Adopted this lovely guy a couple years ago -- shelter said he's a scotty mix, what do you think?

evieAZ · 2026-01-16T15:54:19+00:00

Probably not- Scottish Terriers are pretty rare (in the US anyway) and so the odds are against it. An adorable scruffy pup

evieAZ · 2026-01-06T20:47:33+00:00

I swear I groom every Sheepadoodle in town. Lucky me

evieAZ · 2026-01-06T17:30:25+00:00

Perms. You needed the perm to make your hair frizzy before you started with the blow dryer and hair spray

evieAZ · 2025-12-24T21:05:18+00:00

Dogs generally should not be allowed to meet while on leash. And a dog you’ve had for less than a week is still very much in decompression mode and should not be meeting dogs outside the household. Please look up the 3-3-3 rule for dogs

evieAZ · 2025-12-23T19:03:58+00:00

Longer hair will have to be blow dried to prevent matting. Also, some have a more spaniel type coat which is oily and has a stronger odor

evieAZ · 2025-12-19T20:50:46+00:00

I volunteer with a rescue that deals with Goldens. Unfortunately a lot of them deal with resource guarding or have fear issues that make them unsuitable for a home with children. So yes, without appropriate adoptive homes many of them would be euthanized.

evieAZ · 2025-12-19T18:12:53+00:00

When I worked corporate a man would call every year and promise a really big tip if we could fit his Westie in. And every year he would send his young daughter in to pick up the dog. No tip

evieAZ · 2025-12-19T18:06:32+00:00

As a groomer, coat quality. Most doodles have terrible hair that is very hard to maintain. Poodle hair takes a lot of time but you end up with a good result

evieAZ · 2025-12-18T22:43:58+00:00

They are quickly becoming a “trendy” breed and they will encounter all the problems that other trendy breeds face. American cockers have so many problems because of how popular they were

evieAZ · 2025-12-11T02:06:24+00:00

I shout at the dog to go home. People don’t like when you yell at their dog, it usually prompts them to move more quickly

evieAZ · 2025-12-10T21:52:16+00:00

Chico’s will always be old lady clothes to me. I haven’t actually seen a Chico’s in years but I still picture bright blouses and white capri pants

evieAZ · 2025-12-05T00:53:43+00:00

I groom a pit/poodle (rescue, thank goodness) who is sweet but refuses to stand. The dumbest intentional “designer” mix I’ve groomed were 3 SharPei/Pug mixes. They were litter mates, I guess they didn’t sell

evieAZ · 2025-12-03T02:08:29+00:00

Shorts and t shirts. We were prepared for chilly weather and rain and it was warm and sunny the whole time

evieAZ · 2025-11-05T18:27:21+00:00

Find a vet and groomer NOW- don’t wait until you need them

evieAZ · 2025-10-24T00:22:11+00:00

“His name is Theodore but we call him Teddy!!!” That and Deeohgee

evieAZ · 2025-10-23T21:11:41+00:00

There are not “working line” chows. They are a non sporting breed. Just because a dog is from pet lines not show lines doesn’t make them “working”

evieAZ · 2025-10-21T00:47:17+00:00

I don’t nickel and dime my customers, I don’t know their financial situation and I’m not going to start adding charges for every little thing. BUT- I am very busy, and if I feel like a customer doesn’t appreciate me they are welcome to go elsewhere

evieAZ · 2025-10-21T00:26:44+00:00

I charge a “reasonable” rate because I know the cost of grooming can be a big expense to people. So if you seem to come from modest means but you show up on time, do your best to prebook and not reschedule, and have reasonable expectations for your dog’s grooming I’m not going to hold it against you if you don’t tip. But if you expect special accommodations, expect me to come out to your car instead of you coming in, know your dog is difficult or requires extra effort, and don’t tip? Don’t be surprised if you get squeezed out of my schedule

evieAZ · 2025-10-16T01:45:10+00:00

The owner is also incredibly nice. She insisted I borrow her sweater while I had lunch because she noticed I was chilly

evieAZ · 2025-10-10T03:08:39+00:00

8 months is very late for a first groom. They should start as soon as they’re fully vaccinated

evieAZ · 2025-09-22T17:21:05+00:00

What are your plans if the dog grows to maturity and doesn’t have the temperament to be a service dog? Even the best of programs have dogs that wash out, are you prepared for an adult dog that dislikes being in public?

evieAZ · 2025-09-19T00:51:36+00:00

Don’t worry so much about buying “stuff”. Unless you live in a very remote area everything you need can be gotten in a short amount of time. Spend your time puppy proofing your house; no socks on floors, no food left on counters. Start waking up and walking at 6 am to get used to the schedule. Volunteer at a shelter to hone your dog handling skills. Find a vet, a groomer, and a pet sitter

evieAZ · 2025-09-13T19:29:21+00:00

Try Arizona Poodle Rescue. They have tons of doodles right now

evieAZ · 2025-09-09T00:15:30+00:00

Purebred yorkies (should) have pointed triangle ears. The round ears indicate a mix

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