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How To Address Separation Anxiety in Pets #PurinaPartner

August 14, 2017 by Momstart 11 Comments

This is a sponsored post with Purina

It’s back to school season and we’re running around getting everyone ready. We’re getting school supplies, making lunches and signing up for sports. We’re getting everyone ready but have you remembered your pet? Pets get used to all the activity, the littles being home and playing with them every day. They get used to all the attention and excitement every summer day of activities brings. Then what happens when they are in an empty house? Pets can get separation anxiety, and that can cause trouble for everyone in the family. We know from experience. Thanks to Purina, we have some tips for separation anxiety in pets to share with you.

Tips for Separation Anxiety in Pets

1. Set A Routine – I know for our dog a routine is so important. Emma, our German Sheppard is used to getting up in the morning, going out, then eating breakfast and then going to doggy day care. When the kids are home she knows she’s not going to doggy day care. This year we have to set up a new routine. To do this Purina suggests that leaving the house at the same time and getting back at the same time will help. Also dedicate a certain time of day to play with your dog, this structure and consistency will help them deal with loneliness and anxiety.

2. Spend Quality Time – In the advice above we recommend that you set aside some play time with your dog. Your dog needs exercise and attention. Give them a walk, a cuddle session or a mental exercise. It’s this time that will keep the pet mentally sharp and from feeling neglected.

3. Turn on Some Music – The first time the kids went to school and I was left home a long the house was way to quiet. I couldn’t work, I couldn’t concentrate. I had to turn on some background noise. The same goes for pets. You can play some soothing music or sounds while you are away. Music has benefits for pets including distracting them from worrisome noises and it promotes relaxation.

4. Give them a Toy – For our dog who loves to chew we like to give her a rawhide or a chew toy. My sister’s dogs love toys too. A toy keeps your dog occupied during alone time. You might also consider a scratch post or furniture for your cats. Give them things to keep them busy. Puzzle toys are also a great idea for pets.

5. Play It Up – So if you notice that what you have done so far hasn’t worked and your pet is experiencing destructive behavior, you just need to play it up. That means they need even more physical activity. They need rigorous play that gives them an outlet and relieves all the stress and pent up energy. Our dog needs lots of extra exercise we she has to walk in the morning, at night and if I have time in the middle of the day. Running is even better, and I let my son do that with her.

For more information on pet separation anxiety and how you can address it with your cat or dog, check out this piece at https://www.purina.com/better –with –pets/7 –tips –separation –anxiety and be sure to tune in to Purina’s Facebook Live on this topic taking place on Tuesday, August 29 at 12pm CT.

Christmas Has Gone to The Dogs! #DogsofJustRight

December 21, 2016 by Beeb 24 Comments

Christmas gifts from Just Right by Purina

This post is sponsored by the Just Right by Purina team.

Can you believe that Christmas will be here in just a few short days?! To help us prepare, our sweet friends at Just Right by Purina sent over a special set of gifts: One for Bob and I, and one for us to pass on to another dog lover. We knew immediately that this would be perfect for my cousin’s dog, Roxy!

Bob and Roxy are best friends and playmates. Roxy has a special talent for opening presents – during Christmas, it’s tradition to give her a few special wrapped gifts of her own to open and watch her delight in tearing into the paper and boxes; she’s really skilled at it! If Roxy even hears the word “Present”, her ears perk up. She and Bob were so excited to get their special goodies from Purina!

A special gift to share

Oh, boy! Gifts!!

What did we get?!

Each bag contained treats, doggie toys, and some fun holiday items for us humans.

Bob was so excited because his gift came with a tennis ball, and you know how much Labradors love those!

Roxy loved her special treats, and has been playing with this frog toy non-stop ever since she got it! Also in the gift bag was a special coupon for a free bag of Just Right by Purina. This is so perfect, because Roxy’s mom had just been talking about how she was having a really hard time finding the right dog food for Roxy because she can’t have corn, and the corn-free food they had been buying before was discontinued. With Just Right by Purina, she can create a personalized blend of dog food tailored for Roxy’s nutritional needs and taste preferences, with the ability to control the ingredients and specially exclude corn. Plus, Roxy’s Blend will come with its own custom bag, and I know it will be adorable because Roxy is just so photogenic!

The holidays are about honoring every member of our family – including the furry ones! Thank you, Just Right by Purina, for sending such a thoughtful gift for our family pooches and creating a special holiday memory!

Bob’s Thanksgiving #DogsofJustRight

November 30, 2016 by Beeb 17 Comments

This post is sponsored by the Just Right by Purina team.

Every Thanksgiving, we gather at Grandma’s house for the annual family dinner. This year, we had a record number of family members gathered around Grandma’s antique dining table, and it was easily one of the best Thanksgiving celebrations we’ve ever had, full of fun and laughs. Of course, Bob is an important part of the family, and he loves to celebrate Thanksgiving with us because it involves his two favorite things: Spending time with people, and eating food! Not only did he get to play with other doggies over Thanksgiving, but he also spent some special bonding time with baby Juniper as well, which was so sweet. Making memories with each other is one of the things we are always most thankful for on Thanksgiving!

When we go around the table and talk about what we’re thankful for this year, the most commonly discussed area of gratitude after “Family” is “Health”. Good health for ourselves and our loved ones is always something to be very grateful for, and when it comes to taking care of Bob, this year I am thankful for natural pet nutrition. Being able to feed Bob personalized Just Right by Purina food that is tailored for his nutritional needs and preferences makes both of us happy! His tasty Thanksgiving dinner of Bob’s Blend actually had three ingredients in common with our human feast:

Lamb: The first ingredient in Bob’s Blend is real, yummy lamb. We had multiple kinds of meat at our human Thanksgiving table, because the whole family loves meats – Bob included!
Cassava Root Flour: This flour provides the carbohydrates Bob needs while keeping his food grain-free, as his vet recommended. Meanwhile, us humans enjoyed several loaves of homemade bread that I brought along to Thanksgiving dinner!
Potato Protein: Potatoes are a prerequisite for Thanksgiving, and this year we had three different kinds of potatoes: Mashed and baked for the humans, and potato protein for Bob!

In 2016, our whole family is thankful for another year with Bob, and looking forward to many more to come. Happy holidays!

How was your Thanksgiving? Did your dog get a special feast?

The Fido Max 1 Dog Dryer Endorsed By Cesar Millan

November 23, 2016 by Momstart 1 Comment

We received a sample to review.

Oh man, we have a German Sheppard and she is a dog in need of constant grooming. We usually take her to get her done professionally but when I received the opportunity to review the B-Air Pet Fido Max 1 dog dryer I thought what a perfect opportunity to try bathing her myself. B Air Pet has been making Dog Dryers for over 15 years and this particular one is backed by The Dog Whisperer. I LOVE Cesar Millan, I’ve watched so many of his different dog shows it’s not even funny.

First I wanted to mention that the Fido Max 1 dog dryer is super easy to put together. I had it together within five minutes of taking out of the box. I plugged it in and turned it on. Emma (that’s my dog) wasn’t even afraid of it. She was really interested in it though. I think one of the reasons dogs like this method is because it doesn’t produce heat like hair dryers do…(makes me tempted to use it on my kids because they wine so often about how hot the hair dryer is…they would probably giggle and love the Fido Max 1 dog dryer being used on themselves)

Second I wanted to mention what all is included in the Fido Max 1 dog dryer. This comes with four different nozzles. It comes with the Cone which is good for thick coated dogs. It comes with the slot nozzle which is good for long coated pets. It comes with the Air Flow nozzle which is good for drying small dogs and cats. And then it’s good to have the Brush Nozzle for dogs like mine that shed as it’s designed to de-shed the dog.

Ok soooo, I’m going to be honest bathing my dog didn’t turn out as easy as I thought it would. She did not want to get into the tub or the shower. I tried lifting her into it and boy she wasn’t having any of it. Makes me really appreciate those people that do it for me usually. Finally we get her wet and then out and we dry her off with the Fido Max 1 dog dryer. It works great.

The B-Air Fido Max 1 Dog Dryer is the lowest price option for an ETL-certified pet dryer that does not include heat – which is actually a good thing. Too much heat can make your dog very uncomfortable. Dogs have a naturally higher body temperature than we do, so blow-drying your pup with warm air can make her overheat or dry out your dog’s skin and cause painful rashes.

I find that it’s good to have the Fido Max 1 Dog Dryer because we live in a wet climate where we have to towel her off almost every time she comes in from outdoors. It’s great for when we go to the mountains and come home so we can make sure she’s completely dry from the snow. It’s also great to get a laugh out of the kids as they love to use it on her by themselves.

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No Tricks, Only Treats This Halloween! #DogsofJustRight

October 29, 2016 by Beeb 5 Comments

This post is sponsored by the Just Right by Purina team.

It’s almost Halloween, my little ghosts and goblins! This is my favorite holiday, so of course the whole family gets involved, including the pets. For Bob’s “Howl-O-Ween” costume, he got dolled up in his fetching pumpkin scarf – cute, right?!

I’m not big on “Tricks”, so this Halloween we’ll be keeping it strictly to treats as we fill Bob’s bowl with his favorite treat of all, Just Right by Purina! There’s never any spooky surprises, because Bob’s Blend has been personalized for him with all natural ingredients. It’s important to us that Bob gets natural, grain free food in order to provide him with optimal nutrition. And since Bob’s Blend is tailored to his taste preferences, every bag starts with real lamb as the first ingredient, making it a delicious treat indeed!

Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!

Once Bob got his treat, we continued the Halloween celebrations by surprising him with a pair of spooky Halloween chewy toys!

Boo!

For me?!

Om nom nom

Caring for your pets means including them as part of the family – in all celebrations! For us, taking care of Bob means providing him with good food, stimulating toys and activities, and quality time as we enjoy autumn together. Now that’s a frightfully fun way to spend All Hallow’s Eve!

Do you have any fun Halloween plans this weekend? Are your pets wearing a costume?

3 Takeaways From The Purina Better With Pets Summit #LetsLiveBig

October 28, 2016 by Beeb 5 Comments

MomStart is a proud Purina Partner. Travel consideration and sponsorship provided.

Last week, I flew to New York City to attend the Purina Better With Pets Summit at the Brooklyn Expo Center. This annual summit is hosted by Nestlé Purina as a way to explore how we can improve the well-being of pets and, in turn, make the world a better place for everyone.

I arrived in NYC on Monday afternoon, where I attended a welcome reception at The William Vale and got registered for the summit. The event began the following morning, starting off with a breakfast where I had the chance to catch up with my blogger friends and their adorable pets!

Breakfast with Preston!

During the event, there were a number of hands-on booths to explore, with a variety of Purina products on hand along with Innovation Stations to explain some exciting pet food research findings.

Purina Innovation Stations

As a souvenir, I was able to have a custom Purina dog tag engraved with Bob’s name and phone number, which he looks very handsome in!

The day’s sessions consisted of a series of keynotes and panels that brought together experts in fields such as veterinary medicine, science, and philanthropy. Through these sessions, I got a first-hand look at the future of petcare and how dedicated individuals are thinking outside of the box to improve our world.

Welcome keynote from Nina Leigh Krueger, President of Purina PetCare Company, U.S.

1. Safety First: Quality in Pet Food is Paramount

When it comes to feeding our animals, safety is the #1 concern, so the first panel explored quality and safety guidelines in the pet food industry. Included in this discussion were John Bear, the Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at Purina whom I met during my trip to Purina Headquarters this summer, and Professor Shaun Kennedy of the University of Minnesota, who previously worked with the Department of Homeland Security as the Director of the National Center for Food Protection and Defense. Professor Kennedy has researched food safety, defense, and biosecurity, and gave insight into how federal and state pet food quality and safety standards are upheld. For Mr. Bear, pet food safety is a true passion, as I saw first-hand when he demonstrated Purina’s stringent quality checks when I first met him in St. Louis. Purina has 500 scientists and veterinarians on staff to assist with the process of developing and manufacturing their pet food, and every ingredient that goes into each bag has a purpose. It was fascinating to hear more about this process, and the panel also weighed in on the future of pet food manufacturing, noting that globalization will continue to change the pet food supply, as it is for humans as well – in the coming years, we can expect to see new ingredients and possibly new food sources. They also discussed the very futuristic concept of “Bio-meat” that could very well be a part of our future as we deal with environmental issues that could lead to a lack of meat and fish.

2. Passion For Pets Builds a Better World For Family & Community

Being passionate about the well-being of animals doesn’t just improve their lives; it also improves ours. I got to experience this myself during the event, where they had a “Puppy and Kitty Therapy Booth” on hand! Petting a sweet kitty helped distract me from feeling sick, thanks to an impacted wisdom tooth that showed up just a few days before my trip. It was no fun traveling on a cocktail of medication to treat the swelling in my face, but kitties make it all better!

Puppy therapy!

The second panel of the day discussed the impact of several initiatives that are harnessing this power to change human lives through pets, from North Shore Animal League weighing in on the power of rescue animals, to the community outreach of Purina Farms. The panel was introduced by Roben Harris, who shared the story of her 11-year-old daughter Selah, who was born with Spina Bifida and has endured 28 surgeries throughout her childhood. Thanks to the groundbreaking Purina Family Pet Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Selah was able to safely visit with her beloved Labradoodle while she recovered from one of these procedures. The St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Senior Director for Corporate and Foundations, Flip Becker, has raised millions of dollars for the hospital and was instrumental in securing the gift from Purina which built the Purina Family Pet Center this year. He recounted numerous stories just like Selah’s, where hospitalized children have benefited immensely from interacting with their pets in a medically safe environment. They firmly believe that the future of integrative medicine will have more physicians embracing the healing power of animals.

Panel: How a Passion For Pets Builds a Better World

We also heard about the incredibly innovative work being done by URINYC, who created the URIPALS – URI People and Animals Living Safely domestic violence shelters in New York City. These are some of the few shelters in the nation that are equipped to accept pets, and was created in response to the sobering statistic that up to 48% of domestic violence victims stay in abusive situations because they don’t want to leave their pets behind. This is clearly a huge, yet hidden barrier for domestic violence victims in receiving help, so URINYC hope that the success of their programs will inspire other organizations across the country. They are also advocating for the Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015, which proposes greater legal protections for victims and their pets including grants for the creation of similar pet-accessible shelters.

In addition to donating three dog parks to URIPALS, Purina also provides welcome kits to survivors entering the shelters. During the summit, we had the privilege of helping to assemble some of these welcome kits with supplies for the survivors and their pets. I am so impressed by the important work that URINYC is doing and am so glad that I had the opportunity to be introduced to their mission.

3. Scientific Innovation is Making Life Better For Pets

Purina has a long history of innovation in pet food, so the third panel focused on how scientific research is leading to new breakthroughs in pet nutrition. One of these recent innovations led to Bob’s favorite food, Just Right by Purina, the personalized dog food that is tailored for each dog’s nutritional needs and preferences.

Also discussed was Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind, the food which was created with enhanced botanical oils to support cognitive health in adult dogs; and this lead in to an exciting announcement:

Purina’s newest advancement coming in 2017, Purina Pro Plan Prime Plus, was unveiled to us during the summit. This blend has been shown to improve and extend the life of cats ages 7 and up, making it the feline counterpart to Purina’s breakthrough blend for dogs. Of all the innovations discussed during the Purina Better With Pets Summit, I think this one will have the most positive impact on the lives of pets next year and I’m excited to share this first look with you!

How do your pets help you live a bigger life? Share your story on social media using the hashtag #LetsLiveBig, and don’t forget to follow Purina on Facebook, Twitter, and their newly-debuted Snapchat @PurinaPetCare!

Research, Quality & Community: Meet Purina

October 12, 2016 by Beeb 17 Comments

Travel consideration provided. MomStart is a proud Purina partner. Most photos courtesy Purina.

Our family have been using Purina products for some time now. When it comes to feeding Bob, it’s important that we trust what we give him, so the quality of Purina’s products have made us fans. So when I was invited to tour Nestle Purina Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, I welcomed the opportunity to learn more about the company and how they make the products that we use every day.

The first thing you notice when you enter Purina HQ is how everything has been set up for pets. The employees are encouraged to bring their pets with them into work, so every office is filled with puppies and kittens. Dream job, right? Our visit started with a tour of the beautiful grounds outside, which have been set up as a welcoming spot for employees to take breaks with their furry friends. There’s even a Koi pond where you can feed the fish!

Since Purina HQ is all about being pet-friendly, the bloggers were also invited to bring their pets along for the trip, so we were joined by some extra special friends during the tour!

Over the course of two days, we were completely immersed in everything Purina, from in-depth panels going over research to a behind-the-scenes look at the facilities.

History

To give us an idea of how Purina got started, we watched an interesting presentation about the history behind Purina, which was founded by William H. Danforth as a farm feed company in 1894.

Office cat peeked in through the window during one of our sessions!

Research

As we learned through Purina’s history, research and innovation have been key factors since the beginning. Purina is always looking for new and better pet food solutions, like the personalized food I create for Bob with Just Right by Purina, and I had no idea just how many pet food “Firsts” Purina had pioneered until my visit. I also had the chance to set foot into Purina’s Research Lab, which was so cool!

Taste

Of course, we may care about what goes into Bob’s Blend, but all he cares about is the flavor! That’s why we were treated to a special lunch at the Purina Culinary Center by Chef Amanda Hassner, who explained how she develops flavor combinations for pets inspired by trends in human food.

Manufacturing & Quality Control

While at Purina HQ, we learned about the steps that go into manufacturing pet food, along with a look at the quality control process. We sat in a room filled with dog and cat food, and watched the procedures for testing and checking Purina products. I volunteered to help with one of the demonstrations by inspecting kibble!

Meeting Face-to-Face

A photo posted by JUST RIGHT by Purina 🐶 (@justrightpets) on Jun 23, 2016 at 4:04pm PDT

Purina set up a special brand immersion for their different pet food divisions, which gave me the opportunity to meet the Just Right team in person. As you know, we’ve been a Just Right partner for over a year now, so it was great to put faces to the names of the people that I’ve been talking to! They even had a cute bag with Bob’s picture waiting for me.

I also had a chance to step into the social media office, and say hi to the people that post Bob’s adorable photos on the Just Right Instagram page!

Community

Purina is also committed to the well-being of the whole community – both human, and animal. In addition to discussing research indicating the positive impact that pets can have during times of stress, we also learned about the various community programs that Purina supports to help with both animal and human welfare. I had the privilege of meeting the team behind URINYC, the Urban Resource Institute, who told us about their efforts to help victims of domestic violence. One area of need which they have identified is the necessity for shelters that can accept pets, as research has foud that up to 48 percent of domestic violence victims will stay in an abusive situation because they don’t want to leave their pet behind. This is a barrier to accessing help and very tragic for the families affected, as well as their pets. That is what inspired the launch of URIPALS – URI People and Animals Living Safely. They’ve launched a groundbreaking shelter program where victims of domestic violence are allowed to bring their animals with them, and Purina donated funds to create two dog parks within these shelters. Check out this factsheet from URINYC.org about their amazing organization:

Impact of Domestic Violence on Pets and Their Owners

Take Your Dog to Work Day!

To wrap up our trip, we celebrated “Take Your Dog to Work” day, where Purina had set up a variety of activities, including some amazing performances from very talented dogs!

We gathered in front of Purina HQ in an attempt to break the world record for most pets in a workplace, with a drone flying overhead to capture the action! I’m hidden somewhere in the crowd, just like Where’s Waldo!

I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up my trip to meet Purina than celebrating Take Your Dog to Work day with Purina’s employees and their pets!

Purina shot this fun video documenting the Meet Purina event – be sure to check it out and watch for what I had to say after my visit!

What About Bob? #SameNameDogDay #DogsofJustRight

September 24, 2016 by Beeb 21 Comments

This post is sponsored by the Just Right by Purina team.

Anytime someone asks what the family dog is named, they have a little chuckle when they hear “Bob”. It’s such a funny and human-sounding name for a dog! I’ll never forget how Bob got his moniker. It all started when our aunt Kim’s dog, Ruthie, had a batch of adorable Labrador puppies. Jai, Grandma and I went to her house to see the new pups and find out which one Grandma was going to adopt.

Grandma picked up a tiny little black puppy, held him up to me and said, “This is going to be MY dog, and I’m going to name him BOB!” And the rest was history!

Bob as a puppy

That was almost 7 years ago, and Bob has gotten a lot bigger since that photo was taken! For both humans and canines, new challenges can arise as you get older. As I mentioned briefly last month, Bob has been having leg pain that we have gone to multiple vets for some time trying to diagnose. Finally, we found out that the cause was a torn ACL. Considering that I had two dislocated kneecaps that took a solid year to diagnose, I can really sympathize with poor Bob! Fortunately, he’s had a successful surgery and is recovering well, so he can go back to being the spunky Bob he’s always been!

I don’t know about you, but when I’m recovering from something, I find it comforting to enjoy my favorite foods. So after Bob came home from the vet, we made sure to fill his bowl high with Just Right by Purina, Bob’s favorite delicious food that has been tailored specifically for his nutritional needs and preferences, with nutrient-dense ingredients to support him as he recovers. Not to mention, “Bob’s Blend” has a great ring to it!

No two dogs are alike – even if they happen to share the same name. Fido, anyone? That’s why Just Right by Purina are hosting Same Name Dog Day events all month long, culminating with one in Chicago today, September 24th! If you’re in the area, stop by Pioneer Court at Tribune Tower from 11 AM to 4 PM today to enjoy activities, take home custom souvenirs, speak with experts and create your dog’s own blend of personalized Just Right by Purina dog food! Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

What did you name your dog?

Who Says You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? #DogsofJustRight

August 31, 2016 by Beeb 5 Comments

This post is sponsored by the Just Right by Purina team.

It’s important to spend time with your dog and keep his brain occupied to avoid boredom and destructive behavior. Working with your dog on a few simple tricks is a fun way to bond, so Bob and I wanted to share a few of his personal favorite tricks!

Fetch!

Bob is a Labrador, so he loves to fetch! Nothing gets him quite as excited as getting a new tennis ball to play with. He can run and fetch like a champ – sometimes he gets so excited about catching the ball that he doesn’t even want to give it back once he’s got it, but with a little patience, he’ll gladly return it for you to throw again…and again…and again…

Shake!

Normally, Bob can introduce himself by shaking paws, but his leg is sore right now, so until his vet appointment, we’re sticking with a more comfortable trick for him:

Sit!

Sit! Stay! Good boy!!

Training Tips

If you’re working to teach your dog a few new tricks, here’s a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Be patient. Training your dog to do a trick requires repetition and patience. Don’t expect your dog to start doing acrobatics overnight!

2. Start simple. Sit, stay and fetch are classic tricks for a reason – they’re straightforward, and easier to learn.

3. Reward your dog! When your dog does a trick, make sure you reward him with praise and excitement – he’s such a good boy, after all!

Bob's favorite trick - and favorite food!

Bob demonstrates his favorite trick for his favorite food!

Bob always appreciates a tasty treat when he’s done a good job with his tricks, so we can reward him with his favorite food: Just Right by Purina! Bob’s special blend was personalized for him, because a unique dog with signature tricks deserves food that is tailored for his preferences and nutritional needs to fuel those performances!

What tricks does your dog perform?

Give Your Dog The Star Treatment With Petco! #PetcoGrooming #MM

July 7, 2016 by Beeb 10 Comments

This blog post is part of a paid Megan Media and Petco Grooming blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. #PetcoGrooming #MM

When you look good, you feel good – and vice versa! I’m about to take off on a busy two weeks of traveling to Los Angeles and New York City, so I booked a hair and facial this week in anticipation of my trips. But I’m not just talking about Hollywood glamour here: self-care is important for health and well-being. And since our furry friends can’t book a spa appointment themselves, it’s up to us to take care of them, which is why I also booked a haircut and facial for Bob, the family dog!

It’s important to our family that Bob be well cared for and stay his most handsome self, so I wanted to get him in for an appointment before my busy trip. Luckily for me, Petco Grooming accepts both call-ahead appointments as well as walk-ins for á la carte services, so I was able to easily squeeze in an appointment before jetting off to Beverly Hills. Since they were open on July 4th, I was able to head in that day to give Bob the star-spangled treatment!

Bob loves riding in the car, and he was so excited to drive down to Petco!

As soon as we arrived, Bob was eager to make friends with all the other people and dogs at Petco. The kind grooming staff were all attentive and friendly, and we were introduced to Bob’s stylist, Katniss, who has the best name ever!

Petco Certified Stylists are all extensively trained and start off the appointment with a 7-Point Pet Care Check, where they examine your pet’s eyes, teeth, nose, ears, skin, coat, under-side, nails, and pads. Katniss asked us detailed questions about Bob’s health and personality to make sure he got exactly what he needed. We chose a full hair trimming plus a spa package for Bob that included:

Blueberry facial
Nail buffing
Teeth cleaning

Bob before his grooming

Bob before

After Bob went in for his afternoon of pampering, Katniss gave me a time estimate and let me know when she’d be calling with an update. Right on time, she called and let me know that she was going to spend some extra time on Bob because she wanted to carefully work through all his long, luscious hair and make him look like a million bucks, which I so appreciated. And once he was done, Bob was ready for his close-up!

Bob after his grooming

Visiting Petco Grooming

Relaxed after getting groomed

What a handsome boy! Bob was happy, relaxed and looked like a star. And we felt like stars too, because Petco even gave us a thoughtful gift to welcome us to their state-of-the-art grooming facilities!

Petco Grooming offers stress-free grooming at over 1,200 locations, so you can get your own furry friend pampered with a bath, haircut and spa treatments customized to them! The Petco Certified Stylists we met really care for and love animals – Bob got attention and pets from everyone in the store, and was so well cared for. So why not follow my lead and book a matching spa day for yourself and your dog? You will both thank me, I promise!

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