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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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3 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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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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Linda Z.
Nov 2, 2023
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How is out of the country and there is an emergency with our housesitter. This lovely lady responded quickly to my plea for help and took excellent care of my cats. She also also the history of working with veterinarian so she’s very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend her unconditionally and a very grateful for her help.

Details: Cat • 2 pets • Changing litter or bedding • Providing companionship • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pooches Pets N Pals's reply
I absolutely fell in love w those 2 kittens and I'm just glad i was there to help! Ty for welcoming into your home
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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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Jane n.
Mar 25, 2024
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Excellent so far with just a phone conversation! Can't wait for the grooming!

Details: Extra small (1 - 15 lbs) • Silky coat with fine hair • 2 - 10 years old • 2 - 4 months ago • Mobile grooming in home • Yes, 1 additional dog

Dog Grooming
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Johanna H.
Mar 1, 2024
Our bernedoodle had been ill for several weeks and his coat had been neglected. He was matted and dirty due to being unable to groom him for 8 weeks. Kara assessed him, clipped him, and pampered him. She gave us updates as she worked on him and we felt he was in good hands with her. So glad to find such competent help.
Pooches Pets N Pals's reply
Awe he is such a good doggo! I can't wait to meet up again.
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