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(48)Dig It Dog Grooming is a Roseville dog grooming company that is owned and operated by Stephanie Hahn. The company offers a full range of grooming services such as baths, blow dries, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expressions. Dig It Dog Grooming also provides specialized services for elderly and special needs dogs.
(12)Mutty Paws Grooming is an Eden Prairie pet grooming company that is operated by a certified pet stylist with over 15 years of experience. The company provides personalized grooming services for dogs as well as cats. Mutty Paws Grooming provides full service bath and full service grooming services, as well as various other services such as medicated shampoos, de-greasing, de-skunking, nail clipping and grinding, de-shedding, teeth brushing, and more.
(49)(10)Fancy Paws is a Lakeville pet grooming company that was founded by owners Tim and Susan Hatch in 2012. Susan has many years of grooming experience and worked full-time as a groomer for several years before opening Fancy Paws. Fancy Paws provides a full range of grooming services such as brush outs, trimmings, baths, ear cleanings, nail clippings, and post-groom consultations.
(11)(1)Dreadlocks for Dingoes is a pet care company that offers customized grooming, daycare, and training solutions for dog owners in Minneapolis. Founded in 1995, its services include camouflage grooming, Asian flare styling, and PlaqClnz oral cleanings for pets and show dogs. The business is also a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and the National Association of Professional Creative Groomers. In 2012, Dreadlocks for Dingoes received the Patch Readers Choice Award from Southwest Patch Newspaper.
(10)(1)All 4 Dogs is an owner-operated grooming salon serving Blaine pet owners since 2006. Its services include customized haircuts and baths, nail trimming, ear cleansing, anal gland expression, and flea soak. Deshedding treatment and tear stain cleansing using a natural and tearless product are also available. The groomers work to build lasting rapport with both pets and owners in order to deliver a stress-free grooming experience. All 4 Dogs shows respect to its customer pets by giving them the same pampered attention as their owners.
Edina Pet Hospital deals with clients in Minneapolis. It runs a grooming service and takes on jobs like nail trimming and ear cleaning. Its team has experience working with dogs of different breeds. The hospital also runs wellness exams, performs surgical operations, sets up exercise plans for obese animals, and euthanizes pets as part of its other solutions. Jill Eversman, its medical director, is board certified in canine and feline practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.
(65)Royal Pet Beauty Shop provides grooming services in Minneapolis. It offers a variety of grooming service options for dogs and puppies such as medicated baths, brush-outs, flea and tick dips, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and nail trimming. The shop also has cat and kitten grooming choices like washing services for short-haired and long-haired cats, custom clipping and styling, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and nail trimming. Royal Pet Beauty Shop has over 30 years of professional experience in grooming dogs and cats.
River Valley Veterinary Service is a facility that has been offering dog grooming, daycare, health and wellness, and boarding options in Minneapolis since 1984. Its dog groomers use a lift table and a HydroSurge tub that keeps dogs comfortable and calm during the haircut and bathing process. In addition, treatments for brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and expressing anal glands are available. River Valley Veterinary Service was founded by Bruce Viren and Cindy Sellin, veterinarians with experience in equine, geriatrics, dermatology, and general surgery.
(61)(15)Dog Day Getaway has been providing dog bathing services in Minneapolis since 2004. The 12,000 square foot dog facility in Apple Valley has a bathing and self-wash facility and accommodates all dog breeds and sizes. It also has large interactive indoor and outdoor play areas. In addition, Dog Day Getaway has a rental space with a private restroom and entrance that is ideal for dog meetups, intimate gatherings, classes, or any social or business function.
(30)(25)Foxy Dogs is a Minneapolis dog grooming company founded by Kara and Liana, who have over 25 years of combined grooming experience. Foxy Dogs offers grooming services such as nail dremeling, teeth brushing, breath sprays, haircuts, facial washes, and ear cleanings. The company uses 100% biodegradable and cruelty-free pet care products, which include a blueberry shampoo with antioxidants, an aromatherapy-based shampoo to soothe the pup's sore muscles, and an organic aloe vera and oat protein shampoo that decreases shedding.
Shear Elegance Pet Grooming provides dog grooming services to clients in Minneapolis. Its grooming services include baths, nail trims, teeth brushing, combing and cutting, and pet massages. It also specializes in hand scissored cuts and uses environmentally friendly products to protect dogs from allergic reactions. The family-owned business has been providing pet grooming services since 1994 and is operated by couple Deb and Michael. Deb has more than 20 years of experience in the pet grooming industry.
(61)(17)Bubbly Paws is a dog grooming salon that serves clients in Minneapolis. The company offers a wide range of grooming services, such as self-service bath, full-service bath, brush out, haircut, nail trim, and ear cleaning. It also offers additional services, including tooth brushing, facial scrub, and de-shedding. The owners, Keith and Patrycia Miller, established the company in 2011. Bubbly Paws participates in community pet outreach programs by donating money, goods, and services to local pet rescues and foundations, including The Animal Humane Society.
Grooming is a key part of keeping your dog’s coat and skin healthy. Brushing and combing stimulate circulation in your dog’s skin and help keep fur clean between baths. Bathing gets rid of the dirt, and depending on the soap used, bathing can moisturize, relieve itching, or kill parasites, like fleas and ticks.
Brushing should be a part of every dog owner’s routine to keep the fur in excellent condition. Ideally, brush your dog’s coat at least twice a week. Choose tools to match your dog’s coat, such as a wide-toothed brush for longer, coarse fur and a narrow-toothed brush for shorter fur.
You should typically brush your dog twice a week and bathe it once a month. Frequent brushing removes loose debris and distributes natural oils from your dog’s skin throughout its coat. Monthly bathing usually prevents fur from getting smelly without overdrying a dog’s skin.
Some basic services to expect from a professional dog groomer include bathing, brushing, and trimming fur. Groomers generally make sure to remove matted fur and clip fur into breed-specific styles. Groomers also clean ears and clip a dog’s nails when needed.
While dog groomers typically trim nails, it isn’t necessarily included with a basic grooming session. Every groomer is different, and while one may include it, another groomer may charge an extra fee. Some other additional services groomers offer include expressing anal glands, brushing teeth, skin therapy regimens, and flea treatments.
Expect a full grooming session to take two or three hours. If your dog has thick fur, it could take even longer. Making sure your dog’s coat is dry is one detail that takes extra time. It’s important that the coat be completely dry to prevent hot spots, known as acute moist dermatitis.
You rarely need to bathe your dog before taking it to a groomer. However, it may depend on the groomer’s personal preferences. For example, if you’re taking your dog in for a detailed style, your groomer may prefer that the basic grooming steps be done ahead, such as bathing and brushing out matted fur.
