AT YOUR HOME AND MAY 30 to SEPTEMBER 15 HYDRO THERAPY AT HOME IN HAMPSTEAD -water therapy is an excellent tool for extreme geriatrics, obese pudgy pooches postop healing after sutures are removed and just provides excellent exercise with low impact on joints and the resistance of the water help strength and muscles. Your dog will get a 30 minute session and we will be hands-on throughout the whole process. We will gradually introduce your pet to the water and provide the proper size life jacket once in the water and I get them loosened up. I’ll do a little light stretching a little acupressure and just get them moving. Call fur details COLD LASER THERAPY GREAT FOR INFLAMMATION ARTHRITIS POSTOP HEALING ONCE SUTURES ARE REMOVED, INFECTION And more!!!!! Our sessions are done in our Grooming salon which comes to your house. They are 20 30 and 45 minute sessions depending on how many areas need to be coldlasered. Cold laser is safe and efficient and completely non-invasive And don’t forget our Thera clean for tough allergy related skin issues, infections, and arthritis All of these services if you buy a bulk pack of five if you get a free service Now onto the fun part We welcome you to shop at our new Shopify store which will be up in the next couple days. This is a nonprofit store so you are purchasing with a purpose and providing grooms to dogs and rescue shelters, fix income, families like retirees and veterans and disabled people service dogs We also have a pawseome newsletter packed full of furtastic information so stay tuned folks NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS IN BRAND NEW Mobile Grooming Salon!!!!!! FULL SERVICE COMPLETELY HANDS FREE FOR YOU! Due to my twenty five years experience in every aspect of animal welfare we are the ones that are called in.For the more serious cases An animal control officer, background shelter, medicine, animal medicine and vet, tech and vet assistant, holistic nutrition and nutrition. Acupressure training farm handling experience and of course grooming, and because of my unique background and extensive backgrounds. I'm the one that they call in for extreme geriatrics. Because I monitor blood pressure, heart rate and breathing throughout the process. I get your high aggressives and reactives. Because I know how to handle them safely and appropriately without causing them more stress, high anxiety dogs. Because of my training background, I read body language and know how to do simple adjustments or acupressure to start to relieve their anxiety, dogs with extreme medical conditions, i even take dogs with difficult skin issues because of my nutrition background. My holistic background, the equipment I have and my knowledge, I'm able to handle mange sarcoptic mange. Dermatitis, flea infestations, allergies, yeast and bacterial and fungal buildups. Take, for example, cushings, it's an auto. Immune disorder, but it really can have bad effect on the skin and coat, causing uzi, seeping flaky crusty, skin, missing hair inflammation and so much more Pooches Pets n Pals Grooming Is your dog experiencing skin conditions and allergies that require frequent vet visits? Pooches Pets n Pals Grooming has the solution. Our Thera Clean system, installed as of Sept 1st, provides holistic, non-invasive treatment for skin and dermatitis problems, matted hair, arthritis, wound healing, and increased circulation. Say goodbye to expensive shots and pills. Book your appointment now Dog grooming -hand stripping available too! For your wirehair terriers -deshedding -bathing -haircuts -nail trims -anal gland expression -ear cleaning n plucking -teeth cleaning -doogy hair dye DYE YOUR PUP WITH VIBRANT PET SAFE DYE and much more Cat grooming Holistic Nutrition Coaching Sessions Accupressure for dogs and cats Sheep Shearing Farrier small farm animals Pet sitting VET TECH SERVICES PERSCRIBED BY YOUR VET -fluid admimistration -medication admin -bandage change -suture removal Vaccinations -no rabies vax but yes to all others distemper lyme lepto bordatella etc must have vax record and have no prior vaccine reactions Transportation to vet appointments Yard Poo cleanup and disposal -100for just poo pick up n disposal -150 poo cleanup disposal and parasite treatment of yard that is dog safe up to 1 acre more than 1 acre price may increase This is what makes Pooches Pets n Pals stand out! My name is Kara Ann I have 20-plus years working with animals. I own a mobile dog grooming company and I have also been a government animal control officer in the past. I have 4 certifications 1 in grooming 1 in veterinary assistant 1 in holistic nutrition coaching 1 in pet accupressure with decades of on-the-job training as a veterinary technician. I also have 12 certifications all animal-related like pet CPR, zoonotic diseases, shelter medicine, animal dietary, proper disinfection, and more! Grooming services include but aren't limited to, Nail trimming and grinding ear cleaning anal gland expression internal bc I'm a veterinarian technician nail painting washing trimming shaving flea bathing and applying topical flea treatment Paw pad buffing and softening de-matting conditioning full hair cuts Cutie Dye Marks! If you don't see it just ask Also if you cancel without 24-hour notice more than once there is a small cancelation fee Potty yard cleanup! yes we do just ask LASTLY PLEASE IF YOU HAVE A DOUBLE-COATED DOG I WILL NOT SHAVE IT UNLESS THERE ARE MEDICAL REASONS TO DO SO -Shaving your double-coated dog does not keep them cool that is what their coat is designed to do. 60 percent of the time the coat will not grow back and it is a temporary fix to shedding which will only make shedding worse down the line! Also, it exposes their skin to the elements. I have other treatments for double-coated dogs that will benefit you and them without damaging their skin and coat. A couple of dog breeds that have a double coat Also any mixed breeds with amy of these can result in double coats Dogs (AKC Recognized) Akita Alaskan Husky Alaskan Malamute American Eskimo American Water Spaniel Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Bearded Collie Belgian Sheepdog Beauceron Belgian Malinois Belgian Tervuren Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Russian Terrier Briard Border Collies (Rough and Smooth varieties) Bouvier des Flanders Boykin Spaniel Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chinook Chow Chow Collie (Rough and Smooth varieties) Corgi (Pembroke and Cardigan Welsh) Dandie Dinmont Terrier Entlebucher Mountain Dog Finnish Spitz Finnish Lapphund German Shepherd Dog German Spitz Great Pyrenees Golden Retriever Havanese Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Terrier Keeshond Komondor Kuvasz, Korean Jindo Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Leonberger Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Old English sheepdog Otterhound Parson Russell Terriers Plott Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Puli Rat Terrier Samoyed Schnauzer (Miniature and Standard) Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) Shiba Inu Shih Tzu Siberian Husky Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Swedish Lapphund Swedish Vallhund Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Wirehaired Fox Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Yorkshire Terrier IMPORTANT WE NOW REQUIRE A CC TO BE KEPT ON FILE WE REQUIRE 48 HOUR NOTICE TO CANCEL OR CHANGE AN APPOINTMENT OR YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 25 PERCENT OF SERVICES BOOKED THIS IS DUE TO AN INCREASED RISE IN LAST-MINUTE CANCELATIONS AND NO-SHOWS. CLIENTS CAN WAIT UPWARDS OF 8 WEEKS SOMETIMES FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND THAT SLOT COULD HAVE GONE TO SOMEONE ELSE WE ARE A SMALL BUSINESS SO THIS HAS DEVASTATED US TREMENDOUSLY Lastly, disclaimer, if your dog says to me this has become too stressful or painful or too much. I will end the groom. Lastly, If matting is beyond what I can help with. and sedation necessary, you will have to go to your veterinarian. I will never put a dog through more than what they can handle. Your dog's well-being is in my best interest. And I have every right to turn it down A groom. If I come out and the situation is too much And sedation through a veterinarian is needed.. You will pay a fifty dollar fee for me coming out LASTLY WE REQUIRE ALL DOGS N CATS BEING GROOMED TO HAVE AN UP TO DATE RABIES CERTIFICATION AND ON FLEA AND TICK PREVENTION WE TAKE SAFETY, ZOONOTIC DISEASES,PARASITES, AND DISINFECTION SERIOUSLY
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Hired 48 times

Serves Hampstead, MD

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4 years in business

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Connie R.
Dec 9, 2024
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Kara is a very talented person. Her love of animals shines through. My little girl is almost 15 years old and is happy to see Kara come to take care of her. The convenience of her coming to my home is worth every penny. I love my little dog with all my heart and am glad that I have Kara to take care of her

Details: Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Silky coat with fine hair • 10 years or older • 2 - 4 months ago • No location preference • No additional dogs

Pooches Pets N Pals's reply
Tootsie and you are very close to my heart. I will be praying for you and will take care of her as always Just a ? Would you family try to arrange a visit w tootsie while you are in hospital? Mb I can sneak her in lol
Dog Grooming
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Skye D.
Oct 27, 2024
Such a GREAT AMAZING FANTASTIC groomer!! Kara worked miracles on my pitbull (: he suffers from allergies, he was so bad he's got clumps of hair coming out, huge flakes of skin just from petting him!!!she's very well educated, knowledgeable, friendly, professional!. Her prices are really affordable and she's generous. Your dog gets a toy after and a goodie bag with cute stuff )don't wanna ruin any surprises lol. I HIGHLY recommend her for any grooming and especially for animals with allergies or sensitive skin. Also she got his ears done and did another beyond fantastic job!'!
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Ty Skye hope the big ol love bug is well If you need a follow up I’m here
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Debbie V.
Oct 22, 2024
Working with Kara and Pooches Pets and Pals has been a game changer ! The Theraclean treatment has done SO much good for my dog Angel. She has Cushings with a lot of skin issues, some from the Cushings and some from allergies. She would lick and bite at herself constantly, as well as having a stinky odor on her skin that none of us liked and that would drive our two male dogs crazy! They would follow her around everywhere trying to lick her and figure out what the odor is. Every few months she would have to take antibiotics for the infections that would set into her raw, irritated skin. Then I found Theraclean and Pooches Pets N Pals. Kara (owner and head groomer) is so patient and caring, and she goes above and beyond to care for animals. She even shifted around her busy schedule to fit my girl in because her skin was so bad. We all noticed an improvement after the first Theraclean treatment. Angel didn't lick herself at all and rested really well that night. She has completed the full 6 treatment schedule now and she is a whole new dog! No more red, itchy, or scabbed areas on her anywhere, her stinky odor is gone, the boys are leaving her alone, and she isn't licking, biting or scratching herself at all! No more miserable, itchy, restless nights! I couldn't be happier with how well the Theraclean treatments have worked and how wonderful it has been ro work with Kara and Pooches Pets and Pals. She also groomed my doodle Chester. He doesn't like going in the car and was increasingly fearful going for grooming. Kara comes to my house, and Chester went right into her grooming trailer and came out a happy groomed boy! He even got a new toy - a ball! Both Angel and Chester highly recommend!
Pooches Pets N Pals's reply
Ty Debbie for entrusting me w your fur babies If angel starts breaking out again or you see inflammation call me so we can keep her out of the vets w more money in your provket She is going to need occasional follow up treatments bc cushings is life long. I may not be able to cure cushings but I can eliminate the symptoms Inflation Oily and flakey skin Oozing sores Infections Oder Itchiness and more!
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Lisa V.
Jan 25, 2024
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Details: Extra small (1 - 15 lbs) • Silky coat with fine hair • 1 - 2 years old • 0 - 2 months ago • Mobile grooming in home • Yes, 1 additional dog

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Sarah S.
Aug 28, 2024
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She really cares about my dog and does everything to ensure a smooth and thorough grooming session.

Details: Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Thick, fluffy double-coat • 10 years or older • Anxiety • 6 - 12 months ago • De-shedding treatment • Gland expression • Mobile grooming in special vehicle • No additional dogs

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I look forward to our next session. I truly love each and every one of my clients, welcome to the forever family of Pooches Pets n Pals
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