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As a dog mom, one of my biggest worries has always been making sure my dogs are in good hands when I’m not there especially when it comes to grooming.

I’ve been bringing Teddy to Furry Funville for almost two years now, and this time it was Rosie’s turn for her very first groom! Not only did she get pampered, but she also got to play and socialize with the other pups in their daycare program afterward.

What I love most about the team at Furry Funville is how much they genuinely care. They go above and beyond to make every pup feel safe, comfortable and loved, and once you meet the team, you can immediately tell how much heart they’ve put into what they do.

Teddy used to be anxious about grooming, but over time he started associating his grooming days with getting to play at daycare afterward. Now it’s something he’s so much more comfortable with and seeing Rosie have such a positive first experience made this dog mom very happy. 🥹

Groom, play, socialize and go home happy. Truly a win-win.

#doggrooming #ottawadogs #dogsofottawa #ottawadoggrooming #ottawadogdaycare

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