COSHOCTON − Folks in Coshocton County love their pets and that’s why the grooming business seems to have boomed lately according to Rachel Bice, who opened Daffodil Hill Grooming recently at 1744 Otsego Ave., just across from the Coshocton Dog Park near Kids America.

Bice, the owner and only groomer, worked for big box stores, even training other groomers, for years. She also did competitive grooming. She’d rather be where she’s at now, a small-local shop, where she can provide personal care one pooch at a time.

Bice moved back home a few years ago and decided to take some time off after having her son, now 4. The building she works out of is owned by her father and goes back to her great-grandfather.

“People don’t see you as a human being when you’re in a corporate setting,” Bice said. “My dogs have been really good. My customers have been really good.”

She offers full-grooming services for dogs and cats. She also does brushing, baths, nail trims, ear cleaning, flea treatments and skunk treatment if needed. Dogs walk out with a spritz of cologne and a bandana or bow.

In the future, Bice would like to offer retail dog care items and open a doggie daycare. She doesn’t offer kenneling.

Two new groomers recently opened in West Lafayette as well, but Bice believes their is enough work for all as there seems to be a lot of pet lovers across Coshocton County.

“I feel like there’s enough dogs that need it. There’s a lot of people calling me and asking how far out I’m booked. I’m not booked that far out, because I just started, but others are booked out months ahead,” Bice said.

Leonard Hayhurst is a community content coordinator and general news reporter for the Coshocton Tribune with more than 15 years of local journalism experience and multiple awards from the Ohio Associated Press. He can be reached at 740-295-3417 or llhayhur@coshoctontribune.com. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @llhayhurst.

Online booking is offered through the Daffodil Hill Grooming website and there is also a Facebook page featuring plenty of pet photos. Fore more information, call 740-202-9020.

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