I offer grooming and bathing services for dogs and cats, in your residence, in a familiar and comfortable environment for your pet. I will always work exclusively at one animal at a time. Every pet client gets 100% attention. Aside from grooming and bathing, I will come to your house or apartment to give your pet a nail clip (popular with cat owners) and a nice, thorough brushing/de-shedding session.
When you schedule an appointment, please prepare for at least 1.5 to 2 hours. I do not rush through any session and prefer to take my time with the animal. This results in usually very calm and relaxed pets on my grooming table, making it a pleasurable experience for them.
Let me know what you need and want, and we go from there.
When you schedule an appointment, please prepare for at least 1.5 to 2 hours. I do not rush through any session and prefer to take my time with the animal. This results in usually very calm and relaxed pets on my grooming table, making it a pleasurable experience for them.
Let me know what you need and want, and we go from there.
"Chloe" after her grooming session.
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"JoJo" got a haircut.
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Dog Grooming
Every treatment has first and foremost the interest of the pet in mind. If, at any point during the grooming session, I feel the animal is in pain or severe discomfort, I will stop. I reserve the right to decline out-of-control or overly aggressive animals, both for their sake and my health. The humane treatment of any pet is my first goal, and I will do my best to accommodate any dog, small or large.
Prior to starting the groom, I will inspect the animal and will discuss any potential problems I might see. All animals have to be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations. Sorry, there are no exceptions! No rabies vaccination - no service.
The usual grooming session lasts about 90-120 minutes. Not every dog needs a bath. A thorough brush out, followed with conditioner, can make a huge difference in the animals' appearance. For bathing I use your facilities. Small dogs usually get bathed in a sink, medium sized dogs in the tub/shower, large dogs with my machine. The session ends with ear cleaning and trimming of nails, if your pet lets me. Some dogs are particularly sensitive when it comes to nail trimming. If your pet refuses to cooperate or shows aggression, the veterinarian is the better choice for clipping nails. I do not want to stress out the animal unnecessarily, nor do I want to hurt or get hurt.
Some dogs need a little extra work, for example the removal of ticks and fleas. Or they made the acquaintance of a skunk. Or they just need a little more time to adjust, so I might just sit with them and let them get used to me before starting the groom. There can be additional charges, depending on the circumstances.
Poodles create a unique challenge for home grooming. In my experience, they are better suited for the salon.
Cat Grooming
Why groom your cat? They groom themselves! That's what I hear a lot. But, in fact, cats don't groom themselves, they lick themselves. They remove some of the dead hair and hack it up later as hairballs. So instead of really cleaning themselves, they basically put layers of saliva on their fur. The longer the fur, the less they can get to the skin, where the dirt and grime is sitting.
Having your cat regularly groomed has the same benefits like for dogs. Cats love to feel clean, they love the attention, and they feel comfortable in their own skin. The grooming process involves the same steps as for dogs. The majority of cat owners complain about shedding and scratching. I have the solution for both problems. Shedding can be avoided by a regular de-shedding program (approx. once a month). Short of declawing your cat, scratching can be avoided by use of soft paws. They are nail caps, keeping cats from scratching and clawing. They come in various colors, and users are generally very happy with it.
Many cats hate a bath. I don't see the need to put them through the excessive stress, particularly older cats. For that reason I use waterless shampoos and cleaning wipes. They leave the coat fresh and nice smelling, yet condition coat and skin.
Every treatment has first and foremost the interest of the pet in mind. If, at any point during the grooming session, I feel the animal is in pain or severe discomfort, I will stop. I reserve the right to decline out-of-control or overly aggressive animals, both for their sake and my health. The humane treatment of any pet is my first goal, and I will do my best to accommodate any dog, small or large.
Prior to starting the groom, I will inspect the animal and will discuss any potential problems I might see. All animals have to be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations. Sorry, there are no exceptions! No rabies vaccination - no service.
The usual grooming session lasts about 90-120 minutes. Not every dog needs a bath. A thorough brush out, followed with conditioner, can make a huge difference in the animals' appearance. For bathing I use your facilities. Small dogs usually get bathed in a sink, medium sized dogs in the tub/shower, large dogs with my machine. The session ends with ear cleaning and trimming of nails, if your pet lets me. Some dogs are particularly sensitive when it comes to nail trimming. If your pet refuses to cooperate or shows aggression, the veterinarian is the better choice for clipping nails. I do not want to stress out the animal unnecessarily, nor do I want to hurt or get hurt.
Some dogs need a little extra work, for example the removal of ticks and fleas. Or they made the acquaintance of a skunk. Or they just need a little more time to adjust, so I might just sit with them and let them get used to me before starting the groom. There can be additional charges, depending on the circumstances.
Poodles create a unique challenge for home grooming. In my experience, they are better suited for the salon.
Cat Grooming
Why groom your cat? They groom themselves! That's what I hear a lot. But, in fact, cats don't groom themselves, they lick themselves. They remove some of the dead hair and hack it up later as hairballs. So instead of really cleaning themselves, they basically put layers of saliva on their fur. The longer the fur, the less they can get to the skin, where the dirt and grime is sitting.
Having your cat regularly groomed has the same benefits like for dogs. Cats love to feel clean, they love the attention, and they feel comfortable in their own skin. The grooming process involves the same steps as for dogs. The majority of cat owners complain about shedding and scratching. I have the solution for both problems. Shedding can be avoided by a regular de-shedding program (approx. once a month). Short of declawing your cat, scratching can be avoided by use of soft paws. They are nail caps, keeping cats from scratching and clawing. They come in various colors, and users are generally very happy with it.
Many cats hate a bath. I don't see the need to put them through the excessive stress, particularly older cats. For that reason I use waterless shampoos and cleaning wipes. They leave the coat fresh and nice smelling, yet condition coat and skin.