Profile on a local pet groomer

Now that things are starting to settle down in my life (let's hope it stays that way) I can finally get down to writing about some of the things that have been pending.

This is the first in what could be a series of local pet-related businesses. Not sure how that will build up...but we'll see. While the Aussie Pet Mobile Company isn't exactly local, it offers local franchises that people can start up. Greg Maton, owner of the local San Fernando Valley franchise decided to start it at around February of this year (2008). When Greg and his wife decided to start a business, they named their corporation Three Dogs Inc. after their three dogs.

A little over a month ago (before "stuff" started to happen) I moseyed on down to Topanga to witness what goes on during an Aussie Pet Mobile session. On that day I got to meet Rudy, a Wheaton Terrior, and Roxy, a Black Tibeten Terrier as well as their owner Mick Haster.

Here's Rick with Roxy (and Rudy in the background), who was going to get snipped and groomed first. With mobile pet groomers like Aussie Pet Mobile, the owners can actually see the pet while the pet is being groomed. It's also allot less stressful for the pet because it's not far away from home. "We hear stories about owners who had to leave them and they often come back very stressed out," said Greg.

Groomer Janie Davila was at the helm on this day. Janie is the franchise's head groomer and has been with them since the beginning. She had no experience in grooming, but one of the strengths of the franchise is that they have a very good training program. People who want to become groomers can take a two week training course in Orange County. She's had a couple of update programs as well. "One of the benefits of the treatment is we do take pride in our service. We don't rush it," said Greg.

The company uses a 15-step process to cleaning and grooming your pet and they use environmentally friendly products. Plus their portable Hydrobath insures that your dog or cat will feel like they're living in the lap of luxury. Here's Roxy sitting in and enjoying the Hydrobath.

And here she is taking in some hot air.

I didn't get to stay until the end but I'm sure Roxy and Rudy looked mighty fantastic when Janie was done with them.

To make an appointment by phone, call (800) PETMOBILE (800-738-6624) or to make an appointment online CLICK HERE!