Groomers - Connecticut Canine Training & Behavioral Services

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Nose To Toes Dog Grooming -

Bristol, CT. 06010 (860) 582-7855 Nose To Toes Dog Grooming is a mobile grooming service that is a self contained state of the art grooming salon. The State of the Art Grooming Van has a Fresh Water Supply, so we don't need your hose, and a Waste Water Tank, so no dirty water is left behind in your driveway, and a 7000-watt generator so we don't need your electricity. The Water is heated by two methods so your pet will always enjoy a warm bath. Nose To Toes Strives on our #1 Customer Service and Satisfaction, And that allows us to offer Referral Discounts.

The Pet Care Center - 129 Main St. Oakville, CT. 06779 (860) 274-9473.

Debbie's Dog Grooming - 575 Meriden Rd Waterbury, CT. 06705 (203) 753-1152. Expert Grooming for all breeds of dogs and cats. Monday - Saturday 8am - 4pm. Closed on Wednesday

ON GOLDEN PAWS

FULL PET GROOMING STUDIO LOCATED IN THE FOOTHILLS OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY IN THE TOWN OF THOMASTON. ALL BREEDS WELCOME AND CATS TO, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL TODAY

860-283-1889

Peggy's Pet Grooming

1188 Main St South

Woodbury

203-263-4279

We all know that basic dog grooming is a necessary evil, but do we give our animals all that they deserve? Do we even know what kind of dog grooming supplies we need? Why own a pet at all if we are not going to love and care for it properly? There are so many animal facilities available, both stationary and mobile, there is absolutely no excuse for an unkempt animal. Whether you have a dog, cat, rabbit, horse or other animal you care for it is imperative that they get the attention they deserve.

Admittedly there are a few owners that go way overboard when it comes to their pets. There are places that will provide exercise and socialization, spa treatments and even birthday parties. Some owners think of their pet as a family member and indulge them unmercifully. When it comes to cucumber facial masks and aromatherapy that may be taking things a bit too far, but that is an owner's exclusive right or privilege.

So exactly what does pet grooming involve? What type of dog grooming products do we need? The basics to cat or dog grooming, and even the job to groom other animals for that matter, is simple. It boils down to a shower, shave and a haircut along with a couple of other easy procedures. Obviously, keeping your animal's hair the proper length is very important for its appearance. This can involve either cutting or brushing the hair. Some pets never need a cut while others look much better with an occasional clipping. With some animals regular brushing will be enough to keep the hair nice and neat.

Bathing is another important step in keeping your pet groomed properly. This is a simple matter of hosing them down, rubbing in some shampoo and then rinsing them off. This can be done in a tub or outside with a garden hose. With regular bathing and brushing 90 percent of the chore is done. The other main ingredients to successfully keeping your pet looking its best are using clippers for clipping nails and possibly a little flea control. There is not much more to it than that. Sure, it is possible to spend a lot more time and money on mobile pet grooming, pet grooming supplies, oiling down the coat, tools, products and other extravagances, but it is not really necessary. Now if you have a show animal on the other hand it becomes a whole new ball game. But the basics are simple, wash, cut or brush, clip and flea control.

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