Klassy K9

05/21/2026

Client Reminder:

Please note that the business phone is a landline, not a cell phone. Text messages cannot be received on this number. Unfortunately, it appears the phone company does not provide an automatic response to let senders know their text didn’t go through.

I want to reassure you that I never ignore messages. If I receive it, I respond. I check the following regularly:

business email: [email protected]

Facebook messages

Voicemails left on the business phone

You can expect a response from me within one business day. If you do not hear back, it means I did not receive your message. Please reach out again using another method so we can connect. I’m always happy to help you schedule, reschedule, or make changes — as long as we have a two‑way conversation.

I send email confirmations and a courtesy 48‑hour reminder email for all appointments.

Please remember that when an appointment is missed or canceled late, I lose wages because that time was reserved specifically for your dog and cannot be filled on short notice. If we do not have a confirmed two‑way conversation to cancel or reschedule, a no‑show/late‑cancellation fee equal to the price of a groom will be charged.

I’m a fair person, and I do not charge these fees for genuine emergencies involving owners, dogs, or weather‑related issues. Those situations are not the reason this policy is in place.

05/14/2026

Reminder to clients: Please do not arrive for your grooming appointment without paperwork for proof of current Rabies and Distemper/Parvo combo vaccinations. Without it, Iowa state law prohibits me from grooming your dog, requiring me to reschedule if vaccinations are not current.

I've had several clients relying on the courtesy postcard in the mail from the veterinarian, and believe they never received it. Even if your veterinarian is sending those out, the U.S. mail is certainly not always reliable. I would encourage you to find another method to keep track of vaccination due dates and ensure they are current before scheduling a groom. You're welcome to email paper proof to me at [email protected]. If you happen to forget your paperwork on the counter, I'm happy to call the veterinarian for you to get a copy emailed to me.

Happy Spring everybody! I think it's FINALLY here!

02/25/2026

Accountability at the End of the Lead

Let’s be honest for a moment, owning a dog isn’t just cuddles on the sofa, matching harnesses, and photos for social media. It’s responsibility. Daily responsibility. And sometimes that means admitting the problem isn’t the dog… it’s the human holding the lead.

We’ve all heard it shouted across a park as a dog barrels over at full speed, “He’s friendly!” Brilliant. But friendly dogs can still knock people over, stress reactive dogs, chase wildlife, or ignore recall completely. Friendliness isn’t control.

Training isn’t something you finish after a puppy class and frame on the wall like a GCSE certificate. It’s ongoing. It’s consistency on cold mornings, rainy walks, and the days when you’d rather stay in bed. Dogs don’t suddenly forget training, they simply follow what we allow.

Public spaces aren’t a free-for-all either. Not everyone wants to meet your dog. Some dogs are nervous, some are training, and some people are simply trying to enjoy a quiet walk. A lead isn’t punishment; it’s respect, for others and for your own dog’s safety.

And here’s the bit people sometimes forget: trainers don’t live with your dog. We might guide you for an hour, but you’re the one doing the other 167 hours each week. Progress lives in the everyday moments, not just the training field.

Things go wrong sometimes. Dogs have off days. Owners do too. Accountability isn’t about perfection, it’s about recognising issues early and doing something about them.

Because dog ownership is a privilege, not a right.

So if your dog is currently ignoring you while digging a tunnel to Australia… maybe it’s time to grab the lead, go back to basics, and lead the way properly.
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01/30/2026

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01/08/2026

Happy New Year to all those fabulous furry four-leggers and their peeps!! Hope 2026 is good to you all!

Just a reminder to check your vaccine status before booking appointments. If you're uncertain what records I have, please contact me as I cannot groom without proper documentation.

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11/05/2025

Here for the holidays! Turkey and Cranberry Saint Rocco's treats are available at Klassy K9, as well as other protein options. Human grade and LOVED by the dogs!

08/15/2025

Klassy K9 will be closed Friday, August 15 through Friday, August 23. Any messages will be returned the following Monday. Thank you.

04/24/2025

Spring has sprung!

This means it's the crazy days at Klassy K9. This time of year I can book out a month ahead so please keep that in mind when scheduling your grooming appointments. It works great if we schedule your next appointment when you pick up, in order to best keep your puppers on schedule.

Thanks and HAPPY SPRING!!

04/20/2025

02/26/2025

Available at Klassy K9!