What services do you offer?
In addition
to basic bath and groom (see below), we offer other services and packages
more specialized to the needs of the individual. Please call for details.
BASIC BATH & GROOM:
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Bathing, with
all purpose shampoo Blow drying Brushing Sanitary cut or Groom & Style |
Nails cut or filed Ears cleaned and plucked Glands checked Bows and Bandanas |
Do you sedate dogs?
Absolutely not. Contrary to rumors spread by big-store groom
shops, small shops like Del Paso Grooming do not sedate dogs.
We are not certified veterinarians and would not be allowed to administer
sedatives or other drugs.
In extreme cases, a dog or cat may be sedated at the request of the customer
to avoid undue stress if the animal does not respond well to grooming or may
pose a danger to our groom staff. Sedation is never done without the express
approval of the owner and is always administered by the qualified veterinary
staff at Del Paso Veterinary Clinic next door.
How much do you charge?
Prices start at $25 and increase gradually depending on breed and the number
of services requested. We are a small family-run shop offering some of the
lowest grooming prices in Sacramento. Our comparatively low overheads, less
profit-oriented principles and genuine desire to serve the community in which
we work and live, makes us a much better choice for our customers than the
pet-store groom shops.
STARTING AT $35.00:
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Poodle (Toy or
Miniature) Miniature Schnauzer Bassett Hound Pitbull |
Pomeranian Smaller Terriers Lhasa Apso Shitzus |
STARTING AT $40.00:
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Cocker Spaniel | American Eskimo |
STARTING AT $45.00:
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Giant Schnauzer Long-haired German Shepherd Collie |
Airedale Cat Bath Springer Spaniel |
STARTING AT $60.00:
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Giant Schnauzer Samoyed, Malamute, Husky Chow |
Standard Poodle Old English Sheepdog Hungarian Sheepdog |
STARTING AT $65.00:
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Great Pyrenee St. Bernard |
Newfoundland or Newfy
Mix Cat Haircut |
EXPRESS GROOM:
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Express
grooming (1-1.5 hr service). Please add $10 - $20 depending on breed and service selected. |
EXTRA SERVICES:
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Flea & Tick
Bath ($5.00) Nail Painting ($5.00) Nail Clipping only ($10.00) |
Teeth Brushed
($10.00) Color Tinting ($15 - $20) Extra De-matting ($5 - $10) |
How long does it take?
An average basic bath and groom takes between 2 and 2.5hrs depending on breed.
Saturdays and other busy days may take longer. Please make sure to confirm
a pick-up or delivery time for your pet on check-in.
We always call to let customers know when their pets are ready or if there
will be a delay. This way, we can avoid dogs and cats experiencing unnecessary
stress
or separation anxiety by not making them wait too long.
Can I wait while my dog or cat is groomed?
We discourage customers from waiting at the shop while their pet is groomed.
The presence of the owner often makes the dog or cat distracted and fidgety.
This makes grooming more difficult and time-consuming and can lead to an
increased risk of accidental injury. Besides, even the owners of the most 'difficult'
or highly-strung pets would be surprised how well most dogs or cats behave
at the groomers. They are usually much better-behaved for strangers than for
their
own owners!
For those clients who are worried about how
their pet will respond to being groomed, we recommend waiting
outside or staying in cell phone contact in case they are needed. We may also
ask for the owner to help with certain tasks like muzzling dogs with a history
of biting or holding large or uncooperative dogs while we trim their nails.
My dog is scared of the dryers. Can I still
get them groomed?
Absolutely. Some dogs and cats are scared of blow dryers at first but
usually get used to them very quickly - some even grow to enjoy the process!
But for those pets who maintain a fear of dryers, we are able to offer
alternatives such as quiet cage dryers and hand toweling.
What if my pet gets sick or is injured?
Before accepting new clients, we insist on them signing waivers that outline
any preexisting conditions their pet might have so we can best cater to their
needs. We also insist that their dogs or cats are up to date with their shots
so as to avoid the risk of infected animals passing diseases to other pets.
In the unlikely event of a pet becoming sick or being accidentally injured
while at the shop, we partner with Del Paso Veterinary Clinic next door to
provide
immediate attention
for pets in need.