Hello, my name is Cynthia and I have been a groomer here at Bow Wags since early 2021. I began as a bather in 2010, in 2014 I began my grooming apprenticeship and became a groomer. Some of my favorite breeds to groom are malti-poos and other mixed breeds. I absolutely enjoy completing de-sheds and silhouette cuts, leaving sporting (and similar) breeds in their more natural states and easier to manage for their owners. I work on the belief of “Humanity before vanity”, meaning I will always put the dog's safety and well-being, before aesthetics. I believe that all dogs should be on a good maintenance schedule for their health, well -being and comfort.
I enjoy improving my creative grooming and dyeing skills, on dogs that are comfortable with the process and are well maintained on a regular basis and I hope to join creative grooming competitions in the future. I believe that dogs NEED to build a trusting relationship with their groomers and the grooming process and always try to keep dogs working with me on my schedule as much as possible, so there is always a face they recognize and trust for their groom. I work with many difficult dogs and puppies and believe it is a team effort on making grooming pleasant and safe, the team being me the groomer, the owner and the dog itself. I believe in using top of the line products that we can trust and continuing my education on a regular basis. I am Pet CPR and First Aid Certified and have taken Skin and Coat 101 and Advanced courses, to keep your dogs safe and improve the health of their skin and coat.
Now on to the fun stuff!! My favorite colors are red and black. My favorite movies, well they range from Shawn of the Dead to Encanto to The Exorcist to Elf, I like well written stories and movies in general! My favorite sweets are chocolate cake, cookies and cream cake (shout out to the Marietta Diner!) and Vanilla Honey Ice Cream (A shout out to Jenni’s Ice Cream!) and Tollhouse Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. Favorite snacking restaurants are Duck Donuts, Starbucks and Chick-fil-A. I love brunch and finding new restaurants in the area. My goal is to travel the globe and visit ALL the Walt Disney World Parks one day! My FAVORITE dog is of course my own little heart dog Twyla, who you will often see up front or making her rounds in the building and making sure everyone is doing their job, but she is easily bribed with snacks.
Grooming:
Our professional Grooming Salon and Spa offers a wide variety of exclusive services for your dog. From bathing and grooming, nail grinding to ear and teeth cleaning, our grooming department is fully equipped to handle all your pet grooming needs.
Our friendly and knowledgeable pet groomers have the expertise to help your pet look and feel their best! We take pride in our ability to exceed your expectations.
Shampoos:
Our Mission is to excite pet parents and animal professionals with continued advancements in grooming technology.
We strive for legitimate value, quality, convenience and innovation with every product we make!
Philosophy
Safety, quality and performance have always been our top priorities. That's why we believe each Best Shot product should offer legitimate purpose and value. Best Shot manufactures its products for animal professionals and discerning pet parents based on decades of experience in hair care and various animal care industries. We listen and take to heart your feedback. As a result we offer concise product lines that simplify one's life with just a few multifaceted products that get the job done right!
Ingredients
Best Shot sources the finest natural, organic and human-grade ingredients available today. We use only those from sustainable earth-derived botanical and mineral origins. These include state-of-the-art silicone technology working in unison with various extracts and proteins. All of our products are safe for humans and animals, pH balanced for their specific task, environmentally friendly, and cruelty-free.
Your Choice of shampoos:
UltraMax PRO
General purpose washing for all dog and cat breeds.
Fabulous for most terrier and wire coats!
Bichon Frise and Poodle coats will look and feel spectacular!
Safe for Dogs, Cats, Puppies & Kittens.
INGREDIENTS: Water, SLES, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerol Stearate, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Costmetic Grade Aminomodified silicone-polyether Copolymers, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Rosemary, DMDMH, Proprietary Sweet Pea Botanical Essence, Citric Acid
M.E.D. HERBAL SHAMPOO
Stop The Itching and Start The Healing
• A natural blend of antiseptic healing agents including aloe vera, eucalyptus oil, and chamomile extract
• Excellent for skin allergies, eczema, bug bites, sunburn, clipper irritation, hot spots and more
• While typical medicated shampoos can leave the coat dull, M.E.D. leaves the coat refreshed with a stunning sheen and gets to work on skin problems
• Features Coat Release™ technology to easily remove shedding undercoat while maintaining skin health
Safe for Dogs, Cats, Puppies and Kittens.
INGREDIENTS: Water, ALES, Cocamidapropyl Betaine, SLES, Eucalyptus, Cocamide DIPA, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified Silicone-Polyether Copolymers, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, DMDM Hydantoin, Decolorized Aloe Vera Gel Extract, Chamomile, FD&C Blue #1, Citric Acid
Equipment:
All of our drying methods utilize cool air technology only. Hot air leads to dry, irritated skin and can be a hazard for dogs with certain health issues.
The cage dryer concept saves labor compared to hand drying and is appropriate for most types of coats and cuts. Cooled air technology adds a safety factor far beyond other hands-off drying setups. The air temperature is regulated and uniform within the compartment, therefore no hot spots. This high-tech drying system ensures the most thorough drying process in an efficient manner, guaranteeing a more positive grooming experience for your dog.
The Metro variable speed pet dryer is a force air dryer that reduces drying time and will pre-dry your pet quickly and beautifully. The Metro system blows your pet's coat down to the roots, removing excess water and spacing the hair follicles so the coat is fluffy and ready for cage drying. This method ensures the hair stands out and away from the skin making it much easier to shape and cut the fur. It also prevents curling and blows out undercoat resulting in less shedding and less vacuuming at home.
We also use Ionic Hand Held Pet Dryers specifically for the aid in drying the face and head of dogs. Ionic technology reduces drying time by absorbing more water, making pets happier, leaving coats feeling soft and looking shiny, and is much healthier for your dog. We utilize hydraulic tables which drop down to a comfortable level and again assist large dogs on to the grooming table.