Danielle's Pet Grooming

08/09/2026

All these thing really do break our hearts. We want nothing but the best for your dog.
One thing not on this list which for Delaena and I is most important is overweight dogs. So many of our doggy clients are overweight, if I was to guess I’d say like 90% of the dogs we see on a daily basis are overweight and it’s so sad. You all don’t realize you are slowly killing your dog. Stress on the organs, stress on the legs . Sadly, I will mention the weight and 6-8 months down the road you’ll mention to me to be careful of your dogs legs because they’ve been sore. Really! So frustrating.
I would like to stress that food is not love for dogs, food is survival. Love for dogs is running, playing and going for that daily walk to sniff the news.
Please don’t break our hearts ❤️ your dogs health and happiness is the most important part of our job.
Sincerely a broken heart groomer❤️

08/08/2026

At Danielle’s Pet Grooming we use a dremel to get the nails as short as possible without quicking them.

We do offer drop in nail trims anytime.

My video about nail trims sparked some great conversation, so let's talk about it some more! 💅🏻

This dog is a great example of overgrown nails and how they can impact the dog. When the nail grows so long that it begins to curve, this can cause the dog to walk differently and that in turn can cause joint and muscle issues. Nails this long will also push the toes to splay out, which again will lead to joint issues in the toes.

Are this dog's nails now the perfect length? No. Ideally I'd like them just a bit shorter, but we can only cut what the quick inside the nail allows. If you're new to dog anatomy, a quick is essentially the same as the pink part of a human nail and will bleed if cut. The quick can be pushed back with regular nail trims and by walking on a hard surface, as it will recede naturally when it is close to the tip of the nail.

When trimming a dog's nails, always do it from below the nail! That way you can see when you are close to the quick, as you will see a black spot in the middle of the nail as you're cutting. I always recommend taking small bits off at a time (even with white nails!), as that way you can easily see when you're getting close to the quick.

Most dog groomers are happy to have dogs in just for nail trims, as we do them routinely with our full groom clients! Vets do also offer the service, but us groomers are often quicker at it as we do it several times a day. 🐾

07/31/2026

Some pics from Mastergroom 2026 in Red Deer Alberta, just 4 minutes from my brothers house. Cherie and I competed in the poodle class with some 15 other amazing groomers. We didn’t place but I was very please with the progress of my groom and Cherie as usual was a superstar.
Big huge thank you to the Mastergroom team and all the sponsors and vendors for yet another amazing event.

07/06/2026

Delaena and I groom Czar the TV Star ⭐️. He is on the CBC show Animal Control with Joel McHale and Ken Jeong. Pretty sure that gives us bragging rights😊😊

06/17/2026

This is far too real. Cutting your dogs coat down makes very little difference, dogs don’t sweat through their body, so please just keep them home on those really hot days, anything over 22’ is too hot for them.

A heartbreaking reminder as temperatures rise: a dog in our community died last night after going for a lengthy walk in the sun yesterday.

Heat stroke can happen faster than many people realize, even on days that don't seem excessively hot. To keep pets safe:

• Walk early in the morning or later in the evening.
• Bring water and take frequent breaks.
• Avoid strenuous exercise in warm weather.
• Never leave pets in a parked vehicle.
• Remember that pavement can burn paws and radiate heat.

Signs of heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, weakness, vomiting, disorientation, collapse, or seizures.

If you suspect heat stroke:
• Move your pet to a cool, shaded area immediately. Ideally, have a fan pointed at them.
• Offer cool water, but do not force them to drink.
• Place your pet in a cool bath or shower but avoid submerging their head. Avoid covering them with wet towels as this can “over-cool” them.
• Seek emergency veterinary care immediately.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. When in doubt, call a veterinarian right away.

06/14/2026

Time to finally post some pics from West Coast Groom Fest.
Thank you to Melissa Abbott for putting on such an incredible event.
I competed with the squirmy English Cocker Oola that couldn’t hold her tail still if her life depended on it😍. We placed 2nd but Ii think there was only 2 of us in the class. I was very happy with her profile but really needed to work the jacket, my challenge as I’m so worried about breaking coat or making holes, we will power on and keep trying.
Next was the wonderful Chase the miniture Schnauzer. This boy was a dream, stood so still and stacked himself, we didn’t place but my judge Lorna Phillips gave me the best critique, I’m feeling pretty close with my Schnauzer groom.
Next was Rufus the giant Doodle, a sweetie but he was a little nervous of the whole thing seeing how it was his first time. No placement but my judge Olga gave me the very best critique and I have some stuff to work on💪.
And last but not least my Cherie boo in Poodle. A huge class with so many amazing groomers. She, as usual was a superstar and stood like a champ. No placement but I could see the improvement in her profile.
The amount of work that goes into these events is absolutely mind boggling, groomers are the best and even though we compete against each other we are all on the same team.

A huge big thank you to all the sponsors as well, we couldn’t do it without you support.

06/06/2026

This is exactly it😍

Why is my dog shaking? They must be terrified! 🥺 Can we bust a major biological myth? 👇

​If you own a smaller breed, especially a Toy Poodle, Maltese, or Chihuahua, you have likely seen them turn into a little vibrating washing machine the moment they walk into the vet clinic, a busy park, or the grooming salon.

​As pet parents, our hearts instantly sink. We assume they are frozen in pure terror or experiencing trauma.

​But biologically? You might be completely misreading the room.

​Welcome to "Psychogenic Tremors" (aka: The Sports Car Effect) ​Smaller breeds possess a naturally high metabolic rate and an incredibly sensitive nervous system. Their internal engines essentially "idle" at a much higher RPM than a big Golden Retriever.

​When they enter an environment where they know a specific routine is about to happen, their brain instantly releases a massive wave of adrenaline and cortisol. This isn't automatically a sign of fear, it is pure anticipation and hyper-focus.

​Because they have such tight, compact little muscle masses, that sudden, explosive surge of kinetic energy has nowhere to go. Their nervous system processes this sudden backlog of internal electricity by shivering to safely burn it off.

​Think of it like this: It is exactly the same as a human getting intense butterflies, a racing heart, or shaky hands right before they step onto a stage to give a big speech or ride a roller coaster. They aren't in physical danger or pain; their body is just firing on absolutely all cylinders to prepare for what’s next! ⚡

​The moment they get into their rhythm and that adrenaline naturally flushes out of their system, the vibrations stop.

​So the next time your little one starts to shiver at check-in, take a deep breath. They aren't broken, and you shouldn't feel guilty, their little sports car engine is just revving up! 🤍

​Groomers and Pet Professionals: Feel free to share this to your pages to help ease your clients' check-in guilt! 🔄

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05/21/2026

Delaena and I will be attending this amazing event. Delaena will be in class at the seminars put on by the very best groomers from all over the world and I will be in the competition ring with an English Cocker, a Miniature Schnauzer, a large doodle and my best girl Cherie the Standard Poodle. Wish me luck 🍀

04/10/2026

Got bit today, luckily no blood was shed. The culprit, Penny the doodle. Apparently she didn’t want her front legs clipped and tried to pulled away and when that didn’t work she decided to try the teeth. Penny is fairly new to the grooming process and learning the ropes. She was very good for the rest of the groom so I managed to catch this goofy face on camera.

03/28/2026

This is true