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Shannon Lynnes Heggem
Member since 04th May 2006
Occupation: Motivational Speaker
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12th May 2006
For humans, summer is such a beautiful season, filled with fun and outdoor activities. But for our canine friends, it can really be a frightening time of year.
Many dogs suffer from anxiety attacks during the summer months due to many seasonal factors...
Views: 132
07th May 2006
By far, one of the most rewarding things that I enjoyed when I was professional groomer was the connection with so many different animals. Groomers have access to hundreds of different pets to enjoy and bond with; and yet someone else has to feed and car...
Views: 130
07th May 2006
Shedding, unfortunately for pet owners, is a natural cycle in every pet's life. No wondrous cure exists, contrary to what some product manufacturers would like us to believe. They offer tonics for the pet's coat, tools that claim to remove all of the loo...
Views: 223
07th May 2006
Many people bathe their dogs at home, which can be a fun experience for both you and your pet. Professional groomers usually urge people to try this at home, at least once. It will either be a great bonding experience, or you will appreciate your groome...
Views: 185
07th May 2006
Professional groomers are often asked how to remove those awful eye stains that some light-colored dogs are prone to. These dogs are easy to spot, with their raccoon-like masks around their eyes. There are dozens of products on the market that claim to...
Views: 169
07th May 2006
Trimming toenails at home can be a simple endeavor with some proper instruction. Before tackling this task, it is important to have a veterinarian or a groomer give you a pedicure demonstration on your own dog's toenails. Doggie toenails vary extensivel...
Views: 160
07th May 2006
Did you know that right now in the grooming industry in the United States, no prior education requirements or examination process exists to become a groomer? That means that anyone can set up a card table in their basement, buy a pair of Wal-Mart clippers...
Views: 142
07th May 2006
Anyone who knows me for more than five minutes becomes acutely aware that I am truly obsessed with the City of Light. Yes, Paris is the place for me. Since I was a child, I have been enamoured with Paris; the culture, the language, the history, the roma...
Views: 96
07th May 2006
Imagine my surprise when I went to my mailbox one day and found the beautiful, hand-stamped invitation; I couldn't believe it. I had been invited to attend the prestigious "Pug Picnic." What is that, you ask? Well, the Pug Picnic has been an annual rit...
Views: 122
07th May 2006
Many times during the year the professional groomer's phone rings with desperate cries for help…. "My dog has just been skunked! What do I do? Can you fix it?"
If only a magic spell existed to rid our pets of skunk smell. Unfortunately, there is n...
Views: 104
07th May 2006
Two years have passed since I lost my dearest friend in this world. Buddy, my beautiful German Shepherd, my incredible, faithful companion went on to the Rainbow Bridge to wait for me. He unselfishly gave me eight fun-filled years brimming with love and...
Views: 127
07th May 2006
I wonder if it is purely accident that the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is just a couple of weeks after the Super Bowl? I doubt it. Could it be true that football fans and dog people have many things in common?
Let's talk about passion and dedic...
Views: 90
07th May 2006
Today the headlines announced the sad news of Lance Newman's untimely death. The words look so strange as I type them; after all, he can't be gone, can he? Is it really true?
Though it was several years ago, I still remember the first time Lance call...
Views: 67
07th May 2006
With the steady increase of pet ownership across the country, awareness of the dangers of external parasites and the necessary treatment methods is vital. Pet owners need to understand the importance of controlling these pests, as can several diseases ar...
Views: 155
07th May 2006
Having a dog groomed by a professional is one of life's worthwhile luxuries. You don't have to worry about getting your own bathroom flooded, hair down the drain, endless wet towels, not to mention a damp (still smelly) dog to deal with. People who have...
Views: 110
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