October News at The Groom Room

Dog of the Month

This is Jack, an adorable 18 week old Bichon Frise puppy. He visited The Groom Room for his first puppy groom. He had a bubbly-bath with conditioner and a fluff-dry; his ears were cleared and cleaned out, his nails were cut, and he had a "Puppy Starter" trim of his face, feet and sanitary areas. All this, and a special Groom Room Massage, it's no wonder that when his owner collected him, Jack wanted to come back into our salon! Bless his cotton socks ☺

Caption of the Month

"Which camara are we supposed to be looking at Daisy? Oh this is just so confusing!!!"

"Never mind which camara... will you please move your ear, Batty, I've got a photo shoot to do!"

Fireworks - How to Help your Dog Cope

For the lucky few, their dogs are not bothered about firework, but for the rest of us, our dogs at best bark at them, and at worst cower away in a corner.

Here are some vital tips so you can help your dog.

Dont take or let your dog out after dark, during the firework season. If they see or hear fireworks while away from the safety of home they may panic.
Provide a "DEN" for your dog in the house. Where ever your dog chooses to hide from the noise, make it a safe, secure and enclosed space. Don't forget to put their favourite comfort toy there too, along with their food and water.
Against your instincts I know... but DON'T try to comfort your dog while fireworks are going off. It makes them worse because in doggy speak you are actually telling them that it is good to feel frightened! Instead just ignore their behaviour and leave them in their small, enclosed, safe place. It is the best thing you can do for them... really!
You can buy pheromones which relax your dog and ease their anxiety. Ask your vet. You can get plug-ins for the house, pheromone soaked collars, or sprays for their bedding. You can also spray a little piece of cloth and attach it to their collar. They really work, and your vet may even offer a discount around fireworks sesason...
You can also buy Anti-Anxiety medication for your dog. This is different from a sedative because sedatives do not help your dog. Again, ask your vet.