2 cubes beef or chicken bouillon
chicken pieces
2 cups water

Disolve the bouillon in water.  Spoon some bouillon into an ice cube tray and put some chicken pieces in it.  Repeat until bouillon is used up.  Freeze for about 12 hours and enjoy!

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Leashes and Collars

Clients often ask which collars and leashes are recommended for their dog. Each pet is different, and there are different opinions about which product is "best."  We've compiled some information that will help you make the best choice for your pet's size, behavior, and lifestyle. 

Leashes

• Nylon:  These can be up to 6 feet in length, so your pet has lots of room to roam.  Brightly colored, they are easy to see.  They can easily slip through fingers and hands if your pet pulls, which can cut or burn your skin.
• Leather: More durable and offers greater control.  What's more, they indicate how much you work with your pet - the more time you spend with your pet, the softer the leash becomes.
• Chain Link:  These leashes are hard on the hands, but at least your dog can't chew through them.
• Retractable:  They offer greater flexibility for roaming.  They can uncoil easily and can be retracted just as simply. 

Collars

• Leather:  These are most recommended by professionals.   
• Nylon:  These collars can easily slip off and tear at the dog's hair.
• Choke Chain:  Intended for training purposes only.  There is a potential for injury and may pose a strangulation hazard.
• Metal Prong:  Also known as pinch collars, these collars can be effective to help train strong, stubborn pets.  Like chain collars, they should never be used when your pet is left unattended.
• Slip Collars (Martingale Collars):  Similar to the choke chain, but this one has a stopping mechanism to prevent full closure on the neck.
• Head Collars:  These slip over the nose and are very helpful for training purposes.  When used properly, these will cause the dog's head to turn, which feels unnatural to the dog and discourages pulling.

Harnesses are great for pets with injuries to the neck or airway.  Some professionals discourage them because the harness encourages the dog to pull - as though it were attached to cargo that it is required to haul.  Some working dogs are bred for this purpose and a harness can be a signal to them that it's time to get to work.

Consider the type of  fastener on your pet's collar.  The plastic snap-together kind is very easy to put on and quickly remove.   

Whatever collar you choose, make sure it fits snugly enough so that your pet cannot slip out of it.  A proper fit will allow you to insert two fingers between the collar and the neck. 

Most dogs can swim, but a few breeds have a hard time in the water.  Basset Hounds and Bull Dogs are among those who have difficulties simply because of their body structure.

Here are some breeds that are bred to work in the water (they even have webbed paws to help them swim better)!

• Labs
• Newfies
• Poodles
• Porties

About Us

The Paragon School of Pet Grooming is proud to have you as a valued client.  Our full service grooming is provided by talented and caring men and women who are dedicating themselves to learning the art and science of pet styling. 

Our students come from all walks of life, near and far.  Some juggle work and family schedules in addition to their studies at Paragon.  Every student is educated and tested both in class work and practical application of their grooming skills.