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Our Products
We proudly use the following all natural spa products to pamper your pets:
If you enjoy the luxuries of a day spa, your pet will love the skin treatments offered by our Spa collection. Our scientists have combined plant elements with natural science to create therapies to enhance your pets well being. We deliver only the most innovative, natural body and bath products available.
Our products are enriched with Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids plus other vitamins and proteins to help promote healthier skin, a shiny topcoat, and reduce excessive shedding • Used and recommended by Veterinarians and Professional Groomers worldwide
Eliminate fleas and ticks naturally with Tropiclean® Neem Flea & Tick Dip. Contains citrus and the natural insecticide Neem to eliminate fleas on contact and relieve itching from fleabite dermatitis. This environmentally safe formula is compatible with other topical flea preventatives such as Frontline and Advantage. Neem dip is the natural alternative to toxic insecticide dips and has a fresh forest scent. Our Equipment
At Hot Dawgs in Paradise we are proud to pamper your pet and protect your pet’s safety by using state of the art equipment and top of the line all natural spa products.
Marlene Romani, inventor of the world famous Clipper Vac, is the sister of Bonnie Kotula, Ellen’s instructor at the Florida Academy of Pet Grooming in Pace Florida. The ultra quiet Clipper Vac enhances the grooming process by lifting the animals hair, giving a smoother and quicker cut to your pet’s coat. The constant air flow keeps the blades cool eliminating clipper burn to the pet’s skin and eliminating the need for unhealthy solvent sprays to cool the blades. It also “sucks” the cut hair in to a self contained compartment minimizing hair in the air your pet and the groomer breathe. Pet Healthy, Human Healthy and Environmentally Friendly!
Also invented by Marlene Romani, the “Grandaddy” two Motor Force Dryer is quiet and quick. Allowing for variable speeds, this high velocity dryer enables the Groomer to adjust force of the dryer to ensure your pet’s comfort while achieving maximum “fluff” to your pets shiny clean coat.
MASTERLIFT HYDRAULIC grooming table- rotating top, rotates to 360 degrees, can be locked in any position. Lowers to 21", raises to 44". These options ensure the safety and comfort of your pet during the grooming process.
All our blades are Andis Ultra Edge carbon infused steel blades. Steel blades hold a razor sharp edge ensuring a safe and smooth cut to the desired length on your pet’s coat. Our Andis clippers were chosen for durability and high performance and have been adapted for usage with the Romani Clipper Vac system.
The Story of Hot Dawgs in Paradise
Welcome to Hot Dawgs in Paradise and real proof that dreams really do come true! About 30 years ago, when Jimmy Buffett, my all time favorite music artist, recorded Cheeseburger In Paradise as part of his Son of a Son of a Sailor album, I was keeping a journal of my dream of a Pet Resort and Day Spa. (There wasn’t such a thing back then… I was “radical”). In my heart and my mind (and my journal), I called my cool tropical place Hot Dawgs in Paradise, a play on Jimmy’s Cheeseburger song, one that I was certain would be OK with him. I wanted grooming, massage, obedience training, boarding, daycare, pet boutique, rescue, adoption, pet finders, birthday parties, yappy hour, …a true Margaritaville for critters. I kept the journal for years and years and had some really cool ideas. I served my time in corporate America, never losing sight of my goal although sometimes losing hope. But as years passed and I became older and wiser (yeah, yeah, yeah) …I reached a turning point that I proudly call S-O-6-O… yup… S-O-6-O… STARTING OVER AT 60! In August of 2007, corporate America and I went separate ways, on September 3rd, 2007 I turned 60 and on September 5th, 2007, I enrolled in Florida Academy of Pet Grooming’s Master Grooming Program. I got so caught up in the Hot Dawgs In Paradise frenzy, that I added Therapeutic Pet Massage and Pet Obedience Training to my curriculum. Yes, I’m living proof, you CAN teach an old dawg new tricks! I graduated in January 2008 certified by the state of Florida as a Master All-Breed Groomer, Pet Obedience Trainer and Pet Massage Therapist and Phase I of Hot Dawgs In Paradise became a reality in February 2008. Over the years, there have been a number of people and pets who have significantly impacted my Hot Dawgs In Paradise journey… please let me take this opportunity to give some credits… Fanny K. Murphy, my beloved Grandmother who instilled in me, a wondrous love of animals and nature and also a tremendous respect for Mother Earth, Jimmy Buffett for “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, Molly and Abby …my faithful, loyal and loving “Malamutt” and German Shepherd Dog to whom I dedicate this company. I also thank Tommy Boudreau of Sprint Nextel… for his fairness and professionalism that got me started toward my dream, along with Lee Ann McGill, DVM… for her belief in my dream. Others include; Tracey McKeever and Renea Linton …soul sisters with unconditional love and support for any and all of my dreams… Bonnie, Jesse and Michael of Florida Academy of Pet Grooming…for their expertise, encouragement, patience and wonderful friendship. Thanks so much to each of you and all my other friends who believe in me and believe in dreams. But most of all, for my heart, my soul, my spirit, my everything… I salute my father, retired Air Force Colonel Robert B. Murphy, affectionately and respectfully known to many as "Colonel Daddy". This dream came true because of him. Come by and see us! We're waiting to meet you and your furry friend! Ellen Click Here To Review Ellen's Professional Background and References Click here to view snapshots of Phase I of Hot Dawgs In Paradise
"Ode to Abby"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF "ABBY" Born March 25, 1997 to Sire “Buddah von Ebony” and Dam “Hardly A Fantasy”, Abby was Ellen’s beloved German Shepherd Dog. Abby died of cancer on October 23, 2006 and Hot Dawgs in Paradise is dedicated to her memory. Please take a a few minutes in her honor and read this very special "Ode to Abby" written by Abby's very special friend Bob Inmon, Dogs truly do leave paw prints in our heart. "Ode to Abby" Today I awoke to a beautiful fall day on the Alabama gulf coast and felt thankful that I was in a place in my life that was contentful. It is so easy to get caught up in the things that aren't going as uneventfully as you would have it, that I felt compelled to breathe and feel good. Ironically, my day took a dramatic downward turn when I received a call from Dr. Leanne McGill and she informed me that the first true love of my life, Abby Murphy, was seriously ill, and that today was likely to be her last day alive. While driving to see Abby, I experienced all the pain of knowing that someone completely irreplaceable in my heart, was soon going to be taken away from me by death. I entered her room and she immediately rose to greet me and licked my face. It was clear that we were in the last hours of her life and yet, she rallied, to attempt to seemingly reassure me that nothing had changed and she was still the Abby of so many great days and nights. I first met Abby some 6 years ago when I first started seeing her owner, Ellen, and I found Abby to be somewhat trying and undisciplined. At that time, I liked dogs, but had never had an enduring relationship with one. Abby was a female German shepherd and she was about 3 ½ years old. After several visits with her and Ellen, I requested that Abby be allowed to return home with me and to stay with me for a week. Ellen was hesitant but was willing to allow this visit. When Abby went home with me, I evolved from someone who would not let her inside of my house and insisted that she stay on the front porch, to taking her in and having her sleep beside my bed. She became my constant companion and it was true love from then on. I had unconditional love and I learned to return it, thanks to Abby. Over the following years, I built several houses in the Gulf Shores area, and Abby quickly became a favorite with all the various workers and if my truck moved, she was in it. She loved construction sites and she loved me. As Abby aged, she developed hip problems, and we had to restructure our activities to accommodate this condition. She was not allowed to jump into the truck anymore and I would lift her inside and she absolutely hated to be assisted, but would allow it only because it was important to me. The rear seat in my truck stayed folded down as this was her spot and it must have been several years before I ever restored the back area to seating. She developed a compromise with me on exiting the truck. Rather than allow me to set her down and knowing I would no longer allow her to jump down, she would place her front paws on the door pillar and ski down to the floor level and then continue to the running board and down to the ground. When she first started doing this it reminded me of a child looking at you and saying, "watch this!" Memories, I have hundreds of and I am glad that I had my time with you, Abby. You made me a kinder, more tolerant person, and in the end, it was you who taught me what love really means. Abby died this morning, October 23.2006, in the presence of two people who truly loved her and with a veterinarian who eased the transition that had to be made. Leanne has to maintain a professional detachment as she sees this often, but when you feel the true caring that she obviously had for this dog, then Ellen and I benefited greatly as this was such an emotional time. When Abby stopped breathing, she was still beautiful. Her ears were standing up and she was at peace. We wrapped Abby in her blanket/sleeping bag and placed her inside my truck for her last ride in the place that still had many of her dog hairs on the carpet. Ellen followed me in her car and we turned our headlights on and honored this wonderful animal on her final trip home. We buried Abby in Ellen's back yard and she lies in a shaded area inside the fence. Abby would have it no other way as I am 100% sure this is where she would want to be. God, I hope that the day will come when I can play with Abby again. |
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