Dogs are like royalty in Classy Canine’s care
Even the shampoo is an enviable aloe-peppermint mix. Most dogs spend two to three hours at the salon, and Sa Leitao is flexible if EAST LANSING – It’s good to be a dog, a dog needs to be dropped off early for their especially the ones who get to see Karina Sa appointment. Leitao when they go to Classy Canine. For her devotion to her furry clients, Sa Love of dogs Leitao was named “Favorite Pet Groomer” in Sa Leitao didn’t start out wanting to be a the 2010 People’s Choice Awards. groomer – in fact, she trained to be an emer“It’s nice to be recognized,” she said. gency medical technician. Fate intervened in “I have some of the best clients. They’re the form of a volunteer stint at the Humane what make me come to work.” Society. Classy Canine has been open for around “I found I really loved spending time with three years, but Sa Leitao has been a groomer dogs,” she recalled. for close to 10 years. It’s clear she enjoys what That realization led to her wondering what she does. she could do that involved working with ani“It’s very rewarding to say you love your mals. job,” she said. Classy Canine has been more successful Dogs that come to Classy Canine are pam- than Sa Leitao hoped, with a faithful and “very pered with a variety of spa treatments de- regular” clientele. signed to leave their coat sparkling and their “I get to see the dogs and how they grow nails perfectly manicured. up,” she said. There are things their humans might crave, “I’m very lucky, and I have really great cliPhotograph by Dawn Parker like hot oil treatments for dry, flaky skin, blue- ents.” berry facials, sugar scrubs and aromatherapy. Classy Canine is located at 1880 Haslett Bella, the Wheaten Terrier, enjoys being groomed at Classy Canine in East All dogs get their nails clipped and filed, and ev- Road. For more information, call (517) Lansing. Owner Karina Sa Leitao, named as “Favorite Groomer” in the 2010 ery product Classy Canine uses is all natural. 664-2600 or go online. People’s Choice Awards, has been at her current location for about three years.
By DAWN PARKER dlparker@lsj.com
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