The Power of Calm Energy
With the holidays right around the corner, I can only imagine the rush you are feeling getting ready to host family or pack up for a gathering. Either way, traditional grooming salons are going to be booked solid and filled with frantic, loud noises from non-stop velocity dryers. Groomers will be feeling the holiday rush, running on fumes to squeeze in one more last-minute appointment. I can already feel the tension, and I'm not even the one dropping a dog or cat off! Just think about it: if you are feeling tense, and there is tension in a busy salon, your fur baby feels it about ten times more than we do. They tend to react more, and their anxiety levels are heightened due to everything going on around them. If the groomer is stressed, the dog or cat will pick up on that and feel stressed as well.
Take a deep breath and let's step back for a moment. Let me walk you through the power of calm energy and environment are everything to a pet. Even though your home may also seem a little frantic during the holidays, it is still their home. A familiar frantic is always better than strange, outside chaos happening in a foreign environment. When you book with Paws Gone Pretty, we come in with calm, confident energy. Working as a two-person team—with me as your lead stylist and my husband, Shiloh, assisting—means we are completely flexible with the space provided and the state of your home. We show up with one objective in mind: keeping your furry family member as comfortable as possible while getting them clean and looking their best. We focus only on your pet, not on how your home looks!
Letting your pet stay in the comfort of their home creates a more relaxed, calming energy for them. When we walk in to greet you, get set up, and talk about the needs of the groom, it is all done with confidence and purpose. This gives your dog or cat time to get familiar with our scent and the energy we bring. When we are hands-on, we maintain that calm, confident pace all the way through clean-up and load-out. You will notice your furry family member is happier for it, completely relaxed, and ready to continue their day as usual.
Believe it or not, your energy plays a huge role, too. Even though we are comfortable letting pet parents watch the groom, if it looks or feels like you are feeling anxious, your fur baby will be, too. If that happens, we may kindly ask you to step out, explaining why while upholding the calm confidence your pet needs in that moment. Your fur baby trusts you, so if you are nervous about the groom, they will be as well. It is so important for you to show them you trust us by taking a moment to center yourself and be as calm as you can for your pet.
If you are an anxious pet parent, leave a comment below about what worries you when it comes to the grooming process. Then, let's schedule your stress-free holiday grooming appointment before spots are gone! (insert updated CTA)
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