The DogSpaw

10/19/2025

08/08/2025

An Update from The dogSpaw
August 8, 2025

Due to our communications company ceasing operations abruptly, we have changed our primary phone number effective immediately.

The new number is (817) 465-3652

Our second line remains the same
at (682) 444-8147.

Our website also will direct you to the updated phone information and our online booking at www.81pinkdogs.com

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we should be operating normally with the new number once everyone gets updated. The information will be updated on Facebook over the weekend.

Thanks for reading this update, and have a great weekend! 😃

From your friends at The dogSpaw

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10/11/2022

The dogSpaw has an immediate opening for a part time bather for 20-30 hours per week. Drop by the shop and say "hey" and fill out an application (the best option.) Or, send your work history to [email protected], and we will get back with you as quickly as possible. :)

09/27/2022

Online Booking Update

We've now updated and activated the online booking website for The dogSpaw, which means everyone who wants to choose a specific day and time for their grooming appointment can view available appointment times and request them online. That link is found on the top of our page, or can be selected here:

https://81pinkdogs.myonlineappointment.com/Booking

In many cases, this is quicker and more convenient than a phone call, but we're always happy to get regular phone calls too. :)

Give it a try and let us know what you think. And as always, have an excellent day from the whole dogSpaw crew! :D

08/05/2021

August 5, 2021

We're in high gear here at The dogSpaw this summer, and we realize that we might benefit from having a little bit more help around the shop. If any of our Facebook friends might know someone who likes dogs and wants to help out scrubbing and clipping, we're looking for the following:

Spaw Tech Assistant: Starts at $12 per hour, part time as needed. Bathing, cleaning, and general customer service and groomer support. 4-6 hours per day Monday - Saturday.

Dog Groomer: Experience a plus, but can train the right person. Will be needed to fill the schedule mid-week, plus a few Fridays and Saturdays to start out. Will transition into a full-time position as you build your clientele.

Please stop by the shop and fill out an application. We are looking forward to seeing you! :)

Tony and Becky, and the entire dogSpaw crew.

08/02/2021

August 2, 2021 - Temporary line outage on 2nd line.

Good Morning! We are currently experiencing an outage on our 2nd line, (682) 444-8147. Calls to our primary line, (817) 465-3647 are still working fine. We are working to get service restored as soon as possible. Wouldn't be Texas without storms ripping through utility lines now and then. ;)

Thanks for your patience while we get things back to normal.

Tony Chevalier
Operations Manager
The dogSpaw

03/07/2021

Operational Update for The dogSpaw
Monday, March 8, 2021

Beginning Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021, The State of Texas will be lifting the mandate for face coverings as a Covid-19 health safety measure. The new guidelines continue to recommend social distancing of six feet or more when occupying public retail spaces. The guidelines also recommend wearing face coverings when keeping six feet or more of distance from others is not possible.

After reviewing the State’s guidance, The dogSpaw has determined that the State of Texas has limited enforcement of coronavirus-related issues at the city and county level, and has essentially made following the rules an “honor system.” As a result, all issues related to masks and distancing are now left to individuals to decide whether to follow or not. With that in mind, here is how we plan to go forward at The dogSpaw.

1) We will continue to limit access to the retail area of the shop to no more than six people from two households. This has been working well, and will keep people from stacking up on each other when picking up their pets. In the event there are more than six people in the waiting area, we ask that you wait outside, or in your car, until your pet is ready for pickup. In most cases, we will bring your pet out to you.

2) Social distancing of 6 (six) feet or more must be observed at all times.

3) Face coverings are strongly encouraged to be worn by everyone who enters the shop retail area. While they are no longer required by the State of Texas, they will still help protect you against airborne transmission of the coronavirus. This notice is also intended to convey that, because the State of Texas has left no legal recourse to businesses or local government to deal with issues related to compliance, The dogSpaw cannot and will not be responsible for anyone’s exposure to Covid-19. Everyone bears the personal responsibility for their own health and well-being, including any family members who accompany them, by observing social distancing and wearing a face covering. We honor everyone’s right to choose whether to wear a face covering or not, as long as everyone understands that they bear the risks of their personal choice. Anyone entering The dogSpaw without a face covering and/or who does not observe the social distancing protocol outlined by the State of Texas agrees that they are solely responsible for their decision and any and all possible outcomes that may arise as a result of that decision.

4) Anyone who appears to be sick, and/or any pet that appears sick may be refused access to the shop. This is intended for the safety of everyone, and exceptions will not be made for anyone, period. This applies to clients, employees, pets, general contractors, and anyone else who may request access to the premises. Face coverings will not be recognized as a barrier for any active illness. Again, this is meant to promote the health and safety of everyone. Please respect others by not being out in public if you are sick.

5) Curbside service will remain an option upon request for anyone who does not feel comfortable entering the shop retail area. Please let us know when you make your appointment that you would like curbside service. Please call us at 817-444-8147 when you arrive to drop-off or pick-up, as this will help us streamline your request. If we do not answer the phone for any reason, please leave a message. We receive messages in real time, and we will look to see if anyone is waiting when we receive a message. You are also welcome to press the doorbell to get our attention, but that will take us a little bit longer to get out to you than a phone call.

A huge dogSpaw "thank you" to everyone for helping us get through 2020 successfully! We're doing everything we can to get back to normal as quickly and safely as possible.

Tony and Becky Chevalier, and the whole dogSpaw crew,

01/29/2021

A New Year, A Friendly Reminder.

The dogSpaw would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year a few days behind schedule. We're still feeling the aftershocks of 2020. ;)

We would like to remind everyone that Tarrant County still has a countywide mask mandate, and that everyone who enters a retail/public space must comply with that order. Those of you fortunate enough to have received a Covid-19 vaccination are still required to comply with the mask order. We are mentioning it here because, a) we have observed a number of people without masks, and we want to make sure everyone still understands that masks are still required in Tarrant County, and b) even having been vaccinated, you can still carry and spread Covid-19 even if you don't become infected from the virus. Wearing a mask is still the best way to protect others.

As a friendly reminder, The dogSpaw recognizes virtually any non-sheer cloth face covering as an acceptable mask, along with actual paper or cloth masks. Anything that will minimize person-to-person contact. This includes keeping six feet (or more) of distance between individuals not in the same household.

Our goal is to keep everyone healthy and compliant with local ordinances. That, and keeping dogs clean and happy. We appreciate everyone being courteous and patient while we wait for the day we can all go out and about without masks.

Thanks for reading this reminder, and have a great 2021!

Tony and Becky Chevalier, and the dogSpaw crew.

06/25/2020

Operational Update - June 25, 2020

Tarrant County has ordered a countywide mask order for everyone in a public space within the county, effective at 6:00pm on Friday June 26, 2020 and continuing through August 3, 2020. This order will likely be extended into the fall, given the current number of active COVID-19 cases being documented across the state and DFW metro area.

Effective immediately, all employees and customers at The dogSpaw, and all contractors and vendors entering our retail space will be required to wear a face covering while inside that space. We understand not everyone enjoys or tolerates wearing a mask well, and so our definition of face coverings include:

a) medical or construction grade particulate masks
b) scarves or wraps made from a non-sheer material
c) tube scarves or gaiters
d) bandanas or durable cloth covering
e) any full-face shield made of cloth or plastic

All face coverings must cover the mouth and nose at a minimum, and must effectively minimize the transmission of aerosols/vapors/condensates when worn properly, and while establishing proper social distances which are defined as six feet or more in public spaces.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued patience and courtesy as we navigate through the next phase of COVID-19 in the DFW metro area. We are continuing to make every effort to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone, and we greatly appreciate everyone’s help in making that a reality.

Tony and Becky Chevalier, and the entire dogSpaw crew.

The full county order is available here: