Wash, hot wax, the whole nine yards…
By: Stan Denski
Photo By: Stan Denksi
My friend Laura has a miniature Dachshund and a list of things she tells her dog-less friends who visit. About a third of the way down is: “Yes, he smells like a dog. He’s a dog.” There does come a point, however, when your dog smells like an even dozen dogs; a dozen dogs who all really need a bath. Maneuvering a fifty pound dog into a bath tub is probably easier if the dog is dead. The irony in that of course is, in that situation, a bath just isn’t going to make him smell much better. No. What you need is a professional dog groomer and, if you’re fortunate enough to live in Irvington, you can probably walk your dog from your front door to 5642 East Washington Street and visit Dog Grooming by Whitney. Whitney Lawson has spent the last fifteen years involved in dog handling, training and, for the past five years, as a full-time groomer. A life-long Irvington resident (graduate of Howe High School like her mother before her), Whitney worked toward a goal of opening her own business in Irvington, a goal that was realized in March of 2005. Since she opened the door of her grooming parlor business has been booming (and barking) with dogs of all sizes. When I stopped by to ask some questions for this story there was a very pretty toy poodle jumping up to meet me and a beautiful Irish Wolfhound named “Oliver” standing toward the back door looking about as impressive as a dog can look. All breeds are groomed and a discount is available for puppies; you can call 351-0100 for more information. Whitney offers a full range of clipping and cleaning services but one I want to make special mention of is a “shedless” treatment that worked minor miracles with our lab-mix who ordinarily drops about six pounds of hair on a trip from the stove to the refrigerator. Dog Grooming by Whitney is closed Thursdays and Sundays and located in the row of shops between Legends and Dufour’s, across the street from the dog bakery. This summer in Irvington it looks like nothing but dog day afternoons from here on out. |
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