by Susan Gary | May 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
One fully equipped van. One highly experienced groomer. A vision born out of frustration. That’s how Bernadette Coleman started Primped Pooches in 2020. BACKGROUND Many pet parents find the grooming experience to be frustrating and inconvenient, as did...
by Susan Gary | Apr 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Choosing the right vet for your furry, scaly, or feathered friend is an important decision. What makes a great vet? Well, it’s a wonderful mix of things that go beyond medical training. Let’s dive into what sets an excellent vet apart from a mediocre vet....
by Susan Gary | Apr 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s common for dogs to experience fear, and understanding these fears can help pet parents create a more comfortable environment for them. Here are 10 things dogs are often scared of: Loud Noises This includes thunderstorms, fireworks, and construction sounds....
by Susan Gary | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s Springtime in McKinney and Melissa, TX and my fingers are “itching” to plant flowers in my yard, but the dirt is not yet warm enough. So, I must be content with my indoor plants for a while longer. While indoor plants are not generally a hazard to dogs,...
by Susan Gary | Dec 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
What were you doing in 2018? Rene and Alan Blakemore were remodeling their home. Rene packed a few things away, including Remington’s wooden urn of ashes. Remington was a 78 lb Vizsla. Next, Rene picked up Colt’s ashes. Colt was Remington’s son and weighed 53 lbs. She...
by Susan Gary | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Happy National Seat Belt Day! I am a HUGE advocate for pet safety in a vehicle. Too often, I see pups hanging their heads out a window or a cat sitting in the driver’s lap. When our oldest daughter, Bekah, left Texas for Maryland, we moved her in a U-Haul with...
