My Services
Spa days are FULL service to include: The highest quality products on the market, a pre-groom evaluation and assessment, an in depth customized bathing routine, WARM towels, ear cleaning, nail trim & file, being blow dried by hand (no unsafe kennel drying here), paw scrubs & soothing paw soaks, de-shedding treatments, haircuts, de-matting, leave-in conditioners & detangling sprays, fresh breath spray, paw & nose balm, luxury scented finishing sprays
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The ONLY things not included, but are available as an add on, are teeth brushing & skin therapy treatments. Full spa days start at $65 and nail trim only appointments start at $20
Bathing
Skin therapy
My bathing services include an overall assessment of their skin & coat. This allows me to fully cater their bathing products to their specific needs. Your dog's spa day includes ANY shampoo or conditioner they may need, with the exception of mud baths. There may be an additional charge if they require the use of more than average the amount of shampoo or conditioner due to being extra dirty or having a really dense coat. I do offer luxury scented bathing products (at no extra charge) during certain holidays or seasons and are available if your dog has no other major skin & coat needs or sensitivities. I also have products that are completely 100% scent and dye free for those pups that are extra sensitive.
I have a unique bathing routine, in comparison to some other salons that use a basic 2-in-1 conditioning shampoo to speed up the process. Much of having such a heavy focus on skin & coat health requires a more in depth bathing routine, so my clients spend a good chunk of time in the bath. Probably twice or three times as long as they would in other salons. Almost every dog is shampooed TWICE. First with a detoxifying of clarifying shampoo and then with a shampoo that caters to their specific skin or coat needs. If there are no specific needs and a luxury scented holiday or seasonal shampoo is desired, I'll use that as the second wash. Every dog is then given a deep conditioning treatment to properly replenish the moisture to their skin & coat. I will either begin or end with a facial. Sometimes 2 if their face is extra dirty. If they are sensitive to their face being washed, I usually save it for last. Some dogs require the use of leave in conditioning sprays as well, which is also included, if needed.
Haircuts
Any haircutting, scissoring & clippering needs are included. Full body haircuts, tidy trims, sanitary areas, paw pads. Whatever your dog needs, they will receive.
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Haircut results will vary based on your dogs tolerance. I'll always do my very best to send off a beautiful haircut, but cosmetic perfection will NEVER be my main goal or come before safety & comfort. If your dog tells me they've had enough and are too stressed out to continue, I respect that and stop. This goes for any part of the grooming process. Respecting boundaries builds trust and usually, over time, they will allow me to do more and more each visit. The goal is always progress ... not perfection.
Paw care
Every dog will receive a paw scrub during their first shampooing, with a detoxifying or clarifying shampoo. This in done with a soft bristle paw cleaning brush to gently & effectively remove mud, dirt, debris & irritants from their paw pads & nails.​
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I also offer soothing paw soaks, which are great for dogs with itchy, irritated, extremely dry/cracked or red feet. If you are noticing they are doing a lot of paw chewing, this is a wonderful add on that is INCLUDED, if needed. This is not something that every dog will need or receive but it's no extra charge if they do. It's like a bath bomb for their feet. Full of ingredients like Aloe & tea treat oil. The soak will help to further pull out toxins, soothe irritation & deeply moisturize.
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If the hair between their paw pads needs to be trimmed, that will be done. For ultimate paw care, their paws (and nose) will be moisturized with a paw/nose balm right before they head out the door.
Nail Care
Nails are included with every full spa day service. I also offer nail trim only appointments. I clip AND file, if tolerated
Also known as "Canine Pelotherapy" treatments. This is a mud bath with a hypoallergenic non-toxic mineral mud and a 10 minute massage to work the product into the skin. This is NOT included in your spa day package and is the only thing (aside from teeth brushing) that would be an additional charge. I use the highest quality mineral mud on the market and it's highly effective at helping to heal, hydrate, moisturize and relieve skin ailments such as itchy, sensitive, allergy prone skin. Yeast, redness, irritation, hot spots, odors, excessive oils, shedding & even sore joints & muscles for your elderly dogs. I have a few different minerals muds to choose from, that can be mixed & matched or used individually to perfectly cater to your dogs needs. This is a wonderful way to provide your pups with some relief but also to simply take their skin & coat health to the next level. These treatments range from $15-$30 depending on the amount of mineral mud that needs to be used to get the job done
De-Shedding
If de-shedding is needed, or is a concern for you, de-shedding services are included. This includes the use of de-shedding shampoos & conditioners and proper brushing/hair removal tools & techniques. If your dog has sensitive skin or you'd like to take a more holistic approach to de-shedding services, I highly recommend a skin therapy treatment (mud bath + massage), with my available hypoallergenic de-shedding mineral muds.
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Shedding dogs do shed more heavily going into spring and fall. These are great times to upgrade to a mud bath if it's something that intrigues you but not something you want to upgrade to during every spa day or de-shedding treatment.
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Properly removing loose & dead undercoat is essential in keeping your dog's skin & coat health in check. An impacted coat will result in thermoregulation issues, could cause your dog to overheat in the summer or trap moisture and bacteria against the skin, leading to a slew of possible skin issues. Being on a good de-shedding schedule for your heavy shedders is more important than you might think
Ear Care
Ear cleaning is included with every full spa day service and cleaning technique is catered to their needs. But for many dogs, I apply a liquid cleaner directly into the ear canal first. This is formulated to loosen debris deeper in the canal (which they will shake out) and help dry up any moisture that may be in there. I will then use ear cleaning wipes or a cotton pad covered in ear cleaner to remove any gunk or buildup that can be seen or reached. I do this right before bathing and then I add cotton balls to the inside of the ears to keep them dry while bathing, which are removed as soon as their bath is complete. This keeps water from getting into the ear canal.
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A "happy hoodie", which is ear protection for dogs, is used during the blow drying process. Dog's ears are more sensitive to sound than ours, so protecting them from the noise of the dryer is a must in my salon
Dental Care
Every dog receives a spritz of dog safe fresh breath spray. This helps to freshen breath but does not remove any food or tartar from their teeth. I do offer teeth brushing for an additional $5, if desired. If there are already signs of periodontal disease, it is not safe for me to brush in the salon and would be recommended for you to see your vet for a cleaning to reset the teeth and gums to good health. From there we can resume teeth brushing on spa days to help maintain them. It is recommended to brush at home as well, as brushing once every 4-12 weeks is not wildy effective. In between spa days, you also could use a dental cleaning powder in their food if brushing is not something you can commit to. I do sometimes have some available in the salon for sale. Its a great product that helps to keep plaque and tartar at bay if used on a regular basis. I use it for my own dogs in between brushing their teeth