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and feel good about themselves, too. They smell great, feel clean and smile
the whole way home!
But did you know that there's a lot more to a professional grooming than a thorough wash and pretty bows? In fact one local pet-grooming salon, Reigning Cats & Dogs of Hillsdale, is veterinarian recommended time and time again due to its advanced health and safety procedures.
At Reigning Cats & Dogs their top priority is the well being of your pet. As a result he or she is treated with the ultimate in kindness and caring. But Reigning Cats & Dogs has also implemented many state-of-the-art safety and health-related precautions that go far above that of other groomers.
For example, most salons towel dry dogs and then put them, still wet, in a cage with hot dryers for several hours until they are dry. Cage drying is unhealthy, unsafe and very uncomfortable for your dog -- and it is a practice you will not find at Reigning Cats & Dogs. It can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke and can even be fatal in the hands of a lesser-experienced groomer.
The
professionals at Reigning Cat & Dogs use veterinarian-suggested "forced
air dryers." These cool-air blowers blast or "blow out" the
dead fur that shedding dogs drop all over the house. On dogs that receive
haircuts, it straightens the hair in order to give your dog a more precise
and quality haircut. And this means your pet is ready sooner -- usually
in less than three hours -- not all day like cage-drying salons.
No
matter which salon you choose for your pet, the professionals at Reigning
Cats & Dogs urge pet owners to please check that their pet is not being
cage dried.
Also, for the ultimate in safety for your pet and peace of mind for you, Reigning Cats & Dogs only grooms pets that are current for their annual vaccinations. They also disinfect grooming tables and tools with the same products most veterinarians use. And, for your pet's comfort, there is no smoking on premises.
The full-service salon will also thoroughly check your pet for fleas and ticks and offers flea treatments, dental brushing, medicated shampoos, de-skunking and a special de-shedding service that will leave your pet feeling good!
The salon offers modern styles for all "haircut" breeds. However a bath at a professional salon is also good for pets that do not require haircuts, such as labs, rottweilers, golden retrievers and shepherds. It offers an alternative to washing your dog in your own tub - making a mess out of the bathroom! It also prevents them from shedding all over the house due to Reigning Cats & Dogs advanced "blowing out" treatment.
Reigning Cats & Dogs also offers nail trimming. The nail trimming is easily done in a quick, five-minute visit with no appointment necessary. An appointment is required for a full grooming.

Reigning
Cats & Dogs also offers an obedience training classes on Monday and
Wednesday evenings. The trainer selected by Reigning Cats & Dogs, Vince
Rambala, uses a gentle, positive reinforcement. Vince uses lightweight nylon
leashes and collars (no chains or German prong collars). His highly effective
approach implements your pet's natural behavior to achieve a positive response.
Vince is also a certified New Jersey Animal Control Officer and a member
of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers).
The
professionals at Reigning Cats & Dogs have a combined 90 years of grooming
experience and over 15 years experience as veterinary technicians. It is
the salon for those who care about their pet. Visit them once, you'll know
why!
Reigning Cats & Dogs is located in Hillsdale, in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway, Route 17, Kinderkamack Road and Route 304 in Rockland County. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.