Grooming

A "full groom" includes nail trimming, ear cleaning, bathing, blow-drying and a full brush-out/de-shed. From there, we offer pet or show clips, including hand-stripping, to produce whatever look you desire.

Add-on services, such as nail grinding, teeth brushing, ear plucking or gland expression, are available by request. 

Hair cutting is not appropriate for all dog breeds/coat types. We strongly advise against clipping double coated dogs as this usually causes irreparable damage to the coat and hinders a dog's ability for natural temperature regulation. For breeds such as this (ex: Golden Retrievers, Shelties, Pomeranians, etc.) we recommend thorough de-shedding and light scissor trimming only.

Full body hair cutting is split into 2 categories: under half an inch, or over half an inch. Cuts under 1/2" are performed with a blade and are generally completed in less time. For dogs with matting, this is the safest and sometimes only option.

Longer haircuts require thorough coat preparation prior to cutting. This results in a longer groom time and a greater expense. Correct purebred breed styling generally falls under this category.

Hand-stripping is a type of grooming typically reserved for specific terrier and sporting breeds. This can either be performed on a frequent basis (weekly to monthly) to maintain a correct coat and more consistent length (referred to as "rolling the coat") or can be performed less frequently (1-4 times a year) to accommodate customers wishing for a complete grow-out of coat and a full take-down (sometimes referred to as "going naked" or "balding.") Our hand-strippers will work with you to discuss which option better suits your dog.