By: Alionie Georges
Kaycee Enslow writes down detailed information about the dog's physical appearance and condition. Enslow only books one family at a time; she prefers keeping the dogs calm.
Kaycee Enslow helps Riley mount the grooming table. Riley is a Bernadoodle mix that requires frequent grooming as it is the most important and crucial part of a poodle's health and lifestyle, they require grooming from a young age or they tend to get anxious during their visits.
Kaycee Enslow trims Riley's paws. Trimming is the first part of the grooming process as it allows for an easier wash.
Harley Mobarry rinses the shampoo off of Riley's fur. The entire grooming process often takes around 2 to 3 hours.
Kaycee Enslow (left ) schedules the delivery of the new table, Kaycee Enslow (center) shampoos River in the store basin, Rebecca Vitatoe (right) schedules the upcoming week on board.
Rebecca Vitatoe dries Riley's fur with an industrial drier. This drier unlike a human blow drier refrains from using heat as it is only meant to remove 80% of the water off the dogs so it is easier for the groomers to trim fur evenly.
Rebecca Vitatoe wipes down Riley with a microfiber towel and an industrial towel. Microfiber towels pull the water out of the dog's fur the best as their paws are where pull and retain the most water.
Kaycee Enslow oils and changes the clipper head in between trims. It is essential to oil the clippers and frequently change them as they can often cost upwards of $500 to replace.
Harley Mobarry trims Riley's nails. Untrimmed nails can often cause pain to the dogs as they can cause knots and matting if left untreated.
Kaceey Enslow files Riley's nails with a drill. Not maintaining the proper hygiene regimen for a dog can often cause the dog to lick its body too frequently causing their fur to change color due to the enzymes in their saliva.
David Enslow mounts a new grooming table for the animals. Electrical tables can often be more helpful than mechanical tables as they are less tedious to maneuver when grooming a dog.
Kaceey Enslow trims Riley's leg to remove hidden matting. The more hair a dog has the easier it is for the dog to mat if left ungroomed for longer than 2 to 3 week periods.
Kaycee Enslow picks new grooming gear to clean up Riley's fur. Depending on the size of the dog more or fewer tools may be required for the tailoring of the dogs fur to its body.
Kaycee Enslow trims Riley's legs. This is often difficult and requires a strong grip as some dogs have sensitive paws and get very anxious about people touching them to the point that some may even tinkle out of nervousness.
Kacey trims off small knots in between Riley's toes. These are some of the hardest areas to trim and groom and require special scissors.
Kaycee Enslow vacuums the fur off the floor. It is important to clean all surfaces in between each step as they can become a safety hazard for both the animals and the attending groomers.
Kaycee Enslow picks out a bow or necklace to put on Riley. Enslow takes the time to handmake all accessories used by her clients.
Kaycee ties a bow around Riley's collar. Enslow likes to send their clients home looking and smelling fresh with accessories and dog-safe fur perfumes.
Kaycee Enslow takes a picture of a fully groomed Riley. Enslow takes pictures to gift to parents, advertises on social media, and decorates and showcases work in the office space.
Kaycee Enslow edits pictures of clients on her phone to share with the owners after the appointment. Enslow edits these photos free of charge for her clients through the 'Photo Room' to commemorate a visit.
