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Dog Grooming

At Groomingdales by Sarah, we are a quality full service grooming shop. We are one of only a few shops in Illinois that include all standard services with a full service dog groom. I think the services are necessary and I enjoy all the work and your dogs.

 

Our standard service includes:

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- Nail Clipping and filing

- Ear Cleaning

- Glands expressed

- Multiple washings

- Medicated shampoo if needed

- Hand blow dry

- Scissor finishing with groom

-  Potty walks all day

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Our highly trained groomer has decades of knowledge and experience. In fact, I continue to take, continuing education classes and workshops, so I am always up-to-date with the latest products, processes and trends.

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I can do classic standard breed clips or something cute and/or practical  depending on the condition of the coat or  whatever suits your taste and family needs. Often I choose to try very hard Not to shave the dog down. I try to save the coat and the cuteness.  This takes more time and skill and patience but I do like this work.  

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Because I choose to offer the highest quality of services, we may need more time to professionally and compassionately complete the full grooms. All dogs are taken outside for comfort breaks through out the day. Comfortable waiting crates with towels are available for every dog. Most dogs are allowed to play in the shop while waiting for the next step. Of course if the parents and dogs are comfortable with that.

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WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe scissoring techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

If you want to know more about the trade association for pet groomers and how we support them, contact the British Dog Groomers Association a division of the Pet Industry Federation www.petfederation.co.uk

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