Hannah's House Pet Spa

We offer a full grooming service that pampers your best friend. Our experienced groomers take special care to make your pet's bathing experience more enjoyable. Pets are double bathed and massaged while washing. Special shampoo's are available for specific needs. Once grooming is complete the pet's owner is contacted for pick up instead of being caged until the end of the day. We do offer early morning drop offs for those that can not pick up until after work. Daycare is offered to our clients in that situation so your dog won't be crated all day. Regular daycare rate applies in addition to the grooming price. Pets leave with either a decoritive bandana or hair bows adding that extra special touch. Cats are also welcome!!
Walk-ins are accepted if time permits. Appointments should be made to assure availability.
We also have weekend and evening hours available by appt. only.

**NEWS FLASH**

Hannah's is now offering pick up and delivery service to our clients. Please call for details!! There will be $20.00 flat fee within a 15 mile radius and thereafter is an additional fee per mile. This fee is in addition to your normal grooming rate.

Grooming Rates
Rates vary according to breed/coat condition/behavior and other circumstances. It is best to call ahead so we are able to better determine pricing and time availability. De-Matting coats, anal gland expression and hard to handle pets will be charged accordingly.
Reference Table
You may also wish to participate in our Refer-A-Friend offer. We will take 10% off your next groom when you refer a friend or family member. Friends or Family members must have their pet groomed at our facility prior to receiving the discount. Please ask for a coupon when dropping off your pet.
**New Services**
Stylish NEW TREND!!! 7 brightly colored pet safe hair dyes to bring out the FAB in your pet!!
Pamper Your Pooch With An ALL NATURAL SPA TREATMENT
We offer the following Spa Treatments
Fresh: Deep cleaning formula contains a refreshing blend of vanilla,white tea and milk thistle that purifies and detoxifies revealing a radiant skin and coat.

Renew: Gentle, emollient-rich, cocoa-derived shampoo is formulated with ginger root, pink grapefruit, to clarify, nourish, and restore coats to a healthy, shiny condition.

Comfort: Vitamin-rich formula nourishes and soothes irritated skin. Oatmeal and lavendar comforts and releives stress to pamper pets.

Nourish: Moisturizing blend of white ginger, plant extracts,vitamins,and vanilla, strengthens and repairs dry, damaged hair. Promotes shine and reduces static.

Fresh Facial Scrub: Mild, foaming cleaner exfoliates, soothes and hydrates. Contains vanilla and blueberry to remove tearstains without stinging the eyes.

Aromatherapy Colognes: Comfort, Freshen and Renew with these calming blends of essential oils. Gentle colognes rehydrate and leaves coat refreshingly fragrant. Contains a UV protector to prevent fading and dulling.
*Pawdicures*
Like people, pets pads and nails can become dry and brittle causeing peeling and cracking. Our pawdicures can help restore the pads and nails to a healthier condition.
Fresh Bubble Bath: Revitalizing paw treatment with vitamin-enriched blend of vanilla and milk thistle to calm and soothe.

Nail Sanitizer : Start off with a unique santitizing spray to thoroughly clean the nail and nail bed.

Nail Polish: Choose from a variety of fashionable colors.
Fast Drying Spray: Add the finsihing touch with a coat of quick drying spray to help quickly set the polish.
Our day At The Spa treatments are by appointment only.
The prices are based on your dogs size.
Small Dogs (under 20 lbs.) $60.00
Medium Dogs (20 lbs- 50 lbs.) $80.00
Large Dogs (50 lbs-80 lbs.) $100.00
Xtra Large Dogs (80 lbs and up) $120.00
**Nails Only Treatments are $25.00**
Call TODAY to schedule an appointment. Your dog will LOVE you for it!
Grooming Photo's
One of our NEW COLOR Clients

Grooming A Dog Start To Finish Thank You to our wonderful model "Bailey". Fist pic above is before we began. The second pic is after we cleaned out the eyes and scooped the pads of her feet. First pic above is beginning the overall clip with a #5 blade. The second pic is a side view..this is just the rough cut as she will be bathed and blown out. Both above pics are after the bath and blow out. Next step is to scissor up the feet and face for a clean neat appearance. We then take the 5F blade and smooth over the body and legs for an overall finish. Next in pic 1 we clean up the head. Then pic 2 is cleaning up the face and muzzle and brushing out the ears. Lastly we add some bows and we are finished!! She is such a sweetie!
GROOMERS CORNER
~Brushing Your Dog~
If it is a small dog, you can put her on a counter top so she can stand up and you can brush throughly, or you can put her in your lap and get her comfortable. Stroking and talking to her at the same time while combing is comforting for the dog.

Brush throughly with a slicker brush by brushing small sections and lifting layers of hair beginning with the undercoat. This will ensure that you are brushing the undercoat as well as the top of the coat.

Remove their collar. Take a small area at a time, under and around the ears and the neck area, so that the worst area is sorted out. This area knots up more easily from their collar. You may have to remove only a few knots at a time.

After brushing use a metal comb gently and slowly, teasing any knots out starting from the ends. Gradually comb into the bundle of hair, making sure to hold the knot firmly at the roots.

Comb all over until the small teeth of the comb can go through without a struggle. Don't forget to also brush and comb the ears, tail and legs.

How to avoid mats...
Brushing your dog's coat keeps it tangle-free, removes dirt, dead skin, distributes oil and increases circulation.
Tangles and snarls (also known as mats) become tighter and more difficult to remove when wet. ALWAYS brush your dog before and after bathing.
Have your groomer show you how to properly brush your dog
Always comb through your dog's coat after brushing.
Have your groomer clip a badly matted coat. Spare your dog the pain of hours of detangling. Imagine how your own hair would look if it was never brushed or combed, and then imagine someone trying to pull out all of those knots, snarls and tangles.
How to brush out mats....
The best way to brush mats out of your dog's hair is to prevent them from forming in the first place. Mats will only get worse, so they must be removed. This advice will help you to untangle them.
Start by using the steps for "How to brush your dog" above.
Use a metal comb gently and slowly, teasing the knots out starting from the ends. Gradually comb into the bundle of hair, making sure to hold the mat firmly at the roots.
This part is very important. Pull the mats apart with your fingers, it helps to loosen the matted hair. Then combing out is easier. Remember to comb from the ends, working inwards and outwards.
It may take a while, but comb out as many mats at one time as the dog will allow, without becoming too upset. Otherwise, your dog may not sit still enough for you in the future. If the mat is too tangled, there are a couple ways to get it out.
1. First, there are dematting tools/mat splitters you can get from the pet store. Follow directions carefully. When the mat is split apart brush and comb over the same area. This is the easiest way for dematting at home.
2. Second, you can split the mat into sections with grooming scissors. ONLY IF there is space between the skin and the mat you can use scissors and preferably only one blade, CAREFULLY place the scissors through the mat next to the skin, slide the scissors with a sawing motion in the direction of the hair growth. Make sure you can see the tip of the scissors to ensure you are only cutting hair. NEVER cut the mat straight across next to the skin. Loose skin can be pulled up tight into the mat and you will cut the animal. Cutting with the direction of the hair allows for a more natural look when you are done. Cut the mat into many small sections and try pulling it apart with your fingers then brush and comb over the same area.
If the mats are very close to the skin they will need to have a short haircut.
Have your groomer clip a badly matted coat. Spare your dog the pain of hours of detangling.
When the grooming is over, give your dog a treat and praise her for good behavior. Make this procedure something to look forward to.
Make sure to brush and comb every area of your dog's coat every day, and mats will not appear again. When your dog's hair gets wet from a rainy day, make sure to brush them when dry. Also areas such as arm pits, behind ears, rear end feathers, the belly, chest and tail are more likely to mat as they receive more friction from petting, scratching and just plain sitting.

~Grooming Your Cat~
Grooming for all cats is necessary. It is important to keep your cats nails clipped, hair combed, and ears cleaned. Combing helps the skin as it distributes natural oils on the pet and helps with less hair for the cat to swallow, reducing hairballs.
The best tool for grooming your cat is a medium to fine metal-toothed comb. You don't want to use a slicker brush since cats have very delicate skin and may be hurt by these. Many cats will tolerate some combing, so do as much as they will allow.
Comb small sections at a time to throughly comb through all over. Longhaired cats need combing at least once a week. Elderly cats may mat quicker since they are not able to groom themselves as well. Shorthaired cats may need combing a couple times a month.
All cats benefit from professional grooming as they need their nails clipped and ears cleaned. Some cats benefit from a bath.
Although we are able to groom many cats, we will NOT groom aggressive cats. These cats will need to be sedated by the vet before any grooming will occur.

**Frequently Asked Questions**
Q: How often does my dog need to be groomed?

A: Here are some guidelines to help you decide when to bring your dog for grooming service.

Dogs with short and smooth hair (Beagles, Labs) - as needed to help control odor and shedding, usually every 6-12 weeks.
Dogs with medium length hair (Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds) - every 6-10 weeks.
Dogs with long hair (Shitzus, Yorkies) - every 4-6 weeks. These high-maintenance coats may even need weekly brushings.
Terriers (West Highland Terrier, Schnauzer) - every 6-10 weeks.
Curly-coated dogs (Bichon, Poodle) - every 4—6 weeks.

Q: When should my puppy get it's first grooming?

A: It is very important to start a grooming schedule for your puppy early. In fact they can start as early as 12 weeks. When you introduce your new puppy to grooming, it will become a normal part of life for them and won't become a stressful experience.
We will take the time to show your puppy all the equipment we are going to use. This way they will not be afraid of the different noises, smells or sounds before grooming. In many cases their first experience is a bath, nail trim, ear cleaning and a little trim. We make sure to be gentle and patient. The extra time that is taken with your puppy is very important for them to have a good experience.

Q: Am I supposed to tip my groomer?

A: It is certainly appropriate to tip your groomer, just as you tip the stylist that cuts your hair. It is a sign of appreciation, not only for a good haircut, but also to show trust that they have taken good care of your pet.

Q: Do you use heated cage dryers?

A: We do not use heated dryers. Our kennel dryers are room temperature so there is no chance of your dog becoming overheated. Then we finish with hand drying your pet with a high velocity dryer.

**Urban Legends** An urban legend is a story that persists despite the fact that it ISN'T true. Some urban legends are scary and a few are dangerous, though most are just plain silly. You may find this hard to believe but pet groomers encounter urban legends every day. We thought that we would tell you about a few of them in attempt to make them go away.
A dog or cat can mat overnight.

It may seem like overnight, but the truth is that it takes a week or so for stubborn mats to form in the pet's coat. Pick a favorite television show and comb and brush your pet religiously during the show. If you have a long haired breed, buy a rolled leather collar instead of a flat collar beacuse it reduces the friction that mats the pet's neck hair.

Dogs must not be groomed in the winter so they stay warm.

Dogs will stay warmer with a short combed coat than with a body full of matted hair. Hair is an insulator that works perfectly to protect from both heat and cold, but only if it can "layer". The hair has to be able to seperate to trap body heat. Matted coats collect and hold water next to the pet's skin, making it miserable. Have your dog professionally groomed every four to eight weeks in the winter. If you don't want him to be clipped short, then choose a medium length cut. Dogs and cats with well-combed, clean hair shed less, smell better and are nicer to cuddle.

Flea season is over.

Fleas don't have a season. If a flea has a warm body to ride on and a blood meal, he will live long enough to produce thousands of little fleas. Cold weather doesn't make a flea die, unless he happens to be in the grass when it freezes. When those nasty little parasites sense that the weather is changing, they frantically jump on any fur-bearing host. People, cats, dogs, squirrels, rabbits, rats... fleas don't care whom they hitch a ride on, as long as the body is warm. If you find a flea on one of your pets, they probably all have fleas. Fleas prefer healthy animals because the food supply is richer. The only way to get rid of fleas is to treat all of your animals, the yard and your house simultaneously. The only way to avoid fleas is to put your pets on a flea prevention program that not only kills fleas if they bite, but repels them in the first place. To treat a flea infestation, ask your groomer for product recommendations.

Dogs must only be washed once a month, six months or a year...

Imagine people not being able to bathe for even a day or two! If you think we get dirty, remember that dogs are hairier than most people. People do not sleep on the floor, or roll in the mud. If you use good shampoo that is formulated and ph-balanced for pet hair, you can bathe a dog every day!

You should wait until your puppy is six months or older to have him groomed or to train him.

Wrong! That tale came from the era of no vaccines. One had to wait until a pup was at least six months old so that he build an immunity to distemper and other viruses. Vaccinations are now started as early as six weeks. If you wait months to groom your dog, he will be afraid of the groomer. The best time to start formal grooming is at twelve weeks when he has had at least two vaccinations. The same is true of obedience training. A six month old dog is entering adolescence, and we all know what a difficult time that is for any animal. Why wrestle with a nearly grown dog when you can gently mold a puppy into a well behaved dog? An added benefit to starting early for both grooming and training is that your groomer will love you for it, A trained dog is easier to groom because he understands sit, stand and stay.