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About

Certified Dog Groomer

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

k9 CPR & First Aid trained

Completed and received certification with honours from DogPort Academy in Woodstock, Ontario.

k9 CPR & First Aid trained

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

k9 CPR & First Aid trained

Completed and received certification from Canine Health Canada.

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

Once your dog comes for their groom they will be with me from the time they walk in to the time they leave to go home with you. I am the only person grooming your dog. This allows me to form a special relationship with your dog.

Quality over quantity dog grooming

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

I limit the number of dogs I groom in a day (typically 2 to 4 dogs) and never rush.

I space out appointments to ensure your dog is comfortable and groomed safely.

Humanity before vanity grooming

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

Humanity before vanity grooming

The health, safety and comfort of your dog will always come first. I will always do what is best for your dog. No dog will ever be put through pain and suffering for a specific haircut if your dog is matted or does not like to be groomed.

Health monitoring

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

Humanity before vanity grooming

During every groom, dogs will be looked over in detail from nose to tail identifying any health concerns like skin infections, allergies, rashes, sores, ear issues, lumps/bumps, etc which enables an early detection of any potential health issues.

No cage drying or cages

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

All dogs will be hand blow dried using a high velocity dog dryer. If your dog is sensitive, a hair dryer on a warm low setting will be used. Your dog will never be dried in a cage.

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

All dog grooming services are by appointment only. No dog will ever be waiting in a cage. If you have more than one dog, they will be able to roam free in my small groom room and relax on the floor while they wait for their sibling.

Professional Equipment

Clean up after every groom

Professional Equipment

I use only the highest quality grooming products to ensure your dog looks and feels their best. All products are non toxic, pH balanced and safe for your furry baby.

Calm & quiet Grooming

Clean up after every groom

Professional Equipment

No other dog around just me and your dog from beginning to end. No loud noises except when drying your dog. Sometimes quiet music maybe playing in the background.

Clean up after every groom

After your dog has been groomed. All tools, equipment, bathtub and groom space will be adequately cleaned and disinfected in preparation of the next groom.

Grooming Services

For dogs 60lbs & under only

Dog grooming prices vary and no two dogs of the same breed will be priced the same. Pricing depends on the time it takes, breed, size of dog (not weight), coat condition and temperament. Pricing over the phone and in person before a groom starts are only estimates. Price may change after the groom. Extra handling fee, de-mat fees or shave down fees are not included and maybe added at the end of a groom. Price increases can occur without notice.

Mini groom-short haired dogs

Bath: shampoo & conditioner
Hand blow dried (no cage drying)
Brush out
Minor trim (if needed)
Ear cleaning
Nail trim (then filed or dremelled)

Small: $30 - $40

Medium: $45 - $55

Freshen Up Groom-for Long coated dogs & puppies

Bath: shampoo & conditioner
Hand blow dried (no cage drying)
Brush out
Nail trim (then filed or dremelled)
Ear cleaning (ear hair removed, if requested
Paw pad shaved & scissored
Sanitary clip
Light body scissor contouring
Light face & tail trim

Small: $40 & up

Medium: $60 & up

Full Groom- for Long Hair coats & excessive undercoat removal dogs

Bath: shampoo & conditioner
Hand blow dried (no cage drying)
Brush out
Nail trim (then filed or dremelled)
Ear cleaning (ear hair removed, if requested
Paw pad shaved & scissored
Sanitary clip
Head trim & tail trimmed
Haircut (clip body to desired length)
De-shed treatment (if required), hand scissoring for double coated breeds

Small: $50 & up

Medium: $70 & up

Head Trim only

$15

Top of head, muzzle, between eyes and ear trim

Face, Feet, Fanny

$25

Face is trimmed, paw pads shaved and neatly rounded, groin and rear end is shaved. Bath and nails not included.

Nails only

$15

Nails clipped/filed and or dremelled

De-matting (if possible)

De- matting varies on a case by case basis and if the dog can tolerate it. No dog will be put through pain for a specific haircut.

Shave Down

Varies on a case by case basis- everything from head to tail is shaved off using my shortest clipper blade to get under the mats and is usually done on a matted dog.

I DO NOT ACCEPT:

1. Dogs that are aggressive and difficult to groom.

2. Dogs that are infested with parasites. If I find fleas in the middle of the groom there will be an automatic $30 fee on top of the groom fee for a flea funeral and cleanup.

3. Female dogs going through their heat cycle, it's unsanitary and gross.

4. Dogs that have been sprayed by a skunk. Please treat right away at home.

5.) Dogs who are pregnant.

6.) Any dog who is not feeling well, has a communicable disease or has had surgery recently.

Dogs that go longer than 8 weeks between grooms or have overgrown hair can be priced higher than dogs that come on a regular 4 to 8 weeks schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please call or text if you have any other questions.

Why do you groom dogs 60lbs & under?

Safety is my #1 priority, whether the dog is young, old or has physical disabilities I can safely lift and handle dogs up to 60 pounds maximum without injuring myself or your dog.

Do you groom cats?

No cats.

How long does a full groom take?

A full groom can take anywhere from 1.5 to 4hrs. It can take longer in some cases depending on severity of coat condition and behaviour of dog.

Do you do house calls for side services, such as nails?

No house calls.

Are you a mobile groomer?

No, I groom dogs in my own home.

Do you sedate dogs? how do you get them to stay still?

I will never sedate any dog. I teach your dog to co-operate in the grooming process by using gentle handling techniques, compassion and lots of patience. When they are cooperating I give your dog a treat, so they know that they are doing something right.

If your dog becomes too dangerous to groom, I have the right to refuse services, stop grooming at any time during the groom. The dog’s owner is still responsible for any fees associated for the time attempted to groom your dog.

If your dog does come sedated, please let me know.

Can I stay for the Groom?

No, your presence becomes distracting your dog will be excited and less likely to listen to the groomer when you're here. This dramatically increases the chances of accidental injury to the dog and or groomer and will take far longer to groom your dog.

When should dog nails be trimmed?

I recommend once every 4 weeks and no longer then 6 weeks to prevent overgrown nails. If the dog's nails are overgrown. Dogs should come once every 2 weeks to cut them back little by little, this can take sometimes 1 or 2 months until they are at a shorter length.

Dogs with overgrown nails can get nail tears, cause posture issues, walking issues and deformities. It can be very painful.

At what age do you start grooming puppies?

I take puppies as young as 8 weeks old to introduce them to grooming so they get use to being handled by a stranger in this case "the groomer" other than yourself.

They become aware of the different sounds, tools and equipment I use. If your puppy is a short, flat coated dog that will never need a haircut in their whole life its still beneficial to have them groomed so they are use to it.

I recommend both short and long haired dogs to come once a month until they are comfortable with the grooming process. Then having your dog on a 6 to 8 weeks schedule, with regular brushing at home between grooms.

Haircuts on a puppy are only introduced when a puppy is comfortable with clippers. I will never force a dog in getting a haircut.

Grooming should be a positive experience for your pup, not a negative one. Grooming a dog at an early age and sticking to a schedule will help your dog become comfortable during future grooms.

Responsible breeders should be letting you know that bringing your puppy in for a groom at a young age between 8 to 12 weeks old and ideally before 16 weeks old is essential to get them used to the grooming process. Waiting longer can make dogs less receptive to grooming, potentially leading to a more stressful experience later, and can also increase the risk of matting, which can be painful and require painful shaving to remove especially in breeds with thick coats.

Why don't you express anal glands?

Expression of anal gland is a medical procedure, it should be done by your vet. I don't do it because if I express them wrong they can either rupture or cause an infection. So it's better to get them done by a professional. Not all dogs need their anal glands expressed, most do this naturally. Only dogs who have trouble with expressing their anal glands should get them expressed by a vet.

What are your hours?

I'm open Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays. My hours vary on a day to day basis, but I usually start at 9am in the morning. I schedule 2 to 4 dogs a day. Most dogs have a 45mins to 3.5hrs grooming appointment slot. In between grooms I adequately clean my tools, equipment and space in time for the next groom.

Sometimes I work on holidays (such as Family day, Canada day, labour day, civic holiday) and when I do I usually post it in advance on my website or facebook page.

What method of payment do you accept?

Cash & e-transfer. E-transfers must be done before picking up your dog as sometimes e-transfers can take longer to go through than expected.

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About

Certified Dog Groomer

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

k9 CPR & First Aid trained

k9 CPR & First Aid trained

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

k9 CPR & First Aid trained

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

Quality over quantity dog grooming

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

Your dog will have my undivided attention, love & care during their groom

Humanity before vanity grooming

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

Humanity before vanity grooming

Health monitoring

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

Humanity before vanity grooming

No cage drying or cages

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

No dogs barking or waiting in cages

Professional Equipment

Clean up after every groom

Professional Equipment

Calm & quiet Grooming

Clean up after every groom

Professional Equipment

Clean up after every groom

Clean up after every groom

Clean up after every groom

Grooming Services

For dogs 60lbs & under only

Mini groom-short haired dogs

Freshen Up Groom-for Long coated dogs & puppies

Full Groom- for Long Hair coats & excessive undercoat removal dogs

Head Trim only

Face, Feet, Fanny

Nails only

De-matting (if possible)

Shave Down

I DO NOT ACCEPT:

Frequently Asked Questions

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