THE VIP WAY

Dog grooming is an art form.  It’s not just about procedure and technique, but also about understanding animal behavior and mastering dog handling and control. With ten to twenty times more hair than most humans, dogs’ coats need a lot of time and attention.

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During their time in our salon, we provide an enjoyable bathing and grooming experience even when we perform unpleasant tasks like cleaning out ears, dematting or trimming their nails. Our shop is an open space where your dog never feels isolated. We do not kennel your dog (except for drying purposes) unless they prefer their own space or has special needs. When your dog is not being washed or groomed it wanders freely, playing with the other dogs, receiving treats, lapping up water, getting pets, leaving nose prints on our window, and sometimes barking up a storm. It is a loud, lively, playful environment. It is truly a place for dogs.

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THE VIP BATH - LOVE IS IN THE DETAILS

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DOUBLE WASH

We wash every dog twice with our top of the line shampoos and conditioners. Products are selected specifically for your dogs' coat in order to give the best bath possible. The first wash cleans your dog where the second wash is designed to actually treat and condition the skin and coat. We have tried many products over the years and have come to know what works best for each skin condition.  We look at your dog’s coat and determine what best suits your dog’s hair needs ie: reduce tangling, reduce shedding, soften the coat, strengthen the coat, add shine, etc. 

We will then apply a conditioner to the coat to bring out softness and shine.

 

We've seen all types of skin conditions and our products are designed to work with any and all of them. If we notice something you haven't we will inform you at checkout and recommend a vet visit if necessary. 

 

FACIAL AND EAR WASH

Every dog gets a soothing facial treatment. This facial brightens the face and decreases tear stains. We also clean the ears and check for wax build-up or debris in the ear canal.  We will then apply an additional conditioner to the coat if needed.

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DRYING AND BRUSHING

First, we use forced air dryers to wick away moisture from the coat. Then we will blow-dry your dog, fluff dry and brush. This is where the magic happens. We carefully brush each dog removing light mats and tangles to prepare them for their haircut.  

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NAILS

Proper nail care is important to a dog’s health. Keeping the nails trimmed will potentially help with joint issues, save your floors and furniture, minimize injury when playing, and prevent infection. We will cut your dog’s nails down as far as safely possible, and then we will grind all rough edges to ensure a smooth finish.  This provides the ultimate comfort for your dog and peace of mind for you.

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THE VIP HAIRCUT

We specialize in pet-friendly cuts that ensure a relaxing stress-free experience for your pooch while making certain they look and feel their best. That's why every VIP Haircut starts with the VIP BATH. A well-bathed, properly dried, and brushed dog is key to providing an excellent cut.

 

Because grooming is the skill of chasing moving targets with sharp objects, we work hard to gracefully sculpt their coats while staying focused on the safety and happiness of your dog. First, we trim all the fur between the pads of the feet. Then we do clipper work and hand scissor with the best possible detail. We have many clients that just love what we do with their Bichons, Shitzus, Terriers, Poodles, and Schnauzers, etc. If there's a specific cut you would like, we always appreciate a photo of the style for reference. 

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DE-MATTING AND CONDITIONING

We always put the care and comfort of your dog first. If your dog has significant matting, we will offer to demat for up to 30 minutes at a cost of $1 per minute. 

 

If the matting covers 40% or more of your dog’s body and cannot be removed effectively by brushing, we will have to shave or cut mats out to minimize discomfort and ensure they are not accidentally harmed. Giving your dog a short haircut is more humane and causes the least amount of trauma. We will ALWAYS do our best to make the cut balanced and stylish.   

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Additional Services

We offer the following services as add ons to your existing haircut appointment. 

• Teeth-brushing - $10

• Anal Gland Expression (external only) - $30

• Nail Painting - $7

• De-sheding - $10 to $30

• Flea Bath - $25

• Medicated Shampoo - $0

• Leash and Collar Wash - $5

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In addition to the above list you can add the following to our bathing services for short or double coated dogs.

• Face Trim Excluding the Top of the Head - $10

• Face Trim Including the Top of the Head - $25

• Feet Trim - $5 

• Sanitary Trim - $10

• Tail Trim - $5

• Poodle Face & Feet - $25

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We always appreciate your patronage and like other service providers, groomers are grateful for tips to acknowledge a job well done!