Services
The full catalog is organized around coat type, size, age, temperament, and humane handling limits.
Maintenance bath for small dogs who do not need a haircut.
Dogs up to 20 lb
Included
Please allow potty time before the appointment and have the pet leashed or contained at arrival.
Full bath-and-brush appointment for medium dogs that need coat care without clipping.
Dogs 21-45 lb
Included
Brush out obvious debris if possible and share any skin sensitivity.
Complete cleaning and brush-out for larger dogs who shed or need routine coat care.
Dogs 46-80 lb
Included
Ensure driveway access and give the dog a potty break before arrival.
Mobile bath service for giant dogs accepted by temperament and safe van access.
Dogs 81-120 lb by approval
Included
A leash and adult handler must be available at handoff. Dogs over 120 lb are case by case.
Bath care plus light trimming around paws, sanitary areas, or stray feathers.
Small to large short-coated dogs with minor trimming needs
Included
Tell Prairie Paws about sensitive feet, prior nail trim issues, or skin tags.
Coat-preserving groom for goldens, Aussies, corgis, huskies, shepherds, and similar coats.
Double-coated breeds from small corgis to large shepherds
Included
Prairie Paws does not shave healthy double coats unless medically advised by a veterinarian.
Full haircut for doodles, poodles, bichons, Portuguese water dogs, and curly or wavy coats.
Curly/wavy-coated dogs of all sizes
Included
Please disclose matting before booking. Severe matting may require a comfort shave-down.
Practical pet trim for schnauzers, westies, cairns, border terrier mixes, and similar coats.
Small to medium terriers and terrier mixes
Included
Provide photos if you want a specific breed-style look.
Gentle first grooming visit for puppies where confidence matters more than perfection.
Puppies 10 weeks to 6 months with age-appropriate vaccines
Included
Schedule after a potty break and avoid a large meal right before the visit.
Modified grooming for pets who need slower pacing, extra breaks, non-slip support, quiet handling, or shorter practical haircuts.
Senior dogs, anxious dogs, rescues, pets with limited mobility
Included
Share medical limitations, bite history, arthritis concerns, hearing/vision loss, and vet instructions before booking.
Quick nail trim for dogs who tolerate paw handling safely.
Dogs of most sizes by temperament
Included
Dogs must be leashed or contained. Aggressive nail cases may be referred to a vet.
Basic outer ear cleaning for routine maintenance.
Dogs with normal, non-painful ears
Included
If ears are red, swollen, painful, smelly, or producing heavy discharge, contact a veterinarian first.
Cosmetic breath-freshening tooth brushing using pet-safe toothpaste.
Dogs who safely tolerate mouth handling
Included
Notify Prairie Paws if your pet has loose teeth, gum disease, or mouth pain.
Coat-release upgrade combining de-shedding shampoo, conditioner, high-velocity drying, and structured undercoat removal.
Labs, shepherds, huskies, corgis, goldens, Aussies, and similar coats
Included
Expect some continued shedding for several days.
Deodorizing service for recent skunk spray when the pet is otherwise healthy and safe to groom.
Dogs sprayed within the last 48 hours
Included
Do not use tomato juice. Keep the dog contained and avoid letting odor transfer to furniture.
Prairie Paws does not knowingly groom pets with active flea infestations in the van. If fleas are discovered, the appointment may stop and a sanitation fee may apply.
Severe matting is not brushed out for vanity. Prairie Paws recommends a humane comfort clip or veterinary grooming support when mats are tight or painful.
No sedation, veterinary care, anal gland expression, boarding, daycare, aggressive-dog rehabilitation, deep ear treatment, dental scaling, or cat grooming at launch.