Bakersfield Pet Groomer by Kristie

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My name is Kristie Eads I have been involved with the care and welfare of Animals for 23 years+. I Pride myself on the quality of my work. I treat the animals with the utmost care & attention. My Bakersfield dog grooming services are available to small to medium size dogs. The grooming consists of bathing, treating the animals coats, trimming, styling, teeth brushing, toe and nails. Regular, professional grooming can help prevent problems such as excessive shedding, skin and paw disorders, painful mats and periodontal disease, as well as help you catch other problems that might otherwise go unnoticed. Grooming is by appointment only. Please call (661) 836-3269

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Dog obedience must be the most attended of all dog training classes. Even if an owner never intends to compete in a canine event, they want their new family pet to be able to understand simple commands and not to be a liability around the home. When out walking with the family, a dog must be able to walk to heel on a lead and understand commands if the chance arises to run off lead. It should always be remembered that a dog must be under control at all times and if by chance a dog causes an incident while off lead the owner can now be charged severely by the police and local authorities.

Dogs are required to have the following vaccinations:
Bordatella (Kennel Cough) - every six months
DHLPP - every year or as recommended by your veterinarian
Rabies - Must be given every three years

Dogs must come every four to six weeks to avoid additional charges.
We recommend that your pet have some kind of flea preventative treatment such as *Frontline or *Advantage Dogs with fleas will be automatically dipped (There will be an additional charge for this service)

Price is based on time, size, coat, temperament, and the condition of the dog at the time of grooming.

Curry or Curry Brush: A tool made of rubber or plastic with short "teeth." The tool is rubbed (or "curried") over the dog's coat to loosen dirt, hair, and other detritus, and stimulate the skin into producing natural oils. Metal currycombs should never be used, as they are designed for removing hair from brushes only. Currycombs usually have the handle made of plastic or wood. They are more commonly used for dogs that have large amounts of hair that has shed such as for the German Shepherds. They are also used for untangling knots in certain parts of the dog's body such as ears, paws or tail. Using a currycomb must be done carefully as the action of this type of tool can harm the skin of the dog, if pulled too hard.
A shedding blade

Shedding blade: A metal shedding blade with short, dull teeth is used to remove dead hair from certain types of harsh coats. The shedding blade is not used to cut the hair.

Scissors and clippers: Cutting tools used to remove/shorten hair on certain types of coats or in sensitive areas. Not all types of coat are suitable for clipping i.e. double coated breeds such as Border Collies are designed to keep the dog cool in summer and warm in winter, and should not be clipped unless the dog is matted. The typical pair of scissors for dog grooming is between 6.5 and 9 inches long, longer than typical hair dressing scissors. Some are designed with a blunt tip to prevent any injuries due to the dog moving around Stripping Combs/Knives: Tools used to help grab the longer hairs on a harsh coat and pull them out by the root. Helps maintain a proper coat in many terriers and schnauzers. Most often used on show dogs.

Grooming a dog before it is bathed is important as it frees up and removes dead undercoat and matting, and allows proper penetration of water and shampoo to the skin. This can be done by using a slicker brush all over its body, especially on its legs, and the places where knotting occurs frequently. Groomers sometimes use a metal comb when combing for the second time, paying more attention to the toes and between the toes. Metal combs can be helpful in the areas of the dog's body that are common spots for knots. Brushing and combing the tail is also important as it is a commonly missed area.

Dog brushes come in various sizes and shapes can be made from metal, plastic and wood. Although there are many types of dog brushes, they are not very popular amongst the professional dog groomers as most of them prefer using teasels. Dog brushes are perfect for breeds that have long and fragile hair, especially if the coat is getting properly taken care of. Common dog brushes are the bristle brush, wire pin brush, and the slicker brush.