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A Well Groomed Dog 

Mind

Body &

Spirit

Is a Happy Dog

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WHO WE ARE

We are a team of down to Earth dog lovers, who believe the happiest dogs are well groomed, well exercised, properly fed, and properly mentally stimulated.  We are working hard to expand and grow our facility so we can offer the best services to satisfy the needs of people who share the same beliefs.​

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About Our Grooming

We provide top in the industry Grooming and Handling skills, as well as safety practices.

Tracy has spent the last 22 years mastering her craft and passes her knowledge down to her staff.

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Short of EXTREME circumstances, our handling skills allow us to safely guide dogs through their fears or reluctance to participate in certain parts of the grooming routine, while ensuring the dog feels confident and as comfortable as possible.  

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We use only high quality products and offer a variety of Spa services that actually benefit the dog (no gimmicks).  The dogs in our care receive the best baths, and curl up in warm, lavender scented towels when the bath is over, so they feel relaxed and comfortable. 

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We typically work on two dogs at a time to ensure each dog gets the breaks they need and no dog ever has to get rushed through, just so we can get to the next dog's time slot.  

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We never cut corners, and we will always discuss the grooming details WITH you, and educate where needed so you can make informed decisions.  This means you will never drop off a fluffy dog and pick up a shaved dog without a detailed conversation as to why or what the options are, or you won't bring your shedding dog in expecting it to be GROOMED the way it should be but the groomer just tossed it in the bath instead.  We take pride in every detail, and if you want those details to change (new style, etc.) let us know and we will adjust where we can.  

Tracy's Grooming Credentials

2017

Member of Groom Team Canada

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2005-Present

Open and Champion Level Grooming Competition Participant

I have traveled all over western North America competing in grooming competitions, expanding my skillset, and receiving multiple placements, including Best in Show.  The dogs I have competed with include Spaniels, Poodles, Terriers, and mixed breeds.

2005-Present

Handler and Groomer for Kennel Club Dog Show Participants

I was fortunate enough to work with a group of ladies who introduced me the show world where I was able to learn more advanced grooming and handling skills.  I have groomed and shown many breeds, including Standard Poodles, Airedale Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, and a few herding breeds.  

2003-2004

Alberta School of Dog Grooming

This course set the foundation for my career.  During my time at school I learned the basic grooming, safety and handling skills needed to begin grooming dogs.

OUR TEAM

We can't wait to meet you

 

Tracy 

Master Stylist

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Amanda

Stylist 

Natasha 

 

 Stylist

 

Cassandra

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"They are incredible!  100% recommend them.  They offer a wide variety of services to keep your pet happy, healthy & comfortable.  Our Havanese Delilah looks amazing!  Her hair is so soft & her trim is exactly what I wanted!  She was so very relaxed & happy when I went to pick her up!  Tracy, Owner & Master Stylist at The Tortoise and The Hair is wonderful.  We are so very lucky to have a professional competition winning groomer here in Grande Prairie!  You can tell grooming is more than a job for her."

Carrie Prochner

"My dog has never been so shiny and soft.  They got so much loose fur off of him and I think he lost 5 lbs!  The staff was very friendly to him (and me too).  Detinately will be back and recommend!"

Janice Pearson

"They are incredible, my dog looks amazing every time and they are very friendly. Definitely 100% recommend this place!"

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OUR SERVICES

The Dog Gym

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Please ensure that the items you donate are clean and in good useable condition!

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Thrift and Consignment Store

Grande Prairie's first and only Thrift and Consignment store for PETS!!  

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20% of the profits from donated items will go towards local animal related charities so you can feel good about donating your gently used pet supplies.  

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Do you have quality items you wish to donate?  We are accepting gently used dishes, collars & harnesses, clothing & costumes, toys, beds, and other pet accessories. 

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Grooming Services

Please note that we only accept haircut clients who commit to a proper 4-8 week grooming schedule. (Shedding dogs can sometimes go longer)

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We are currently not taking new Giant Breeds, Chow Chows, or Cats.

Dogs On A 2-4 Week Schedule

Get 15% off

 

FULL GROOMS

Includes: nail trimming, ear cleaning, shampooing, conditioning, paw/pad trimming, any necessary sanitary trimming, face trimming/styling (if applicable), brushing.

Also Includes: Full body haircut and style, or full body de-shed and tidy.

 

Extra Charges Will Apply For:

-Matt Removal

-Compacted Coat Removal

-Handling and Care of Obese Dogs

-Handling and Care of Dogs With Special Needs

There is a 5-10% price increase for dogs who went longer than 8 weeks between grooms.  We may refuse service if the dog SHOULD be on a 4-8 week schedule and continuously goes longer.  

Please note that these are the TYPICAL prices, but dogs' coats vary so much.  If a dog takes longer\less time to wash, dry, or brush out than the average dog of its size\coat type than the prices will be adjusted to account for that.

Dogs On An 8.-10 Week Schedule

Dogs On A 10+ Week Schedule

Add 5 %

Add 10 %

full-grooms

Includes: nail trimming, ear cleaning, shampooing, conditioning, paw/pad trimming, any necessary sanitary trimming, face trimming/styling (if applicable), and combing.

Dogs On A 2-4 Week Schedule

Get 15% off

PARTIAL GROOMS

Does NOT include: Any other trimming aside from what is listed above.  This service is not available for shedding dogs at this time.

 

Extra Charges Will Apply For:

-Matt Removal

-Compacted Coat Removal

-Handling and Care of Obese Dogs

-Handling and Care of Dogs With Special Needs

There is a 5-10% price increase for dogs who went longer than 8 weeks between grooms.  We may refuse service if the dog SHOULD be on a 4-8 week schedule and continuously goes longer.  

Please note that these are the TYPICAL prices, but dogs' coats vary so much. If a dog takes longer\less time to wash, dry, or brush out than the average dog of its size\coat type than the prices will be adjusted to account for that.

Dogs On A 10+ Week Schedule

Add 10 %

Dogs On An 8.-10 Week Schedule

Add 5 %

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MAINTENANCE

These services are available to help prevent problems such as overgrown toenails, or matted hair, etc.

Maintenance services DO NOT include a bath, or any matt removal.  

MAINTENANCE Services


Haircut Dogs:  These are your low to non-shedding dogs that need full body trimming, including their face.  

As long as the hair is being washed/brushed as needed, it can grow as long as you'd like, so partial or full grooms aren't always necessary,  but nails, pads, sanitary areas, eye areas, and ear canals need regular care, and often pet owners struggle to clean/trim these areas.

If you don't want a professional full or partial groom every 3-8 weeks, we strongly suggest coming for a maintenance trim for proper management of these areas. 

Shedding Dogs: These are the dogs that don't grow long hair on their face/muzzle and who shed their coat out as it grows.  Many pet owners take care of their shedding dog's bathing needs at home, but could use help trimming the feet and bum (if needed), trimming the nails, and blowing out the big tufts of undercoat.  We encourage shedding dogs with fluffy feet, to have their nails, paws, and rear tidied up every 3-8 weeks.  

Hand-stripping Dogs: These are your wire coated dogs who get the correct method of hair trimming, called hand-stripping (not using clippers/scissors) Our hand-stripping maintenance package helps keep layers of hair in the coat, and the nails/sanitary areas clear of hair and debris.  We do a quick go over of the whole dog, removing a layer of hair, so when you are ready for a full groom, we have layers to work with.  For the best results hand-stripped dogs should come for a maintenance strip every 1-4 weeks depending on breed, and desired outcome. 

Single Services


Nail Trimming

Dogs

Dogs coming every 1-4 weeks

Rabbits/Guinea Pigs


16

8

10

Anal Glands

Only Service

With Any Bathing Service


8

Free

 Teeth Brushing

Only Service

With A Nail Trim or 

   Maintenance Package

With Any Bathing Service


8

5

 

Free

Other Single Services

Ear Cleaning

Eye area Cleaning

Brushing


5

5

$25 for 15 min

Maintenance Packages


Haircut Dogs

Small

Medium

Large​


30

45

60

Shedding Dogs

Small

Medium

Large


30

45

60

Handstrip Dogs

Small

Small/Medium

Medium

Medium/Large

Large

Large/XLarge

XLarge

 

The prices above are estimates.  Coat types do make a difference in time/price.  For example, a well maintained Irish Wolfhound takes less time to do a maintenance strip than a well maintained Airedale Terrier, despite being 2-3X the size.


50

65

80

95

110

125

140

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Specialty Grooming 

Info Coming Soon

Teeth Scaling

This service is available to regular grooming/daycare clients only.  We scale and polish the teeth to reduce tarter and bad breath.  This service does not replace regular veterinary dental checkups, as we cannot provide x-rays to determine the state of the whole tooth.  It can reduce the duration between veterinary dentals though, and help improve general dental health.  

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Most dogs need 1-2 units.  We only do one unit per session and the service is done at your own risk.  

$40 per Unit.

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SKIN CARE/SPA

We pride ourselves on only offering "Spa" services that ACTUALLY benefit you and the dogs.  We don't offer gimmicky add on services that are only designed to personify our furry friends and empty your wallets.   

Thera-Clean Microbubble Skin Therapy

Thera-Clean Microbubble skin therapy is advanced technology from Japan that results in a deeper clean and health benefits that shampoo alone can't achieve.  In short, the bath water gets turned into tiny little nanobubbles that are able to penetrate the hair follicles and as they pop, they release oxygen into the skin, and loosen up dirt, dander, bacteria, yeast, allergens, etc., lifting them out of the skin and up to the surface of the bath water.  


Shampooing alone only cleans the surface of the skin, however if a Microbubble bath is followed up with a medicated shampoo, the skin is then able to absorb more of the medication than it would without the microbubbles.  


If a dog has allergies or reacts to shampoos, we can use microbubbles after the shampoo to remove any trace of shampoo that may have been left in the skin.


Microbubble technology is great for assisting with the management of skin issues but also supports maintaining healthy skin.  The process is also incredibly therapeutic and relaxing for most pets.  The combination of sonic energy and ionic charge causes a soothing sensation for the skin, and a calming effect on the dog.


We would love to see every dog enjoy the benefits of a microbubble bath.  


Nagayu CO2 Hydrotherapy

Nagayu CO2 Hydrotherapy is NOT microbubbles.  (Some grooming companies confuse the two)  It is, however, the next best thing.  The bath bomb style fizzing action can not penetrate the follicles and deep clean the way microbubble bathing can, but it does reduce the build up of oils and gunk around the edge of the follicles that help trap debris inside.  It also adds a unique conditioning effect.  If a microbubble bath is outside of your grooming budget, we offer Nagayu CO2  Hydrotherapy for free with any bath.  We can also use it in conjunction with a Microbubble Bath for even greater all around results for $5.  

 

Please note that if your pet is showing signs of skin issues, and you don't opt for a microbubble bath, a Nagayu rinse will automatically be added to your groom.  

Single Services


Moisturizing Paw Cream

The natural Shea & Aloe butters moisturize while allowing the Kelp to absorb much needed nutrients and minerals into their skin.

In addition, the ingredients include a special blend of pure therapeutic grade essential oils for aromatherapy and naturally healing elements.

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Teeth Brushing and Polishing

Only Service

With A Nail Trim or 

   Maintenance Package

With Any Bathing Service

Our Canine Tooth Polish cleans loose buildup and gently polishes the teeth to help slow future buildup.


$8

$5

 

Free

Microbubble Skin Care

Only Service (Only includes 5-10 min of drying time)

Extra Drying Time 

Added To A Full Groom or Partial Groom


30-50

5-25

Free

Advanved Hydration/Healing Microbubble Skin Care. 

Only Service (Only includes 5-10 min of drying time)

Extra Drying Time

Added To A Full Groom or Partial Groom


 

38-58

5-25

10

Our Advanced Hydration/Healing Microbubble Bath includes *Moisture Plus* : an all natural additive that add moisture back into the skin, contains anti-microbial properties, and helps repel insects and pets.  

Charcoal Facial Scrub

Added To Any Bath 

 luxurious purifying treatment designed to exfoliate your dog’s dead skin cells and help remove the dead coat.

This effective treatment will leave your dog’s coat and skin feeling soft and silky. Infused with Activated Charcoal, Sandalwood, Lavender and sea salt that will draw out any pollution and toxins from your dog’s coat and skin.

• Deep Cleansing

• Natural whitener

• Eliminates odour

• Exfoliates dead skin cells and removes the dead coat

• Draws out toxins and pollutions from skin and coat

pH balanced, pet friendly, no SLS or parabens, no petrochemicals and no synthetic perfumes. 100% Vegan, No Palm Oil.

Full Body Charcoal Scrub

.Added To Any Bath


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Small/Medium Dog Daycare

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Day Boarding

We offer Daycare services for dogs under 35 lbs, who need care and supervision while their owners are working, shopping, busy at home, or just want a break from daily dog care.  

This is also good for some “light” puppy socializing to expose puppies to new sounds, and smells.  
 

4 or more hours, is $25

less than 4 hours is $7 per hour 

Day Boarding on Grooming Day is $20

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Text us to book a spot

We offer Day Boarding services for all dogs, who need care and supervision while their owners are working, shopping, busy at home, or just want a break from daily dog care.  

Larger dogs are kept in their own space, unless they are calm around the small dogs, then they can join the group.
 

4 or more hours, is $25

less than 4 hours is $7 per hour 

Day Boarding on Grooming Day is $20

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Text us to book a spot

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Dog Day Camp FAQ

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Can you feed my dog while they are in your care?


Yes we can. Please bring a labeled container or baggie of your dog’s food. If your dog is on a raw food diet, or eats wet food, we can accommodate their diet by putting their food into our refrigerator. 

Do you use crates/k​ennels?

 

We use home-style crates/kennels.  This gives dogs a safe space to rest and have some “me time”, Or for safety when they can’t be directly supervised.  Dogs who are polite can hang out with the grooming staff, when safe to do so, and all dogs receive multiple potty breaks and movement breaks. 

Do I need to make a reservation for my dog to attend day camp?

 

A reservation is required to attend day boarding. We ask that you schedule with us at least 24 hours prior, to be sure we have the space for your dog. Online booking is available for Day Boarding.

 

 

Do you have a spay/neuter policy?

 

No. However, if we believe that your dog may be acting out due to being intact we may suggest you take a short leave from our facility until you and your veterinarian deem your dog appropriate to be altered. If your female dog is not spayed and in heat, please do not bring them to our facility for services other than grooming. 

What vaccinations are required for my dog to attend your day camp?

 

All dogs attending day camp are required to have had their third set of puppy vaccines.  Rabies is required at the appropriate age and at leave one Rabies booster at the appropriate age. We strongly encourage all our clients to have current vaccinations for rabies, distemper, and Bordetella. Should a dog bite another dog or person, Alberta Health Services have the right to seize the animal for tests, or fine the owner for not being able to provide proper documentation of rabies vaccines.  

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CONTACT US

Opening Hours:  

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Grooming Hours

Monday: Regular Grooming/Spa Services

8:30-5:30 or 20 minutes after the last dog is done

Tuesday: Regular Grooming/Spa Services

12:00-8:00 or 20 minutes after the last dog is done

Wednesday: Regular Grooming/Spa Services

8:30-5:30 or 20 minutes after the last dog is done

Thursday: Regular Grooming/Spa Services

8:30-5:30 or 20 minutes after the last dog is done

Friday: Express Grooming, Bath Services, Maintenance Grooming, Nail Trimming, and Hand Stripping Services

8:30-5:30 or 20 minutes after the last groom is done

Retail Hours

Monday: 9-5:30

Tuesday: 12:00-8:00

Wednesday: 9-5:30

Thursday: 9-5:30

Friday: 9:00-5:30

 

Day Boarding Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

When booking online, you are welcome to drop off anytime after 8:30, regardless of the time slot booked. 

Text Us

780-513-1333

(Texting Is The Best Way To Get A Hold Of Us)

VISIT

11033 101 Street

Grande Prairie Alberta

(Behind Giant Tiger Facing 101 Street)

EMAIL

(only checked every 2-3 days)

doghairandcare@gmail.com

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