Amanda's Grooming Post

08/26/2026

I'm hiring!
Dog Bather🐕
Location: Marseilles, Illinois
Position: Part-Time, with potential to become full-time

I'm looking for a dependable, caring, and motivated Dog Bather to join me in Marseilles, IL!

The ideal candidate enjoys working with dogs, is comfortable handling different breeds and temperaments, and takes pride in providing excellent care to every pet.

Responsibilities
-Bathe and thoroughly dry dogs of various breeds and sizes
-Brush and prepare dogs for grooming
-Clean and maintain bathing and grooming areas
-Handle dogs safely and compassionately
-Assist groomer as needed
-Provide a positive, calm experience for every dog

Qualifications
-Experience working with dogs is preferred
-Must be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and temperaments
-Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
-Able to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
-Must be able to stand for extended periods and safely handle dogs

What I Offer
Part-time hours with the potential to grow into a full-time position
A fun, hands-on work environment
Opportunity to learn and develop professional grooming skills
The chance to work with dogs every day!
Interested in joining me?
Send me your resume and a little about your experience working with dogs. I’d love to hear from you!

08/19/2026

I heard a quote today:

'Maybe the reason we love our dogs so much is because the only time they break our hearts is when they no longer exist'

I can't unhear that. So incredibly true.❤️

05/28/2026

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05/16/2026

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05/12/2026

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01/28/2026

A makeover for Hazel🩷

10/13/2025

From Amanda:
Last night at 11:50pm, I had to say goodbye to my precious Annabelle. I'm numb, I'm mad, I'm sad, I'm beating myself up, I'm mentally and physically not ok and I feel like my whole world has shifted.

In this profession, "comfort" grooms are something that are part of the job. When you know that the dog isn't going to be back for its next groom. So you spend extra time, giving extra kisses and have to process the fact that this dog you've been grooming every 6 weeks for so many years, won't return. You feel for the parents and do your best to console and reassure them that they are doing the right thing.

But Annabelle was mine. My dog. I spent 16 years and almost 4 months- every day with her. I want her back. I can't sit still. I look for her. I want desperately to see her and hold her again. Replaying the last few hours of her life over and over. I've cried so much that my eyeballs physically hurt. Worst night of my life. And now I have to count to 8.

Annabelle was the sweetest girl. Ironically, she wasnt a huge fan of other dogs. But she LOVED kids and any person. Annabelle Jane, Annie, Bell Bell, Sweet Anna. I am sick that you aren't here anymore. Ive lost a child. That is what she was to me. It's not fair.

I pray that she is at peace. No more pain. No more coughing. But the feeling that I never had enough time with her will never leave me. It's never enough time. I love you so much my sweet Anna.

To all my clients: please be patient with me if I dont get back to you right away. This is an extremely difficult time for me. Hold your babies tight. ❤️

08/08/2025

Opie had his first grooming appointment today! Grooming starts at home and mom has been wonderful prepping him for this day by daily brushing! What a cutie!