A Cut Above moves to the Hinton & District S.P.C.A !!

2010-03-24T09:53:00.000-07:00

I've been grooming away out at Anderson's Kennels for the last 7 months and am now moving my business back to town

The Hinton & District S.P.C.A!

Call to make an appointment now for a groom as soon as April!

780-865-6551

2009-11-26T17:17:00.000-08:00

Fall 2008

Winter Grooming!

2009-11-25T19:54:00.000-08:00

Through the winter months, your dog's grooming needs remain important.

It is sometimes tempting to leave your dog's coat long for the winter, thinking that he/she needs the warmth, but this is not always the best thing for your pet. Long coats are high maintenance coats, they take longer to dry, tangle more easily and collect debris. Your pet will more often than not return from a walk wet and with mud, snow, or leaves clinging to the coat. He/she will need to get dry and warm in order to be comfortable. For the dog that is regularly groomed/clipped, this is not a problem, a quick towel dry and brush does the job. Longer coats can take hours to dry naturally so may need to be blow dried and brushed thoroughly. If the long coat remains unbrushed it will form mats very quickly, which in turn trap moisture and dirt and can cause infection and harbour parasites. A matted coat is a nightmare for a pet, as he/she will be unable to clean properly, will be itchy and sore and suffer restricted movement . Worst of all, a matted coat can hide injuries that need treatment. This is not the warm fluffy winter's coat which the owner imagined. Continue the grooming routine as usual, and your dog will be clipped and clean for the winter, easy to bathe, easy to dry, easy to check for health issues, and easy to pop a warm jacket on for walks in the very cold or wet weather.

Bathing and Brushing & Foot and Pad Care:In the Winter dogs require bathing as often as in the Summer, for the health of the skin and coat. Dogs can suffer from central heating related dry skin, so a conditioning dog shampoo is a good choice. A conditioner formulated for dogs will help keep the skin and hair in good condition. For dogs that keep their long coat, daily brushing is necessary to maintain the condition of the coat.

The hair that grows between the pads can grow long and matted if left unattended, causing discomfort to the dog. Has your dog ever stopped during a walk and chewed ice from his/her paws? Overgrown hair may disguise foot problems such as long and ingrowing nails and injury to the foot. Regular professional grooming will help maintain foot health and hygiene for your pet.

We all owe so much to our animal companions, meeting their grooming needs is a great way to help keep them comfortable and happy all year round.

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2009-11-19T21:23:00.001-08:00

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2009-11-15T09:45:00.000-08:00

My name is Shar. I am originally from Newfoundland, but have lived in Ab for most of my life. I have two dogs of my own, a Pitbull and a Great Pyrenees.

I recently completed a Certified Professional Pet Stylist course in Edmonton AB and am currently grooming full time at Anderson's Dog Kennel. I have always had a passion for animals and am so happy to have finally followed my dreams of working with them. I truly love what I do.

Call to make an appointment, we are always taking new clients :) 780 397-3990