Dedicated and compassionate dog grooming professional with experience at Christina-Maria Grooming ran by Christina-Maria Dykstra, skilled in pet grooming techniques and animal handling. Proven ability to build strong relationships with pets and pet parents alike, while ensuring a stress-free environment for pets. Committed to continuous learning and maintaining high standards of professionalism and safety in all interactions.
-demonstrate proper holding and restraint techniques depending on dogs behaviour and size
-ensure each pet is as comfortable as possible both physically and mentally
-educate pet parents on more effective care and training of their animal
-preform basic grooming care for pets as a last resort due to behavioural or physical needs
-Manage personalized care for each pet
-Ensure each pet is comfortable and happy and minimize stress
- ensure the dogs coat is clean and well prepped for the groomer. Which means shampooed, conditioned, dried, brushed out, nail trimmed and filed, and ears clean. As well as the occasional foot trim and bum trim.
-Maintain a tidy, sanitary, safe and functional work space. Which includes cleaning kennels, mopping, sweeping, sanitizing tools, keeping shelves organized and taking out trash
-assisted in handling dogs
-acted as a stranger during socialization lessons
-assisted in explaining the steps and purpose of each lesson
-demonstrated proper handling to pet parents