Paws and Claws Pet Grooming

05/27/2026

Groomed every two weeks to keep her long, but the best Bernadoodle I groom, waiting on the table as I setup, definitely a first, usually I put dogs on table, not the other way around lol. Cookie, before and after.

01/26/2026

This is why mats are especially bad! Poor thing has lost its ear due to tight mats on the dogs ears causing part of the ear to die. 😞

12/10/2025

Well that was easy, and nice and warm inside!!

12/04/2025

Mats are not good, be careful with them sweaters and clothes, they can mat up the hair underneath real bad, take them off when they are inside and warm, brush the hair when you take them off. Use a comb to the skin to guarantee no mats, for your pups sake, it’s painful, you wouldn’t want them in your hair.

The severity of mats. Mats are more than just a tangle in your dogs coat. A lot of people are unaware just how detrimental a mat is. Here is some knowledge on mats that will be quite the eye opener.
1. Mats pull on the skin.
2. They harbor bacteria, dead skin, debri and can smell.
3. They can create sores and wounds underneath.
4. Mats in the paw pads or armpits can change your dogs gait.
5. They are painful just existing. Creates bad blood circulation and can cause the blood to rush back to that area when removed. Hematomas. Bruising.

Removing mats:
1. Removing mats by brushing them out takes ALOT of time. And therefore costs more money.
2. Brushing them out still damages that hair.
3. Cutting them out can be dangerous especially if done by a non professional and will leave holes in the coat.
4. Clipping them out is still a lot of time, stressful and painful as the mats are pulled and tugged. It takes a very close (short) cut to get underneath mats to get them out. About 1/4 inch of coat will be left or bald spots.
5. When your dog needs the groomer to remove mats they are not set up for success. It is far more difficult to remain calm, comfortable and cooperative