Frequently Asked Questions
Dog grooming common questions and answers
Dog grooming price depends on the breed, type of coat, size, and number of people required to groom. The disposition of the dog also plays a role in this. Some dogs are more tolerant of grooming than others. The ones who are less tolerant require more time to ensure safety.
Safety is always first at Pretty Paws Pet Grooming and in order to respect the animal’s safety, more time may be necessary for the completion of grooming.
Bath with no trim – 1 ½ -2 ½ hours
Bath for large dog or dog that has a lot of hair – 2+ hours.
Matted it may take more time.
Your groomer will gladly call you just prior to or after your dog is finished.
If you need your dog groomed in less time, please explain your needs when making your appointment and we will do our best to find a day and time to accommodate your request.
Most dogs behave better when their owners are not present. They tend to “show off” (misbehave) for their owner, which often results in their lack of co-operation with the groomer.
This is most often the case; however, some exceptions apply, particularly if the animal is classed as having “special needs” (anxious, elderly, blind, deaf, etc.).
Absolutely, although our top-rated product line is designed to promote a healthy coat and skin.
If your veterinarian has prescribed or suggested an alternate shampoo rather than our product line, we will gladly use it. Please note, many prescribed shampoos / conditioners require 5-10 minutes of contact time. If this is the case, our bather will stay with your dog and gently massage the product into their coat and skin. An additional fee will be added for this time.
It is good to have your puppy become familiar with grooming as early as possible after the first set of puppy shots, usually 12-16 weeks of age.
This will help him learn at an early age that grooming is a pleasant experience.
To maintain a proper / manageable coat for non-shedding breeds such as Poodles, Bichons, Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Terriers, you should have your dog groomed every 4-6 weeks.
If they are kept in a very short cut, these breeds may be able to go 8-10 weeks. Breeds that have short, shedding coats can usually wait 8-12 weeks between grooming appointments, as long as they are brushed regularly at home.
Generally a dog’s nails need trimming every 6 weeks.
Your satisfaction is very important to us!
If you notice something at pick up and one of our staff members are still in, they can often take care of it for you prior to leaving the facility.
If you notice something after you leave, we ask that you give us a call within 48 hours so we can arrange a time to tweak the groom while it is still relatively fresh.
Not necessarily, he may just be anxious from the car ride, excited, or not sure if he is going to the vet to get a shot.
Much like kids in preschool, once you are gone they settle in and get comfortable. In fact, they often pull us into the grooming area! We always allow the dog to roam around and smell the salon a bit to familiarize themselves with their environment.
Dogs are very intuitive and will pick up any anxiety that you may be feeling, so it is important that you be calm and reassuring.
