Senior Dog Grooming in Everett, WA
Calm, one-on-one grooming designed for older dogs who need extra time, comfort, and gentle handling — without rushing.
As dogs age, grooming can become physically and emotionally harder — even for dogs who once tolerated it easily. Our senior grooming approach is built around patience, flexibility, and respect for what aging bodies and minds need.
Senior Dog Behavior Changes
Senior dog behavior changes occur as senses, bodies, and handling tolerance shift.
As dogs grow older, you may notice:
- More startle responses or flinching
- Confusion or anxiety
- Less patience for touch
- Reactions that feel sudden or out of character
This guide explains why these shifts happen and how gentle, thoughtful handling can help senior dogs feel safer and more comfortable.
What Is Meet the Groomer?
Meet the Groomer is a free, scheduled visit designed to help you and your dog get comfortable before deciding on grooming.
During this visit, you can:
- See our quiet, private grooming suite
- Let your dog briefly meet the groomer
- Talk through mobility, noise sensitivity, or past grooming concerns
- Decide whether grooming now — or waiting — makes the most sense
This visit is about introductions and conversation — not grooming
Are you looking for a grooming salon designed for senior dogs?
Start-to-finish appointments — so your dog returns home sooner
As dogs age, unfamiliar environments can be tiring or unsettling. Even when grooming is gentle, being away from routine for too long can be hard on older dogs.
Our difference:
We groom start to finish, so once grooming is complete, your dog goes home. Fewer transitions, less time in an unfamiliar space, and a quicker return to what feels safe.
Extra time built in — so we can move slowly for stiff or painful areas
Arthritis often affects hips, knees, and back legs, making lifting, repositioning, or holding grooming positions uncomfortable—especially for older dogs with limited mobility.
Our difference:
Because we don’t rush to the next dog, we can slow down when working on stiff back legs, pause when needed, and adjust handling instead of forcing your dog’s body to comply.
Quiet, private grooming suite — not a busy grooming floor
Most grooming environments are loud and active. For senior dogs, especially those with arthritis or sensory decline, that stimulation can make bodies tense and discomfort worse.
Our difference:
We groom in a private suite with a door, away from the noise of multiple dryers and constant movement. When drying, we soften sound and reduce stimulation to keep the environment as calm as possible.
Familiar presence — when it genuinely helps your dog feel calmer
Some senior dogs settle better when a trusted person is nearby, especially when vision or hearing has declined and unfamiliar spaces or handling feel more confusing.
Our difference:
When appropriate, and when it benefits the dog, our groomer may invite you to sit quietly in the room during grooming. This isn’t standard practice — it’s a thoughtful option used when familiarity helps a dog stay calm and comfortable.