This article is the third in our series on doggie tooth brushing, a subject near and dear to our hearts at Awesome Doggies. Previous posts gave advice on tooth brushing supplies, and how to introduce your dog to daily tooth brushing. But what if daily doggie tooth brushing just isn’t in the cards at your…
This article is the second in a series on dog toothbrushing, a subject we feel strongly about at Awesome Doggies mobile grooming. We previously gave advice on shopping for supplies. Now that you have what you need and are ready to go….stop for a minute. Before you begin this process with your dog, remind yourself…
February is Pet Dental Health Month, and in honor of that fact, this article is the first in a series on doggie toothbrushing, a subject we feel strongly about at Awesome Doggies. Brushing your dog’s teeth shouldn’t feel like a heavy burden or dreaded chore. Instead it should be viewed as bonding time you both…
While most people know to some extent that cat whiskers provide more of a function than just looking adorable, they may not know just how important these whiskers are to our furry little friends. If you are a cat owner, you may notice that when you take your pet to the groomer, they never trim…
Need to gently drop a hint to your two-legged significant other? Get some inspiration from the canine celebrity Gentleman Norman, who teaches San Diego’s finest “How to Be a Man™” with his book on grooming, wardrobe and manners. Gentleman Norman, a well-dressed Pomeranian who has been featured on Good Morning America, will be appearing at…
If you’ve decided it’s time to expand your family by adding a cat, dog or other pet, congratulations! Pets can enrich your life, improve your health and be a constant source of entertainment, love and companionship. While many prospective pet owners still turn to retail stores and breeders when looking for their new fur-baby, lately…
Your favorite mobile pet groomers (Awesome Doggies of course) were featured in a recent issue of the GSDBA’s Community Connection magazine, for our advice on how to trim your dog’s nails. We’ve excerpted a reprise to share with you in this week’s blog… Do I Really Need To Trim My Dog’s Nails? Maybe. A…
During the Season of Gluttony (aka “The Holidays”), one celebration seems to come right after the other for weeks on end. As we enter recovery mode, you may be staring at the bleak landscape of your calendar and seeing little to inspire celebration between now and oh, say, the end of Spring. But don’t despair;…
As professional pet groomers, we see evidence every day that “a well-trained dog is a happy dog.” So we’re big advocates of training your furry bundle of love to have at least some basic manners. Learning to sit is a great place to start. “Sit” is probably the most useful command you can teach your…
Around the Thanksgiving holiday, people everywhere count the blessings in their lives and take time to appreciate the people that make them happy. But what about your dog? Everyone knows that a dog is man’s (and woman’s…and kid’s) best friend. Here is a list of 10 things dogs do for us and the reasons we…