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10/02/23
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Allison C.
“Highly recommend Yappie Cuttery. They offer reasonable prices and most importantly take good care of my grand puppy while she’s getting groomed.”
3/13/23
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Tracy S.
“My Rosie loves Yappie Cuttery. I can’t say enough good things about Pete and his crew. Rosie is a big girl and still a playful pup, she can be a bit rambunctious but they handle her well. She always comes home looking good and happy!”
2/22/23
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Amy C.
“Was another awesome grooming from Yappie Cuttery. Thank you for making Spooky look so beautiful!!!”
3/22/23
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Jennifer S.
“This review is coming about three weeks after all four of my babies had their grooming appointments, but I couldn’t let the three-day experience pass without giving Yappie Cuttery a glowing review. My dogs’ veterinary office recommended Yappie to me at a time when all of my dogs needed serious hair cuts and nail trims. I used the super user friendly ‘Pet Groomer Finder’ to schedule four consecutive days of appointments. Yappie did a fabulous job on all four dogs and said they were all just as cooperative as can be. This was great to hear as they all hide from me when I come near them with the nail trimmers. I had a smooth drop-off in the morning with all of them and was so pleased with the customer service and grooming job that the staff did. Thank you all so much. I will definitely be returning!”
01/20/23
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Grooming Anxiety: How You Can Help
For lots of pets, visiting the groomer is as routine as going to the vet for a check-up. Some may enjoy the grooming experience (it’s like a doggie spa!) while others simply tolerate it. For a handful of pets, though, a grooming appointment might be a very anxiety-inducing experience. Your pup might be reluctant to enter the salon or act up when you try to leave them. Perhaps you have tried several different groomers and have been told repeatedly that your pet is too stressed and jumpy to safely groom. If this sounds like your pet, here are a few questions to ask yourself and some tips for reducing grooming anxiety.
- How old is your pet? Age can play a big role in a pet’s response to the grooming process. Very young and very old dogs tend to exhibit more anxiety than their middle-aged counterparts. Young puppies usually learn to accept and not fear the groomer’s once they have enough exposure to and experience with the process, the noise, the equipment, etc. The best thing to reduce puppy anxiety is to bring them to your groomer regularly, start slow, and brush them at home with lots of positive feedback and rewards. For senior pups, even if they have been groomed professionally for many years, sometimes what was once routine and safe now seems very unusual and scary. Arthritis might make standing on a grooming table difficult or painful. Reduced senses of sight and hearing can make the environment, people, and equipment unfamiliar and uncertain. Talk to your groomer for advice on how to move forward with future groomings to help ease your pet’s stress.
- How often does your pet get groomed? If your pet only goes in for grooming once or twice a year, regardless of their age, it is likely that the grooming process will cause much more anxiety for them than it would if they were groomed more frequently. Dogs love routine, and they love to know what to expect. If professional grooming is part of their routine, then they will not view being dropped off at the groomers as something unexpected and out of the ordinary (in other words, something to get anxious about). Depending on the breed and type of haircut, most pets can benefit from being groomed every 4-6 weeks. At Yappie Cuttery, we offer a VIP discount program for pets who come in every 6 weeks for a haircut.
- Is it really MY anxiety? We all love our pets, and being separated from them can be as difficult for us as it is for our fur babies. It is not uncommon for pet parents to tell us they have concerns about their pet’s anxiety, yet when we take them back to start grooming, everything goes really well! If this sounds familiar, consider whether your own anxiety is fueling your pet’s. At drop-off, keep your voice and body language calm and relaxed. Resist the urge to engage in a prolonged, emotional goodbye as you leave. Even before you arrive at the groomer’s, keep things as normal as possible at home as you get them leashed up and ready to go. Our furry friends know us so well that changes in our behavior, facial expressions, and body language can make them question if everything is okay. Your confidence helps them feel secure, so let them know grooming is nothing to fret about by setting a good example!
With patience and practice, most pets can learn that being groomed is nothing to worry about. We hope these tips help you and your pet for their next appointment.
The Yappie Cuttery Team
Summer is arguably the best season of the year, between vacations and a break from school for the kids, plus tons of opportunities to get out and enjoy some fresh air. If our pets could talk, they would probably agree, since they too enjoy getting out when the weather is nice. One thing about summer that isn’t so great, though, is the sticky, humid heat waves that our area is prone to (say hello to triple digits on your weather app). All of a sudden, that itch to get out is dulled into a desire to hide away where there’s A/C and shade.
Some pets might be content to stay inside with you until the heat passes, but others might still want to be outside even though opening the front door feels like opening an oven. It is times like these where, as responsible pet parents, we have to monitor our pets to keep them safe. Heatstroke is a very common condition in dogs and cats that sends too many of our furry friends to the emergency veterinarian every summer. With heatstroke, a dog or cat’s core body temperature is raised to levels that can ultimately put them at risk for organ failure and death. Fortunately, heatstroke is also easily preventable when certain precautions are taken.
- Limit outdoor time. Even if your dog or cat is begging to go outside and roam around the yard, it is important to make sure they do not stay outside for extended periods of time, particularly during midday when the sun is strongest. Supervise all outings and look for signs of overheating, such as excessive panting or lethargy. If you leave your pet unattended at any point, make sure they have access to shady spots away from direct sun and plenty of cool, clean drinking water. Encourage them to go outside in the early morning and late evening when temperatures are more favorable.
- Don’t overdo it with exercise. Your pup might be more than happy to go outside and play fetch with you regardless of temperature, but exertion in the heat puts your pet at greater risk of heatstroke. Once again, early morning and late evening are great opportunities for outdoor fun or walks around the block.
- Water, water, water. All pets should have continuous access to fresh drinking water no matter the season, but this is especially important when temperatures rise. Even when your pet is indoors, keep an eye on their water supply, as they might need to drink more than usual. If their water source is outside, you might need to change out the water frequently to keep it cool – and it is best to avoid placing their drinking water in direct sun.
- Know your pet. Some of our furry friends might have factors that make them more susceptible to heatstroke than other pets, such as medical conditions or extremely thick coats. What works for your neighbor’s pet might not work for your own, so pay attention to your pet’s signals and, if in doubt, check with your vet about what is safe for your little buddy.
Summer days are upon us and we hope this post helps you and your four-legged family members get out, keep cool, and have fun!
The Yappie Cuttery Team
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Nicole A.
“Such a great experience from the moment we walked in the door! My spouse picked him up easily and they even handled my follow up phone call with additional questions amazingly. After one visit, we are sure to become regulars!”