At the salty dog groomer our professional dog groomers provide services for all breeds and can address all of your furry friend's grooming needs. Our full-service pet grooming salon in Fairfield provides professional grooming that keeps your fur baby happy and healthy, and you can always count on our expert groomer to provide exceptional care using high-quality products.
We do special accomidations for dogs that cannot be caged, elderly dogs, and puppies.
*For the safety of our clients and groomers we will not be scheduling aggresive dogs or extreme medical cases, or dogs with open wounds or sores. *
Grooming Includes two shampoos and conditioning, Nails, feet, and ears sanitary cut if applicable. All groomings are done using clippers and scissors. Deshedding is also available. * Price increases based on matting and/or behavior*
$20-$60
A number of behaviors can cause a behavior fee. Our number one reason for a behavior fee is biting or attempting to bite (for obvious reasons). Dogs that are avoidant, passive aggressive and slow down the grooming process significantly would fall into this category.
$30
When an owner requests the dog to not be crated or for the dog to be done straight through.
We are not a mobile groomer. We do not groom one dog at a time. There are are only 1-2 slots available for this type of appointment per day. Spots are limited.
$20 - Double appointment price
We are your dogs hairdresser. Matting of any kind is 100% the dog owner’s responsibility. The time it takes to brush or shave down your dog takes time away from other clients.
It is our policy that you will receive only one warning ⚠️ about excessive matting.
Canceling your dogs appointment because they are not ‘ready yet’ or continuing to bring in an excessively matted pet; you will be removed from our client list.
$30 - $60
Dogs 10 years or older will most likely show signs of dementia. Please google for a list of behaviors. This slows down grooming time significantly. We are more than happy to accommodate these clients, there is limited space for these clients.
Grooming Includes two shampoos and conditioning, Nails, feet, and ears sanitary cut if applicable. All groomings are done using clippers and scissors. * Price increases based on matting, size, and/or behavior*
$20-$60
A number of behaviors can cause a behavior fee. Our number one reason for a behavior fee is biting or attempting to bite (for obvious reasons). Dogs that are avoidant, passive aggressive and slow down the grooming process significantly would fall into this category.
$30
When an owner requests the dog to not be crated or for the dog to be done straight through.
We are not a mobile groomer. We do not groom one dog at a time. There are are only 1-2 slots available for this type of appointment per day. Spots are limited.
$20 - Double appointment price
We are your dogs hairdresser. Matting of any kind is 100% the dog owner’s responsibility. The time it takes to brush or shave down your dog takes time away from other clients.
It is our policy that you will receive only one warning ⚠️ about excessive matting.
Canceling your dogs appointment because they are not ‘ready yet’ or continuing to bring in an excessively matted pet; you will be removed from our client list.
$30 - $60
Dogs 10 years or older will most likely show signs of dementia. Please google for a list of behaviors. This slows down grooming time significantly. We are more than happy to accommodate these clients, there is limited space for these clients.
Bathing includes two shampoos and conditioning, Nails, feet, and ears. Deshedding is available * Price increases based on matting, size, and/or behavior*
$20-$60
A number of behaviors can cause a behavior fee. Our number one reason for a behavior fee is biting or attempting to bite (for obvious reasons). Dogs that are avoidant, passive aggressive and slow down the grooming process significantly would fall into this category.
$30
When an owner requests the dog to not be crated or for the dog to be done straight through.
We are not a mobile groomer. We do not groom one dog at a time. There are are only 1-2 slots available for this type of appointment per day. Spots are limited.
$20 - Double appointment price
We are your dogs hairdresser. Matting of any kind is 100% the dog owner’s responsibility. The time it takes to brush or shave down your dog takes time away from other clients.
It is our policy that you will receive only one warning ⚠️ about excessive matting.
Canceling your dogs appointment because they are not ‘ready yet’ or continuing to bring in an excessively matted pet; you will be removed from our client list.
$30 - $60
Dogs 10 years or older will most likely show signs of dementia. Please google for a list of behaviors. This slows down grooming time significantly. We are more than happy to accommodate these clients, there is limited space for these clients.
Melissa Small is a third generation breeder, groomer and handler for the Bichon Frise breed for over two decades. At the age of nine she she started her junior handler carrier. The grooming and handling of other breeds continued to peek her interest well into early adulthood.
What was once a private service became public with the opening of The Salty Dog Grooming Shoppe in August of 2022. This flagship store offers a range of services and curated products from years of experience with top show dogs.
“My first goal is to make the dogs that enter my shop feel safe and loved. It is my pleasure to serve the animals of my community who do so much in the service of their families. These are family members, I feel exceptionally lucky.” - Melissa
I was in a rush and needed my dog groomed quickly, and The Salty Dog Grooming Shoppe came to the rescue. They did an incredible job grooming my dog in a timely manner, and I was impressed by the level of care and attention they gave to my pet. I would highly recommend this business to anyone in Fairfield, CT!
I was skeptical about taking my dog to a new grooming service, but The Salty Dog Grooming Shoppe exceeded my expectations. The staff was professional and accommodating, and they did an excellent job grooming my dog. I will definitely be a repeat customer!
I was looking for a trusted dog grooming service in Fairfield, CT and I'm so glad I found The Salty Dog Grooming Shoppe. The team there truly cares about the well-being of my dog and they always do a fantastic job grooming him. I would highly recommend this business to anyone!
I recently took my dog to The Salty Dog Grooming Shoppe for grooming and I was blown away by the quality of service. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and they did an amazing job grooming my pup. I highly recommend The Salty Dog Grooming Shoppe to any pet owner in Fairfield, CT!
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