07/10/2023
Hey everyone!! I have multiple announcements to make! I don't get on here much anymore but have a few things I need to share with you guys 😊
First and foremost I am expecting a little one in September 🤰🏼💜 some of you have noticed, some have asked, some have been afraid to ask but I could tell you wanted to 😅 everything is going great I'm just a little slower and wear out quicker lol I plan on working as long as I am able to. I will be starting my maternity leave in September so if you have a prebooked appointment during that time I would go ahead and start making arrangements elsewhere for grooming. My lovely assistant has agreed to work during my maternity leave but she only does baths and nail trims, absolutely no hair trimming. Just let me know if you'd like to keep your appointment for bathing only and I will have a schedule made up for her. I'm not sure exactly how long I will be taking as I can't predict my recovery but I will keep everyone updated.
Secondly, after my maternity leave I will no longer be doing larger dogs. I know some of you were hoping to get back on my schedule but I've decided for my health and safety that this is what's best for me. I've had my tub broken and table broken, as well as my body breaking 😅 I will miss all of the big dogs but after 16 years of grooming I'm ready for things to get a little easier. I will be grooming small dogs only. This will be a lot easier for me to schedule as well because grooming times are a lot easier to predict on small dogs.
Lastly, the part I've been dreading just because LITERALLY everything else has gone up and it's the last thing anyone wants to hear, but beginning in October (or when I come back from maternity leave) my pricing will change. I have tried to be as affordable as possible for as long as I can but this lovely economy has raised the price of all of my supplies and equipment and in order to keep up I'll have to go up as well. I've consulted with multiple other groomers locally and I am seriously undercutting myself.
I also need to stick to my schedule. My biggest flaw is that I am a people pleaser and never say no. I work 2-3 hours after my "closing time" on a daily basis. I even schedule dogs before my opening time. I work on my days off because I try to be as accommodating as possible but all I'm doing is burning myself out and taking time away from my family.
I love all of my clients and I truly hope everyone understands ❤️ It has taken me so long to do this because it's just easier for me to deal with everything than to know I may have upset someone. To anyone that will be finding another groomer, don't hesitate to ask me anything! I will happily share grooming instructions with your new groomer or any tips needed to make your transition easier.
