July Update
July 2021 - We are open for dog and cat grooming and celebrating 1 amazing year in business (Est. June 2020).
Reflections on Year 1
Year 1 Overview:
We established the Pampered Pooch Spaw & Boutique in June 2020, having leased the space and set-up the interior during the first COVID lockdown. It's hard to believe that a whole year has flown by since then. We were locked down once more during the year, and were struck by the supportiveness, patience and concern shown by our local community and clients. We can't say enough how much we appreciate all the support you have shown during this pivitol and unpredictable first year.
So...what did we accomplish in our first year? From a business perspective, we hired two groomers, bringing our total to three, and added cat grooming which has been very popular and as cute as you'd imagine it to be. We've also added new front desk support to ensure professional, caring customer service, and to support the curbside approach we've often needed.
From a grooming perspective the numbers are stunning, and bring a smile to our faces so we wanted to share them with you:
An incredible 745 different pets visited the Spaw (many of them multiple times) during our first year supporting our community. We are proud that we provided individual care and attention to each and every one. They're all so special in their own unique ways. Here's a quick overview of the perfect pets that came through:
Most Popular Breeds:
The 745 pets that came through, represented just about every breed you could imagine, and our highly trained and experienced grooming team is ready for each one, but some breed trends developed that we found fascinating (we thought you might too!) Here's the most popular breeds that came to visit:
- Labrador Retriever (19)
- Labradoodles (22)
- Havanese (22)
- Morkie (24)
- Yorkshire Terrier (29)
- Golden Retriever (31)
- Shih Tzu (35)
- Cockapoo (38)
- Golden Doodle (51)
Most Popular Dog Names:
We love hearing the names people give to their beloved pets. There are some classics and there are some new ones too. Our groomers get to know each pet's unique, individual characteristics and personalities. Here's the most popular pet names from 2020-21:
- Bailey (8)
- Bella (8)
- Cooper (9)
- Luna (9)
- Charlie (10)
- Daisy (11)
- Ollie (11)
- Zoey (11)
- Molly (12)
From the Pampered Pooch Spaw & Boutique full team, thank you again for your incredible community support of our local small business. You've made it an amazing one and we're thrilled to see what year 2 has in store.
Meet the Team
Deborah Rule, Owner and Head Groomer
Deborah has more than 13 years' experience providing stylish dog grooming in Georgetown and across Halton. Deborah and her family have lived in Georgetown for many years and she's well-known to dogs and dog-owners alike.
Deborah has two French Bulldogs at home: Bullseye and Tulula.
Deborah received her Dog Grooming Certificate from B-Pro Grooming Academy in Brampton and she's been happily grooming ever since.
Meet the Team
Alicia Vella, Groomer & Customer Service
Alicia is an experienced groomer working with both dogs and cats. Alicia has a meticulous attention to detail and a patient, caring approach with pets of all kinds.
Alicia is our resident cat expert and her experience with cats has allowed us to add cat grooming services, which have been a hit! Alicia does a wonderful job with her dog clients too. Alicia's animal family includes two dogs and two cats: Riley, Spirit, Kaygen and Rhea.
Alicia has been part of the Pampered Pooch team since December 2020 and is now managing our front desk/customer service efforts on a part-time basis as well. In addition to the Pampered Pooch Instagram, you can see examples of Alicia's wonderful work on Instagram: Alicia Vella (@thewoofssandthemeows) • Instagram photos and videos
Meet the Team
Michelle Murray, Groomer
Michelle has been grooming for 16 years. She started out doing grooming on giant schnauzers for a well-known giant schnauzer breeder. Her passion for grooming started there and she's since become very experienced with all breeds.
Michelle has two dogs of her own, a 5 year-old cane corso boxer cross named Meesha and a 3 year-old husky lab named Dax. She also has 2 "crazy" cats Dallas and Edgar
When Michelle is not grooming she is spending time with her husband and 4 children.
Michelle says "I love being a dog groomer and working with your fur babies to make them beautiful. My goal is to always make them comfortable and as happy as possible while they are in my care."
