Canine Clips Salon 

Cristine Smith, Owner/Groomer

October 2017 I have received my certification as a AKC Safety Groomer by completing the instructional course & passing the exam.

In 2008, I started breeding Cockapoo's and started grooming them myself because I didn't want to leave them somewhere all day.   At the time I was working full time as a Salesperson for Health Insurance. After getting laid off in 2011 I decided to finally "do what I love"!  In 2012 I completed a Dog Grooming Academy and started working as a groomer full time.  I absolutely love grooming!!!   I finally found what I want to be when I grow up!  LOL! 

Through the years, I have and will continue to attend seminars/lectures/classes on canine development, breeding, genetics, training, etc.  I have competed in AKC confirmation events and intend to compete in the obedience ring as well as try out agility.  I have been a foster home for many dogs, cats & kittens over the years and will continue to do so until there are no more homeless pets.  I am a member in good standing with the New England Pet Grooming Professionals, American Cockapoo Club, ASPCA, MSPCA, WWF, MA Humane Society, National Wildlife Federation & The National Humane Education Society.

In 2006, I obtained my Small Animal Massage Certification from the Bancroft School of Massage.  The certification required 161 in-class hours at BSMT & 39 hours in an off-campus internship.  Courses include: Small Animal Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Handling and Management, Animal Massage Techniques I and II, Passive Exercises, Animal First Aid and CPR, Business Practices/Ethics, Marketing, Internship, and more.  It was an AMAZING hands on program!  Massage is a wonderful way to connect with animals and the benefits are amazing!   I've watched dogs run an agility course and knock over jump after jump but after spending 15 minutes on my table they ran a clean, fast run later that same day.

I'd like to address the negative reviews regarding me personally:  I am a very honest person & treat people as I am treated.  That said, the 1 star reviews are from people who did not appreciate my honesty, violated our on time policy (& didn't seem to care), have threatened me physically, etc.  If you are respectful of our policies, time and to my staff we will have no issues.  I go out of my way to help people maintain their dogs & will do what it takes to keep the dogs safe and happy!  The dogs are always my #1 priority, sorry to those who disagree.