About
My name is Karen Bettleyon. I have worked both in education and healthcare all my life. I presently work as a COTA in a skilled nursing facility.
I recently completed my education and grooming skills from Cindy's Companions Salon & School and absolutely fell in love with it. I have always had a desire to work with dogs and found this very enlightening and decided to open my own grooming salon in my home.
I look forward to working with everyone and taking good care of your fur babies.
Karen
I love to be around dogs and care for them in every way. I enjoy seeing the satisfaction on the owners face when they pick up their fur babies.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I begin with getting information over the phone on their pet including name of pet, age, gender, spayd/neutured, breed, weight,vaccinations, grooming history, dog behavior, any medical conditions and what the client wants done with their pet.
On the appointment day I would have the client sign all necessary paperwork prior to the appointment.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Graduate of Cindy's Canine Companions Salon & School
Pet First Aid and CPR certification
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
No standard pricing system. Will discuss pricing with each client depending on their pet needs.
How did you get started in this business?
I have always had a love for dogs and wanted to work with them in some compacity. I decided to enroll in the canine school mentioned above and absolutely loved it. Therefore, I decided to start a grooming salon in my home.
What types of customers have you worked with?
As a groomer I have worked with friends and also the clients I had while enrolled in Cindy's Canine Companion School.
As a professional I have a B.S in Health/Physical Education/Special Education/Driver Education, M.S in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Science, B.A in Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified EMT
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Visit the grooming salon, interview the groomer and observe the interaction between your pet and the groomer.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
If the groomer has any experience with dogs that are geriatric, have medical conditions, behavior problems, allergies, separation anxiety, etc..