Pooch Pawdicures Grooming Salon
The Pawdicures Grooming Salon made its official debut on Teaneck Road just this past November, but it took several years to develop as a passion and concept. Owner and groomer, Teaneck resident Jacqui Moskowitz, graduated from college with a degree in marketing and psychology, and soon after became a proud owner of a small pup. Her interest in canines then led to the idea of a grooming salon, and a subsequent hands-on education at the North Jersey School for Dog Grooming put the plan in motion.
“I had various jobs in different grooming salons in this area,” Jacqui says, “but because of my religious beliefs and my need to leave early on Friday and to skip Saturdays, I was always let go. I realized the best way for me to be successful would be to open my own place.” And so, Pawdicures Grooming Salon was born.
Centrally located in Teaneck, the salon shares a space with the newly opened Bergen Veterinary Hospital, and benefits from the animal expertise of Dr. Jennifer Suss. Frequently, Jacqui handles pets in ways that owners do not. Combing through hair, carefully inspecting pads and paws, and examining skin, she often discovers potential medical issues. Clients are thus able to conveniently access both venues under the same roof.
What’s unique about Pawdicures is that Jacqui develops a relationship with each client—both owner and pet, and provides services according to specific needs. Because Pawdicures is a smaller operation, it has the advantage of really getting to know its customers, and she is strongly invested in their satisfaction. New technology makes setting up appointments and confirmations incredibly easy, and Jacqui always sends out a “report card” with a photo, summarizing the visit.
This is one groomer who listens to the requests of her customers, and doesn’t just give a basic cut according to the standard of the breed. If the owner wants her dog to look like a lion, she will do it. And clients continue to come back, frequently booking weeks in advance at the end of an appointment to obtain a special “preferred client” discount. “I do not overbook my schedule,” she says. “I don’t want the animals to feel stressed or rushed while they are here, and this creates a more relaxing environment.”
Pawdicures offers a wide variety of services, including basic nail trims, washes, tooth brushing, and haircuts, to more extensive sculpting and styling. The grooming center also does flea baths and deskunking, and frequently ends with an adorable bow or bandana. While they mostly clean and style dogs, other smaller animals, such as guinea pigs, have also benefitted at Pawdicures. She has also received requests to polish dogs’ nails, and always strives to accommodate her customers and their busy schedules—but does not accept cats at the salon.
As the business continues to grow, Jacqui plans to hire another groomer, and hopes to reach out to local shelters. She would like to offer free services to pets in need of adoption, to clip their nails and clean/cut their hair to help them find homes. In the past, she has donated coupons for services to local houses of worship.
If you’ve never taken your pup to a groomer, she offers a 50% off discount for the puppy’s first grooming (under 6 months of age), and guarantees satisfaction.
For more information on Pawdicures Grooming Salon, you can check out the website, www.pawdicuresnj.com, or follow it on Facebook.
by Sarah I. Abenaim
