Dog grooming in Shaw, Washington DC · Est. 2005

Sanity before vanity.

We keep dematting to small areas. A matted coat is clipped down and started fresh, because a long dematting session takes a real toll on a dog. That instinct runs through everything else we do.

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A freshly groomed small dog with a neatly trimmed coat, sitting calmly and looking at the camera

Who we’re right for — and who we’re not

Worth knowing before you spend ten minutes on an application. We’d rather be honest early than disappoint you later.

Up to 60 lbs
Larger dogs are considered case by case, depending on the details — if yours is bigger, tell us about them when you apply.
Some breeds we cannot take
19 breeds, and close mixes of them. This is not a judgment of any dog — it is about size and strength, and being honest about where our safety limits lie.
We clip down rather than demat
Sanity before vanity. We work through small tangles, but a severely matted coat is clipped down, with your approval, rather than put through a long dematting session.
No live fleas or ticks
We do not use medicated shampoo, and live fleas are unsafe for our staff and for the other dogs in our care that day.
No aggressive behavior
If a dog shows aggression toward other dogs or our groomers, including during grooming itself, we are unable to continue service. It keeps the studio low-stress and safe for every animal and person in it.

The full list of 19 breeds we can’t take is on ourpolicies page.

Before, and after

A medium-sized dog with a long, overgrown and shapeless coat before grooming — A full haircut on an overgrown coat

The same medium-sized dog after a full haircut, coat neatly shaped — A full haircut on an overgrown coat

A thick double-coated dog before a deshedding treatment — Deshedding a double coat

The same dog after a deshedding bath and thorough brush-out — Deshedding a double coat

Three levels of service

A dog with a scissored haircut, its coat trimmed into a clear styled shape

Full service

Dog Grooming

A full-body haircut, performed with clippers, scissors, or a combination of both, depending on your dog’s breed and your styling preferences.

A dog with a full, freshly brushed-out double coat

Shape & maintain

Bath, Brush & Trim

A bath, a thorough brush-out or deshedding, and a light trim that reshapes the natural coat without taking off real length.

A medium-sized dog with a clean, glossy smooth coat after a bath and brush

Freshen up

Bath & Brush

A bath paired with a thorough brush-out or deshedding treatment, tailored to your dog’s coat. Includes a trim around the eyes and paws for maintenance visits.

How the three differ, and what shapes your quote →

Think your dog is a good fit?

Applications take about ten minutes. We’re typically booked 4 weeks ahead, so a little planning helps.

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Sanity before vanity.

Who we’re right for — and who we’re not

Up to 60 lbs

Some breeds we cannot take

We clip down rather than demat

No live fleas or ticks