Welcome to bigleafgroup.com. Now and again, I’ll be posting information about businesses making their move in Dayton, Ohio…
Sham-Poochies, a professional grooming service business and mainstay at Forest Park Plaza in Dayton for 12 years, has moved to a new location on Riverside Drive in Dayton, Ohio. Read more below photo gallery…
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- Sham-Poochie front of building
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- Sham-Poochie sign
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- Sham-Poochie groomer Christina Blair
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- Sham-Poochie groomer Charlene Long washing a dog
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- Sham-Poochie groomer Leta Pruitt
What started as a simple dog-washing business begun by co-owner Shirley Francis and a longtime friend has become a viable, booming, multi-breed professional grooming service. The Sham-Poochies name is a takeoff on “shampoo” and “poochies.”
Sham-Poochies is located at a busy but well-moving intersection in the Dayton area, near Wegerzyn Garden Center and Deweese Parkway. Easily accessible, the shop is perfectly positioned to continue its growth and to serve clients throughout the region. Just one more great reason to live in the Dayton area!
The shop building has been in the hands of several businesses over the years. Many area people remember it as a former tailor’s shop, and most recently, a t-shirt company. New exterior stairs from the rear parking area have been added, grooming stations outfitted, holding areas, washing and drying areas and storage are now in place.
Says Shirley, “We are so happy to be here – to have the river to look at, to be able to better serve our clients, and to get new clients, too! In fact, I got a phone call from someone the other day who said ‘I have a lab, can you wash him?’ and I said ‘sure, where are you calling from?’ – he said ‘I’m sitting in my car on the corner looking at your building!’”
While dogs and cats of any breed are accepted for grooming, show animals are also professionally handled by Eddie Hill, a sought-after groomer. When I was in the shop today, Eddie was meticulously shaving a dog that had the unmistakeable stance of a show dog.
Sham-Poochie’s positive move to a new location is just another indication of many Dayton area business’ forward-thinking resolve to reinvent the city’s offerings, to deliver great services to the community, and to reinvest in their own business, employees and clientele. The owners Pat and Shirley Francis as well as groomers Charlene Long, Leta Pruitt, Eddie Hill, Christina Blair, and Lynn Kelley are obviously happy when their doggie clients visit!
During my time with them today, at least 7 dogs arrived to be groomed, and with each arrival the shop was filled with happy doggie yips, leaps and tail-wagging. The groomers and owners were smiling and ready to care for these great friends.
Sham-Poochies is located at 3531 Riverside Drive, Dayton, OH 45405 and can be reached at (937) 278-2233. Directions: I-75 to the Wagner Ford exit to North Dixie Drive, then west on Siebenthaler to the corner of Siebenthaler and Riverside Drive.
Their tag line? “Happiness is a furry friend.” Nice!
My best to all the people and pets at Sham-Poochies! For more information on the business or the area and what they offer to residents, contact Gina Kay Landis at (937) 623-9441 or ginakaysellshomes [at] yahoo [dot] com.
