Loving Kindness Grooming

04/30/2026

This is my farm stand, which is less than half a mile from the shop!

04/29/2026

It's skunk season! I just wanted to share skunk protocol with y'all. The key thing is do not wash your dog before using the baking soda and peroxide treatment! Once you get your dog wet, the hair follicles will open and absorb the skunk oil and you'll never get it out 🤢🦨
Here is a screenshot of the procedure for your convenience!

04/11/2026

Check out my farm stand! Less than a mile from the shop!

03/18/2026

Do you need a kind, compassionate groomer who works one on one with your dog and won't have them for hours? Do you have a dog that needs special care, either physically or emotionally? Do you have a wiggly puppy, a delicate senior, or a rescue who needs special considerations? Give me a call or text at 570-295-0650! I would love to be their forever groomer! 💖 Located near Central Dauphin HS in West Hanover Twp.
Picture of my handsome boys Syd and Luca 🐾🐾

02/23/2026

My friend who owns Foxy Fluff wrote up this wonderful breakdown of the benefits of one-on-one straight through grooming and, as I also groom this way and 100% believe in the benefits, I wanted to share it with you!

Not many groomers do it this way, and the process requires cooperation from every client in regards to adherence to appointment times to make it work. Some of you have noticed or felt the effects of my newly installed cancellation/late arrival/no show policy, which you can find posted in the shop, in my updated policy guide, and here on facebook. I had to enact the new policy not just to protect myself from the financial loss, but to protect the time I book with each client. Late arrivals push back every client for the rest of the day, causing more lost time and potentially removing the benefits of one-on-one grooming if I can't get caught up. I schedule plenty of time for each dog so that I am not rushed but, if a client is late to drop off, that throws a wrench in the gears. I hope that this clears up any confusion about the processes I adhere to for the benefit of your pet while they are in my care. Thank you for understanding!

A little information on how we operate and why we do what we do ❤️. At Foxy Fluff, we prioritize straight-through (or express) grooming, personalized service where a dog is groomed continuously from start to finish without unnecessary kennel time. Pets are groomed immediately upon arrival, reducing anxiety and stress, making it ideal for senior, anxious, reactive or special-needs dogs.
We find that Straight-through, low-stress, holistic dog grooming provides a calm experience that significantly reduces anxiety, fear, and kennel time for dogs. By eliminating long wait times and loud environments, this approach ensures a safer, more efficient, and positive experience, which builds trust and improves cooperation during the grooming session.

Key Benefits of Straight-Through Low-Stress Grooming:
💥Reduced Anxiety and Stress: Dogs are not stuck in cages or exposed to loud noises for long periods, which prevents overwhelming fear, especially in sensitive or senior pets.
💥 Faster Turnaround Time: Because the dog is worked on immediately and continuously (straight-through), they return home sooner, making it convenient for busy owners and less tiring for the pet.
💥Enhanced Safety and Comfort: Personalized, one-on-one attention from the groomer allows for a calmer, more careful approach, reducing the risk of accidents and fostering a sense of safety.
💥Improved Cooperation: A relaxed, unhurried, and comfortable environment ensures the pet is more cooperative, resulting in a higher quality, more thorough groom.
💥 Reduced Infection Risk: Without extended time in a communal kennel area, the chances of exposure to infections from other pets are greatly reduced.
💥Positive Association: Gentle handling and individual attention turn a potentially scary, loud, and uncomfortable experience into a positive, Fear-Free experience that builds trust and enhances overall enjoyment for the pups and the groomers.

What you can expect from our team ...
• No Kennels/Waiting: The dog is not left in a cage, reducing separation anxiety.
• Faster Turnaround: The appointment is usually completed in 1-2 hours.
• Lower Stress: The environment is calmer and quieter, as the groomer focuses on each individual pup without distractions.

Foxy Fluff Grooming is a compassionate approach to pet care that prioritizes an animal's emotional well-being over just finishing a haircut. We employ extensive education, holistic care , natural products and behavioral science to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress. Call us today to schedule your pups stress free spa session.

11/15/2025

If you're wanting to book an appointment before Thanksgiving, I still have openings November 24th, 25th, and 26th. I also have one opening left on Monday the 17th and one on the 18th in the morning. Call or text for times 🦃🥧🐾

10/08/2025

Please note, I have updated Loving Kindness Grooming Customer Policies regarding no show/no call/last minute cancellations.

-Payments are to be presented promptly after the groom. I accept cash and checks made payable to Loving Kindness Grooming. Returned checks will be subject to a $25 fee on top of the check amount. I do not accept credit cards or e-payment. To adjust for inflation, you can expect your grooming price to go up $1-4 a year depending on the size of your dog and the cost of your preferred products. These increases will happen at the beginning of each year.
- Please pick your pet up promptly after I alert you they're done (within 30 min) unless we have made prior arrangements. This is to reduce stress for your pet as well as to prevent congestion in the shop. I will give you a specific pick up time at drop off or notify you 15 minutes ahead of your pet being done. Please do not come in to check that your pet is done if I have not called, messaged, or told you a time to return as this creates "the wiggles" and can make it very hard to finish your pet's groom safely and well. Texting is best if you need to, and I will respond as soon as I can; I keep my phone handy.
- If your pet is matted, I may have to take their hair shorter than you'd like. Brushing out a matted coat can be painful and traumatizing and that's not why I'm here. I will however gladly go over brushes and brushing techniques with you, and get you on a grooming schedule that works for you and your pet to maintain the coat you desire.
-If you need to cancel, call or text as soon as you can so that I can fill your cancellation. I only get paid if you show up and if I give you another spot, someone else doesn't get one. First no call/no show/ last minute cancellation will be a 50% fee due at next service. Second will be a 75% fee due before next service is scheduled. Third will require you to find a new groomer. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.
- Please be on time! 10 minutes late is 10 minutes I have to make up before my next client or cut into their scheduled time. More than 15 minutes late will be considered a last minute cancellation, and you will be obligated to reschedule. Very few groomers work each dog straight thru; please respect the process and the time I need with your pet as well as other's pet's time with me, thank you!
-Pre-booking your next appointment is recommended in order to reserve a space that works for you and to keep your pet's grooming on track. If you choose not to pre-book, please call at least 2 weeks ahead in order to reserve a time that works best for you.

Any questions, please call or text 570-295-0650 or email [email protected].
Thank you for allowing me to be such an important part of your dog's life!
Bean Merrifield, owner LKG

10/02/2025

I would like to address a rash of no-shows I've had lately. I have lost $324 this week alone for three separate clients who didn't show up for their appointment, and I'm only 3 days in. That's a lot of hours of schedule time that I didn't have a dog here to groom that I now have to work a day off to make up to try to get all of my clients in. I'm in today on my day off trying to make up for no-shows and reschedules and one of them didn't show up and another one canceled. I hate to have to do this but there's going to be a new policy. If you no show for your appointment, you will be booked out at least 2 weeks. If you do it twice, you will have to prepay non-refundable for future services. It isn't fair to my other clients to have to wait because you didn't show up for your appointment and want another spot the same week, and it isn't fair for me to have to come in on my day off for you to not show up for your appointment. I don't charge a cancellation fee because I'm nice like that. And I am great about rescheduling clients even on short notice because I'm nice like that. But if you don't show up, that is money straight out of my pocket. Nobody is paying my hourly wages, I only get paid if I groom your dog. This does not go for people who call me to reschedule before their appointment even if it's that morning, although if it's done consistently, it will also be addressed accordingly.
That being said, thank you to the client who paid me full price for the groom that they missed last week, on top of the groom that I did for them today, without me asking them to. It was a pleasant surprise and I appreciate it!

09/02/2025

Keep a lookout!

9/2/25~REUNITED! Lula is home!

Harrisburg (West Hanover Township), PA ~ 8/31/25 ~ LOST DOG
Tallulah "lula", Ran through electric fence when fireworks were going off.
Piketown Rd and Sandy Hollow Rd. Near Central Dauphin High School
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PM from Alissa Kern

08/06/2025

It's hard to believe I've been in business for myself for 4 years already! This has all worked out better than I ever could have hoped 😁❤️ Sending a huge wave of love and gratitude to all of my clients and my furry little friends; I literally wouldn't be here without you! Help me celebrate and bring me a picture of your pup when you come in, I would love to fill this wall with your pictures! 🐾🐾