Monthly Archive: May 2012

May 31

Panda Puppies

Photo of dogs groomed to look like pandas

NOTE: Love to Groom in Glendale, CA does NOT do this kind of extreme grooming.  Yet.  But we do follow the trends and we will post some additional photos in the coming days to show what’s going on in America.  The panda trend is pretty much a Chinese phenomena, at least right now.

May 28

During and After

Pomeranian being washed

One of the many services we provide at Love to Groom in Glendale, CA is pet photography and dogs are who we work with all the time.  We generally photograph the animals “before” and “after” their bath and clipping but now and then we grab the camera and capture a “during” picture.  This little Pomeranian …

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May 26

After Photos for Sleeper

Sleeper gets her post-grooming photos taken

Pretty Sleeper, who happens to be Dreamer’s little sister, gets ready for her photoshoot here at Love to Groom in Glendale, CA.  Our photography studio is right behind the washing/clipping room in the same structure all set up like a real house so the dogs are always comfortable.  There’s a small yard for dog business, …

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May 24

I’m Almost Ready for my Closeup, Mr. DeMille

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As we set up the lights and camera for her post-bath photoshoot, Dreamer watches and prepares her character.  Backstory, motivation, scene goal — all that goes through her mind.  We are just around the corner from Hollywood, after all.  At Love to Groom in Glendale, CA we photograph all our dogs before and after their …

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May 23

When You Gotta Go…

…you gotta go! Thanks to our Love to Groom friend who sent this over. I know exactly how the dog felt as I remember once, at a job interview when I was sure I was doing so well…

May 22

Don’t Bite the Hand that Grooms You!

Photo of snarling terrier

One of the concerns of all dog grooming businesses is dealing with dog bites.  We are trained and know to be mindful of the attitude of our clients at all times, but now and then … youch! Here is what we know: Dog bites account for more than 90% of all animal bites. 4.5 million …

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May 20

Dung Shui – I Poop Therefore I Am

Puppy needs his anal glands expressed

What do you think? If a dog or cat scoots on its butt it must have worms. Maybe. Worms are a possibility, says Marty Becker, DVM, author with Gina Spadafori of “Your Dog: The Owner’s Manual,” but more often than not the animal is trying to relieve the pressure of fluid buildup in its anal …

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May 18

SILAS, a Man-and-His-Dog Novel

Cover art for the novel SILAS by Robert Duperre

We all love to read over at Love to Groom in Glendale, CA and we spend a lot of time reading magazines and journals about dogs and their care and grooming (no surprise there).  Every now and then one of us finds a good novel with a canine theme to share and it seems appropriate …

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May 15

When you gotta go, best to have a bag

Photograph of Love to Groom leash poop bag carrier

Beija (in the background) loves that we stop to visit with neighborhood dog walkers and, if Beija likes them (the dog), we will give them this very handy leash poop bag carrier which can also easily attach directly to the collar of big dogs.  Yes, it has our name, Love to Groom of Glendale, CA, …

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May 13

Polly Wants a Cracker

Pretty tan cocker spaniel after grooming at Love to Groom

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