Shaggy Chic Grooming Boutique

05/12/2026

They were such amazing pups!!

05/12/2026

🐾 Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchip Clinics 🐾

We’re excited to share upcoming opportunities to keep your pets happy, healthy, and protected through our Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchip Clinics hosted at the CBHS Outreach & Education Center

📅 Save the Dates:
• May 18
• June 8
• June 22
• July 6
• July 20

⏰ Clinics will be held from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

🚶‍♀️🐶 No appointment needed — walk-ins welcome at these clinic dates!

Help protect your pets with essential preventive care and permanent identification. 🐕✨

04/21/2026

04/09/2026

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🌟 Fresh Looks Start at Shaggy Chic! 🌟
Your pup deserves to look AND feel their best! 🐾💖
From fluffy blowouts to tidy trims, we’ve got your dog covered for that fresh new look ✂️✨
Look at these happy, clean faces 😍👇
Nothing beats that just-groomed glow!
📅 Appointments are filling fast — don’t wait!
📞 Call or message to book now: (319) 883-3575
📍 1010 E Mitchell Ave Suite 3
✨ Shaggy Chic Pet Grooming
Where every pup leaves feeling fresh, clean, and fabulous! ✨
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We have special pricing on our bath bundles as well just ask!!

IF YOUR ON A FIXED INCOME AND CANNOT AFFORD TO GET YOUR DOG CLEANED UP OR NAILS CUT PLEASE REACH OUT AND LET US HELP.

04/09/2026

03/24/2026

An elegant and relaxed grooming salon that your pets will love!
we work at your pets pace so they can feel ad comfortable as they need to.

03/15/2026

Shih Tzu Grooming Guide ✂️🐾
Shih Tzus are known for their beautiful, flowing coats—but that luxurious hair requires regular grooming and maintenance to keep them healthy and comfortable. Whether your Shih Tzu has a long show coat or a shorter “puppy cut,” consistent grooming plays an important role in their overall well-being.
✨ Coat Care
Shih Tzus have hair instead of traditional fur, which means it grows continuously and can easily become tangled or matted without regular care. Brushing your Shih Tzu daily or several times a week helps remove loose hair, prevent matting, and distribute natural oils through the coat.
Professional grooming every 4–6 weeks is recommended to keep the coat trimmed and manageable.
🛁 Bathing & Skin Health
Regular baths help keep a Shih Tzu’s coat clean, soft, and healthy. Because their coat is dense and long, dirt and oils can build up quickly.
During a professional grooming appointment, your groomer will typically:
Bathe with high-quality dog shampoo and conditioner
Fully dry and brush the coat to prevent tangles
Check skin and coat condition
✂️ Haircuts & Styling
Many Shih Tzu owners choose different grooming styles depending on lifestyle and maintenance preferences.
Common styles include:
Puppy Cut: Short, easy-to-maintain all over
Teddy Bear Cut: Rounded face with a soft, fluffy body
Show Coat: Long, flowing coat with a top knot
Keeping the hair around the eyes, paws, and sanitary areas trimmed helps prevent irritation and keeps your pup comfortable.
👂 Ears, Eyes & Nails
Shih Tzus require extra attention in a few key areas:
Eyes: Their facial hair can collect moisture and debris, so regular cleaning helps prevent staining and irritation.
Ears: Hair inside the ear canal may need gentle cleaning and maintenance.
Nails: Routine nail trimming prevents discomfort and posture issues.
❤️ Why Regular Grooming Matters
Routine grooming isn’t just about appearance—it helps:
Prevent painful matting
Maintain healthy skin and coat
Reduce shedding and allergens
Catch potential health issues early
A well-groomed Shih Tzu is happier, healthier, and more comfortable.
🐶 At Shaggy Chic, we love helping Shih Tzus look and feel their best!
Regular grooming appointments keep their coats manageable and their personalities shining through every fluffy haircut.
✨ Healthy coat, happy pup! ✨

03/15/2026

Understanding Poodle Hair 🐩✂️
Poodles are well known for their beautiful curly coats, but many people don’t realize that poodles actually have hair rather than fur. Their unique coat type requires specific care and grooming to keep it healthy, comfortable, and mat-free.
Here’s everything dog owners should know about poodle hair and how to care for it properly.
What Makes Poodle Hair Different?
Unlike most dog breeds that have fur with an undercoat, poodles have a single-layer coat made of hair. This hair grows continuously, much like human hair.
Because of this, poodles: • Shed very little
• Require regular grooming
• Are often considered more allergy-friendly
• Develop mats easily if not brushed properly
Their tight curls trap loose hair, which is why you don’t see much shedding around your home—but that loose hair stays in the coat and can quickly form tangles and mats.
The Structure of a Poodle Coat
Poodle hair has a dense, curly structure that grows in tight coils. This curl pattern:
• Helps protect the skin from weather and debris
• Gives poodles their iconic fluffy appearance
• Requires regular maintenance to prevent matting
Without brushing, curls twist together and form mats that pull on the skin and can become painful for the dog.
Why Regular Grooming Is Important
Because poodle hair continues to grow, routine grooming is essential for their comfort and health.
Regular grooming helps: ✔ Prevent painful matting
✔ Keep the coat clean and fluffy
✔ Maintain healthy skin
✔ Allow groomers to check for skin issues or parasites
✔ Keep the coat manageable and stylish
Most poodles benefit from professional grooming every 4–8 weeks, depending on coat length and lifestyle.
At-Home Maintenance for Poodle Coats
Between grooming appointments, owners should maintain their poodle’s coat with regular brushing.
Helpful tips: • Brush 2–4 times per week (daily for longer coats)
• Use a slicker brush and metal comb
• Always brush down to the skin, not just the surface
• Pay extra attention to areas that mat easily (ears, legs, armpits, collar area)
Consistent brushing keeps the coat healthy and makes grooming appointments much easier for your dog.
Fun Fact About Poodle Hair
Many people think poodles are completely hypoallergenic. While no dog is truly hypoallergenic, poodles are often easier for allergy sufferers because their hair traps dander instead of spreading it through shedding.
Final Thoughts
Poodle hair is beautiful, unique, and incredibly versatile for styling—but it also requires consistent care and professional grooming to stay healthy.
With the right maintenance routine, your poodle’s coat will stay soft, fluffy, and mat-free, keeping your pup comfortable and looking their best.
✨ Healthy coats start with proper care and regular grooming! 🐾

03/15/2026

The Dog Deshedding Process 🐶✨
Deshedding is one of the most helpful grooming services for dogs that naturally shed a lot of fur. Breeds with thick double coats—like Huskies, Labs, Shepherds, and many mixed breeds—constantly release loose undercoat hair. A proper deshedding treatment removes that dead coat safely while keeping your dog’s skin and healthy topcoat protected.
At Shaggy Chic, deshedding is much more than just brushing. It’s a step-by-step process designed to loosen, remove, and reduce shedding while keeping your pup comfortable and looking their best.
🛁 Step 1: Pre-Brush & Coat Assessment
Every deshedding service starts with a thorough brush-out and coat check. This helps the groomer:
• Identify heavy shedding areas
• Check for tangles or compacted undercoat
• Evaluate the dog’s skin condition
• Choose the right deshedding tools for that specific coat type
This step also removes the first layer of loose hair before the bath.
🫧 Step 2: Deshedding Bath
Your dog receives a deep cleansing bath using a professional deshedding shampoo and conditioner. These products are designed to:
• Loosen the undercoat
• Hydrate the skin
• Help release dead hair from the follicle
• Improve overall coat health
Warm water and proper massage help break up compacted fur that brushing alone cannot remove.
💨 Step 3: High-Velocity Blow Out
After the bath, a professional high-velocity dryer is used to blow out loose undercoat hair.
This step is extremely effective because the air pushes out hair that is already ready to shed but still trapped in the coat. You’ll often see clouds of loose fur come out during this stage!
🪮 Step 4: Professional Deshedding Brush-Out
Once the coat is dry, the groomer performs a detailed brush-out using specialized deshedding tools designed for undercoat removal.
These tools safely remove loose fur without damaging the healthy outer coat. The brushing process:
• Reduces shedding around your home
• Prevents matting and coat compaction
• Improves air circulation to the skin
• Leaves the coat soft and fluffy
✂️ Step 5: Finishing Touches
To complete the grooming session, your pup receives:
• Nail trim
• Ear cleaning
• Paw pad trimming
• Light sanitary trimming if needed
• Final fluff and brush
Your dog leaves the salon clean, soft, and significantly less likely to shed all over your house.
🐾 Benefits of Regular Deshedding
Regular deshedding treatments can:
✔ Reduce shedding by up to 60–80%
✔ Prevent painful matting and undercoat buildup
✔ Keep your dog cooler and more comfortable
✔ Improve coat health and shine
✔ Keep your home cleaner
❤️ Pro Groomer Tip
Even with professional deshedding, regular brushing at home between appointments will help maintain your dog’s coat and keep shedding under control.
🐶 At Shaggy Chic, we love helping dogs feel comfortable in their coats while keeping them looking their absolute best!