Cory's Clean Up: Awesome Pawsome
Miniature Schnauzers are relatively low maintenance dogs to
keep, right? They don’t eat much (a 12kg bag of kibble can last Cory three
months) and they definitely do not shed. But one of the must-dos which this
breed needs: Grooming.
Cory usually starts to look messy one and a half months after a full groom but I ‘tahan’ for a full two months before I cannot bear having a walking carpet around my house! :p
Since the human a.k.a. me is a creature of comfort and
convenience, I dislike changing groomers and rather stick to one and be done
with it. But with the many negative experiences which do not seem to tally with
the grooming charge, cab fares and irregular waiting times, I was starting to
get extremely irritated. How can I not be when you find out the groom wasn’t
done properly (one experience had me spending a full four hours at the store!)
or being returned a damp Cory who was still shivering? We can go on forever but
let’s save the ranting for another day.
After relating Cory’s grooming woes to a friend, I was
introduced to Awesome Pawsome, a mobile house-call grooming service. Since The
Wong Dogs was about to be launched, why not try something new? Remember the
following pictures? Awesome Pawsome was responsible in getting the boys ready
for their pictures to be taken!
Awesome Pawsome might not be the only mobile grooming
service around, but what I cannot deny is their dedication towards their job in
getting their furry customers looking their best. With experience comes a quick
hand and seeing groomer, Ian Wong swiftly snipping away, the trimming is over
before you know it!
One of the most interesting things I have seen is Ian
bringing a blender to prepare a special shampoo for Cory. Ian tells me there is
a very good reason for this, “Blending the solution creates a bubbly
consistency where the micro-foam releases the properties of the shampoo. This
provides a better over-all cleanse.”
Tip: Never use shampoo directly. The skin of dogs is weak
and when the solution is concentrated, can cause itchy skin and canine
keratosis.
Lastly, I love the peace of mind I have each time
Cory is groomed at home. Mobile grooming services such as Awesome Pawsome never
need to worry about coming into contact with parasites such as ticks and fleas!
But what about the price you say? Yes, mobile grooming is pricier but let’s
look at this way – With my furkid being groomed at home, I enjoy the luxury of
not needing to book a cab which definitely saves me the hassle. Even if you
drive, you will save more in petrol fees and throes of finding a parking lot!
Awesome Pawsome caters to a wide array of customers though
it seems their services are most popular with Golden Retrievers and Miniature
Schnauzers. Recently, the mobile grooming service has expanded and now take in
feline customers as well. “Most cats are generally unpredictable and can be
much more dangerous to groom due to their dislike for water, making showering a
difficult task,” says Ian.
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