Hi, I'm Michael! I've been a professional pet groomer since 2012 and absolutely love caring for your furry family members. At home, I have my own "Goof Troop" – Mayday (my Pitbull) and Dixie (my Cairn Terrier). Your Pet's Well-being is My Priority: * Safety First: Your pet's safety and comfort are the most important things to me. * What Every Groom Includes: To ensure your pet gets the best, every session includes hypoallergenic shampoo & conditioner, teeth brushing, nail grinding, and thorough ear cleaning. * Important Health Note: For their well-being, I cannot groom pets that are currently limping. Also, anal gland expression is a service best performed by a veterinarian. Extra Care for Special Coats: Matting & Premium Styles My goal is a happy pet and a beautiful groom! Sometimes, coats need a bit more specialized attention: * Matted Pets (Gentle Solutions for Tangles): Matting can be painful. We'll always choose the kindest approach. I'll assess your pet's coat upon arrival and discuss options with you. * Minor Tangles (Safe to brush out): Adds $15 per extra 15 minutes beyond the usual groom time. * Heavy Matting (Requires clipping short for comfort): Adds $20 - $75 to the regular price, based on size and severity. * We'll always talk about any extra costs before starting. * Premium & Complex Coats (For Poodles, Doodles, Bichons, fluffy double coats, etc.): These styles require more time, skill, and product, even with regular grooming. * Surcharge: An additional $20 - $50 will apply on top of the standard price. We'll confirm this with you upfront. No Surprises! If your pet needs services that fall into these "Extra Care" categories, I'll discuss it with you and get your okay on any potential extra costs before I begin. Quick Tip: Regular brushing at home and professional grooms every 4-8 weeks help prevent matting! Booking & Payment: * Appointments: Grooming appointments are generally about an hour. When booking online, please choose the earliest available slot on your preferred day. * Payment Methods: I accept cash, check, or card. * Card Fee: Please note, Pawgo (our booking platform) adds a 3.5% transaction fee to all card payments.