Julia's Pet Spa
3152 Sherman Road V9L 4B4 Duncan, BC, Canada

Our COVID-19 Safety Plan is posted on our website for anyone wishing to review a summary of the measures and expectations we have in place at the spa. You will not notice any major changes since Bonnie Henry's announcement yesterday but we do have some recently updated signage make sure to read/follow posted instructions before entering the reception area. Stay safe all

Happy Thanksgiving from the JPS team [Tori, Sam, Julia, Faith] and our band of boy dogs! We are thankful for YOU and your PETS for keeping us busy and allowing us to make a living doing what we love. I, Julia, am also extremely thankful to have a staff that is fun, hardworking, and talented. My girls have made it possible for me to take a step back from grooming as I prepare for the arrival of my second child in December. While I am still very much involved in running the business behind the scenes, these ladies have taken over the day to day jobs and have proven their ability to keep the shop running smoothly in my absence. They have given me the confidence to take a proper maternity leave this time around - I am SO blessed! Thank you work fam

Does your furry friend need a new furry friend? These adorable and squeaky patchwork pets are available in 3 sizes along with some other fun/tougher options for major chewers. In other news, fall is here! We are fully booked for remainder of 2020 and will be working from our waitlists to fill any gaps that arise. Call/text/email to be added and please specify your full name & phone number, dogs name & breed, and whether you are a new or existing client. ... 250-709-8826 (call/text) [email protected] Also a reminder that we are "by appointment" only and are closed for long weekends. Please allow a few days for us to respond to your inquiries. Thank you!

As cases ramp up in on the island, and we head towards cold/flu season, we are asking that people please do the following before entering our reception area: Wear a mask Use hand sanitizer Confirm no other customers are there ... Sanitizer and spare masks are available at a station by our front door. If you do not wish to wear a mask please do not enter - we can offer fully contactless drop off, pick up and payment options - follow posted instructions. Our staff will be wearing masks up front and we have a plexishield installed on our desk for extra protection. All other safety/sanitization measures are still in place. Thank you

This is a good option for anyone looking for cat grooming services while I am pregnant and not taking on kitties anymore! This company is mobile and services Duncan once a month. Call for more info: Mats No More 250-218-5349

Great article all about ANAL GLANDS, by one of my favourite vets, Dr. Dobias. Squeezing glands used to be a routine part of pet grooming. Here's why it is considered an outdated practice and will only be done by us in special circumstances (vet recommendation). "There is a general misperception that a dog's anal glands should be manually emptied on a regular basis. In fact, expressing the glands too often may lead to decreased tone, delayed emptying and anal gland disease. It almost seems that canine anal glands get 'lazy' by having them squeezed and expressed too often"

No one wants to think about winter when its 30 weather, but just a reminder that now is the time to set up your bookings for the rest of 2020! I am expecting a baby in December, and will be taking some time off, so it is especially crucial to schedule your appointments now! My lovely staff will be manning the operations while I am off to keep your pets looking beautiful and feeling healthy #dreamteam #groomsquad #lovemygirls #booknow

We are able to accomodate our feline friends again! We're dedicating our next couple of mondays to cats to allow for a dog free/stress free environment. Limited other openings. *this post featuring the beautiful Misty, and Cindarella*

Duncan was a trooper for his big transformation today. It's so nice getting the pups back on track with their grooming schedules.

To those of you that have been loving our Biothane (waterproof and easy to clean) slip leads, I am having some more delivered this weekend. Let me know if you would like to add to my order. TONS OF COLOUR OPTIONS. They are the best ever if your dog loves the beach like my westie, Watson. Wide (5/8") size is $24.95 Thin (3/8") size is $22.95... The company also carries regular snap leashes and has collars coming soon. Let me know if either of those interest you, I do order from this company quite often.

We have now reached PHASE 2 of our reopening. Our contactless procedures are still in place but we are now able to accomodate all breeds and coat types. We are working our way through the remainder of our waitlist. We are now offering single service (dog) NAIL TRIMS by appointment only. Please call, text or email to book a spot.... Restrictions: - NOT accepting new clients at this time. - NO cat grooming services available yet. - NO clients in the grooming area; therefore, no pets requiring your assistance to hold or comfort them. We ask that you please arrive within 10mins of your scheduled drop off and pick up times and remember to "potty" your dogs before their appointment. Thank you so much for your continued kindness and understanding! Julia & team

Hi all, I just wanted to give an update on how things are progressing with Phase 1 of our reopening. Firstly, I am blown away by how understanding and flexible most of you have been - I can't thank you enough! We received hundreds of emails/texts/phone calls within a few hours of announcing our limited reopening - and they have been coming in steady ever since. I am so happy to get back to business but would like to remind everyone that this much client correspondence take...Continue reading

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Once filled with retail, this space is now being used for covid safety gear! Biothane slip leads and vinyl aprons are easy to disinfect between pets. Trying to embrace the new norm! Safety first

For those curious about our contactless drop off & pick up area and procedures.

We are happy to announce that as of May 11th we will enter into "Phase 1" of reopening - YAY!! Our staff and services will be limited and there will be new procedures and rules in place to help us catch up and prioritize the neediest of pets. We will have fully contactless drop off, pick up, and payment methods. Our clients can expect an email with further details later today. ... Please remember, in the words of Dr. Bonnie Henry, be kind, be calm, be safe!

SEVEN YEAR THROWBACK to when I was studying for my final written test for becoming a master groomer. This means it's been about TEN YEARS since I started grooming I use the info I learned on breeds, anatomy & general health on a daily basis when I'm working. Can't wait to get back to it! I think we are getting closer to being able to SAFELY open on some level

Treats and small chews are safe for cats too! Jack approves of the duck wing

Treats and chews available for contactless pick up outside the shop! See each photo for pricing and description and get in touch to arrange payment and pick up. **Limited quantities**... Thank you all for your continued support during my closure. I am truly blown away by the kindness

HOME GROOMING VIDEO #4: Trimming face, feet and bum Additional Notes: 1 Hold your dogs chin hair to maintain head control when trimming face. Especially when using scissors near eyes! ... 2 If you are confident and your dog isn't bothered by bum trimming you can scrap the comb and just trim the surrounding area. 3 As awkward as this is, remember that the anus does pucker when it feels air or movement close to it so NEVER hold scissors across it! 4 When trimming front feet on a squirmy dog, have a second person stand behind the dog and put their arm underneath the dog at the tuck up area (no major pressure or lifting, just there to let the dog know they cannot sit or spin) 5 Contact me for any further advice or questions!

HOME GROOMING VIDEO #3: Effective Brushing, Combing and Detangling Topics Covered: 1 Supplies... 2 Focus Areas 3 Brushing/Combing Technique 4 Light Dematting This was a challenging demonstration as I only have one dog to work with - Watson! These techniques can be applied to many different coat styles and lengths but I encourage you to let me know if there are areas on YOUR dog that you are struggling with. Send photos, videos or what have you. I am here to help! **Double coated (shedding dogs) brush with the direction of the coat as long as it's not matted. If there is a lot of undercoat you may want to use a rake or deshedding tool after brushing, and before combing** **Conditioning Spray can be applied to full dog before you begin (also helps with static of brushing) and then subsequently to each area you are working on. Drench matts and let sit for a few minutes before you begin to work it out** Remember to give lots of love and treats!

HOME GROOMING VIDEO #2: ADDITIONAL HOLDS FOR NAIL TRIMMING These holds are great for small dogs that are squirmy, low to the ground, senior or have any type of leg injury or stiffness. For long backed dogs be very careful to lift their front and back ends evenly to avoid injury. Note that James' fingers are safely out of the "bite zone" so if your dog is a little nippy this could work well too. With nippy dogs also add a 3rd person in front to distract with treats, praise, cr...azy dancing etc. if possible. **This is not suitable for severely aggressive dogs with a bite history.** Any questions or further struggles call/text or email me - there's more where that came from! (250) 709-8826 [email protected]

HOME GROOMING VIDEO #1: ALL ABOUT NAIL TRIMMING Topics include: 1 How to pick your nail trimmer (13s)... 2 Where to do it/How to secure dog (1m 54s) 3 How to hold the clippers (5m 47s) 4 Nail Anatomy/Angle to cut at (7m 36s) 5 Where to cut! (10m 50s) 6 Demo on trimming/Handling tips (14m 5s) 7 Watson's Celebration! (24m 35s) **If your dog is super squirmy, sore/senior, or aggressive in any way, feel free to message me for some alternate positioning or advice**