Reading through this blog, you might think my days consisted only (hah, only!) of diapers and nursing, parenting and learning to manage a very large and busy house, trying (and failing!) to learn domestic skills....and the rather large and stressful job of helping my husband run a restaurant.
but wait.. theres more.
Im also a pet groomer. (yes, I'm wearing overalls, let's ignore that)
I went to the Wisconsin School of Professional Pet Grooming right after Dave and I got married in 2004. I was hired to be "lead groomer" at a vet clinic before I could even graduate. It's had it's ups and downs, but it's already become so much a part of me that I don't even think of mentioning it. I suppose with my kids and the restaurant it's been put on the back burner, but I'm good at it and it's a profitable skill, so I'm thankful for the clients I have (and the ADORABLE dogs I get paid to hang out with!) and excited for the potential I have in the future when my littles are big and I have time to grow my business.
Get ready for pictures of lots of dogs that aren't mine:
Murphy Brown. SO sweet. and the sweetest owner of all time. She passed away years ago, I still miss her.
Haggis. I instantly love all Cairns like family because we have SO MANY in the family :)
Here's an example of the "down" part of the ups and downs of grooming. Humane society neglect case. Ugh..
Even with a very short blade, I was just totally fighting to get the matted coat off, and it just came off in a huge sheet of nasty knotted coat.
Nail trimming
Another not-so-sweet case. I don't remember the reason this dog was in bad shape, but, again, sweet dog, matted and sad.
the lovely toby
sweet molly
little pixie. the sweet yorkie i never had (yes, i have a yorkie. no.. he's not sweet)
in conclusion, its a smelly, hairy, wet and frequently painful job but it allows me to stay home with my kids and for that i will always be grateful.
I love that the Cairns was named Haggis. So scottish and appropriate.
ReplyDeleteWe had a black poodle like that going up. She needed to be groomed pretty often. I can only imagine what neglect would do for a poodle grooming-wise. Poor baby.
I want a dog but Andy says no. SAD!