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product line includes Cheese Pops (our most
popular item), Blueberry Kisses, and Liver Chips.
I make the dog treats in my fully commercial
kitchen filled with shining stainless steel industrial
equipment all meeting county specifications
for preparation of human food. My cooking
machines and large double-rack oven are
imported from Italy.
Furthermore, my treats are all made from top
quality baking supplies rather than from ingredients
sold by livestock feed suppliers. The dog
treats are completely safe and edible by humans.
I test every batch myself. Dogs simply love them.
I also create such things as made-to-order
birthday cakes made with wholesome ingredients.
Our Paw Spa grooming salon has really taken
off; people appreciate the treatment their dogs
receive. The Paw Spa manager, Tiffany Johnson,
is an exceptional stylist.
We work on all kinds of dogs but seem to get
a lot of business providing easily maintained and
stylish cuts for small dogs.
We’ve got an exceptional staff. Gretchen
Schultz, a former professional dog handler, grew
up with dogs since her parents bred German
Short Hair Pointers. Gretchen has an eye for
creating a beautiful silhouette on a dog.
Lynette Zitnak is an accomplished technician
who connects beautifully with dogs. It isn’t a
dogs’ natural behavior to climb up on a table and
then to stand there patiently permitting someone
to work with them. Lynette has a gift for
making her canine clients feel especially com -
fort able with this experience.
The spa has four stainless steel tubs plus a
walk-in shower for older and infirm animals. We
shampoo the dogs using purified water so that
soap rinses off more easily and mineral deposits
aren’t left behind to dull the shine of a dog’s coat.
(I give purified water to my own dogs to drink. It’s
the only water they ever drink.)
I’m in the enviable position of having my
passions and business working together and am
having a great time working for the love of dogs!
I’ve created a marvelous venue for taking care of
these wonderful animals. I’ve got great people
working with me.
Drop in; say hello; see for yourself.
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Visit 7720 Brentwood Boulevard (a block south of
Sand Creek). Call 925-240-0676 for more information,
go to www.wholedogbarkeryandpawspa.com,
or email info@wholedogbarkeryandpawspa.com.
Send any comments you have on the article to
editors@110mag.com.
PERSONA I BLOOM
ALICIA FRANKLIN
AGE: 40-SOMETHING
OCCUPATION:
DOG BREEDER
PLACE OF BIRTH:
NEW JERSEY
LOCAL RESIDENCE:
BRENTWOOD
LIFE GOAL:
A QUALITY LIFE
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