What to Expect at a Mobile Grooming Visit

Salon at your homeThe van parks at your curb

Private appointmentOne dog at a time

Just your dog and meMeet me at the door or van

Timing variesBased on the dog’s coat and needs

Before the appointment

A few practical details

Add your dog in My Dogs

Add each dog in My Dogs and make sure the saved information is current.

Plan safe van access

Please leave a safe parking space and tell me about low branches, gates, or parking restrictions.

Give your dog a bathroom break

Bring your dog as they are. A normal bathroom break beforehand is helpful.

The appointment

From arrival text to return

I text when I am on the way

I’ll text you an estimated arrival time when I’m on my way.

I do a quick handoff with you

Bring your dog out or meet me at the door. You are welcome to see the salon before the groom starts.

I groom one dog at a time

You won’t stay inside the van during grooming. Dogs from the same household are booked together, and I groom them one after another.

Bath through finish

I stay with your dog through the bath, drying, brushing, nails, and haircut or trim.

Your dog comes home

I bring your dog back and tell you how the groom went, including anything I noticed about the coat, skin, or nails.

Payment and next visit

Payment is due at the end. Major cards through Square, cash, and check are accepted; rebook online or by text.

What happens in the van

Different coats need different work

Smooth single coats

I bathe, rinse, and dry the coat, then brush out loose hair.

Short and thick double coats

I use high-velocity drying, brushing, and carding to remove loose undercoat, then tidy the areas that need trimming.

Continuously growing coats

I fully dry and comb the coat before cutting it to a length you can maintain between visits.

Products are selected for the dog

I choose iGroom shampoo and conditioner for your dog’s coat and the skin condition I can see. I don’t use the same formula for every dog.

Timing is not one-size-fits-all

Some dogs take longer to dry or need a slower pace. The time shown when you book is an estimate.

Safety and service limits: Dogs must tolerate routine grooming and ordinary handling. I do not provide veterinary sedation, restraint, diagnosis, or treatment. I may modify or stop grooming if a dog becomes overly stressed, medically unstable, or unsafe. I do not perform prolonged painful de-matting, and healthy double coats are generally preserved rather than routinely shaved.

Ready to schedule?

Add your dog in My Dogs, confirm that the address is in the service area, and choose an available appointment.

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