Some spa treatments have gone to the dogs in Edmond

By Tim Henley

Published: August 26, 2008

EDMOND — Every now and then Tanner Jones, a 10-year-old Pomeranian, trots into the Blue Ribbon Pet Boutique for a trim and a thorough bath.

On a recent day, Blackjack Wolfe, a schnauzer, soaked in the tub for a wash and rinse. About 20 dogs a day come in for grooming at the boutique.

"A lot of the dog owners say that their dogs act really excited whenever they get near our front door,” said Janie Drake, owner of the boutique at S Kelly and W Edmond Road. "The dogs love coming here because we make it comfortable for them.”

Several locations in the Edmond area offer grooming services for dogs.

At Max and Elsie's Pet Resort, S Kelly and W 15th, dogs can be treated to a coat polish, teeth brushing and a therapeutic massage bath.

At Love on a Leash, E 15th Street and Chelsea Drive, about 30 pets a day come in for a bath and grooming, manager Lynn Gooch said.

Although Camp Bow Wow specializes in doggy day care services, they sometimes perform grooming services whenever a customer requests it, said employee Wendy Loyd-Cook.

Drake said after running her boutique for a quarter-century, she has considered selling the business and retiring. Making sure her canine customers look their best would be a tough act to follow, she said.

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