We have land!

I am so excited for the future.  My husband and I have purchased 23 acres of land.  Keep an eye on Happy Tails Pet Parlor.  We are growing and looking to offer more services in the future!!

Here is my lil' Shelby LuRane. She is fast asleep in this photo. 

We found this cutie on www.Petfinder.com.  I am pretty sure she is from a puppy mill.  She came to us known as Sophie, the poodle.  I have since determined that she is mixed with a Jack Russell.  Her bigger than life personality and build have helped me come to that conclusion.

She has a heart murmur and could not be sold at the pet store where she ended up.  The owner of the store opted to donate her to a local rescue rather than send her back to the breeders, where she would have likely been euthanized.

Shelby is wonderful with my two kids.  As rough and tough as she can be she will settle right down to cuddle with my son Ross.  When Maggie tries to dress her up she is docile and loves the attention.  She has been a great addition to our family.

DON'T SHOP, ADOPT. 

There are hundreds of dogs waiting for loving homes...including MANY purebreds.  Don't support back yard breeders and Puppy mills.

Pricing

Some of my pricing has changed. It is predominately on the larger and double coated breeds. There are 2 main reasons for this. The first is that I am being charged more for my water usage. The second is that the larger breeds take significantly longer to comb out, bath, dry and finish. There are many factors that will be used in determining the cost. Frequency of grooming, grooming care between appointments and overall condition of the dogs coat will be considered. After three years in business I understand that you, the customer have come to expect a specific cost. I have given a range for pricing, so that you have some idea of what the highest cost will be.

There is an additional $10.00 charge to a shave down of a dog, of any size that is matted to the skin or covered with urine and feces.

scheduling an appointment.

Please try to call two weeks in advance to when your pet will need an appointment. This is not to inconvenience you but rather to make getting in MORE CONVENIENT. With a little planning ahead you can have a clean dog when it is needed instead of having to wait. Even better...schedule reoccurring appointments. Appointments are going fast with the onset of warmer weather. I hope that this helps to keep your pet well groomed and WHEN you want it. Thanks.

I said goodbye today.

I said goodbye today to a very special friend.

Cana-Del Pentz

February 20, 1998 - May 31, 2011

I love you Cana. You are missed.

Why I take time off

I wanted to let those of you that check out this blog know that I will be taking some time off this summer to spend with family. I do this for two reasons:

First because I love my husband, Frank and my kids Ross and Maggie. My son is in first grade this coming year and my daughter is starting half day UPK and daycare at Watkins Glen Central School. I don't want their memories of summer to be of their Mama not having time to be with them on adventures. We have two family adventures planned. Making time for my family probably seems pretty obvious.

My second reason for committing to time off is so that I don't get burned out. It is important to me that I continue to offer excellent service. I love what I do and love the dogs that I work with. I want that to continue. I am purposefully planning time to relax, rest, and rejuvenate. When I am away I find I can't wait to get back into the swing of things. I want it to always be this way. My goal is to offer love and excellence in service and I feel that taking a bit of time away helps me to continue in this goal.

Please be aware the two adventures as we like to call them are July 2 - July 11 and August 15- August 23. The best thing to do is to call ahead to guarantee an appointment.

Thank you.

Spring time is here

Please contact me as soon as possible for an appointment. I am now scheduling a week to two weeks out. Thanks

Merry Christmas!

The holiday season is upon us. Please schedule your dog's appointment now. I still have weekday appointments available.

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Roxie and Ruby

Ruby all tucked our from her spa day.

Beautiful Roxie!

Roxie and Ruby ready to go! These St. Bernard's came in last Saturday.

They did great and were very friendly.

I was very pleased with the end results.

See you again ladies!

Peabo

This is Peabo. Though she didn't much care for her bath, she did do very well.

Peabo is a young Shitzu. Regular grooming is important beginning at a young age. It is recommended to start the grooming experience as early as you can in a dog's life. Though grooming can be a little scary because of the noises and new experience it is very good for the puppies. It helps them in many ways:

1. To readily accept grooming throughout its life

2. It accustoms the dog to being handled

3. Socialization to new people, places and experiences

This little girl was a joy! Shitzu's are known to be very sweet and gentle...Peabo was no exception. I throughly enjoyed having her come to the parlor. I can't wait to see her again!

Mogan and Cooper

Morgan

Cooper

Morgan and Cooper belong Keith and Geniese Brewster of Bath, NY (my Dad and Mom).

Labs are far less involved than poodles when it comes to grooming. It requires a good comb out, bath, drying time, nails and cleaning of the ears.

Poodles need to be groomed on a more frequent schedule. Here Cooper has a short cut and a short Sweetheart Moustache. A short cut is advisable for most poodles because of the ease of care. However if an owner is diligent in keeping the hair brushed and free of matts then a longer cut is possible.

Morgan was a Christmas gift to my Father from Mom and us four kids. Cooper was adopted only this past summer from a niece on my Mom's side of the family. They are great friends and keep each other and my parents company.

I understand that at night Cooper will jump up on my Dad's lap and watch TV with him. They are both wonderful pets. Nothing beats the unconditional love of a family pet.

Sam

Meet Sam. He is a sweet Lhaso Apso. Though young and new to being groomed Sam doesn't mind the grooming process and is very well behaved. He belongs to Terah owner of Younique Hair Salon, located on Rt 79 in Burdett, NY.

I enjoy the results of bathing a white coated dog....The color is always much brighter when cleaned. Here is Sam's "after" pictures:

Tyler Housel

Tyler, a golden retriever, has amazed me with her intelligences and responsiveness. She has come to Happy Tails for several months. She is obedient and loving and basically a groomer's "dream". I look forward to her appointments with anticipation knowing she is well behaved and enjoys her time here at the parlor. Unfortunately, Tyler and her owners will be moving to Tennessee in the near future and I am sad to see them go.

Happy Tails wishes you the best of luck! Come back and visit soon!

Maggie McPherson

Here are the some before and after photo's of Maggie McPherson, a Miniature Schnauzer. As a Schnauzer's hair grows out it falls down their face covering one of the best assets, their expressive eyes. You can see by the photo's the impact a groomer's shears make.

Maggie is loved by Paul McPherson owner of the Ovid Funeral Home. She comes for her "spa day" on a regular basis and seems to enjoy the special attention. She is lively and very friendly. I enjoy her enthusiasm for life!

Abby and Cody

These 12 week old Maltese twins, Abby and Cody came in last week. As expected they were a little nervous a first. I bathed them together hoping that it would relieve some of their nervousness.
Abby was a little braver than Cody. He was a very sweet and shy guy. She was more out going and willing to check things out. After their bath they were dried and fluffed. I trimmed the hair on their bodies and on their faces and cut their nails. They were very cute. Above is the finished look and at the top Abby and Cody's first bath. These little twins did wonderfully and I can't wait to see them again.

Meet the third of my four legged canine "kids"

Josephine Pre Pentz

Josephine came from Eine Kleine Kennel in Hamden, NY. She was a year old July 2009. After having bigger dogs I decided that I wanted a "fu fu" dog that would be a constant companion for me around the house. The name Josephine was to be a name used for a child, but Frank and I decided that we would stop with two. So Josephine was used for our four legged daughter. So she named after Frank's Grandmother. The name Pre is a joke really. When I was asking to adopt a third dog and looking for a poodle at the same time Frank had said the asking was just a pretense that I knew I'd get her. So pretense became Prepentz! (Pre Pentz) She is a very fun

dog. When I brought her home I had a homemade "puppy pocket" and she road the five hours bundled in it. To this day she loves to dive under blankets and curl up. She also LOVES to ride. I say to Ross and Maggie "okay, it's time to go!" and Josie is dancing at the front door waiting to run to the van. She is never far from me either. If I go upstairs...she follows. If I head to bed....she follows. If I am grooming....she runs to her kennel in the parlor. Even now she is curled up on the couch right next to me. I love this about her. She is great company. She loves people, other dogs, kids and car rides. Grooming, she could take it or leave it! IMAGINE THAT!

Meet the second of my four legged canine "kids"

Molly Brown Pentz

My husband had recently lost his dog of 16 years, Sandy. I thought that he "needed" another pup to love. We were on a date and stopped at Walmart Molly and her other litter mates were in a green truck. I peeked inside to get a look and saw a sign "FREE PUPPIES". I then convinced my husband that we should adopt one. We went on a hunt in Walmart to find the individual giving away the pups. Luckily we found them before they left. My husband picked up the little blond lab-looking pup and home we went. Frank named Molly and I gave her brown as a middle name because of her little brown nose. She is a Lab, Chow, and Rottweiler mix. She loves people and her WHOLE body wags when she wags her tail. She is a wonderful dog that loves walks, frisbee and children.

Meet the first of my four legged canine "kids"

Cana Del Brewster-Pentz

I was set to graduate college May of 1998. I applied at a kennel in Deleware for a management position. I didn't come home from the interview with a job offer...... I came home with something SO much better.

Cana is a Schnauzer/Kerry Blue Terrier cross. She and her litter mates were an OOPS during the busy Christmas season. I saw 8 excited pups in a kennel and had to have one. I pointed and said "I want that one"....They all were moving so quickly I couldn't tell you if the one that was handed to me was the one I pointed out, but it did not matter. I was being smothered with lots of warm kisses. She was taken away given a bath and sent home with me for $50.00. Her name is biblical; Cana- the location of the first miracle where water was turned to wine. She was my first dog, my first miracle. Del- because she came from Delaware.

At nearly 12 years old she is still a bundle of energy and brings me much joy. When she was young I taught her to give "hugs". She still loves to jump up and lean her head in for hugs. She is a great companion and I am thrilled that I was lucky enough to adopt her.

Welcome!

I am so glad that you stopped by Happy Tails Pet Parlor. My hope is that you will take the opportunity to get to know me and my family. I also hope to post pictures of your four legged "family" for others to see.