Cassie Soma Studio

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

An older dog rediscovers her inner teenager at bath time, and a thoughtful gift brings Tula Street into my Jeep. Somewhere between the splashing and the small kindnesses, there’s a little lesson in getting to know one another.

Pull up a chair for the latest Notes from the Grooming Table.

A Little Kindness, a Little Splash

10/02/2026

A poodle who would rather kiss me than get a haircut, a Chihuahua apparently exhausted from holding in her rage, and owners wondering if we’re talking about the same dogs. 😂

Apparently, I Get the Sweet Side

09/26/2026

You can now save by bundling your appointments.

Purchase a four-groom package and save $20, or choose the 12-groom package for dogs on a monthly schedule and save $120 over the year.

Take a look at the pricing sheets to find the right schedule for your dog. Text me at 480-418-1637 with any questions or to book.

09/25/2026

Four familiar dogs, cooler weather, and a little girl who looked too cute not to photograph. Then her mom ducked me! Today’s Notes from the Grooming Table has the photos, including Blossom’s new duck. 🐥

A Yellow Bow and a Duck for Blossom

09/24/2026

Today’s Notes from the Grooming Table started with five appointments becoming two. I wrote about what that means for a one-person business and about the sweet dogs I did get to see. Later, I heard heartbreaking news about a dog I’ve cared for for years. 🐾

A Short Day That Wasn’t Planned

09/23/2026

I pulled into a driveway to groom two sweet poodles who always get the same haircut: everything off. A conversation with their family got me thinking about miracle products, how we decide what actually works, and a show I wish existed.

Two Poodles and a Question

09/21/2026

Some of the most important grooming skills cannot be taught in school. Today’s Notes from the Grooming Table is about knowing when enough is enough, one little terrier’s war with the hose, and an old business card that reminded me how much I’ve changed.

More Than a Proper Groom

09/18/2026

Rory is finally home, my coffee is no longer safe, and everything feels right again. Today’s Notes from the Grooming Table is about the surprising way one little dog can quiet an anxious mind simply by being where she belongs. ❤️🐾

Rory’s Back, a.k.a. My Coffee Thief