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!