Consent-Based Dog Grooming
Patient, one-on-one grooming for small and medium dogs, by appointment on Fridays and select Saturdays.
Grooming that feels safe, not stressful
For a lot of dogs, the grooming table is a place of noise, rushing, and strangers. That stress builds over time and makes every future visit harder.
I groom differently. Working with small and medium dogs, roughly five to fifty pounds, by appointment on Fridays and select Saturdays, I keep the day quiet and the pace unhurried. Appointments are staggered and I groom one dog at a time, so your companion animal has my full attention and room to settle.
My grooming is consent-based. I connect with your dog's heart and soul through touch, tonality, and trust, and I ask for consent from the animal, not just from you. When your dog says not yet, we slow down.
The result is a clean, comfortable dog and a grooming experience that builds trust instead of eroding it.
For grooming I work with extra small, small, and medium dogs, one dog at a time. When you drop your dog off, we don’t go straight to the table. There’s usually about a 10 to 15 minute buffer where they can sniff, listen, move around, and actually land in the space before we start. I block about two hours per dog so we can go slow, stay kennel-free, and not fry anybody’s nervous system. This is quiet, one-on-one work where the goal is trust and confidence in their own body, not just “getting the haircut done.” Most dogs are scheduled every 4 to 8 weeks depending on coat, lifestyle, and what your individual dog needs (some coats do best on a 2 week schedule), and most families hold a standing spot in that rhythm so their dog stays comfortable. These are standing spots, and while I don’t move them around a lot, we can sometimes trade in advance when life happens and we plan it together. New-to-me clients text me at (801) 935-6116 and I’ll send over a short intake so I can learn your dog and make sure we’re a good fit before we book.
Everything a calm groom includes
- Small and medium dogs, roughly five to fifty pounds
- By appointment only, with staggered arrivals so I groom one dog at a time
- Patient, gentle handling for sensitive and first-time dogs
- A quiet, low-stimulation setting that keeps the nervous system calm
- Bath, brush, tidy, nails, and ears as needed for your dog
- Clear communication about your dog's coat and comfort
Rates shown are current. On January 1, 2027, every bath and full groom goes up $5.
I do not put a dog through extensive dematting. Light matting is worked out by hand, and when a coat is past that the kind choice is a shave down, billed the same way from $35 depending on the coat. Additional fees may apply depending on temperament and coat type. Not sure which size your dog is? Call or text and I will tell you.
What a grooming visit looks like
A calm arrival
Your dog arrives to a quiet space and settles before we begin, never rushed.
Gentle, attentive care
I work slowly and read your dog's signals throughout, taking breaks whenever they need one.
Fresh and comfortable
Your dog leaves clean, comfortable, and with a good association to build on.
Dog Grooming in pictures
Why families choose my grooming
- Unhurried, one-on-one attention rather than an assembly line
- A consent-based approach that prioritizes emotional safety
- Consistency, so your dog sees the same trusted hands each visit
- A groomer who reads and respects your dog's signals
Grooming questions
How often should my dog be groomed?
Do you require vaccinations?
What if my dog is anxious on the table?
Ready for a gentler visit?
Tell me about your companion animal and I will help you take the next step.