10/14/2026
Hello everyone!! ☺️
Holy smokes. Time is flying. There is only 10 weeks until Christmas holidays 😬
I will continue to be posting the empty spaces I have available, absolutely anyone can take these spaces but it does not guarantee you a spot in my rotation. I’m not taking on full time new clients at this time as I am prioritizing all of my existing clients for the holidays!
I will be implementing a small price increase come January. This increase will effect anyone who is not currently at my base price for a full groom $75, (this does not count for a chihuahua bath or something like that) this is now a loyalty price for my existing clients. Any new clients I take on will start at $80.
I will be standing firm on $20 for nail trims.
(I keep doing this increase and the forgetting and charging the wrong price)
Many of you are in the correct price point and will not see an increase! (You’re welcome, I know this message sends terror through many people) but please remember that you get a raise at your job probably yearly, you also probably get benefits and paid vacation and a Lucky group of you maybe even get a Christmas bonus! I don’t get any of that so this increase is what allows me to afford time off, sick days and to be able to go to the dentist. It also allows me to continue to afford the quality shampoos and products I use to groom every pet that walks through my door.
Those of you who are seeing an increase don’t worry, I’m only doing a $5 increase this year. I will be verbally communicating the increase to everyone even those who are not receiving it so that you’re not left wondering.
Final house keeping. Please for the love of Pete remember to not park in the drive way or infront of the drive way or in front of the house. I know it’s annoying but it’s quite simple and I shouldn’t need to explain it any further.
My cancellation policy is going back up to 48 hours now that the holiday season is approaching.
If you no show or cancel the day of your appointment you will pay 50% to re book. If it happens again you will pay 100% to re book.
I don’t care what the reason is. (Unless you’re actually in the hospital)
Payments for your groom MUST be made on property. I am tired of reminding everyone, I’ve let it slip this summer. Going forward if I do not receive payment the day of the groom I will invoice daily with a 10% fee.
I am busy, my schedule fills up fast, I know this style of booking does not work for everyone but this is how I choose to operate.
If it does not work for you, Pet smart takes walk in appointments.
Pick up. Unless we have discussed other wise I will send a 15min text. If you are not here within 20 mins I will apply a day care fee to the price of your groom. $15 an hour will apply.
It doesn’t need to be like this just please communicate clearly with me. I get the “I’m almost there” text regularly and you are never almost here. All I’m asking for is honesty, it effects my entire day when you tell me you’re 5 mins away but you’re actually 20 mins away.
If you are more then 15 mins late to your appointment it is cancled. I’m taking 16 mins, you’re done. I am busy. I have booked enough time to groom your dog and clean up and hopefully arrange a pick up before my next dog shows up. That 15 mins is key. I do not need you here 15 mins early, 5-10 mins early is more then enough (I’m often waiting for the dog before you to be picked up so no sense showing up too early)
I’m also requesting that all dogs be on a leash and collar. I don’t care that your dog won’t go anywhere, I believe you. But I’ve watched dogs wander off or wander into my front yard which upsets my dogs. A lot of people drive WAAAY to fast in this neighbour hood so for the safety of your dog and the comfort of my heart please leash your dogs.
The only exception to this rule is my tiny little
Friend Luna who is always naked but I carry her everywhere 💜
Final note, remember to please not knock on the door of the trailer. This is for safety reasons. If the door is ajar you may approach! Door closed - do not disturb. Just send me a quick message so I know you are here.
I think that covers everything. If You have questions please let me know! If they are regarding the price increase please private message me. This increase is small and only affects about 50% of you.
I’m just trying to get everyone on the same page.
Thank you!!!
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