The Groomer's Notebook - Professional insight from behind the grooming table

  Don’t Shave the Fluff: Why Shaving Double-Coated Dogs Can Do More Harm Than Good Every year when temperatures rise, we hear it again: “Can you shave my Husky so she stays cooler?” “My Aussie is shedding like crazy—just shave it all off!” “Won’t it help him cool down faster if he has no fur?” We get it. The idea  seems  logical—less hair = less heat, right? But when it comes to double-coated breeds, shaving them is one of the worst things you can do. Here’s why—and what you should do instead. What  Is  a Double-Coated Dog? Double-coated dogs have  two distinct layers of fur : A soft, dense undercoat  that acts like insulation—keeping them warm in winter  and  cool in summer A coarse outer coat (guard hairs)  that repels dirt, moisture, and harmful sun rays Think of it like a built-in climate control system. Breeds like Huskies, Golden Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, German Shepherds, Pomeranians, Great Pyrenees, and ev...

Why Dino Suds N Scissors May Cost More — and Why That’s a Good Thing 🦖✨ If you’ve ever wondered why DinoSudsNScissors may seem more expensive than some other grooming options, you’re not alone — and we’re happy to explain. The short answer? Because we don’t cut corners , and when it comes to your pet, we never will. But let’s dig a little deeper. Grooming Isn’t Just a Haircut For many places, grooming is treated like a quick service: in, out, done. At Dino Suds N Scissors, grooming is hands-on care , skill , and responsibility rolled into one. Every pet that walks through our doors is a living, breathing family member — not a number on a schedule. That mindset changes everything about how we work. Education, Training & Experience Matter Our team is made up of highly trained professionals who invest countless hours into education, certification, and continued learning. Grooming safely requires knowledge of: Coat types and breed standards Skin and coat health ...

  We Were Homeless Three Times—Then I Opened a Grooming Salon in a Pandemic How Dino Suds N Scissors Became More Than a Business—It Became a Lifeline Hello there, I’m Sydney—owner of Dino Suds N Scissors, certified groomer, animal lover to my core… and someone who once tried to own every animal in the world. (Spoiler alert: it didn’t quite work out.) Ever since I was 8 years old, I knew animals were my everything. While other kids were out riding bikes, I was passing out handmade flyers—thanks to help from my mom and grandma—for my first-ever dog walking and pet sitting “business.” It wasn’t fancy, but it was the beginning of something much bigger than I ever imagined. Fast forward a few years (okay, more than a few), and I found myself stuck in a cycle of jobs that just didn’t feel right. Then one day, I landed a role as a bather at a grooming salon in Pleasant Grove, Utah—and everything clicked. I wasn’t just scrubbing muddy paws. I was absorbing everything—grooming techniqu...