I am an a non-local, traveling with my spouse and 45 lb mixed lab/collie therapy dog for his work.
I had a need to groom our pup and poured over the reviews in the local area to make my selection.
I chose Marcie's business primarily because she appeared to have a soft spot for rescue dogs, indicating to me that she was opened to anxious behaviors in her clients.
I don't have all the words to express how wonderful this experience was for both myself and our dog.
First off, Marcie allowed me to stay with her during the grooming process as my dog is extremely anxious, as am I about leaving her with strangers. I got to know A bit about Marcie and was so moved by her story, skills and dedication.
A pharmacist by trade and a Veteran from the Air Force, Marcie has chosen grooming as her new career.
I learned that dog grooming does not require a license or formal training. Marcie sought out formal and rigorous training from a real grooming school. She continues to keep up on the latest trends and products by attending industry conventions. Her background in pharmacy really came thru as she understands how her carefully selected products work on a scientific level. She then applies that knowledge to the concerns you as the client express about your dog and what she sees when she evaluates your pup in person.
Marcie's passion to grooming is all over her work-space. The equipment she had professionally installed includes both a table that raises and lowers for grooming AND a bath station that also raises and lowers...I felt this was a thoughtful addition for older pups who might not want to jump in and out.
Her professional HAND dryer has multiple settings for intensity and heat.....really minimizing the risk of injury to your dog. Additionally, my pup was never placed in a cage with a station hair dryer blowing on her to finish the drying process, which many groomers seem to do. Although it takes much longer to dry a pup on a cooler setting AND by hand, that is exactly what Marcie did. My pups coat has never looks so glossy and felt soooo soft!
All in all we were with Marcie for 2.5 hours of delightful doggy pampering. Her fee is unbelievably low.....almost embarrassingly so given the time, training and investment.
It was both a pleasure and honor to spend the afternoon with Marcie. I wish I lived closer and could go monthly! read more