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My dog groomer must get ‘consent’ from my pooch during haircuts — or else

That’s one ruff client.

A Reddit user who claims to be a dog groomer shared an email allegedly from a picky woman looking to get her “rare” dog groomed for the first time.

“My name is Susan and I am looking for a groomer for my dog who can groom him in the non-confrontational manner I believe is best for him,” began the note, which recently resurfaced as it made the rounds on Reddit again.

“Dooley is an 18-month-old Bernowdoodle (if you are unfamiliar with the more rare doodle breeds, he is a Bernese mountain dog/chow/standard poodle) and this would be his first haircut as I have not found a groomer willing to work within the parameters I believe in.”

The picky client said she owned a rare kind of doodle breed.
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Susan explained that Dooley’s hair was seven to eight inches long. She said she wanted one to two inches removed “all over.”

“While I’m sure any groomer could easily handle the haircut, I’m having difficulty finding a groomer willing to wait for him to consent to each part of the grooming,” she added.

“He will consent by maintaining eye contact with you while you are working, and if he looks away he is withdrawing his consent, and you will need to stop until he grants it again.”

As an added challenge, Susan demanded her pooch not be “leashed to a tub” or “forced into a cage” during the salon experience, as she does not believe in anything that could be “psychologically uncomfortable.”

The email was shared on Reddit.
The email was shared on Reddit, to much chagrin.
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“Since I understand not everyone is as fluent in his language as I am I would prefer it if I stayed and supervised his grooming to make sure you don’t miss anything he is telling you,” she continued.

“Dooley will need a bath, blow dried, brush out (he might have a few small tangles but they will be easy to brush out) and a full standard doodle haircut.”

To top off the next-to-impossible request, Susan pushed for a tight time frame.

“My schedule is very busy so the appointment can only take a maximum of two hours,” she alleged.

“Based on the reviews I have read online, I do believe you are the perfect groomer for Dooley. Please advise me as to when the best time to bring him in would be.”

The client would not allow her pup to be “restrained” to a leash attached to the bathtub or a cage during the dog’s appointment.
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Some Reddit users rolled their eyes at the paws-itively particular request. One Redditor even claimed to know the alleged groomer, proclaiming the email is a “combination of a lot of clients she had, some of which I was even there for.”

“I remember the email she got about the dog that she would only be allowed to groom if she had the dog’s consent,” the user posted over the summer.

Other Redditors had a ball in the comments.

“Rarer doodle breeds is where I started groaning. Eye contact/consent is where I was having difficulty breathing,” one commenter yelped.

“Just reply ‘lol,’” another simply advised.

“As a canine behaviorist with a degree in canine behavior and 15 years experience working with reactive dogs…this is the type of owner that turns their dog into a mess,” one Dr. Dolittle offered. “I’ve had clients like this. They reinforce their dog’s insecurities.”

“I’m all for cooperative care, but if you’re going to do the whole eye contact/chin rest/whatever cue as consent thing, you’re going to have to do the grooming yourself,” another suggested.

“No groomer has time for that, or if they did, it would cost hundreds because they’d only be able to do one dog a day,” the user added.

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Like Lindsay Lohan, I meditate in the shower — it ‘changed my life’

In October 2021, yoga instructor Meka Taylor was in the throes of an identity crisis. 

The 30-year-old had been shaken by the discovery that she was adopted — which was revealed after a paternal cousin reached out to her on Facebook. The startling truth of her biology came just days before she was diagnosed with ADHD. 

On the verge of a mental breakdown, Taylor, a Los Angeles transplant originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, found a life-saving mental health hack. And she found it in the shower. 

“Meditating in the shower has changed my life,” Taylor, now 31, told The Post. “It’s helped me heal in ways that I did not know were even possible before.”

She had practiced mat meditation and yoga since she was a teen, but after experiencing a massive sense of stress-induced tension last November, owing to the revelation of her adoption and disorder, she tried a new way. Taylor hopped in the shower and aimed the running, detachable spout directly at her chest, allowing the water to hit where it hurt. Almost immediately she felt a sense of comforting relief.

“Meditating in the shower has changed my life,” Meka Taylor told The Post. “It’s helped me heal in ways that I did not know were even possible before.”
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“It’s an intentional cleansing, not just of my body, but of my soul, too,” said Taylor, who now meditates in the shower with hot water on a nightly basis. 

“I visualize that the water as different colors,” she continued, “and when I feel that anxiety in my chest I imagine the hot water is green and that it’s cleansing the anxiety [of] my heart.”

And while the purification ritual offers her 10 minutes of mindful solitude, Taylor isn’t alone in her commitment to the bathroom-based coping mechanism.  

Actress Lindsay Lohan, 36, recently lauded the practice and called it a “nonnegotiable” staple of her daily self-care routine as the cover girl of this month’s Cosmopolitan.

And under the TikTok hashtag #ShowerMeditation, more than 1.4 million inner-peace seekers have hailed the calming ablution as a transformative cure to burnout and an expulsion of negative energy. 

Lindsay Lohan recently lauded the practice and called it a “nonnegotiable” staple of her daily self-care routine as the cover girl of this month’s Cosmopolitan. 

“Every time you take a shower, visualizing washing away your stress and anxiety,” wholesome wellness trendsetter Hannah Jarrah shared in a viral video, featuring a breakdown of her shower meditation technique. The clip, captioned “scared showers,” earned a staggering 536,000 views. 

“Envision the power of the water washing away your negative thoughts,” her on-screen text continued. “Feel sadness, regret, anger and depression washing right off of you. Let it all go down the drain.”

Holistic wellness influencer Bianca Koyabe agrees, telling The Post that meditating in the shower is one of her preferred forms of achieving Zen stillness, owing to its baptismal-like qualities as well as it’s time-saving benefits. 

“Showering is something I do every day, and I’ve found that [meditating in the shower] is great pocket of time to incorporate mindfulness into my day,” said Koyabe, 29, from Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Holistic wellness influencer Bianca Koyabe told The Post she meditates in the shower every day.
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Koyabe, who works as a model, began meditating in the shower in January after randomly stumbling across an Instagram post on the practice. At the time, she had a nagging desire to become more intentional with her words and thoughts about herself. 

She now meditates twice a day, once in the morning and again at night, for 5 to 10 minutes. During the session, she dims the lights, burns cinnamon and vanilla incense sticks and softly recites inspiring mantras —  affirmations like “I did my best today,” “Everything I need is within me” and ”This time is for you” — to herself as pressure from the warm water massages away any tension. 

The custom has since transformed her life.

“I’ve been able to completely regulate my nervous system,” said Koyabe. 

“Before, I felt like I was in survival mode — in a constant state of fight or flight,” she confessed. “Now, my nervous system is in a state of rest and digest.”

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The 10 best shaving creams for men in 2022, per reviews

Razor burn is truly the worst. Whether it’s on your legs, chest, neck, or face, it’s never fun. But what if you could kiss razor burn goodbye?

Well, there isn’t a fool-proof way to eliminate nicks and scrapes, as razor burn has to do with your skin, hair, and sensitivity. But, it also has to do with the type of grooming products you use. That’s why we scoured the web for the best shaving creams for men.

Top brands such as Aveeno, Gilette, and Kiehl’s dominated our searches, and real-life customers were there to back up their skincare claims.

Find our full list of the best men’s shaving creams for razor burn, ingrown hairs, and sensitive skin below. Just remember, even though it worked for someone doesn’t mean it will be your perfect match. So always read ingredients, check out reviews, and patch test the product before applying it all over.

Target

Men, if you have sensitive skin, this is the shaving gel for you. It’s made without alcohols or dyes and only provides the most comfortable and closest shave. The formula also softens stubble and protects against razor burn and minor irritations.

Customer review: “Great smooth feeling after shaving. My wife and I both use it. Great for sensitive skin. Target has the best price for two-packs unless you order bulks online.”

ULTA Beauty

Smooth on this Kiehl’s shave cream and say hello to this all-encompassing product. The menthol provides the skin with an instant refreshing feeling, the camphor helps combat oily skin and the sesame oil helps soften the skin.

Customer review: “I have a touch beard and oily skin so It can be hard to find a shaving cream that does not clog my pores but still gives me a close shave. Kiehl’s Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream White Eagle is the answer. A close no-nick shave. Love this product!”

Gilette

Cleanse and nourish your facial hair at the same time with King C. Gillette shave gel. You can shave and edge your beard with ease while the transparent non-foaming gel allows for full transparency. Lubricants also actively protect your skin the entire shave.

Customer review: “I have tried different shaving gels and foam. I have not tried a clear shaving gel before, but I got King C. Gillette Transparent shaving gel. You don’t have to use a whole lot to cover all of your face. The gel didn’t dry out my skin like the foam does or have a strong smell like other shaving gel. Made shaving easier, cleaner, and my face and neck don’t have razor burn at all.”

Amazon

This Cremo shave cream is truly next level. It’s “impossibly slick” formula leaves skin smooth while providing you with an impeccably close, comfortable shave.

Customer review: “I have been using Cremo Shave Cream for years. I absolutely love it. I first used the Classic, then went to the Refreshing Mint and now I tried the Silver Water & Birch; which is now my absolute favorite scent for first thing in the morning. I highly recommend Cremo, the tube literally lasts for months.”

Target

This seven-ounce Aveeno shave gel with oat is made to hydrate and protect the skin. So kick razor bumps and irritation to the curb. Instead, welcome oat, vitamin E and moisturizing lubricants with open arms.

Customer review: “Even just one use, I loved the lather and also really love that it’s fragrance-free. The oat component is super awesome since shaving my face is tough on my skin. Highly recommend!”

Target

Barbasol is a classic, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need. It features a thick and rich formula that lathers onto the skin.

Customer review: “Love this product! I’ve been using Barbasol for years. Great product for both men and women leaving a smooth clean shave.”

Amazon

Bath & Body Works is known for its captivating fragrances, and now, its shave gels. Made with a blend of cedar leaf, amber must, black pepper, aloe, and witch hazel, this gel provides a protective cushion for your face. So go ahead and shave away!

Customer review: “My husband says this is the best shaving cream he’s ever used. I originally bought this as a stocking stuffer and two months later he tells me he needed more.”

The Body Shop

Tested on men and not animals, The Body Shop shaving cream softens whiskers to give you a smooth post-beard shave or stubble-eliminator. Best of all, it’s formulated with maca root to keep your skin moisturized and soft.

Customer review: “This softens the whiskers and allows a smooth shave. Great finish with skin feeling smooth and refreshed every time.”

Dollar Shave Club

No one likes a harsh, rough shave. Nicks and cuts are never fun. Thankfully, Dollar Shave Club’s shave cream leaves skin soft and hydrated, which minimizes irritation, tugging, and pulling.

Customer review: “I’ve been shopping around for a good shaving cream for a while. Most felt like thin lotion that left my face feeling scratched and irritated. This one is a thick, cushioned cream that somehow made my shave even closer than any other product. It also has some menthol in it, so it gives a nice minty tingle during and after the shave.”

Amazon

With Harry’s, your razor will glide with ease to give you a close shave. Best of all, the cream sits close to your face allowing you to see where you’ve been and where you’re going.

Customer review: “Nice shaving cream. It has a slight eucalyptus cooling sensation that makes me think some guys or gals won’t be able to use it if they have highly sensitive skin. I liked it and use other mentholated products so it was familiar to me. Most shaving cream makes my skin break out with pimples, but this one doesn’t. It doesn’t actually lather much, but it provides a smooth and close shave without drying out your skin. I use a small dab in the palm of one hand, then use a wet hand to emulsify it between my hands then apply it to my face and neck. Very nice product.”

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