As you can see, I have been very lax on updating my blog...here are my following list of excuses: my computer decided to put itself down, I do not have internet at the shop, I attended 3 grooming competitions and was a speaker at one trade show since my last post, I went on vacation, I was tired, I had to play with my attention hungry dogs, I had to work.....hhmmmm, I'm sure I could think of some more things, but I feel sufficiently justified in my mind. ;) I apologize for my respite and am... Continue reading ...
Posted by Erin McLaughlin on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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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... Continue reading ...
 You're invited to the 4th Annual Cut-a thon at Joiya Day Spa and Hair Design to benefit Hamden Happy Tails Foundation. We will be there offering nail trims and pawdicures. Don't miss out on the excitement! Where: 2349 Whitney Ave, Hamden CT (Corner of Whitney and Dixwell) When: 10am - 2pm See the flyer for an itinerary and more information. Continue reading ...
Posted by Erin McLaughlin on Friday, September 30, 2011,
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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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Posted by Erin McLaughlin on Friday, September 30, 2011,
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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... Continue reading ...
Been busy with so much around the shop lately that the blog has been sorely neglected. Since the last post, I have been to another grooming competition in Rhode Island. I was entered in 4 classes. In the "All Other Purebreds" class I was competing with Pippin, a curly coated Portuguese Water Dog, loaned to me by a good friend and PWD breeder, Jane Harding of Cutwater Portuguese Water Dogs in Essex. With Pippin, I was given an honorable mention. The judge, Julie Ostoski said of the class a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Erin McLaughlin on Saturday, October 16, 2010,
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We had a great time at our open house party! Our estimate was about 200 visitors who watched our demos, snacked on hot dogs and donuts, visited with their dogs and others' pets, won prizes, and enjoyed the beautiful day we were given. Thank you all for coming out to support us and find out more about what Little Shop has to offer. We look forward to our fall festival next year with even more great attractions! Continue reading ...
September 26, 2010 we will be having an open house and party to celebrate our new salon. Paws N Effect next door will also be holding some dog friendly events. So far we are planning: BBQ (with vegetarian options as well) Ice cream Grooming demonstrations Private grooming consultations for your pets Nail trims Teeth brushing Agility demos Flyball Lure coursing Healthy diet seminars by local vets Rescue group fundraising Door prizes Special coupons Tours of our salon Self Serve Pet Spa will be open CGC testin... Continue reading ...
We want to give you and your pets the best experience they have ever had at a pet salon and spa. Please fill out our forms we have available on our website to improve our services. Check out the VIP page for a link, as well as the Contact Us/FAQ page for the "Fill Out My Form" link. We greatly appreciate your input and hope to bring you even better service in the future. Continue reading ...
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