Dogwood Pet Spaw

10/09/2026

As the weather starts to cool down, we know many of you love keeping your fur babies in those adorable, longer, fluffy haircuts! 🐶❤️ We love them too! But with longer coats comes a little extra responsibility at home.

At Dogwood Pet Spaw, we are a HUMANITY BEFORE VANITY salon. ❤️🐾

What does that mean? Simply put, your pet’s comfort, health, and safety will ALWAYS come before a particular haircut or appearance.

✂️ We cannot undo 8 weeks of not brushing in a 4-hour grooming appointment.

Matting doesn’t happen overnight, and unfortunately, severe matting cannot always be brushed out safely.

Dematting can be painful, causing pulling and irritation of the skin, and excessive brushing can actually damage your dog’s skin and coat. We never want your sweet baby to associate grooming with pain or discomfort.

If matting is too extensive, we will make the safest and most humane decision for your pet, which may mean a shorter haircut than you were hoping for. We will never risk injury or put your baby through unnecessary pain just to save a longer coat. ❤️

🍂 Want to keep that longer, fluffy coat through the cooler months?

Regular brushing and combing at home are a MUST! A few minutes of proper brushing each day can make a huge difference in preventing painful mats and keeping your pup comfortable between grooming appointments.

🐾 PLEASE don’t try to cut mats out at home!

A dog’s skin is very thin and can easily become pulled into tight mats, making it extremely easy to accidentally cut the skin with scissors. Our groomers have the professional knowledge, training, and tools to remove matting as safely as possible.

🪮 Need help choosing the right brushes?

We’ve posted examples of the proper brushes and combs in the comments below to help you maintain your pup’s coat between appointments! We’re also always happy to show you how to brush properly and the picture below highlights which areas need the most attention.

💕 Our goal is always a happy, healthy, comfortable pup — not just a pretty haircut!

Thank you for trusting us with your precious fur babies and for helping us keep them comfortable, healthy, and mat-free!

With love,
The Dogwood Pet Spaw Team 🐾❤️

09/23/2026

09/11/2026

Remembering the victims, the families, the first responders, and the medical teams who gave their all 25 years ago. They didn’t stop when they were tired. They didn’t stop when it seemed hopeless. 🇺🇸

08/20/2026

PSA Dogwood Family! 🐾

Santa Paws is coming to town in about 4 months… is your pup going to be ready? 🎅

Holiday grooms book up FAST and we only have so many spots. Most of our regulars will see us just 1-2 more times before the rush.
Do future-you a favor: contact your groomer to book those holiday appointments soon. We don’t want any sad pups missing out on being photo-ready!

Love, Randi, Morgan, Allix and Jenn
Your Dogwood Pet Spaw Team ❤️

07/04/2026

🎆 Happy Fourth of July from Allix, Jenn, Morgan, and Randi! 🎆

Wishing you and your pups a safe, tail-wagging holiday filled with sunshine, BBQ, and belly rubs.

A quick reminder: fireworks can be scary for dogs. Keep them inside, turn on some music, and give them a cozy spot to relax tonight.

We’ll be back to pampering your pets on Tuesday, July 7th. Have a fun and safe Independence Day!

06/29/2026

‼️ ☀️ HEAT ADVISORY FOR EAST TENNESSEE ☀️ ‼️ Please exercise extra caution regarding the well-being of your children and pets 🐾. Beginning Tuesday at 11am through Thursday at 9pm, our region will be under a heat advisory. Afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 at times over all but the higher elevations, and some valley locations may experience heat index values exceeding 105.

06/22/2026

⚠️ Service Alert ⚠️

Our text message confirmation service is currently experiencing outages. Our provider is working on an expedited resolution.

In the meantime, if you’re unsure about your upcoming appointment time, please call or message us directly to confirm with your groomer.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!

06/11/2026

How many parents can relate 🤣🤣 and what kind of dog do you have?

06/10/2026

🎆🐾 Fireworks Season Reminder for Pet Parents 🐾🎆

As we head into summer celebrations, fireworks can be stressful and frightening for many dogs. If your pup requires anxiety medication, sedatives, or calming prescriptions during fireworks season, now is the perfect time to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian.

Don’t wait until the last minute—many veterinary clinics experience increased appointment requests before major holidays and events.

✅ Schedule your dog’s wellness check or medication consultation early
✅ Make sure prescriptions are refilled before celebrations begin
✅ Create a safe, comfortable space for your pet at home
✅ Keep identification tags and microchip information up to date

At Dogwood Pet Spaw, we want every furry friend to stay safe, calm, and comfortable during fireworks season. ❤️🐶

06/07/2026

Sunday, June 7th only

🐾 Pamper Your Pup for a Good Cause! 🐾

Bring your dog in for a professional bubble bath + nail trim by donation. All proceeds benefit the hounds of Holston Hounds Hunt Club!

No appointment needed — just swing by, get your pup fresh and clean, and help support a pack of hardworking hounds.

📍 Dogwood Pet Spaw
202 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City
📅 Sunday, June 7th
9am-12pm
💵 Pay what you can — every dollar goes to the hounds!

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