08/21/2026
❤️🐾 THIS is why we appreciate Barbie so much! 🐾❤️
We just had to share this sweet story because it says so much about the relationships our groomers build with both the pets AND their families.
Meet Lilly, an adorable 8-month-old little girl who recently came to Barbie for her very first grooming experience. 🐩✂️
But Lilly’s story actually started years before she ever walked through our doors.
Her mom previously had a schnauzer named Khan. Sadly, Khan has since passed away. 💔 Khan had struggled to find the right groomer because he had been labeled as “aggressive.” But when Barbie started working with him, she had zero issues. With patience, gentleness, and understanding, Khan showed Barbie what a sweet boy he truly was. ❤️
When Lilly joined the family, her mom remembered exactly how Barbie had treated Khan—and when it was time for Lilly’s first groom, she knew who she wanted to trust.
Lilly came in very matted, and because this was her first grooming experience, no one knew exactly how she would react.
Well… this little girl did AMAZING! 🥰
She was a little spicy when it came to her face 😂, but Barbie isn’t worried about perfection on day one. Her goal is to build Lilly’s trust through time, patience, positive reinforcement, and gentle handling. As that relationship grows, we believe the rest will come.
For Barbie, knowing Lilly’s mom remembered the love and patience she showed Khan—and trusted her enough to give Lilly a positive first experience—meant everything.
These are the relationships we want at Southern Divine Kennels. ❤️
We appreciate Barbie so much and the way she genuinely cares about her clients and their babies. Grooming isn’t always about getting the perfect haircut as quickly as possible. Sometimes it’s about slowing down, earning trust, and showing a dog that grooming can be a safe and positive experience.
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📅 Open Tuesday–Sunday
📍 Southern Divine Kennels — Lincolnton
📞 Call: 980-429-2008
📱 Text: 910-524-4576
Give us a call and let our team show your baby the same quality, comfort, and care we’ve been providing since 2015. ❤️🐩✂️