Tru North Pet Spa & Wellness

10/21/2026

I think I need to add a new service to the Tru North Pet Spa menu! 💁🏼‍♀️ I call this “The Warm Towel Pup Burrito.” 🌯

10/16/2026

This comes from the heart, but it needs to be said.
Groomers are often undervalued, yet we’re trusted to care for a living animal who can’t tell us what hurts, what scares them, or when something feels wrong.

Grooming is more than a cute haircut. It’s caring for your dog’s skin, coat, nails, hygiene, and comfort. We notice changes, find lumps, and bring concerns to your attention that may need a veterinarian’s care. Regular grooming is an important part of your dog’s ongoing care.
We ask for the same respect you would give your hairstylist or any professional whose time you’ve reserved.

When you book an appointment, we commit that time to YOUR dog. Arriving late, forgetting, or simply not showing up affects the dogs after yours and leaves us with income we cannot always replace. Our bills still need to be paid, even when your appointment is missed.

We understand emergencies. We also need communication, planning, and accountability.

We love your dogs, and we put our hearts, skills, and physically demanding work into caring for them. Please value the people caring for your pets enough to respect their time. 🤍

—Christine, Tru North Pet Spa & Wellness

10/07/2026

🍁 FALL GLOW PACKAGE 🎃

Treat your pup to a cozy seasonal upgrade with a:
•Shniff facial fluff
•Nexderma Paw & Nose balm
•Seasonal Scent & Festive bandana
•Nexderma pumpkin treatment or IGroom D’Anjou Pear treatment

🗣️Ask for the fall glow package at your pups next sPAW day! *****or purchase it in store and take it home with you 🧴🫧

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Call 218-689-7387 #4
Or 218-533-5355 !! We have openings for next week and the holidays are booking in fast !!!

10/02/2026

Looks like Kamryn Branden worked her magic on this handsome boy !!!! 🪄✨

09/24/2026

🐾 CLIENTS—HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY DOG GROOMING COSTS WHAT IT DOES?

This is a judgment-free Ask a Groomer post!

We want our clients to feel comfortable asking honest questions about grooming prices, training, equipment, appointment times or anything else you have wondered about. No question is silly, and respectful questions are always welcome.

Here are a few things many people may not realize:

🎓 Depending on the program, professional grooming education and certification can cost approximately $5,000 to $10,000 or more. After school, groomers still need extensive hands-on experience working with different breeds, coat types, temperaments and health concerns.

✂️ Groomers also invest in electric grooming tables, high-velocity dryers, kennels, clippers, blades, shears, brushes, combs and specialty tools. A quality pair of shears can cost hundreds of dollars, and blades and shears require regular professional sharpening and replacement.

🧴Every appointment also uses professional shampoo, conditioner, coat treatments, disinfectants, laundry supplies, water and electricity.

🐕 Your grooming price reflects more than the haircut. It includes the groomer’s education, experience, time, physical labor, safety knowledge, equipment, products and the individual needs of your dog. Size, coat condition, matting, behavior and time between appointments can all affect the price.

Now it’s your turn: What have you always wanted to ask a professional groomer about pricing or the grooming process?

Please ask freely in the comments! We want this to be an open, respectful conversation that helps clients better understand what goes into safely and professionally caring for their dogs. 🐾