Frequently Asked Questions »
Why choose a mobile groomer?
• No more loading the car with a overexcited animal and driving to the salon. You can keep your car clean and distraction free because I come to you.
• Your pet will feel more at home instead of restless about going to the salon.
• Your pet won't be held in a crate for hours before and after being groomed. He gets groomed as soon as he comes out of the house and is returned to his environment immediately afterwards.
• You don't waste a whole day dropping off, waiting for and picking up your pet. Once we get to know one another, you don't even have to be at the house when I arrive. Leave me a key or schedule me with the housekeeper!
• Your pet will receive one on one attention! Both you and your pet will enjoy the convenience of mobile pet grooming!
Is all grooming done in the van?
Yes, the van is fully self contained and is equipped with air-conditioning, heat, fresh warm water, bathtub, grooming table, dryer, and all the necessary equipment to provide a complete grooming service totally within the van.
How long does the grooming process take?
The average appointment takes about 60 minutes to 120 minutes to complete. This can vary depending on the breed, condition and length of coat, procedure required, temperament of the animal, etc.
How often should my pet be groomed?
In general a grooming every 4-6 weeks is recommended. The frequency varies on a per animal basis depending on breed and coat type. It is good for your pet to be groomed and/or bathed before becoming overly dirty or matted.
Why is shaving down sometimes more expensive than a hair cut?
In many cases the animal is matted, has extremely thick hair, is excessively dirty or has other conditions which make shaving not only more difficult than a hair cut, but usually necessary. Stripping, especially a dirty, matted coat, also subjects clippers and blades to unusual wear and tear which can be costly to maintain or replace. In addition, great care and extra time is required in an effort to shave the coat evenly and avoid cutting the skin with the clippers.
My pet has a lot of mats, is it necessary to shave them out?
It depends on the severity of the matting. Minor mats can sometimes be worked out, but many times shaving down or stripping is necessary. Severe mats can cause skin irritations and hide other conditions such as hot spots, dermatitis, seborrhea, cuts, scabs, sores and redness. It is not unusual to encounter these problems when the coat is stripped from a badly matted animal and it is definitely in your pets best interest to address them.
My pet is very old, can you still care for him?
Yes! Senior pets are my passion and unofficial specialty. I have no age restrictions and work with each individual senior pet's needs to provide the most comfortable and safest possible grooming. I have anti fatigue table mats, non slip bath mats, and slings to support our aging friends through their grooming. You can also rest assured that I am also Pet CPR + First Aid certified through Pet Tech and renew my certification in person every two years.