Hello everyone,

I want to share an important update with you, and I truly appreciate your understanding as I do.

Following recent appointments with my healthcare providers, I need to make adjustments due to my ankylosing spondylitis to ensure I can continue grooming safely and sustainably. In order to protect my health and maintain the level of care your pets deserve, effective May 8th, I will be:

•    Adjusting my weight limit to 25 lbs and under (I’m not able to make exceptions at this time), and
•    Limiting the level of more strenuous physical handling required during appointments

This means I will no longer be able to safely accommodate dogs who require extensive physical support, restraint, or handling due to size, strength, or behavioral needs (including severe anxiety or reactivity).

This was not an easy decision. This business means everything to me, and making sure I can continue caring for dogs safely is incredibly important. However, continuing to work beyond my physical limits could result in injury that would prevent me from grooming altogether. By making these changes now, I am protecting my ability to do what I love long-term.

As always, my priority is your dog’s comfort, safety, and emotional well-being. Grooming should never feel overwhelming or forceful, and I remain deeply committed to a low-stress, compassionate approach. 

For clients who may be affected by these changes:
I truly value the relationship I’ve built with you and your pets. And I will deeply miss being able to work with you and your dogs. I am more than happy to recommend other groomers who are better equipped to support dogs with higher weights and handling needs. My current #1 recommendation is Glamour Paw Spa, she has a small salon like I do, certifications, and is accepting new clients of all sizes. 
Here is her google page - https://share.google/SLnX78JcsqrYWMC5N

Thank you for your continued kindness, trust, and support—it truly means the world to me.

A New Offering: Pet Parent Grooming Course!
On a positive note, I’m excited to begin offering a Pet Parent Grooming Course (for dogs up to 45 lbs). I will be providing more details about this course on my website, my facebook, and in a separate email in the coming weeks, but here are the basics of what it will be:
This will be a professional-level, hands-on, holistic education experience designed for pet parents who want to confidently maintain their dog’s coat at home—whether between professional grooms or fully on their own.

Course Structure:
• Day 1: Small group (up to 4 students) informational foundation
• Days 2–4: Hands-on training in pairs (2 students per session) for individualized support & a calmer environment for your dogs
• Optional Add-on Day 5: Private 1-on-1 advanced session

What’s Included:
• ✔ 15-minute consultation to ensure the course is a good fit
• ✔ 4 days of guided instruction
• ✔ Hands-on practice with support
• ✔ Printed course workbook
• ✔ Customized coat care & grooming schedule
• ✔ Product education + samples
• ✔ Certificate of completion

You’ll Learn:
• ✔ How to support your dog’s skin, coat, and nail health
• ✔ How to groom in a way that builds trust—not fear
• ✔ How to safely maintain your dog between professional grooms
• ✔ How to complete a full haircut (optional add-on Day 5 private session)

If you are interested in signing up for the Pet Parent Grooming Course, please send me an email directly to PetitePawGrooming@gmail.com or text me at (802) 274-6292 or through my appointment reminder program (the number that I message you from for reminders and when your dog is ready for pick up).  

With sincere gratitude,
Kit Turner, APG
Petite Paw Grooming, LLC