We are different!

You might be wondering what sets us apart from other grooming shops.  It's not only that we have Certified Master Groomers to create beautiful styles. Our styles start with the most thorough bathing and drying you will find. The products, techniques, and safety we offer your pet are also the best we can find.

We don't cut corners on products to save  money, instead, we use top of the line products that are designed specifically for dogs and cats.  The Les Poochs line of shampoos and conditioners are considered by groomers and top breeders to be the best in the world.  Not only are they safe, but they clean and condition the coat and skin better than any other shampoo we have found. They will keep your pet clean and smelling great far longer than any other product on the market.  We have different types of shampoo depending on your pet's coat and skin condition, including hypoallergenic and medicated, as well as tear-less shampoo to wash faces.

We use Hydrotherapy Power Bathers for all baths.  The bather produces a vigorous, penetrating spray of shampoo and warm water through a hand held sprayer that enhances the effectiveness of shampoos and conditioners while providing your pet with a luxurious massage. If your pet needs a special medicated shampoo prescribed by a veterinarian, the hydrotherapy bather will treat your pet effectively with less shampoo. Pets, especially our older kids, love the massage treatment the bather provides.

Every pet that comes in gets their ears cleaned. Our ear cleaning method is a two step process using Animal Dermatology Laboratories cleanser and drying agent. This product is the standard at over 14,000 Veterinary Hospitals in the USA. The first step loosens wax and debris, the second flushes out that debris and leaves the ear dry.  Many of our clients who have dogs with chronic ear infections find that monthly grooming with us greatly reduces the frequency of problems!

We offer an Oral Hygiene program to keep your pet's mouth healthier and breath fresher. We can help reduce the plaque and tartar build up which keeps your pet's overall health better.  We have a product called Plaqclenz that we put on the teeth which softens the tartar. With the use of a toothbrush and water pik we can brush the teeth and remove tartar.  

Each pet is hand-dried, no cage dryers here! Not only is this more comfortable for your pet, it also helps to remove dead hair and skin. By hand-drying, we go over every square inch of your pet, which allows us to find and brush out mats, evaluate overall skin condition, and bring any problems to your attention. Our drying techniques straighten the coat as much as possible so that the hair is all cut evenly, keeping your pet's groom looking good much longer.

While your pet is being dried, their ears are protected with the Happy Hoodie. The Hoodie was created to calm and protect pets from the loud noise and high-pressured air associated with force air drying. It is a soft, expandable fabric band with gentle compression that relieves anxiety and calms dogs.  We also fill the ear canal with cotton so that when we need to dry your pet's head and remove the Hoodie, their ears are still protected. 

Short toenails are important to us.  Your pet's nail will be trimmed with well-maintained, sharp nail clippers for the most comfortable trim.  Dull clippers pinch the nail before cutting, causing an uncomfortable pressure.  After trimming, the nails are buffed with an electric rotary tool. (Please note: the rotary tool is not used on cats.)  This gives a splinter-free, smooth finish.  You will be amazed at how short your pet's nails can be.

As you can see, a lot goes into each groom before we even start cutting hair!  But our process gives you a cleaner, healthier, and happier pet whose groom will look much better for a longer period of time.