"Buddy" Before

"Buddy" After

"Toby" Before

"Toby" After

"Maddie" Before

"Maddie" After

Belle Before

Belle After

Emily Before

Emily After

These are just a few of my recent furry friends, will add more in the near future

Jeanette
Ipswich Dog Grooming

Oliver "before"

Oliver "after"

I have been really busy this summer. Fleas are a real problem this year, with 80% of my customers fighting the battle against them. I have found to win, change the brand you use every month when doing the spot-on. (frontline, advantage etc) The fleas can build a tolerence to them when the same brand is used all the time. Plus a short coat will let the product work more effectively.

Long haired dogs, to beat the fleas, will need a clip (which is more cost effective) or more of the product used, as the furry dogs take up more of the liquid.

Lucky "Before"

Lucky "so handsome, after"

Lucky is a huge fan of my liver treats, and flea fighting bikkies. A regular who is always a pleasure to work with

Lucky's brother, MUFFY

Muffy, what a difference!!

Oliver "before"

"after" feeling soooo much better

Jasper "Before"

Jasper "After"

Such a pretty girl

Thanks for taking the time to have a look at my site. Hope you and your furry family members are well, looking forward to meeting you.

Jeanette and family

Ipswich Dog Grooming

I forgot to get a before shot of this guy, but the result says enough

Thanks for looking, hope u have enjoyed these pics. More will be on the way, now that it is heating up. See you all soon

Jeanette
Ipswich Dog Grooming

Before

I have left her ears this time, as i am growing them back to what they where in previous pics of her…

After

With all that fur now gone, i can deal with fleas a lot easier.  Hope you are all well.

Jeanette

“Puppy Suds”

Ipswich Dog Grooming

These 2, “Muffy & Lucky” are my stars of the month. I had a lot of fun with these pups. With such a dramatic result, they are such handsome dogs. A pleasure to clip.

The poodle, was a tidy up clip, which was quite easy. The maltese cross, had a blade 10 on the body, and trimming his ears and beard. And they was quite impressed with the liver treats too

Thanks

Jeanette “Puppy Suds”

Ipswich Dog Grooming

Spring, the start of the flea and tick problem. Fleas are more than a irritation for cats and dogs. They are the leading cause of skin problems. Most of my clients, have now learnt that they don’t need lotions and potions from the vet, which are costly as well, just keeping their eyes open for fleas and ticks, and treating them responsibly, has helped in skin condition on their pets. If it is not in your budget, a simple rinse available from the pet shop will keep them at bay, if washed every week or so.

Frontline (NOT FOR USE ON RABBITS) is the best way, and safest to deal with fleas, every 2 weeks, when the fleas are active, and every month when you notice they have left the dog. Although, you don’t have to keep putting it on your dog every month, as they will become immune to it, if used for long periods. I recommend to use it to solve the problem, when the problem is there. Keep in mind, the fleas can live up to 4 months without a blood meal. The eggs fall off the host animal, and can survive in carpets, dirt etc, living on crumbs, human skin cells etc.

This is an example of a “Bush Tick”

Common throughout Queensland, the bush tick is the less dangerous of the 2 main ticks we find on our pets. Keeping an eye and hands on your dog is the best way to control them, concentrating on the ears, face, legs and belly. To remove them is quite simple. With a pointed pair of tweezers, and as close to the attachment point as possible, use slow, steady traction, and pull STRAIGHT OUT from the skin. DO NOT twist, or squeeze the tick, as this will make it inject more saliva into the skin, which is dangerous. If you feel this has happened, see your vet.

As we have all been told in the past, that ticks have heads that burrow, I can put your mind at ease. They are a body, with jaws at the front. If these jaws break off and are still on the skin, they can be removed just like a splinter. After wash with gentle soap and water, and apply a antibacterial cream, to avoid infection.

THE PARALYSIS TICK

My enemy, the paralysis tick. The same rules apply for this horrible creature. IMPORTANT, I cannot say this enough, do NOT SQUEEZE!!! As this will lead to more of the ticks saliva being injected into your pet. Simply pull it straight off the skin at the nearest to the attachment point, with a pointed pair of tweezers, not twisting. Same as the bush tick.

Once off the animal, place the tick(s) into a jar of alcohol (eg. metho), in case of future illness. As the tick may have already injected the saliva into the animal. Signs of paralysis tick include:

*weakness in back legs. Walking along then sitting suddenly.

*Fatigue (laziness)

*Loss in appetite

*vomiting

*Excessive breathing and panting, even grunting noises.

Even when you find a tick and remove it, your pet isn’t out of the woods. There’s a very good chance the tick could have left a residue of poison under the skin which will then be slowly absorbed. You should keep an eye on him or her for the next two to four days, keeping it cool and calm while avoiding excitement and exercise. Also, do not offer your pet either food or water because its ability to swallow may be impaired. If at any point the signs worsen, CONTACT YOUR VET.

If you do find 1 tick, there is most likely to be more.

They can range in size from a sesame seed size, to a finger nail size (engorged/full)

AT ANY SIGNS OF PARALYSIS IMMEDIATELY TAKE THEM TO THE VET.

The sooner treated, the better for the pet. I always tell my customers, if one product isn’t working, try a new one. And if in doubt, talk to your vet. There is no 100% preventative for fleas and ticks. The best weapon against them is your own eyes, and feel all over your pet, feeling for lumps on the skin. The sooner discovered, the better for your animal.

I hope this has helped in your fight against fleas and ticks

Jeanette

Ipswich Dog Grooming

This is this weeks work. Has started off slow, but now getting busier!!!! YAY!!

The homemade doggie treats are a hit, especially the flea fighting ones. Very yummy liver treats as well….so the puppies tell me.

Lets now see how next week comes out. Hope you are all well.

Jeanette
Ipswich Dog Grooming

Yesterday a gentleman asked me why he should pay me,  instead of washing his huskie at home. There are many benefits of going to a GOOD groomer, that for outweigh the cost.

The first thing I told him was “Well, do you wash and brush your own hair, and keep yourself showered? Then why should your dog miss out?”…”Would you bath your children out in the yard with the hose?….” Then why should your dog have to put up with a cold hose wash?”

Regular grooming can keep your dog’s coat and skin healthy and shiny by stimulating blood flow to the hair follicles. Regular examinations of the pet’s eyes, ears and teeth can help prevent any long-term health problems. Grooming on a regular basis can improve your dog’s overall health and prolong the life of your pet.

The groomer is not responsible for your dogs coat. Regular brushing, and running your hands over the dogs body will strengthen the bond between you. And it will be easier to keep a eye out for fleas and ticks. And other health issues. So it will benefit the dog and the owner.

These are just what I discussed with this gentleman yesterday. There are many more benefits, which I’m sure I will cover in time.

Jeanette

Puppy Suds
Ipswich Dog Grooming

I just wanted to let you all know I have done the pricelist for my grooms.

Small/petite size   $30

Small size             $40

Medium size         $50

Large                    $60

These are a approximate, as matting and  behaviour issues can increase the basic price.

I am flexible with the grooms and take in what my customers want, not just doing what i think suits, (like some other groomers),  this is your puppy, not mine.

My pricing is fair, I would not pay some of the rediculous prices that some groomers charge, so why should you???

All of my grooms include a hydrobath, thorough brushing, clipping and thoroughly blow dried. All baths are a gentle, non toxic flea and tick shampoo. Depending on the coat type, a gentle conditioner will be used as well. All dogs deodorised.

Clipping time is broken up with play breaks, as this makes it less stressful on the dogs, if I find at any time, the dog being stressed, I will stop work, and play time starts.

No drugs will EVER be used on this property, I have seen the effects these have on the dogs from previous employment in groomers, and I am TOTALLY against them. They are dangerous!! All I use is Patience and love. I would not expect anyone to leave their dog with anybody that thought differently.

I am available to my customers with any queries regarding their furry member of the family. They contact me with all sorts of questions, which the ones that i think others will find useful, i will post on here.

If you have any questions, or would like to book your puppy in, please do not hesitate to call me.

Jeanette & family
Ipswich Dog Grooming

Ipswich Dog Grooming

Welcome and thanks for checking out this site. My name is Jeanette, and I’ve been working with dogs for over 10 years now. I am now self employed, as I could not stomach the mistreatment of the dogs, so I got out, and have started my own business, from my own home, with my family, in a loving environment. I have a purpose built yard where the dogs are free to roam, not just thrown into a cage and treated as a number.

I have a Super Twin Tub Deluxe, with warm, NOT recycled water from previous dogs. I will only use clean, fresh water. Non toxic shampoos and conditioners.

* Flea fighting doggie treats while they are with me

* No sedatives used, just love and patience

* Clipping sessions are broken up with play time, so not to stress the dog, and to make it a posative experience for them

* Fair pricing, I would not pay the ridiculous prices that some groomers charge, so why should you

Please do not hesitate to call me for any enquiries on 0417751258

Thanks for your time,

Jeanette & Family

“PUPPY SUDS”
Ipswich Dog Grooming