Cheetah Karina Grooming

 Good afternoon and happy Friday! I have another important topic to dive into today. Today I will be discussing decompression with a new dog that you've brought into or want to bring to your life. I will be defining decompression in dogs as well as giving you tips from several sources for how to make your new dog's transition into your life easier.  Decompression is an acclimation period for your new companion. Every dog needs a little time to adjust to their new surroundings. While the average decompression time is about two weeks, every dog is unique and may take a longer or shorter time to decompress into their new home. Be aware that while puppies from a breeder need time to decompress, rescue or shelter dogs who have had a more tumultuous time may take months to fully decompress into their new life. In a blog titled Cuddly, rescuers commonly refer to a process called the rule of threes or the 3-3-3 rule. This process illustrates the decompression process and how it will o...

 Good afternoon!     Yesterday at our local dog park I was chatting with a woman about her adorable pack of chihuahuas. She asked me if I have any experience with potty training and how she could stop a couple of her pack from constantly marking her furniture in her house. The pups have ample access to the outside and are let out every 45 minutes. While female dogs can also mark their surroundings, this problem is most commonly found in male dogs. Marking is not the same as a normal potty break as it is small amounts of urine that occur in several places. Sometimes dogs can have a favorite place or it can change depending on their environment. I'll admit that I am not a licensed dog trainer but I do love dogs and learning about their behavior. So below are some tips and tricks that I have gathered that may help you tackle this problem. Please let me know in the comments if any of these techniques work for you! Why do dogs mark your furniture and carpets in the first ...

  Echo says that nail trimming is super important! Get a pawdicure every 4-6 weeks! Hello everyone!  I will be at Pawsh Pet Cafe the first and third weekend of every month from 11am until 2pm*. I would love to see your pup and nail trims are just $10! The cafe is full of treats including locally baked goods, apparel, toys of all kinds and even features a self washing station. You can always book additional services with me during the week and even get a nail trim after you've bathed your own pup! You can tune into our Instagram page for more updates and cute pup photos! @cheetahkarinagrooming Echo has an IG page too! @echo.thepointerpnw Pawsh Pet Cafe 7827 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219 Follow Pawsh Pet on IG too! @pawshpetcafe *times subject to change. I may stay longer if necessary!

 Baby Steps  Echo as baby shark before she had a name #greengirl Baby steps have to start somewhere. I have been so nervous and frankly terrified to put myself out there and really get going on my career. I am going to be using my weekends to intern and shadow an experienced groomer and in the meantime, I need to get my own butt in gear.  While up in my area I have decided to dial back the services that I provide. I hope that this will give me a good balance of hands on experience without any unnecessary stress. At this point in the beginning of my career I am on paper a dog groomer but experience wise I feel more like a glorified dog bather. So until I have more practice and confidence, I am going to believe in this method until it works! I will be updating my policies and probably scrapping my grooming menu for the moment. I created it for a dog daycare anyway so it is best. I will be adding a new one shortly which will only include baths, nail trims and minor trimming ...

Myself on a hike with my friend Molly through a Rainier National Park trailhead last summer.  Hello all!  Super short post today and really just a reupload from Facebook. I made it official today and became a business owner. Cheetah Karina Grooming L.L.C is now registered in Oregon! I have my appointment for my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine this Wednesday the 28th and then plan to return to grooming part time by June 1st. I would like to personally thank everyone who has encouraged and helped me during this process and hope that you all know who you are!  Lots of exciting things on the horizon! I will try to be more active with posting. If you have not yet, please check out my business instragram as well as Echo's if you are interested! @Cheetahkarinagrooming @echo.thepointerpnw

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." -Henry Ford      I have recently started to realize that manifestation begins in the mind. I have been in a bit of a mental slump during this quarantine and have lost my focus a little bit.       First, I wanted to add a little history. When I was in college, I remember having a graduation track with my advisors that made my experience fairly straightforward for five years. Now four years after graduation I haven't been a very good planner and have let doubt cloud my mind after many rejection emails and dead end opportunities. I also changed my mind about my immediate career as a zoologist after not being experienced enough for the jobs I wanted but not wanting the emotional burden of the jobs that were available at the time. I know that most zoologists get their start by volunteering at a local zoo or participating in a full time yet unpaid internship. So back in 2017 with a bachelor's ...