Nail Trimming

Every grooming and bath and tidy includes nail trimming. Stand alone nail trimming while you wait can be done if time allows. It usually only takes a few minutes and we charge $9.

THE PROCESS: We hope your dog likes treats. We use beef liver. If you would prefer a different treat, please feel free to bring some. We will put your dog onto a grooming platform / table. If you have a large dog with no joint issues, we will encourage them to hop onto the platform. Otherwise, we will pick the dog up. Once on the platform, in most cases, your dog will be held by one person, and the other will trim the nails. If your dog will eat treats, they will be offered throughout the trimming. All of this usually takes just a few minutes, and you’re on your way. You will remain in the entry, in full sight during this process, as we do not allow clients into the work area where there are other dogs and equipment. This method is successful for the thousands of nail trims we do each year, with very few exceptions.

Please note, there are a few new conditions for this service:

• RIGHT TO REFUSE. If, for any reason, we feel that it is unsafe for your dog, or us to trim your dog’s nails, we won’t.
• WALK YOUR DOG. If you know that your dog piddles when excited or nervous, be sure to empty the tank to limit the volume. We keep our nail trimming prices reasonable, so please try to keep our cleanup time reasonable. Messes requiring extensive cleanup will have an additional fee applied.
• MAY HAVE TO WAIT. If we are really behind on finishing a grooming or working with a dog that has special handling needs, we may ask you to come back. This is uncommon, but can happen from time to time.
• WAIT AND GIVE SPACE BEFORE ENTERING. The entry is small. If someone else is in there, wait well away from the door and give them space to leave with their dog. Not all dogs enjoy being crowded by other dogs or people, especially in what may be for them a new, stimulating, or stressful situation.
• DOGS LEASHED AND UNDER CONTROL. We require your dog to be on leash or carried when you them in.
• PARKING. Our spaces are the ones clearly indicated in front of the shop. If they are full, you can park offsite and walk, or come back in a few minutes. You would be waiting anyway, as if our spaces are full, we are dealing with customers and will be done soon. Please do not park in the parking spaces for other businesses in our complex.

Here is a link to a video of how we trim nails.