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First Visit

Your pup's first visit, step by step

We know trusting someone new with your dog is a big deal. Here is exactly how the first visit works.

How the day goes

Four simple steps, from booking to a fresh, fluffy pup.

Before you come

Book online and upload vaccine records. Tell us about your dog's quirks and favorite treats.

A few minutes

Before you come

Book online and upload vaccine records. Tell us about your dog's quirks and favorite treats.

A few minutes

Drop-off

Meet your groomer, talk through the look you want and say a quick, happy goodbye.

About 10 minutes

Drop-off

Meet your groomer, talk through the look you want and say a quick, happy goodbye.

About 10 minutes

The groom

One groomer, a calm pace and breaks when needed. We text you a photo along the way.

2 to 3 hours

The groom

One groomer, a calm pace and breaks when needed. We text you a photo along the way.

2 to 3 hours

Pick-up

We text when your pup is ready and share any notes about coat, skin or nails.

Whenever you are ready

Pick-up

We text when your pup is ready and share any notes about coat, skin or nails.

Whenever you are ready

What to bring

A little preparation helps your groomer give your dog the best possible visit.

Vaccine records

Vaccine records

A leash and collar

A leash and collar

Notes on allergies

Notes on allergies

Photos of a cut you love

Photos of a cut you love

Your phone number

Your phone number

Favorite treats if picky

Favorite treats if picky

Made for nervous pups

New places can feel big to a little dog. We keep the first groom calm, gentle and full of treats.

A proper hello

We spend a few minutes getting to know your dog before we begin.

An unhurried pace

Breaks whenever needed. We never rush a nervous pup.

Photo updates

We text you a photo halfway through, so you can relax.

Ready when they are

You get a text the moment your pup is fresh and fluffy.

Fear Free certified

Every groomer on our team

Questions from dog parents

Something else on your mind? Give us a call, we love talking dogs.

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How often should my dog be groomed?

Most dogs do best with a groom every four to eight weeks, depending on coat type. We will suggest a schedule after the first visit.

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How often should my dog be groomed?

Most dogs do best with a groom every four to eight weeks, depending on coat type. We will suggest a schedule after the first visit.

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Do you use crates?

No. We are a cage-free salon. Dogs relax in open, supervised areas when they are not on the table.

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Do you use crates?

No. We are a cage-free salon. Dogs relax in open, supervised areas when they are not on the table.

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Which vaccines are required?

We ask for current rabies, DHPP and Bordetella records. You can upload them when you book online.

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Which vaccines are required?

We ask for current rabies, DHPP and Bordetella records. You can upload them when you book online.

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How long will my dog be with you?

Most full grooms take two to three hours. We send you a text the moment your pup is ready.

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How long will my dog be with you?

Most full grooms take two to three hours. We send you a text the moment your pup is ready.

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Can I stay with my dog?

For puppy intros, absolutely. Older dogs are usually calmer without their owner nearby, but we will always talk it through.

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Can I stay with my dog?

For puppy intros, absolutely. Older dogs are usually calmer without their owner nearby, but we will always talk it through.

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What if my dog is nervous?

Our Fear Free certified groomers work at your dog's pace, with breaks, treats and a calm, quiet space.

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What if my dog is nervous?

Our Fear Free certified groomers work at your dog's pace, with breaks, treats and a calm, quiet space.

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