Changes are a coming!

As many of you know; (as I am incredibly proud to share my hopes and dreams with all of you!) I have been planning on making the change from house-call grooming to mobile grooming.
Basically, I will still come to your home and groom your dog there; but the difference is I will be grooming your pup in the comfort and safety (and of COURSE air conditioning) of my mobile grooming van. 

That means it'll take less time than house-call because I won't have to bring in all my stuff and set up and break down; and best of all no mess! 

What does this mean for you? 

We will be considered "all inclusive" meaning the specialty shampoos and teeth brushing and conditioning treatments and facial scrubs will all be included at no additional charge. Each pet will have the full spa experience! 

All inclusive means every pet will be treated to the following "Spaw" package:
-bath with hydromassage in shampoo suited to skin/coat
-conditioning treatment
-blueberry facial scrub (great for whitening faces and paws)
-anal glands (on request only)
-ears cleaned/ear hair removed
-teeth brushed
-gentle blow dry
-undercoat removal (up to 15 minutes)
-haircut and style of your choice (if getting a full groom)
-nails trimmed and filed
-bow/bandanna
-cologne
-all natural home-baked treat

Price-wise when we do go mobile, there will be a price increase between $5-$10 (for fuel) but you'll learn to know that it's well worth it! That's an additional $5-$10 per house, NOT per pet.

If financing and everything goes as well as planned, we hope to have the van between October and December of this year.

Here's a pic of what our new van hopes to look like! 

 And a picture of the interior (Courtesy of WagNTails conversion company). 

VIP (Very Important Puppy) Program

Because we are busier than ever; we encourage everyone to pre-book their appointments after we groom your pet. Scheduling something a few weeks out is perfect- and if plans change then let us know; but that way you can be guaranteed the day/time you want.We'll call and remind you a few days before just in case you forget!
Please note- we are booking about 5-7 days in advance (for both weekdays and weekends!) so plan ahead and call early! 

For new clients; and dogs who are NOT on a set schedule; there will be a 5% price increase (in plain terms- between $2-$4 per pet) starting March 1, 2012 (to offset fuel charges and to offset the rising cost of our supplies such as shampoo, conditioner, cologne, etc). We hope you understand; and please call us to set up your next appointment!

Tips for brushing your dog's teeth

February is Pet Dental Health Month!

These are some of the benefits of proper dental health (from petdental.com)
Here are some steps to train your pet to accept regular toothbrushing.

Brushing Your Pet´s Teeth

STEP 1: Introduce a brushing program to pets gradually. Avoid over-restraining your pet and keep brushing sessions short and positive. A cat or small dog can be held in your lap. Praise and reassure your pet throughout the process.
STEP 2: At first, dip a finger into beef bouillon for dogs or tuna water for cats. Rub the soaked finger gently over the pet’s mouth and teeth. Make the initial sessions short and positive.
STEP 3: Gradually, introduce gauze over the finger and gently scrub the teeth in a circular motion.
STEP 4: Finally, you can introduce a soft toothbrush designed for pets. Use a sensitive or ultra-soft brush designed for people or a brush designed for pets. Special pet toothbrushes are available from your veterinarian or specialty pet store. Don’t use toothpaste designed for people because it could upset the animal’s stomach.

Remember, at Lazy Daisy Pet Care, during the month of February, we are offering a discounted "dental package" which includes teeth brushing (with vanilla flavored toothpaste designed specifically for dogs), breath spray, and wheat-free dental chew for an additional $3

Welcome!

Hello everybody! Lazy Daisy Pet Care now has a blog! We will post pics of our grooming clients (the four legged kind), as well as specials and tidbits about grooming.

My name is Laura, and I have a house-call grooming called Lazy Daisy Pet Care in Bryan/College Station, TX. I am one of the first groomers in the BCS area that offers a unique service of going to the client's home to groom their furry friend.

This is Daisy, the dog that the business was named after. She was a shih tzu, and a shelter pound puppy. She was rescued in 2004 and passed away in January of 2008. We love you, Daisy!