Lisa Noonan-Richards, the latest addition to the Wash N' Wags family, is a 13 year veteran in the animal care field with an associate of applied science degree in professional pet grooming. She is knowledgeable in k9 health, nutrition and behavior as well as having a large knowledge base in breeds, traditional and non-traditional clips, hand scissoring techniques and creative grooming. She never rushes through a groom job and always takes great care to insure the wellbeing of a pet in her care. Whether it be a dog or cat (she has often been referred to as "the cat whisperer") you can be sure that the animal will look spectacular when seen to by Lisa. ...read more

As we all know, shampoos by design are used for removing unwanted grime from the skin and coat. But shampooing, without sealing the coat afterwords, leaves the hair shaft open where residue can enter and oils and hydration escape. But conditioning after shampooing will close the hair cuticle and restore hydration, moisture and elasticity. Conditioners also fill in the damaged hair that drying, brushing, de-matting and petting cause. Just normal wear and tear chips away at the hair cuticle which a conditioner will restore to a smooth state and one that gives a more lustrous appearance and feel. So, in a nutshell it's definitely better to condition your dog than not to condition. But some dogs benefit more than others.  To determine if your dog is a good candidate and if the extra two or three minutes conditioning your dog is worth your time, answer the following questions: 1. How long is your dog's coat?2. Does he/she have an under coat?3. How often do you wash your dog?4. Does your dog have itchy skin?5. The cuddle factor (CF) you would like to achieve.6. How adverse is your dog to bath time? Long CoatsIf your dog has a long coat,  then it may be prone to mattes and tangles (think Maltese, Yorkies, Afgans). Using a conditioner will not only make your dog's coat healthier it will make your job a lot easier by helping to remove mattes and tangles and the after bath brush out will be a breeze. UndercoatDog's without undercoats will probably receive the most benefit from a conditioner. Because their hair most resembles human hair, it's thin, easily tangles and gets dirty quickly. Dogs with undercoats usually have thicker coarser hair (like a lab) and therefore do not matte and the coat tends to repel dirt. Wash FrequencyIf you wash your dog often (more than 1x per month) you should definitely condition your dog to close that hair shaft so the coat retains moisture. Itchy SkinIf your dog has itchy skin, you may want to bathe your dog more often to get rid of allergens. And if you're washing your dog frequently, conditioner is a good idea. For instance oatmeal and works wonders for itchy skin. Look for herbs like aloe, burdock, comfrey and boswellia to help with inflammation. The Cuddle FactorOf course this is the most important thing to consider!  I have an English Mastiff named Riley and nothing is better than slathering her with Cloud Star Buddy Rinse. Her coat is left so amazingly soft. It immediately makes the CF go from 10 to 1,000,000! ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Contact:  Steve Bateman Company:  Wash 'n' Wags Tel.:  978-463-4900 Email:  washnwags01952@gmail.com   WASH ‘N' WAGS DO-IT-YOURSELF DOG WASH WASHES HORSE BLANKETS Laundromats won't do it, dry cleaners won't do it, you won't do it, but Wash ‘n' Wags will wash your horse blankets!  SALISBURY, MA(February, 2010)—Wash 'n' Wagsa newly renovated do-it-yourself dog wash establishment located in Salisbury, MA, servicing the North Shore of Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire is now one of the only facilities available that washes horse blankets.  As part of the renovations to their business, owners, Steve and Sue Bateman, have added two industrial washing machines and dryers to accommodate washing large horse blankets. Drying racks have also been installed for air drying purposes.  In addition,Wash 'n' Wagswill wash dog beds and blankets, coats, leashes, leads, saddle blankets, hoods, and more.  Each horse blanket is cold water washed, air dried, folded and individually bagged in clear plastic laundry bags. Wash 'n' Wagsuses Nikwax Rug Wash® which is safe, water-based, environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non-flammable, non-hazardous, and does not contain fluorocarbons. Wash 'n' Wagswill pick up your horse blankets if you have five or more and always guarantees a one-day turnaround.  Wash 'n' Wagsalso offers horse blanket waterproofing.  Nikwax Rug Proof® is used, which adds and renews water repellency and revives breathability of canvas and synthetic horse rugs and blankets.  Waterproofing is important to help prolong the life of the blankets and optimizes the performance in wet weather.  Eileen Cashman of Newburyport, MA, and owner of LaLobaRun Ranch says, "I had my horse blanket washed and proofed atWash 'n' Wags.  Not only did the blanket come clean, but when I brought my horse in from heavy rain, I couldn't believe how the water just poured off the horse blanket. I took the blanket off in the barn, and he was dry!"  --MORE-- Wash 'n' Wagsis your one-stop pet care center providing do-it-yourself dog wash, professional grooming for dogs and cats (by appointment only), pet product sales, drop-off service, and even de-skunk wash. Wash 'n' Wagsis a place where you will be thanked for leaving your mess behind!  For more information, come visit us at 8A Beach Road, Salisbury, MA or log on to ourWash ‘n' Wagswebsite athttp://www.merchantcircle.com/  ...read more