Golden Grooming
Isn't our Darcy something? That darling haughty look would get us every single time we saw it. So many folks ask about how their Golden can look more 'Golden.' Well, we have to admit it does take practice, and attending a breed club's grooming seminars is really critical. That's what we did (actually with Erik Strickland) and it provided us with the information needed to buy the correct equipment and actually do a respectable job.

Another excellent way to learn is to watch the masters. That's really easy to do.

Just go to a local dog show and find out where the Goldens are being shown. You should see loads of grooming tables nearby being primped. It's also helpful to search through the dog show grounds for those folks with Goldens as they oftentimes are found grooming their dogs at their trailers. They typically don't mind folks watching as long as you don't touch! Just compliment them on having the most beautiful Golden you've ever seen and how amazed you are at their grooming talents, then bemoaning that you could NEVER become as agile as they are at this special art.

Sometimes we let Greg Wessel, professional handler, do wonders on our kids, as he used to live very close to us in Maryland.

Here is Darcy down in his basement on the grooming table being worked on. And, yet, look at that adorable smiling face of hers. And, look at how pretty that one, obviously finished, ear looks! You can tell, that even though she doesn't love to be groomed, that Greg is still okay in her book. Just look at that face as Greg cups her hand.

While the following grooming how-to pages are not the same as attending a grooming hands-on seminar or watching a professional groomer/handler in action, they do provide some useful tips.

Grooming Ears     Grooming Feet

Grooming Tail & Shoulders    Blow Drying Your Golden

Golden Grooming Tips   More Grooming Tips

Golden Equipment and Accessories
We love our new Shor-Line Grooming Table and will be carrying it here as we believe it has so many wonderful features. And, every dog owner must have an Oliver's Paw Paw to do nail grooming the easy, safe & painless way. Want to know what grooming accessories we use and recommend? Well, we use Chris Christensen's grooming products including her painfree (for user and dog) slicker and oval brushes, and Roseline shears. 


Aroma Paws: CHEMICAL FREE Grooming & Lifestyle Products
Purchases help fund Cancer Treatment Grants for working dogs

We love to discover natural organic products for dogs and their people. Bath products are typically laden with detergents and chemicals, but not this new 2008 line from Aroma Paws. This company manufactures natural eco-friendly and chemical-free dog grooming products. 

Aroma Paws considers their product line "eco-friendly essentials", and shies away from using the word "spa" in their products. "Frankly, though the products are amazing and indulgent, we don't want to consider this a treat. Using safer, more earth conscious products on ourselves and our animals needs to be a way of life," says Joe Guzman, the firms President. "We've found a way to bring the spa experience home with the rich fragrances from essential oils, combined in an exciting new way."

Partner and chief creative designer Crystalyn Guzman says: "Our goal is to provide consumers an eco-friendly alternative to the highly processed chemical based shampoos and grooming aids that are available in all of the mass merchandise stores. It would be a shame if people couldn't find safe, natural and eco-friendly products to use on their "furry babies." 

	Aroma Paws Luxury Hypo-Allergenic Shampoo & Conditioner in One This hypoallergenic & fragrance free formula is a blend of Organic Honey, Colloidal Oatmeal & Pro Vitamin B5. It was designed for dogs with sensitive skin and allergies to the dyes and chemicals found in many pet grooming lines. This chemical-free shampoo is pH Balanced, Eco-Friendly, and Bio-Degradable. 12oz. CONTAINS NO ...... DYES PARABENS ALCOHOL SALT PHOSPHATES SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES This luxury shampoo contains: Aloe Leaf Extract to relieve itching of sensitive or irritated skin and to soothe bug bites. Chamomile Flower to help restore the pH balance to your dog's skin and coat. Sweet Almond Oil to soften the skin. Organic Honey which is an antioxidant and natural antimicrobial. Green Tea Leaf Extract which is a natural antioxidant. Price — $14.50
	Aroma Paws Fur Conditioning Treatment with Sunscreen Aroma Paws Pet Fur Conditioning Treatment is blended with all natural organic ingredients to fully condition and restore shine to your dog's skin and coat. This Luxurious Conditioner is meant to be used on a dry coat, anytime coat lacks shine. CONTAINS NO ...... DYES PARABENS ALCOHOL SALT PHOSPHATES SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES This conditioning treatment is made with 100% VEGAN ingredients. They are: Organic Aloe Juice, Organic Coconut Oil, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Avocado Oil, Emulsifying Wax, Palm Wax, Jojoba & Grapeseed Oils, Witch Hazel, Vitamin E, Shea & Mango Butters, PABA, Zinc Flowers, Kosher Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Organic Willowbark Extract, Mannan, Neem, Rosemary Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, and Citric Acid. This conditioning treatment is pH Balanced, Eco-Friendly, and Bio-Degradable. Price — $11.50
	Aroma Paws Pet Odor Neutralizing Room Spray — Citrus Blend Aroma Paws Pet Odor Removing Room Spray is blended with an odor neutralizing oil along with botanical and essential oils to remove Pet Odors from any area that your dog has been in contact with (bedding, furniture, car, etc.). CONTAINS NO ...... DYES PARABENS ALCOHOL SALT PHOSPHATES SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES Be sure to test on an inconspicuous area first. This citrus blend is a combination of Orange, Lemongrass & Peppermint Oils. Other ingredients are: Organic Aloe Juice, Witch hazel, Organic Willowbark Extract, 100% Pure Tea Tree Oil, and Polysorbate 20. This chemical-free spray is pH Balanced, Eco-Friendly, and Bio-Degradable. 4.5oz. Price — $11.50

Aroma Paws Paw Conditioning Treatment Nurture Your Dog's Paws with Aroma Paws Paw Conditioning Treatment. It is the perfect thing to help protect your dog's paws from everyday wear and tear. This chemical-free conditioner is pH Balanced, Eco-Friendly, and Bio-Degradable. CONTAINS NO ...... DYES PARABENS ALCOHOL SALT PHOSPHATES SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES From the rich and soothing Shea and Aloe Butters to the Pure and Natural Sweet Almond, Grapeseed & Golden Jojoba oils, this Paw Conditioning Treatment is sure to relieve your dog's cracked, dry and rough paws. Use daily, before walks. All the ingredients are human grade and luxurious! They are Shea Butter, Natural Purified Beeswax, Aloe Vera Butter, Coconut Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Grapeseed, Sweet Almond & Golden Jojoba Oils, Vitamins A, E & F, and Peppermint Oil. 2 oz. Price — $12.50