Le Filthy Pooche

Le Filthy Pooche We offer dog washing in our waist high tubs, with luxurious shampoos and conditioners. There is a drying station and nail dremmel available.

No appointment necessary.

Louie came in for a refresher today. He is such a sweetheart.
09/02/2026

Louie came in for a refresher today. He is such a sweetheart.

Lady came in for a glow up today.
09/02/2026

Lady came in for a glow up today.

08/26/2026

I am a pet groomer.
Not a behaviourist, not a trainer, not a Veterinarian.

I think sometimes we need to remember where a groomer’s responsibility ends and an owner’s begins. Groomers seem to be one of the only pet professionals who are routinely expected to train an animal to tolerate the service while simultaneously providing the service.

If your dog is terrified of the vet, we don’t expect the Veterinarian to spend every appointment training your dog to accept being examined. We work with a trainer, learn the appropriate techniques, and then we, as owners, put in the work between appointments. My own German Shepherd doesn’t like being handled by strangers at the Vet. So I’m taking her to training. The trainer is giving me the tools to help her become comfortable with handling, but ultimately it’s my responsibility to practice those skills with her. It is not my Veterinarian’s responsibility to train my dog during her appointment.

Grooming should be treated the same way. A good groomer can absolutely work patiently, use appropriate handling techniques, recognize stress signals, make accommodations, and help create positive experiences, but we cannot undo months or years of fear, lack of exposure, or behavioural issues during a grooming appointment while also trying to safely complete the groom.

Desensitization happens through consistent, repeated work, not once every 6-8 weeks on the grooming table. Your groomer can be part of the team, and your trainer can give you the tools, but at the end of the day training and preparing your pet for the world is the owner’s responsibility.

07/21/2026

We came in early and knocked out our grooms. The temperature outside is 100 degrees and our air conditioning is not the best. we are closing at 1:00 o'clock today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

A few grooms at Le Filthy Pooche this week. We have a few spots available next week. Give us a call or text. (918) 316-2...
07/17/2026

A few grooms at Le Filthy Pooche this week. We have a few spots available next week. Give us a call or text. (918) 316-2624

07/08/2026

Follow the science

07/02/2026

When we return from the 4th of July celebration, we will be moving to summer hours due to the heat

Address

1008 South Muskogee Avenue
Tahlequah, OK
74464

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+19183162624

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