A Ruff Life Grooming and Sitting
We treat your pets as if they were our own.

A Ruff Life Dog Grooming Services

Grooming
Pets certainly know when they are clean and looking good. Well-groomed pets are happier, better behaved, healthier, and more outgoing. Just like all of us, they feel good when they look good. A Ruff Life offers a complete line of grooming services to bring out the best of appearance and personality in any breed. We work carefully, never rush, and do not overbook appointments. Our grooming categories may be described as follows:

Bath
This is an essential service that maintains the appearance and hygiene of your pet. Each Basic service at A Ruff Life includes:

  • Premium shampoos and fine conditioners
  • Blow dry
  • Full brushing out
  • Nail trimming
  • Ear cleaning
  • Expression of glands

Bath and Tidy
This service includes all Basic items above plus our groomers will trim the hair around:

  • Paws
  • Ears
  • Loose ends
  • The potty and private areas
  • Other places as required

This is less expensive than a full haircut and appropriate for dogs who want to maintain the current length of their coat, but simply need a clean-up and a sanitary trim.

Full Groom
This service consists of a full haircut from nose to tail, usually using scissors and clippers. Haircuts start with a full bath, brush, and blow dry and include all the elements described in our Advanced service. You decide exactly how you want your pet to look, how long or short the hair should be and whether your pet should look full bodied or slim. At a Ruff Life we will work hard to give your pet the individual look you want that will assuredly bring out the essence of its personality.

Pricing
There are many variables in pet grooming, such as whether your pet has long or short hair and also if the hair is matted and tangled. Therefore, there is no set pricing for a full groom. We set individual prices for each pet, largely based on the time required to complete the chosen service. Factors which determine the price of a service include:

  • Amount of scissor work
  • Brushing
  • Clipping
  • Degree of matting
  • Difficulty of the cut
  • Disposition of the animal
  • Drying time
  • Length of hair
  • Size of pet

However, you will find our prices quite reasonable. Below are the normal ranges for grooming of small and large dogs.

Small and Medium Dogs:

Examples: Chihuaha, Papillion, Dachshund, Pug, Maltese, Silky, Shizu, Cocker Spaniel

 

Bath: $20 - $30

Bath and Tidy: $30 - $40

Full Groom: $45 - $55

 

Large Dogs

Examples: Golden Retriever, Labrador, Irish Setter

 

Bath: $25 - $35

Bath and Tidy: $35 - $45

Full Groom: $55 - $65


Grooming Options and additional services

  • De-shedding: $10 and up. (rejuvenates the coat)
  • De-matting: $60/hr (billed in 15 min. increments)
  • Tick removal $60/hr (billed in 15 min. increments)
  • Flea/tick Bath $10 extra
  • Capstar $5
  • Teeth brushing: $5
  • Nail trimming: $10 (but included with any bath or haircut)

Price Stipulation

  • Our prices are based on pets that have a healthy coat and skin.
  • Pets with matts, thick undercoat or packed coats will be charged an additional fee.
  • Difficult personalities, either pets or owners, will be charged an additional fee.

 

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