A' Lord Dog House Grooming N Boarding has been visited Times since 2007
I started grooming dogs when I was 15 year old. This is How it all began. I went with a friend of mine Nada Cagle, She was an dog obedience instructor. I attended her Dog obedience classes with my Collie Lucky when I was 12 years old. A few years passed I got to know Nada, and attended her classes once a week for 3 years. I loved to train dogs, so than Nada started teaching me to train dogs for other people. But one day, Nada asked me to go with her to groom a dog. Nada was the Dog Groomer in Fairbury in the 1970-1980's. She had Worked at EastSide Vet clinic owned by Dr. Flint at that time. But anyway, I went with her a couple of places, and watched her groom. From than on I knew this is what I wanted to do! So I knew, NO one would let me start using there dogs for a practice. So I went out an bought a Miniature Schnauzer, Teddy. I started grooming on him, boy did you he LOOK a sight! But the more I groomed & practiced, the more I was getting better. Nada showed me some touch ups,to make him look better. Then one day, I got a call from Carolyn Asper,She had 12 wonderful Toy poodles. Carolyn used too groom dogs for a part time thing,until she had gotten cancer,which she could no longer groom her poodles. I started grooming for Carolyn in 1986,she had taught me LOTS about grooming poodles. She was the best poodle groomer around, and very picky on how she wanted her dogs to look. She taught me the Town/Kennel clip,Dutch clip and so forth. Carolyn taught me a great deal in grooming poodles and some other breeds too. She was the best teacher around. I do miss Carolyn as she has pasted away, and so has Leroy her husband. I do miss them very much. I spent a lot of week ends at their place grooming their dogs. They were like a 2nd mom & dad to me. But I have to say ,I do miss those little poodles too! Carolyn for teaching me so much! I love you & Leroy a lot! Also Thanks Nada for advice you have given me & showing me some tips on grooming. Plus I want to thank you Dr.Jackson for letting me work at EastSide Veterinary Clinic for 8 1/2 years! You have taught me lots!!!!
I have to say, I am a lot like Carolyn Asper, I'm picky! There is one more person I have to thank to, that is Pat Hunt. Even though she lives in Indiana, she has given me advice on how to groom certain breeds of dogs. Even though I have been grooming since I was 15 years old, I am still learning! Thanks to all the people who have helped me where I am today!
This is me with all Leroy and Carolyn Asper's Poodles, of Pontiac,IL.
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Dog Boarding Available
Call for prices, and for reservations
815.692.3638
Open By Appointments only!
We are State Licensed and Insured.
Bleach cleaned and climate controlled environment
We are limited to the amount of dogs we board. Dogs can not be aggressive, or destructive. We require that you bring your own dog food, and bowls. You may also bring a blanket that smells like home, that way they don't feel like they are abandoned. If you do not bring their food, we feed our dogs BlackGold Premium dog food. Dogs are walked 2-3x a day, for potty time. No dog is left unattended out side. If you would like your dog to have walking time, or if you would want your dog to have play time we can do that. There is an extra charge for this.
We do require that your dog be completely vaccinated, and that would also include Bordetella. Bordetella should be given 2 weeks before boarding. All dogs owners must bring in a veterinarian certificate of vaccinations, and also sign a release form.
We do have Sunday pick ups and or drop offs
A' Lord Dog House Grooming Clients will receive a discount for boarding.
If you are new to an area, always ask questions and or ask for references. Most of the time a Veterinarian can tell you of a good pet groomer in your area.
