Spa Tails: The Official Sean Patrick's Pet Spa Blog

Look out Jane Fonda!

2011-09-22T18:59:00.004-04:00

This is their second time on the treadmill. Brenna's getting the hang of it quick and really seems to like it. Lolita....not so much.

Hawks in my Backyard

2011-07-29T20:01:00.001-04:00

One Brave Guard Dog

2011-07-20T20:28:00.002-04:00

I bet he got steak that night!

UPDATE

Can we love them....too much?

2011-07-14T20:39:00.001-04:00

Memorial Day Weekend Boarders 5-28-2011

2011-05-28T19:48:00.001-04:00

Not Kiddin'

2011-05-26T08:12:00.000-04:00

Labs

2011-05-21T22:36:00.001-04:00

More Boarders 5/20/2011

2011-05-20T20:14:00.001-04:00

Boarders

2011-05-08T20:45:00.001-04:00

Boarders in the Boarding Suite above the Spa.

Twig Loves Lolita....too much

2011-05-08T20:40:00.002-04:00

She does this daily. Lolita being the best dog in the whole wide world puts up with it.

Brenna's new "LooK"

2011-05-06T23:14:00.000-04:00

Cat Grooming

2011-05-06T22:29:00.002-04:00

This has to be the hardest cat groom I've ever done. The matts are so tight to the skin its very hard to get even a #40 blade under it. Matting like this makes it very easy to slit the skin of the cat thus needing stitches.

Dog Breeders?

2011-04-15T19:43:00.001-04:00

This is animal abuse.

2011-04-11T21:44:00.001-04:00

To look at her is actually quite painful.
Cassie, a seven-year-old border collie from Kenilworth Warwickshire, England weighs three times more than she should and has never eaten normal dog food before.
The hefty hound, who is too fat to stand up to eat and suffers painful bed sores all over her body from lying down too often (which is why they had to shave her down), lived alone with her elderly female owner – who regularly served her gut-busting treats like fish and chips on Fridays and full roast dinners on Sundays.
It took three people to lift the chubby canine, who can barely walk, out of the car when she arrived at the Dog’s Trust Re-homing Center two weeks ago after her owner fell ill. It is here that the staff has been given the task of helping Cassie, who weighs as much as a snow leopard and even teen sensation Justin Bieber, to slim down so she can be re-homed with a loving family. They fear however, it will take them at least a year to accomplish the task..
And there’s good reason for concern–years of unhealthy eating has left Cassie over three times the weight she should be – she tipped the scales at 58kg, when she should be 18-20kg – and now she has been forced to go on a strict diet by staff, who say that she faces the same health problems as an obese human.
Staff at the center had to fight back tears as they were greeted by the unbelievable sight before finding out the obese animal had never eaten any dog food and instead woofed down sweets, chocolate, crisps, and fry-ups.
She has sadly had to have all the fur on her body shaved off so staff can treat the bed sores on her skin properly – leaving her looking in a sorry state.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth manager Sandra Wilson said: ‘Cassie initially turned her nose up at the wet and dry dog food we gave her because it’s not as tasty as the human food she’s used to but she’s getting better.”
?Staff take Cassie out for short three-minute walks – any longer and she gets breathless – in an attempt to shed the pounds.
Though she admits the staff have a long road ahead of them, Wilson remains hopeful: ‘Once she’s healthy enough to be re-homed Cassie will need loving but responsible new owners who can resist those big brown eyes pleading for treats and will take a tough love approach to ensure her weight loss.’
Story By Elaine Furst For Dog Files

New Wahl Clip Combs ....and Demons

2011-04-09T19:40:00.003-04:00

The Land of Northern Lights

2011-04-02T23:30:00.001-04:00

Ok folks, this is it. Here is my first video project.

It is a timelapse video of the Northern Lights. All sequences are shot in or close to Tromsø in Northern Norway.

I have spent over 6months collecting footage for this, I have shot approx 50.000 stills to choose from in making this video. A goal for me has been to try to preserve the real-time speed of the northern lights, or come as close as possible, and present it the way I experienced it, instead of the northern lights just flashing over the sky in the blink of an eye. It may work on other time-lapse videos with fast moving clouds and sunsets etc, but with the northern lights in focus, it should be presented in it's true speed to reflect her beauty, imo. In the video I have put together a collection of slow moving auroras in the woods, over the mounatins, in the city, in the foreshore, reflected in the sea, with some of the most spectacular and strongest auroral outbreaks seen in many years. Included here is a coronal outbreak, in which I am particularly happy to present, since it is very difficult to get on stills, even worse on "film".

I got a fantastic soundtrack made for the video by local musical talent in Tromsø; Per Wollen. A Huge thanks goes to you Per obviously! The audio track "Aurora in the sky" can be found on iTunes.

Also, with two small children at home under 2 years, it goes without saying I could never have done this without the fantastic understanding and help from my girlfriend. This has been an insanely time-consuming project. Both hours after hours out in the cold, but also all the hours in post-processing during late nights has led to a severe lack of sleep. And although you always feel like there is something you could have improved, even slightly, before releasing, you come to a point when you just have to finish. And that time is now.

I hope you have a large HD monitor to really enjoy this.

In The Land Of The Northern Lights from Ole Christian Salomonsen on Vimeo.

Hond op volle zee gered van afgedreven puin

2011-04-01T20:09:00.003-04:00

http://www.deredactie.be/permalink/1.994232
Three weeks after the tsunami, Japanese rescue workers found a dog riding the floating roof of a house, miles out at sea. Video at the link.

End The Fear

2011-03-28T22:52:00.001-04:00

I don't think so.....1.5????

2011-03-17T21:45:00.001-04:00

This is Big Splash, a red Tibetan mastiff who was just sold for 10 million yuan—$1.5 million—to a "multi-millionaire coal baron" in China. That may seem like a lot of money to you, but did you know that Big Splash is actually 70 feet tall, made of clay, and will grant you a wish if you answer three riddles?

Ha, no, actually, Big Splash is just a regular goddamn dog who is unfortunately trapped inside a "red Tibetan mastiff bubble" (note: Not a literal bubble):

More recently, however, they have become highly-prized status symbols for China's new rich. The dogs are thought to be a pure "Chinese" breed and they are rarely found outside Tibet, giving them an exclusivity that other breeds cannot match.

Accordingly, prices have risen from around 5,000 yuan a puppy five years ago to the hundreds of thousands and even millions.

If you're looking to impress Chinese millionaires, you may want to rent Big Splash out for a round of dog sex—his breeder estimates that Big Splash's services as a stud could go for 10,000 yuan ($1,500) "a shot." Just be aware of his dietary needs:

Mr Lu said Big Splash had been fed a diet of chicken and beef, spiced up with exotic Chinese delicacies such as sea cucumber and abalone.

Good Friends.....

2011-03-16T23:31:00.004-04:00

....stick together.

twiG

2011-02-27T19:51:00.000-05:00

Is a Gurl!

2011-02-14T20:21:00.001-05:00

Check-in

2010-12-26T21:20:00.000-05:00

The Trees

2010-12-25T21:52:00.000-05:00

December from 328 Stories on Vimeo.

One Cute Dog

2010-10-28T19:43:00.000-04:00

Daryls Flirting with Horror

2010-10-20T21:27:00.002-04:00

This is a creative grooming done my my friend Daryl Conner in Maine on her Toy Poodle "Flirt".

Aaaaamazing Dancing Dog

2010-10-17T22:57:00.000-04:00

Bonerol

2010-10-15T23:40:00.001-04:00

Pass mE the Microdot please!

2010-10-12T21:27:00.002-04:00

If you have a High Def puter with a largish screen click through to the full site for more amazing videos.

F L U X from candas sisman on Vimeo.

inter // states from Samuel Cockedey on Vimeo.

Name Callers .... and Freedom of course.

2010-10-06T19:45:00.001-04:00

New Things, Geib chunkers, Andis magnetic Clip Combs and The Wahl Storm

2010-10-04T09:53:00.004-04:00

I picked up these nifty chunkers/blenders from the good folks at Geib in Hershey Pa./Groom Expo for $250. Pricey but I love them and plan to buy another pair. I show them next to a blade to show their size.They are small which makes me love them even more. I use them on almost every dog I groom.

Babylon

2010-09-21T23:01:00.000-04:00

DOGVILLE BABYLON - watch more funny videos

oK gO

2010-09-21T21:49:00.001-04:00

Groom Expo 2010 Hershey, Pennsylvania

2010-09-10T20:18:00.003-04:00

PBS, a remote and a Snuggie....

2010-08-31T21:41:00.001-04:00

.....what else could you possibly need?

Tater came home today, but I still miss her.

2010-08-17T20:48:00.005-04:00

Dew Claw Tragedy

2010-08-17T20:44:00.001-04:00

Donna's Gift :)

2010-08-13T21:13:00.004-04:00

What's better than a bone!!!!

2010-07-28T19:22:00.001-04:00

A "How To" rub yours,... the right way!

2010-07-25T23:17:00.001-04:00

Pet CPR

2010-07-20T22:11:00.000-04:00

Peter Barber Gallagher-Sprigg Explains The Proposition 8 Trial For You

2010-07-14T22:27:00.007-04:00

Lolita's Hot Spot :(

2010-07-06T20:14:00.005-04:00

Ointment from Vet. My other poodle, Brenna thinks it taste great.

WTF is wrong with people that do things like this???

2010-07-06T20:00:00.002-04:00

More pics here

Call the dog, curl up on the couch and.......

2010-06-23T22:36:00.001-04:00

WATCH A GOOD OLD MOVIE!

Drillin' is Good Eatin'

2010-06-23T21:33:00.008-04:00

~

Drill here!

I might live here "UPDATE"

2010-06-15T22:00:00.008-04:00

My offer was accepted today!!!!

Home Hunting

A Crime and Cruelty

2010-06-13T19:26:00.002-04:00

I bet she "loves" every one of them, sheesh.

Grateful Lab

2010-06-11T19:04:00.001-04:00

Drill Baby Drill!!!!!!!!!

2010-06-04T21:47:00.002-04:00

'LIVE" Baby Hummingbirds

2010-05-23T21:32:00.001-04:00

Free live streaming by Ustream

MoHawk of the DaY

2010-05-22T19:17:00.004-04:00

OMG, I must have her for mY own!

2010-05-22T00:38:00.002-04:00

Now and then

2010-05-21T20:42:00.005-04:00

NOW

And THEN...

Before they were Dogs ...

2010-05-21T20:23:00.001-04:00

Wolves sing w/auto tune.

Renegade Yorkie !

2010-05-20T19:31:00.003-04:00

This is Trouble, but he's no trouble at all really. A very good boy he is. He was super matted and had to be shaved down today but we gave him a Mohawk to make him feel better about it. I used Blow Pens to do this.

Here is a link to some more photos his Mom sent when she got home.

I Think I'll get Married, and get a Goat!

2010-05-19T18:51:00.002-04:00

Brenna gets a new Doo and goes...............

2010-05-14T19:57:00.001-04:00

The Phone

2010-04-29T00:11:00.004-04:00

I bought a new 2-line phone for the Spa.

HotDoll

2010-04-24T22:41:00.000-04:00

Does your pup have "everything" ? This is for the pup that has it all.

Sean and his staff at work via our Web Cam

2010-04-21T22:21:00.002-04:00

Sean is the guy on the bike.
View our Web Cam.

Brenna, Bardel Bows and a new Tool/Toy

2010-04-20T22:23:00.003-04:00

Baby makes 4

2010-03-25T22:40:00.001-04:00

Edie

2010-03-16T23:00:00.000-04:00

Cooking Dog

2010-02-18T23:32:00.007-05:00

Call us, we can help! 301-498-SEAN

2010-02-10T20:18:00.001-05:00

Outside mY window

2010-02-05T20:30:00.001-05:00

So far about 5-6". Forecast is for 20-30 inches. This is a monster snow storm.

The Fonz

2010-02-03T23:41:00.001-05:00

Smile!

2010-02-03T00:24:00.000-05:00

Cat groom w/clipper vac

2010-01-12T19:08:00.000-05:00

Groom eXpo 2009

2009-09-20T20:52:00.002-04:00

Niki Rickets
Barb Hoover
Bonnie Peregoy
GHI Woman
And a cast of 100's

Poodles Rock !

2009-09-14T19:51:00.003-04:00

Brenna's First Show!!

2009-09-13T20:25:00.000-04:00

Calendar GurL

2009-09-01T20:26:00.001-04:00

Heaven can Wait

2009-08-21T21:05:00.003-04:00

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Twin Peaks toP knoT

2009-08-15T20:16:00.000-04:00

This one brings in FM radio channels.

Top Knot

2009-08-11T20:33:00.003-04:00

UPDATE!

One Very Cute Puppy

2009-08-09T20:50:00.002-04:00

2 comb on body, thinners on head/face and scissor the rest :)

Sore Bum

2009-07-25T20:42:00.002-04:00

The owner said the dogs butt was a little sore when he handed him to my assistant. I'd say its sore! I have been grooming this dog for over 5 years, not very often, or I would have stopped and sent him home as soon as I saw it.

The Long Walk Home

2009-07-22T20:59:00.002-04:00

Some of you may remeber my problem/video with Brenna tormenting Lolita on the walk home. I found a solution!

Beautiful Hair

2009-07-22T20:55:00.002-04:00

My Brenna.

Schnauzer????

2009-07-22T20:51:00.002-04:00

This is a nice little schnauzer we groom, today the owner has decided she wants a very short cut with a Terrier head. What kind of terrier? I decided to try to make him look like a Cairn. How'd I do??

Sean Patrick's Pet Suites

2009-07-05T20:28:00.001-04:00

Come on in folks.

Laurie's Sebastion

2009-07-04T19:40:00.002-04:00

pelTed

2009-06-22T21:10:00.002-04:00

A guy called and made the appointment and wanted to know "how much". I asked the usuall questions and he said the dog had "a few matts".

Failure oF the nOw

2009-06-10T20:28:00.002-04:00

This is a before and after of my Standard Poodle "Brenna". I'm very unhappy with this groom. Oh well, it is what it is and it does suck. She will be one year old next month, I think she is going thru a coat change of some sort.

LoLiTa oF tHe nOw

2009-06-03T20:37:00.001-04:00

Chow oF The Now

2009-05-24T19:05:00.003-04:00

This is a very nice dog and I've been grooming him for about 5-6 years. The first 4 years we kept him in coat ...then....Frank,the owner got married, then, he had a baby snd now cleanliness and low maint. is the goal so we shave him for 145 beano's.
These are before and after videos.

LoLita's new Doo

2009-05-22T20:15:00.002-04:00

It needs more work, and ... perhaps ... a firey red Manic Panic Topknot?

breNNa

2009-05-20T20:15:00.001-04:00

Lolita's Nemesis

Land Shark

2009-05-20T20:05:00.002-04:00

Bella

2009-05-18T21:00:00.001-04:00

Bella b4

after

Safety Comes 1st @ Sean Patrick's

2009-05-17T19:53:00.006-04:00

My New Addition~Ain't she cute?

2009-04-24T20:09:00.003-04:00

This item was long overdue. Now that we are doing 20-30 dogs some days humidity was becoming a major issue. I bought this Fridgidare dehumidifier last night and we saw a significant decrease in drying time today. I will be buying another I am sure. It pulled almost 70 pints of water from the air in our bathing area today.

The German Red Clipper

2009-04-22T20:46:00.002-04:00

I got this clipper a couple of years ago and have used it very little. Its very different to what we're used to here in the U.S. This dog Barrett came in today and I decided to get them out and give them another shot and I was very glad I did. This dog has the thickest coat of any dog I groom and I usually have to wash and blow him out first to get a blade thru it, not today though, this clipper went right through it. I think I will be using it a lot more in the future.

Intergroom 2009

2009-04-20T12:51:00.002-04:00

Mohawk

2009-03-24T21:26:00.002-04:00

Sorry I've been so slow to post. We've been super busy, the spring rush has begun and I've a bum knee that keeps me in constant pain, torn meniscus I think. I know this looks off center but the dogs cowlick is not symetrical. I tried to talk the owner out of this but whatta ya gonna do?

Hello Pussycat.....whoa whoa whoa....

2009-03-15T20:12:00.003-04:00

I by know means try to pass myself off as a great cat groomer. I can do one if I have to but really prefer not to. Persians are a different animal from other cats, so docile and dog like. This was one of those, a very good cat. He was very hairy no matts, owner brushes but wanted some of the hair off but "not shaved". I usually tell owners its all or nothing and shave them with a 10 blade. I groom this clients dogs as well so I attempted to make her happy. I washed and dried this cat and then clipped him with a #1 steel comb. She was very happy. Next timeI do him I think I will try using my clipper vac. I welcome all critisism and suggestions from those of you who excel at cat grooming. The owner was very happy by the way.

The Sadest Leprechaun

2009-03-11T21:59:00.002-04:00

"Majick" a rescue poodle

2009-03-08T22:43:00.002-04:00

This is Majick. He was grown way out and as usual I did not have as much time to finish him as I would have liked. Owners request was "lots of hair, I like him really hairy and fluffy". I like a big topknot on a poodle myself. When I groomed him I knew the topknot was big but I thought it really suited him. After looking at the video I feel differently. It definitely needs a bit more scissoring. I cant wait to re groom him in six weeks. When she first brought him to me fresh out of rescue I didn't give him much thought. There was nothing special about him. I think he is a very pretty dog now and has a very nice coat. It's amazing what a great home, lots of love and a good diet can do.