Boise Dog Grooming, Pet pick-up, Pet delivery | Canine Design

Canine Design
All-Breed Pet Salon
Where Every Pet is a VIP!
(Very Important Pet)

General information

Canine Design is an all-breed dog and cat Grooming Salon/day spa and pet stylist School conveniently located on the Boise Bench. The Salon is owned and operated by Stacey Sullivan, president of Sullivan Enterprises, Inc. The salon is currently under expansion and will be moved to a new larger location by fall 2008 located at 2621 w. camas st. This is just 4 blocks away from the original salon site and is much more roomy!

Stacey provides show and pet grooming for all breeds of dogs and cats.
With 25 years of experience, 13 years including working as a full-time veterinary technician and clinic manager, all aspects of health are a consideration that are taken seriously by Stacey and her associates.

Pet stylists include:

Jennifer Castilleja, who has 12 years experience in the field and has worked with stacey since she was only a bather.
Mackennzi chapel, who grew up in her mom’ s pet grooming shop in bend,or and is now pursuing her own career.
Becky woodard, bather, who has been with the salon since she started high school and is showing great promise with her skills.

The Salon provides an exceptional line of botanical products and show quality grooming. Many of Stacey’s regular clients are people who are currently showing their dogs in the breed ring, as well as in obedience and agility. Stacey is currently actively competing in the agility ring with one of her dogs.

Stacey has titled and shown her dogs in breed, agility, and obedience. She was also a 4-H Leader for 8 years in Idaho and Texas, with her focus on dog projects with the youth. She is a charter member of Boise Agility Runners & Climbers (BARC) dog club and active in local kennel club activities. She has provided a herpetological foster home for snakes and lizards. Stacey has also hand-raised and trained several birds. Her dog, Onyx, was a certified Delta Society Pet Partner and worked in St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center as a therapy dog.

Stacey’s position prior to this was as a Salon Manager for a large national retail chain. She was a Certified Master stylist and instructor for 10 years in that venue. Many of her students have gone on to own and operate their own boarding and grooming facilities.

Apprentice program information

Canine Design grooming school provides a 12-week course in basic all-breed pet grooming with emphasis on safety, service, and excellence. All course sections include text and written work as well as the majority of time being spent with hands-on instruction. No more than two students are usually scheduled to be working at the same level at any given time period.

All students must successfully complete solo grooms. Any student wishing to work successive weeks on specialized areas of competency may make arrangements to do so for an additional amount to be determined at that time. Students are encouraged to attend outside activities such as dog shows, trade shows, and grooming competitions to gain proficiency in other areas of grooming.

Stacey is also currently offering individualized seminars for other pet professionals and private parties who only want to learn specific aspects of the Pet styling process.

Spa services

All services are customized according to every individual pets needs.

When you call to make your salon appointment, you will be asked some general questions and an estimate of cost can be made at that time . Please be sure to mention any special needs your pet may have so proper preparation can be made for their arrival prior to their appointment time.

Canine Design carries a high quality line of botanical products. We also offer special shampoos and rinses for the special needs of the pet who may have extra sensitive skin, allergies, or odor problems. Also offered are special conditioners and nail care.

Every salon patron receives nail trimming, ear cleaning, anal sac expression, full body massage and a bandanna or bows with their full service salon package. Even the pets who are not being styled, just bathed receive the above mentioned services.

Aromatherapy

With the move to the new salon on Camas, canine design will also be offering aromatherapy for those pets needing some extra relaxation, relief from anxiety, and overall immune system boosting. We have had some remarkable results with these treatments and hope more pets will be able to take advantage of the wonderful benefits of specialized aromatherapy.

Individual consultations

Dietary and dog training consultations with stacey can be done at the time of your regularly scheduled spa service or by special appointment.
All training is done on an individual basis with separately scheduled training sessions.

Please feel free to call with any specific questions that you may have!

Canine Design vip Puppy Package

This package is customized specifically for your puppy’s needs.
The main objective for doing a package with any pup is to start a training process incorporating good “table manners” and a comfortable attitude about the grooming procedures.

Ideal age for first scheduled appointment is 12-18 weeks of age.

The package consists of 3 groomings, scheduled 2 weeks apart.

The package is priced at a considerable discount. Depending on the age and breed of the puppy, usually the package price is 25-35% off regular prices. The package is prepaid and nonrefundable. All 3 puppy appointments are scheduled after the first visit. Appointments may be scheduled sooner than the 2 week interval but not later so as to fall out of the 6 week time block allotted.

The scheduling is very important for the learning process. The puppy usually does not retain much of what is learned past 3 weeks of exposure to the equipment and environment.
References from clients whose pups have gone through the package and are groomed on a regular basis are available upon request.

VIP Puppy Package

Puppy Massage
This is an allover body massage done by Stacey on all puppies that get a package.  This is very important in teaching the pup to be restrained and learning to stand quietly on the table.

Bath and Blow dry
Again, a very important process for the puppy to be comfortable with during the grooming procedure.  Most commercial dryers used in salons are high velocity and noisy.

Pads Shaved/ Sanitary area trimmed

These are two places that can become dirty and very prone to bacterial infections if not kept clean.  Hair removal is necessary for cleanliness in most cases.

Nail Trimming
Good nail care is also a lifetime necessity.  Nails allowed to grow out past the pads of the feet can cause early arthritic changes in the joints.

Face trimming and Comb out
Most pet trims include having the hair trimmed around the eyes and bangs.  The puppy learns to sit still while having the scissors and     clippers used around the eyes and the face.  This is very important for the safety of the pup’s eyes and cleanliness around the eyes.

Feet shaping and General Scissor Shape up
This is important for an all over well-groomed appearance and keeping your floors cleaner!  Neat and tidy feet drag in far less debris from the yard and walks.

Ear Cleaning and Ear Hair Removal
Many breeds do not have hair growth in the ear canals.  But, most that require regular grooming do and they need this service performed every 4-6 weeks.  Hair build up in the ear canal creates the perfect environment for bacterial growth and subsequent ear infections.  This condition is very painful for the puppies and can easily be prevented with good hygiene by the pet stylist.  In our salon, every grooming service includes ear cleaning with hair removal and application of an ear cleaner that has a drying agent to remove moisture after the bath.  Puppies have to learn to tolerate this procedure since it is a very necessary part of the grooming process.

Anal Sac Expression
This is another part of the grooming procedure that requires some getting used to by the pup.  The anal sacs are located on either side of the rectum and are usually drained when the pup has a normal bm.  Sometimes, however, they may not drain on their own and can become impacted, painful, and even abscess if not taken care of correctly.  Many dogs will scoot in the grass or on the carpet and lick excessively in that area if the anal sacs are not expelling on their own.  In our salon, we always check and express anal sacs at the time of the bath.  If a problem is noted, we will bring it to the client’s attention.

As you can see by the list of services included in your pup’s VIP Package, there is quite a bit more to a full service groom than just a bath!

If at any time during the three scheduled package appointments, Stacey feels that the pup can tolerate a full body haircut and the client so desires, the difference between the package price and the hair cut price is what is charged at that time. Most pup’s who need a full body haircut can have one no later than their last package appointment. Some are even comfortable with having it done at the first appointment.

Remember, regular good grooming can help prevent many health problems and is a necessity in the life of most pets. This whole puppy grooming experience should be positive and consistent. This is why only Stacey starts most of the puppies with their packages and depending on their breed, may be their lifetime stylist. Jennifer takes most of the large breed pups after their package appointments.

Canine Design wants your pet to always feel like a VIP when they visit us for a spa treatment in our salon. Starting them on the right track makes all their visits a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Any and all appointment changes that are not done with 24 hours notice will be subject to a $35 fee. Effective January 1, 2007.
Call us today at 208-336-3413 or fill out our online contact form.