05/01/2023
What is in-home/House Call Grooming?
House call grooming is a form of mobile pet grooming, the groomer is mobile and they come to you. It is a luxury service that provides pet grooming performed by a professional groomer. The groomer brings their tools and equipment to your house to groom your dog in your home. They bring everything needed to complete a professional-quality groom including a table. They set up the table in a convenient spot and bathe your dog in your bathtub or sink. Some people are concerned by the mess of the fur in their home, but in most cases, there is a minimal amount of mess. The fur is easily contained and will simply get vacuumed up.
What are the benefits of House Call Grooming?
House call grooming provides a comfortable and low-stress environment for your dog during one of the most stressful things that they endure throughout their life. That is to say when you have your dog groomed in their own space, it allows them to feel more at home during the process. Even if a dog gets groomed on a regular basis, it sometimes doesn’t get easier on them. This depends greatly on the comfort level of your dog.
Who is House Call Grooming Best Suited For?
House call grooming is a great option for most dogs.
Some dogs that will benefit the most are:
Small dogs
Senior dogs
New puppies
Dogs that don’t do well at a salon
Owners who can’t or prefer not to leave the house
Dogs with separation anxiety
Special needs dogs that cannot be accommodated at a salon
House call grooming is also great for those who want to be present while their pup is being groomed. This alternative provides transparency that no other method of pet grooming can offer. Above all this is comforting especially for families who may have had a negative experience taking their dog somewhere away from their home.
Who is House Call Grooming Not For?
House call grooming is great for any dog however, it will be a little more difficult and messier for the bigger shedding dogs. It is also harder for the groomer to groom the larger dogs in this setting.
- It is also not ideal for owners who do not have a large enough sink or a bathtub.
- Owners who do not have a large enough space or adequate lighting in their home for the groomer to safely be able to complete the service.
- Households with a lot of commotion as well as too many distractions thus making conditions too dangerous.
What services are provided with house call grooming?
House call groomers can provide quality full grooming services right in your home. Above all, any service provided by an in-salon groomer can also be provided by a house call groomers.
These services include:
Nail cutting/grinding
Brushing
Bathing
Expression of glands
Trimming
Haircut
Professional Styling
In conclusion, house call grooming is a wonderful service that is full of benefits with basically no downside for you or your dog.