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Pooches Pets N Pals

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Introduction: NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS IN BRAND NEW Mobile Grooming Salon!!!!!! FULL SERVICE COMPLETELY HANDS FREE FOR YOU! Dog grooming Cat grooming Pet sitting 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 2 degrees 1 in grooming and the other as a veterinary assistant 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 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 $25.00 DEPOSIT FEE FOR ALL NEW CLIENTS THE 25 DOLLARS WILL BE TAKEN OFF THE BALANCE 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 THIS DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IF YOU CANCEL WITHOUT 72HOURS NOTICE 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
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Lisa V.
Jan 25, 2024
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Kara Ann did a wonderful job on my two Pomeranian fur babies! What great peace of mind to have an expert groomer come to your home with her own mobile salon. She groomed them beautifully, and was incredibly kind and caring with the dogs. Definitely will use Kara Ann again - for our next grooming! Thank you!!’

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

Pooches Pets N Pals's reply
I loved the little floof guys they were an absolute pleasure and I look forward to grooming them again
Dog Grooming
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Christa L.
Dec 22, 2023
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My experience was pretty good. The groomer was professional and got back to me quickly. However I thought we agreed to do a light shaving haircut for my two dogs, but she did not wish to do it because my dogs have double coats. (Like the second shortest guard on the shaver, not a full shave.). So the overall cost was $100 more than I usually pay, but I did not get my dogs groomed the way I preferred. I understand her policies and personal beliefs, but we just did not fully agree with them. The groomer was nice and friendly, but she just wasn't the type of groomer we prefer.

Details: Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Wavy or curly coat • 2 - 10 years old • Anxiety • 0 - 2 months ago • Mobile grooming in special vehicle • Yes, 1 additional dog

Pooches Pets N Pals's reply
I am sorry that you were unhappy but I made it extremely clear that i Do not shave double-coated dogs. I will never ruin a dog's coat just so they look good. I did say I would shape them which I did and my longest clipper guard wouldn't have taken off anything. Lastly, your Pomeranian coat was already showing signs of damage and needed to be left unshaved With the price, you were also made aware of my pricing before coming and the reason my prices are slightly higher is because of my EXTENSIVE background and the fact I'm coming to you in a full-service mobile salon. Lastly, you could have stopped the process when I did your pre-grooming history and consultation where I made everything upfront and clear and got your approval to move forward with the groom You also said that they looked great and you were happy
Dog Grooming
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Marla M.
Dec 23, 2023
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I chose Poochies Pets N Pals because of Kara’s veterinary experience and extensive background in animal behavior because Rex, my anxious new rescue dog would be traumatized at the local PetSmart. Kara is a consummate professional! She called and texted in well in advance and asked the important questions about size, temperament and history. On site, Kara presented an adorable gift bag and the necessary waivers. She made sure I understood the legalities and selected the appropriate services-Deshedding and Nail Trim. Rex, a 50 pound Rhodesian Ridgeback/ German Shepherd 1 year and 8 months, warmed up to Kara quickly. She was really concerned about my pup’s health, welfare and experience. Kara returned Rex to me squeaky clean and happy! I could go on forever but I will close by saying that I will definitely see Kara in about 8 weeks for Rex’s beauty treatment.

Details: Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Smooth, skin-like coat • 1 - 2 years old • Anxiety • Never • De-shedding treatment • Mobile grooming in special vehicle • No additional dogs

Pooches Pets N Pals's reply
Rex was a riot! He is such a great dog and you certainly give him a wonderful home! I look forward to our next groom.
Dog Grooming
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Paula S.
Oct 26, 2023
They did a great job on my dog. They took their time making sure he was groomed properly l have already scheduled his next appt
Pooches Pets N Pals's reply
Awesome ball of floof he is! Looking forward to seeing him grow and learn with the grooming process
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Bill C.
Oct 10, 2023
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Kara took care of my dog and my daughter’s two dogs at my house for 4 days while we were at my son’s destination wedding. The dogs were all happy and well taken care of. Kara took care of their individual diets and supplements, walked them, and spent time getting to know them and keeping them happy. She provided daily written reports on each dog. Kara is well qualified to care for animals and her twice daily visits to walk, feed and play gave us the piece of mind that we needed while we were traveling. We were pleased to return to happy animals.

Details: Dog • 3 pets • Taking pet outside • Giving food and water • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Three times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pooches Pets N Pals's reply
I fell in love w all 3 of your pups even papaw grumpy pants Bailey! Just kidding he was a proper old man 🤣 But i was really happy yall welcomed me into your home w trust and open arms. I hope you will use me again
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