A pet groomer is as important to a dog owner as a good barber or beautician is to us humans.
"Learning the skills of pet grooming takes a love of working with animals, an understanding of dog behavior, coat styling ability and the basics of running a business," says Trish Slater, a groomer for the past 28-years and owner of the Livingston Manor Beaverkill Road based Dog Grooming By Trish and Kassie business.
Trish started her business over 28 years ago in Highland, NY and has been at her present location for one year.
The 51-year-old single mother says, "I'm just trying to make a living and I offer reasonable prices because not everyone can afford to have their dogs groomed."
"I want everyone who has a dog to have their pets looks good," Trish noted.
Ms. Slater said she started doing grooming as a hobby and it turned into a business.
She is a certified graduate of the Dog Grooming School in Goshen and is now considering advancing her career and skills by opening up a dog grooming school.
When questioned how she has acquired so much love for dogs Trish noted, "it all started when I started bringing home stray animals when I was in Junior high school."
Asked about the importance of graduating from a dog grooming school Trish said the school taught her about the different clippers used in cutting dogs hair and what blades to use on the clippers. She also learned about different skin conditions, the different types of dog hair and styles of grooming.
"My dogs and what I can do for them is my life," Trish said.
We watched closely during our interview with Trish as she trimmed, cut hair and gave our 10-year-old Shih Tsu "Orio" a much needed bath.
Our firm conclusion was here is a groomer with professional class and a great personality who knows how to handle dogs during the grooming process.
Trish is located at 118 Beaverkill Road and takes appointments only at 845-514-0603.
Professional dog groomer Trish Slater grooms Orio who seemingly just loved the attention and care he was receiving.
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