Going for a walk around your 'hood just not cutting it for you and your pooch anymore? Need something a little more stimulating for you both? Or just interested in trying something new? There are lots of dog related activities that can help build a strong relationship between you and your pet. Many of these activities are offered locally. Here is a rating of some dog activities that you can look into. We rated them according to activity level, required training, fun, and breed specific ...
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Well...we at Little Shop have had some computer issues.  We are pet groomers, NOT IT specialists, so do forgive our delay in updating the blog.  All is not solved as of yet, but we were able to get our paws on a computer and internet in the same location today and therefore will be blogging our brains out.  Ok ok, maybe not THAT crazy but we will post some updated info.  First of all, Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there...whether your children be 2 legged or 4, they both count!

Rememb...
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Came across a show on Animal Planet tonight that I have now set on my TiVo, My Cat From Hell.  Jackson Galaxy is the cat world's Victoria Stilwell (from It's Me or the Dog for those of you who don't know, check it out).  He is a cat behaviorist who deals with kitty conundrums and helps families live more in harmony with their feline friends.  I highly recommend watching it if you have cats, are considering getting a cat, or just want to learn more about how to handle cats.  It's obvious from ...
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Here's several blogs that I often frequent.  I know many of the people writing these blogs and they are caring pet professionals with a wealth of knowledge that is apropos to both pet stylists and pet parents.  Thought I'd share these treasures with you as I enjoy getting lost for hours in their posts and you may too!

Pet First Aid and Care written by Mary Oquendo C.M.P.T.I, C.C.S.  Mary is not only a good friend of mine, but also a very active player in advancing pet first aid knowledge aroun...
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Follow us on Twitter @LittleShopSalon.  Let us know when your baby is in and we will tweet a before and after pic of them!  There's also a lot of great info as well as pictures and video of our shop kitties, Audrey and Steve. 

Facebook is a great place to post pictures of your pet after they're done as well as find out about shop news and specials.

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When the house begins to fill up with family, friends and more importantly food, it can get a little hairy trying to keep both visitors and pets happy.  Here are some ideas we've come up with to help ease the stress on all involved. 

- Give your dogs a good walk or romp in the yard early in the day to help tire them out and release some of the tension they've been sensing in you and other family members leading up to the big day.  Not only will it help to stretch their legs, but it's a good w...
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• Your hairdresser doesn't wash and clean your rear end and then follow up with a sanitary trim.
  
• You don't go 6-8 weeks without washing or brushing your hair and rolling in the yard in the meantime.
  
• Your hairdresser doesn't clean your ears and eyes.
  
• Your haircut doesn't include a mani/pedi.
• You sit still for your hairdresser.
  
• Your hairdresser only washes and cuts the hair on your head, not your entire body.
• You don't bite or scratch your hairdresser.
• Your hairdresser doesn't give you a bath. 
• Your ha...

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While you are always welcome to come visit us and have a tour of our facility, we thought we would make one available to you while in your own home.  We will be adding some pictures of the grooming and bathing area soon, but here are a couple shots of the reception area as well as the self serve pet spa.  Enjoy!

Our front doors and reception area....


Reception desk, viewing areas into the grooming salon and the wall of fame...


Retail section and door to self serve....


Self Serve Pet Spa with a vi...
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While I try to keep 99% of the information posted on here to be pet related, this was just too good not to share.  Check out www.CleaningForAReason.com if you know a woman with cancer.  This nonprofit organization offers once a month free home cleanings for four months for women who are undergoing treatment.  All she has to do is sign up and have a doctor's note verifying her treatment.  Please pass the word on to let people know there are people out there that are thinking of even their most...
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Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter: LittleShopSalon.  Check our homepage for a link to our Facebook page. 

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Hello Little Shop pets and parents!

We are having a photo contest to showcase some of our wonderful clients!  Bring us your pictures, either in shop or via email by Saturday, September 18.  Everyone who enters is eligible for our grand prize drawing at our open house on Sunday, September 26.  You do not have to be present to win the drawing, however if you are in attendance and win the grand prize, there will be a bonus prize.  The grand prize is a free grooming, second place is a free spa pac...
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And we all thought they sat at home pining for our return...

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=pkPNa4DBFHI

Enjoy! 

Happy Memorial Day!

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We would like to thank our veterans, soldiers, and their K-9 comrades for all their sacrifice and service both at home and abroad.  Please visit http://uswardogs.org/id40.html and learn more about what our four legged friends do for our country. 

Here is a brief description from their website:  "It has been estimated that these courageous canine heroes saved over 10,000 lives during the conflict in Vietnam.  Today all branches of our Armed Forces are utilizing Military Patrol Dogs specializin...
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I saw this pet spa game and thought everyone would enjoy spending a day as a pet stylist.  Post your results so we can all see who's the cat's meow! 

http://animal.discovery.com/pet-planet/games/pet-spa-challenge/

Careful, it's addicting!  Enjoy.

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