South Windsor Business Spotlight: Julie's Barks and Bubbles

This is the first installment of a weekly series that spotlights businesses in South Windsor. First up is Julie’s Barks and Bubbles, a dog grooming business located on Ellington Road (From its website: “It’s all about the dogs!”).

Patch e-mailed owner Julie Lund several questions about how and when she got her business up and running in town.

Q&A

Patch: When did your business open?

Lund: September of 2008

Patch: Is it family-run?

Lund: Yes

Patch: Please list the names of the owners and your role with the company.

Lund: Owner is Julie Lund. I take care of the dog grooming and daycare. My father takes care of the maintenance and the bookkeeping.

Patch: What made you decide to open your business?

Lund: I worked for many years at a shop and I always dreamed of having my own business.

Patch: What makes you passionate about what you do?

Lund: I love working with dogs and enjoy pampering them. They are great to work with. I also enjoy interacting with the wonderful owners of them all.

Patch: Why did you decide to open the business in South Windsor? South Windsor is my home town and I found an excellent location to open my shop.

Patch: Do you have a business mantra you live by?

Lund: "It's all about the dogs." My main focus is keeping the dogs happy. Different dogs come everyday and they have so much fun. It's great that I have a job that I love so much.

Patch: Can you tell us about your business background? Any notable awards?

Lund: I have a degree in Animal Care from Becker College. I also attended New York School of Dog Grooming. I worked at a grooming shop for 10 years prior to opening my own business which gave me a lot of experience with customers and their pets.

Patch: Finish the sentence: When I'm not working I ...

Lund: like to keep active. I enjoy zumba, swimming, and biking.

Patch: Do you ever get tired of dog-related quips about your work? Such as ‘Are you dog-tired at the end of the day?’

Lund: No I think they are funny. I enjoy a good sense of humor.

Patch: What's the most rewarding thing about what you do?

Lund: When people appreciate the time and effort I take to make their dog beautiful and clean. Also after a day of play a tired dog is always a happy dog.

BUSINESS INFORMATION
Business Name: Julie's Barks and Bubbles
Owner(s): Julie M. Lund
Address: 1678 Ellington Road
Phone number: 860-648-4050
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. by appointments and Sun. Closed
Website: www.juliesbarksandbubbles.com