Harvey Oaks Pet Grooming, located at 14210 Arbor, is a family owned grooming shop owned by Jean and Brian Flowers. It has been in business in its current location since 1993. It was originally established in 1986. We have 3 full time groomers, Jean, Leah, and Ruth, who truly understand dogs and groom your dogs as if they are their own. We are recommended by veterinarians across Omaha.

We'd like to introduce you to our groomers: I (Jean) have been grooming for 35 years and showing and breeding poodles for nearly 30 years. I have obedience trained many dogs for shows, taught obedience and handling classes, taught grooming classes at Metro Tech, and presented seminars at national shows. I have a unique understanding of dogs as I live with them 24 hours a day. My specialty is poodles, hand scissoring, and problem dogs.

Leah has been grooming for 8 years. She breeds and shows Pomeranians. She too has a unique understanding of dogs and their behavior. She and our son, Brandon, have a one year old son, Brison. Her specialty is hand scissoring and she is also very good with problem dogs.

Ruth has joined our grooming "family' and has been grooming for 17 years. She does not have dogs right now, but she and her husband are owned be several cats. Her specialty is cats and mutt makeovers. She is also very good with problem dogs.

We also have the two Ashley's who are our bather/ brushers and help us out with bathing and blow drying the dogs. They are excellent with the dogs and love them as much as we do. Their help is invaluable and ,who knows, maybe they will be our next groomers.

Brian does not groom here, but he is our maintenance man and our technical support. He is our sounding board and emotional supporter. His help and support is always appreciated.

We will be writing this column every month and explaining about grooming as well as answering your questions. We always like talking to our clients and can answer your questions with care, compassion and knowledge. For questions or to make an appointment call 333-8574.