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Smoochie Pooch Chesterton
Chesterton, IN
Family-owned professional dog and cat grooming with personalized treatments and spa services
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Audri DvorscakPet Stylist who started as a bather and completed groomer training in 2021. Certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Has taken K-9 behavior and vaccination courses. Volunteers with rescue organizations. Owns a Lab/Rottweiler mix and Beagle/Chihuahua mix.
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Nakira DorseyPet Stylist who began grooming in 2022 after years as a dog handler. Completed intensive 6-week grooming program. Specializes in mini poodles and doodle mixes. Aspires to compete in grooming shows and open her own salon.
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Jessica MartinCertified dog and cat groomer since 2012. Known for being gentle, efficient, and intuitive. Special fondness for grooming Schnauzers. Prioritizes animal comfort and well-being.
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Complete Groom includes bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, brush out, and full-body haircut. Basic Groom includes bath, nail trim, ear clean, brush out, and trimming of face, feet, and potty areas only.
Every six to eight weeks is ideal to support overall health and avoid matting.
When coat looks dull, feels overly oily or dry, has tangles, mats, hot spots, or undesirable odor.
Double-coated dogs have an outer layer of thicker hair and a different undercoat of thin, lighter hair, requiring extra brushing attention.
Prices vary based on breed, size, behavior, and coat condition. Quotes available by phone with more accurate pricing at appointment.
Hygienic care and cleaning of a dog performed by trained professionals who know proper coat, nail, ear, and skin care.
Using grooming tables with non-slip surfaces, loop restraints around necks if necessary, and professional techniques to keep pets calm.
Services depend on booking type, ranging from basic to complete grooming with optional add-ons like toothbrushing or skin therapy.
Important for sanitation, hygiene, and avoiding painful matting, overgrown nails, and health complications.
Approximately $65 for standard groom, though variables like size, coat type, and time since last groom affect final pricing.