Flower Mound Highland Village Argyle | January 2023

BUSINESS FEATURE

BY KAREN CHANEY

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January 7

Manhattan Project Brewery 4-7pm

Owner Penny Ringener opened It’s a Paw Thang on Nov. 5, 2021.

Groomer Victoria Truong gives Tucker, a Cockapoo, a bath in one of the five tubs.

January 14

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It’s a Paw Thang Northlake business oers self-serve dog wash, sta service grooming options P enny Ringener said she had worked in the information technology eld for over 30 years when she was laid o in 2020. “At my age, with no college

Vinovida Wines 4-7pm

January 21

Groomer Jade Smith gives Walter, a Maltese mix, a haircut.

self-serve dog washes, sta dog washes and grooming. Ringener said customers prefer to bathe their dogs at the business versus at home for many reasons, such as the supplies are provided, and the tubs are elevated so they do not have to bend over or get on their knees like they do at home. “One of the biggest reasons, especially for German shepherds and really hairy dogs, [is] they don’t have to clean up the mess,” she said. They do not charge extra for helping clients with nails, teeth and ears on self-service baths. The dierence between a sta wash and grooming is grooming includes a haircut. Ringener said she enjoys about a 70% repeat client rate and recently had an impressive inux of new clients. “I had the best month I ever had in November, but instead of paying myself, I bought things to make this better so I can grow more,” she said. She said one of her favorite things about owning this business is seeing families come in to bathe their four-legged friend. “I have one dad that comes in with his two daughters to bathe their puppy,” she said. “He has the daughters very involved, because the puppy is theirs. He’s teaching them responsibility.”

Mexcor Wines 4-7 PM

PAWESOME SERVICES It's a Paw Thang oers self service and sta service washes.

January 28

degree in the eld, it was hard competing with 30- and 40-year- olds with college degrees,” she said. “I decided I needed to do something for myself.” Ever since she took her dogs to Blissful Bark Dog Wash in Flower Mound, a dog wash and grooming business, 10 years ago, the con- cept had lingered in her mind. She met with the owner to discuss the industry and continued sending resumes out for IT jobs. She was undecided about her future until, she said, she received divine inspiration. “I went to church, and it was like God was talking to me,” Ringener said. “The service was about putting fear aside; move forward boldly; hold onto faith. I thought he was talking directly to me.” She signed the business lease and steeped herself in grooming industry research. She spent six weeks with a groomer doing on-the-job training and took online courses. On Nov. 5, 2021, she coupled her love of dogs with her newly gained knowledge and opened It’s a Paw Thang where they oer

A self-service dog wash (walk-in service) includes shampoos, dryers, combs, dematting tools, dental gel and nail clippers. Prices start at $12.99*. A sta wash features a full-service wash and nail clipping. Prices start at $28.99*. Grooming (by appointment) includes all services in a sta wash plus a haircut. Prices start at $60*.

Nations Brewery 4-7 PM

February 4

Aspira Fine Wines & Craft Spirits 4-7 PM

Family-run, craft beers, fine wines and local specialty vendors

www.lakesideurbangrocery.com 214-513-4000 Monday Closed

*All prices are based on dog weight.

It’s a Paw Thang 1236 FM 407 E, Ste. 500, Northlake 940-441-1109 www.itsapawthang.com Hours: Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Mon. closed

Tues - Sat 9am - 8pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

2500 Lakeside Pkwy. Ste. 100 Flower Mound, TX 75022

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FLOWER MOUND HIGHLAND VILLAGE ARGYLE EDITION • JANUARY 2023