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Smoochie Pooch Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN
Family-owned pet grooming business providing quality, compassionate care for dogs and cats
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Heather BogashGrew up with various animals and volunteered at a riding stable from age 8 into her mid-twenties. Brings 11 years of pet grooming experience with a sense of care and expertise. Enjoys live music, opening mics, and meditation.
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Theresa MesterGraduate of Smoochie Pooch's grooming training program; employed since 2020. Enjoys learning new techniques and working with dogs daily.
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Macie RolloGrooming program graduate employed since March 2022. Focuses on making dogs feel safe and comfortable. Enjoys yoga, live music, thrifting, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities.
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Elaina GerlachGrooming professionally since 2017. Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR, Iv San Bernard Skin and Hair, and The Dog Gurus 101 & 201. Specializes in golden retrievers and poodle mixes. Owns two senior dogs.
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Every grooming session begins with a pet assessment and client consultation to ensure each dog receives tailored care.
One-on-one attention in our mobile grooming unit equipped with all the same great tools and products we carry in our salons.
All staff are professionally certified groomers trained to work with anxious animals and take extra time to comfort and calm scared or nervous animals.
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- Bath
- Nail trim
- Ear cleaning
- Brush out
- Full-body haircut or trim of face, feet, and potty areas
FAQ
Complete Groom: bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, brush out, full-body haircut. Basic Groom: bath, nail trim, ear clean, brush out, trimming of face, feet, and potty areas. Additional services available.
Every six to eight weeks to support overall health and avoid matting. Regular grooming is a proactive step towards ensuring healthy skin, nails, ears, and coat.
If coat appears dull, feels overly oily/dry, or shows tangles, mats, hot spots, or undesirable odors.
Double-coated dogs have an outer layer of thicker hair and different undercoat of thin, lighter hair. Staff recognizes all coat types and grooms accordingly.
Prices based on breed, size, behavior, and coat condition. Call for phone quote; final price determined at appointment.
Professional dog grooming is done by trained professionals that know how to properly care for a dog's coat, nails, ears, and skin.
Trained professionals use grooming tables with non-slip surfaces and loop restraints. Knowledge of calming techniques helps dogs relax.
Depends on service booked. Basic includes bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, brush out, hair trim on face/feet/potty areas. Additional services available.
Important for sanitation and hygiene. Prevents matting, overgrown nails, and health complications. Studies show regular grooming improves mood and health.
Approximately $65 for standard groom, though many variables affect final price.