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Keeping Pets Safe – Part 2

We recognize the importance of staying up to date with the latest information. Here is Part 2 explaining more of what we do to keep pets safe during grooming. Safety starts before pet enters the salon: We want to partner with owners to keep coat maintained in optimal condition. Regular grooming helps prevent mats & keep pet used to the process. This is different depending on breed & coat...

Therapy Animal Coalition Article in Florida Times Union

Therapy Animal Coalition is putting together a virtual project where pet owners and therapy animal teams can submit inspirational videos for people in isolation. Furry family companions are being called to the screen to help heal those who need it now more than ever. "Erica Benson, co-owner of Green Dog Spa on Baymeadows Road, was one of the first to answer the coalition’s call with her...

Home Dog Wash of Mr. Snickers, a Wire Fox Terrier

Here is a video of washing Snickers in a home shower. When rinsing, make sure to get under the armpits, belly and other hard to reach areas that are commonly missed. Rinse three times because dogs can itch after a bath if all the shampoo is not rinsed off. For larger dogs who don’t fit in the tub, as long as it’s not cold, you could use the hose outside and attach them to a...

Annie’s Groom – Great Pyrenees/Collie Mix

For Annie's groom, we trimmed & filed nails. Ears cleaned. Shaved pads & rounded feet. Bath & brush. Blow dry. This video below shows the final comb through. Pet grooming at home is an excellent way to bond w/ your best friend! The tools we recommend for safest grooming are: 1) Nail trimmer/file with Kwik Stop 2) Rubber curry (gets loose hair from short coats & can be used wet...

Green Dog Spa Update

With an optimistic outlook, Green Dog Spa invites you to stay in touch with us online! We will be posting videos on YouTube & social media. Topics include grooming tips, dog training & more! Please send us your suggestions & let us know if interested in joining our private group on Facebook called “Green Dog Vlog.” Call 904-683-5301 for more details or send us an email at:...

Keeping Pets Safe at Green Dog Spa

Have you ever wondered how your pet is kept safe during grooming? We are hitting the road again this weekend to continue our education in Ft Lauderdale, FL. Our team recognizes the importance of staying up to date with the latest information. Safety starts before pet enters the salon: We have a policy that pets must be on a leash at all times- even when you are getting in to and out of your car....

Grooming for Health

From a wet nose to a wagging tail, booking regular grooming appointments for your pet isn’t just for looks, It keeps them healthy too. What some Green Dog Spa customers may not realize, is that we are giving a visual check every time a pet visits us. In the process of bathing, trimming, and brushing pets, we’re sometimes able to spot small concerns before they become full-blown medical...

Green Dog Spa Reaches 100 Rescue Dogs Groomed Milestone

Mother-daughter owners, Erica Benson and Lynn Lamoureux of GreenDog Spa have volunteered their grooming services for 100 rescue dogs so far in 2019. Starting in 2011, GreenDog Spa has always welcomed rescue pets into their business, but this is the first time this heart-warming milestone has been reached. “It always seemed like the right thing to do. I can’t tell you exactly how this started...