Quality Dog Grooming

Meet Ivy.  She is our sweet little shih-tzu, and as you can see, not at all a spoiled girl.  She also is a little bit of a mop when she goes too long between groomings, which sometimes happens. Schedules get busy, and making an appointment can be a hassle, as can dropping her off and picking her up during the day, since my husband works and we only have the one car.

A friend with an equally beloved little canine recommended that I give Quality Dog Grooming a try.  She assured me that they were awesome people and a joy to work with, and that it would solve my problem of having to get my girl to and from the groomer during working hours.

Quality Dog Grooming has both a website and a Facebook group, and I'll admit to checking both out thoroughly before making an appointment.  And the actual booking was pretty easy, because they make it so - you can book through a website message, through email, through a post on their Facebook page, or by calling - whatever is easiest for you!  I love businesses that work around your needs, instead of the other way around.

I set up a pick-up time for Ivy, and the owner -  Melissa David - along with her new assistant Allison Broad arrived to an enthusiastic greeting from my very very kissy little Ivy.  She loves meeting new people, and loves kissing them all over their faces.  Both Melissa and Allison are very clearly dog lovers, as even Ivy's wet affection won smiles and belly rubs from the pair.  They were thorough in asking questions about Ivy, her history, and my preferences in grooming.  In fact, they were at least twice as thorough as any other groomer I've ever taken her to.  I felt extremely comfortable putting my sweetheart into their hands.

Melissa began grooming rescue dogs, a cause that is very close to my heart.  My spoiled sweet girl is a rescue herself, and animal causes are kinda a big deal around our house. She still volunteers her time with the town, readying doggies who land in the pound for adoption with forever families.  From talking to other clients and reading her Facebook page, it's clear that she knows her client doggies well, and cares about each of them personally.

As to the service, we had a tight schedule the day Ivy was being groomed, and had to head out of town.  But Allison was right on time dropping Ivy off, setting all my worries to rest.  And boy did my little girl look beautiful!  She came home with a cookie and a bow, as well as a punch card for the loyalty program at Quality Dog grooming, to get points toward a discounted grooming session.  The best part was that Ivy wasn't nearly as upset as she usually is after a grooming.

Usually, when Ivy comes home, she shakes and is incredibly clingy.  She's insecure and a bit scared.  It has always been this way at the groomer, so I figured it was just the price we paid for having her professionally groomed.  I knew it was hard on her, and it made me put off her groomings for too long sometimes, but eventually it had to be done, and I just didn't have the tools or know-how to do it myself.

But this time, what came home to me was a happy, happy dog.  Sure, she was glad to see us, but she wasn't having the separation anxiety she usually did.  It was fantastic!  I was so happy that she was content and "herself" after the grooming.  It just brought home to me how important it is to have a groomer who cares about your dog.

Overall, both Ivy and I had a great experience with Quality Dog Grooming.  I would recommend them highly, especially if you have a dog who is a little skittish about being groomed!  Quality Dog Grooming is located in Strathmore at 23 Strathford Close.  You can call or text them at 403-923-8983 or drop them an email at quality.grooming@hotmail.com

Five stars for giving me back a happy and prettiful pooch!! Don't forget to check out their website and Facebook!