ONLINE BOOKING COMING JANUARY 2027

Book Your Grooming Appointment

Ready to get your pup looking and feeling their best?

You can book your grooming appointment online using the booking button below.

When booking, please provide as much information as possible about your dog, including their breed, size, coat type, grooming history, and what you are hoping to have done. This helps me better understand your dog and the time they may need.

Not sure what to book? No problem! If you’re unsure which service or appointment type is right for your dog, please reach out before booking. I’m always happy to help.

Before You Book

Every dog is different, and the same haircut does not work the same way on every dog.

Your dog’s coat type, texture, density, length, condition, lifestyle, behaviour, grooming history, and the style you want all play a role in what can realistically and safely be achieved during an appointment.

Sometimes the haircut you have in mind may need to be adjusted based on the condition of the coat, how your dog handles grooming, or how much time is available.

My goal is always to find a grooming style that keeps your dog healthy, comfortable, clean, and manageable, while working with their individual needs.

Grooming Is a Year-Round Commitment

Regular grooming is about much more than keeping your dog looking good.

Dogs who require regular haircuts or have coats that are prone to tangling and matting generally benefit from a consistent grooming schedule throughout the year.

Regular grooming helps:

• Prevent excessive matting and tangles

• Maintain a healthy, manageable coat

• Keep nails at a healthy length

• Keep ears, paws, and sanitary areas maintained

• Make grooming more comfortable and less overwhelming

• Maintain a preferred haircut or style

• Reduce the amount of coat that needs to be removed

• Allow changes in the skin and coat to be noticed

• Help your dog become more familiar and comfortable with the grooming process

For many dogs, a 4–6 week grooming schedule is a good starting point. Some dogs may need appointments more frequently depending on their coat, lifestyle, grooming style, and maintenance at home.

Grooming is not just something to think about when your dog becomes visibly overgrown. Consistent maintenance makes a big difference in both their comfort and their grooming experience.

Your Grooming Schedule Affects Your Haircut Options

Want to keep your dog long, fluffy, or in a more detailed style?

Regular maintenance is important.

A dog who is groomed every 4–6 weeks may be able to maintain a longer style, depending on their coat and how well it is maintained at home.

When several months pass between appointments, the coat is more likely to become overgrown, tangled, or matted. In those situations, a longer or more detailed style may no longer be realistic or comfortable.

Sometimes a shorter haircut is the safest and most comfortable option.

There is no shame in choosing a shorter style. My priority is always your dog's comfort and coat health.

The goal is to find a grooming style that works with:

• Your dog's coat

• Your dog's lifestyle

• Their grooming tolerance

• Your at-home maintenance routine

• How frequently you are able to schedule professional grooming

Let Me Get to Know Your Dog

Your dog's first few appointments are also an opportunity for me to learn about them.

I pay attention to things like:

• How their coat grows and behaves

• Coat texture and density

• How they respond to bathing and drying

• How they handle brushing and grooming tools

• Areas they find more difficult

• Their behaviour and comfort level

• How much grooming time they typically require

• How their coat looks between appointments

• What styles are realistic for them

• What works best for both you and your dog

As I get to know your dog, I can make better recommendations for their grooming style, maintenance routine, and appointment schedule.

Your Dog's Behaviour Matters Too

Grooming can be a lot for a dog.

Some dogs are nervous about the table, dryer, clippers, brushing, nail trims, having their feet handled, or simply standing still for an extended period of time.

Fear, anxiety, excessive movement, difficulty standing, sensitivity to tools or noises, and previous negative grooming experiences can all affect how long an appointment takes and what can safely be accomplished.

I use gentle, low-stress handling and take your dog's comfort and safety seriously.

A calm and comfortable dog is easier to groom safely and a positive grooming experience can help build confidence over time.

Grooming Confidence Starts at Home

Desensitization doesn't begin on the grooming table.

It starts at home.

There are many things you can do between grooming appointments to help your dog become more comfortable with being handled and groomed.

Depending on your dog's needs, this can include gently practicing:

• Having their paws and feet handled

• Touching their ears

• Handling their face and muzzle

• Brushing and combing

• Standing calmly

• Being touched around sensitive areas

• Becoming comfortable around grooming tools

• Hearing the sounds of clippers or other equipment

• Getting used to vibration 

• Being around the sound of a dryer

• Rewarding calm behaviour

I provide clients with information and suggestions they can use at home to help their dog become more comfortable with grooming.

It takes time.

Some dogs need many small, positive experiences before they become comfortable with certain parts of grooming. That's okay.

The goal isn't to force a dog through something they are afraid of. The goal is to gradually build trust, confidence, and positive associations with handling and grooming.

We work together.

You at home + me at the salon = a better grooming experience for your dog.

The more comfortable your dog becomes with grooming-related handling at home, the more we can build on those skills during their professional appointments.

Reducing unnecessary stress and helping your dog feel more secure can support their overall physical and emotional well-being.

Puppy Introduction & Desensitization — $40 / 30 minutes

These short sessions are designed to help puppies and dogs become more comfortable with the grooming environment and process.

They can be helpful for:

• Puppies

• Dogs having their first professional groom

• Newly adopted or rescue dogs

• Nervous or fearful dogs

• Dogs who have had negative grooming experiences

• Senior dogs who need a slower, more comfortable introduction

Depending on the individual dog, a session may include:

• Getting comfortable on the grooming table

• Gentle handling

• Brushing

• Feet, ears, and face handling

• Exposure to grooming tools

• Clippers and vibration

• Dryer exposure

• Nail handling

• Treats and positive reinforcement

• A small tidy if the dog is comfortable

The goal is not to rush through a haircut.

The goal is to help your dog learn that grooming can be a safe and positive experience.

Not Sure What to Book?

If you're unsure which service is right for your dog, please contact me before booking.

Tell me your dog's:

• Breed or breed mix

• Approximate size

• Coat type

• Current coat condition

• Grooming history

• Desired haircut or style

• Any concerns about behaviour, fear, anxiety, or handling

I'll help you determine which appointment is the best fit.

Email: swiftclippsgrooming@gmail.com

You can also reach out through Facebook.

New Clients

New clients are asked to complete the New Client Form before their first grooming appointment.

This gives me important information about your dog and helps me prepare for their visit.

Please have your dog's required vaccinations up to date and ensure they are on appropriate year-round flea and tick prevention.

A Few Things to Remember

Before booking, please keep in mind:

• Grooming is priced based on time, rather than simply breed.

• Hourly rates vary depending on your dog's size, coat type, density, and grooming needs.

• Starting prices and estimated times are not guaranteed final prices.

• Your dog's coat condition, behaviour, grooming history, desired style, and other factors can affect the total grooming time.

• Deshedding and dematting are included in the grooming time rather than charged as separate per-minute fees.

• Severe matting may require a shorter haircut for your dog's comfort and safety.

• Longer and more detailed styles require regular professional grooming and consistent at-home maintenance.

• Grooming schedules can affect the styles that can safely and realistically be maintained.

• Your dog's comfort and safety always come before achieving a particular haircut.

Please review the Services & Pricing page and Policies before your appointment.

Ready to Book?

ONLINE BOOKING COMING JANUARY 2027

If you know what your dog needs, use the booking button below to choose your appointment.

Not sure what to choose?

Contact me first and we'll figure it out together.

Keep Your Pup on Track

If your dog requires regular grooming, I recommend rebooking their next appointment before leaving their current one.

Keeping a consistent schedule can make grooming easier for both you and your dog, help maintain their coat, and make it easier to keep their preferred style throughout the year.

Healthy coat. Happy dog. Manageable grooming.