Welcome to the Connecticut Dog’s Annual Grooming Guide.

Dogs thrive on routines! Dogs who visit the grooming salon on a regular schedule are less apt to be apprehensive when walking through the doors. When a positive experience is repeated, then trust is gained making it much easier on your pup.

Groomers put their hands pretty much all over your dogs body, I have found lumps, bumps, wounds, and ear infections to name a few. We can assist in your pups general health and well being.

Dogs that shed require brushing and deshedding so they can either grow their winter coats, or shed their undercoats for warmer weather. Dogs that do not shed require haircuts to help maintain proper lengths for colder and warmer months.

As the warm weather approaches, please keep in mind that shaving a dog shorter for summer does not make them cooler but only exposes them to the elements and also makes it easier for fleas and ticks to get to your dogs skin. Talk to your groomer about a suitable length for your pup. Dogs do not sweat, therefore they need some fur!

Written by Melissa Corona, a professional dog groomer for 31 years and owner of Beyond The Flea Dog grooming in Bethel, CT.

A Muddy Paw

A Muddy Paw Pet Salon is a full-service dog grooming salon geared to the personalized attention of each dog that visits the salon. Your pet’s safety and comfort is our primary concern. Your dog will receive professional, personalized and respectful attention from our experienced groomers that have been trained and certified in pet CPR and first aid. We take special pride, care and patience with every pet we groom.

• Safe, stress-free grooming

• Reiki Services offered

• Spa treatments: blueberry facials, medicated baths, pawdicures with pad treatments

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259 Danbury Road • New Milford, CT 06776 (860) 350-3249 • www.amuddypaw.com

Depot Dog

Canine Design

Canine Design is located at 174 Boston Post Rd. in Westbrook, where we are one of the only salons certified by the A.K.C. as a S.A.F.E. salon. This means we’ve met the safety and sanitation requirements of the A.K.C. Owned and operated by Cindy Case with over 20 years of professional grooming experience. At Canine Design we strive to achieve the best haircut for your pets personality and lifestyle while maintaining a stress free environment for your dog.

• 20+ years professional grooming experience

• Certified by the A.K.C. as a S.A.F.E. salon

• Locally owned and operated

Canine Design

174 Boston Post Rd • Westbrook, CT 06498 860-664-9838 • CanineDesignClinton.com

Happy healthy living for cats & dogs.

A unique, zen-like spa that offers a personalized experience, accommodating only one dog at a time. We offer brushouts that use top quality organic dry shampoos & conditioners that clean and nourish the skin and coat. Other offerings include pawdicures, clipping, teeth and ear cleanings. Call to book your appointment today!

Happy healthy living for cats, & dogs.

• Personalized experience

• Organic products to nourish skin & coat

• Waterless “Dry Bar”

At Foothills Pet Salon Holly and her staff provide a calming and relaxing grooming experience for your pet. We are a full service professional grooming salon located in the Litchfield Hills. We welcome all breeds and sizes. We offer hair cuts, professional styling, bathing, brushing, nail trims/filing, ear cleaning, and medicated baths. Give your dog a spa day today!

11 Titus Rd.

• Washington Depot, CT 860.619.0430 • www.depotdogboutique.com

A unique pet boutique offering a wide range of nutritious foods, treats, collars, leashes, grooming supplies, beds and so much more! 860 619 0430 | 11 Titus Road, Washington Depot, CT depotdogboutique.com

Grimms Furry Tails

Grimms Furry Tails, LLC was established in 2005 by owners Jennifer and Daniel Grimm. It was first opened out of the couples home then expanded to its current location, 1939 Center Groton Rd, Ledyard CT, in 2013. Jennifer has 27 years in the grooming indus-try and along with her employees they offer over 35 years of groom-ing experience. Grimms Furry Tails has won The Day Newspa-per “Best Grooming Salon” 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Pampered Pets

At Pampered Pets we spend a lot of time working with each dog on behavior during each grooming. Grooming is something that will need to be done on a regular basis for the rest of the animals’ life. We want to make grooming and bathing fun for your pet. We encourage visits at an early age and use lots of positive reinforcements to make your friend enjoy grooming.

• Cat grooming

• Older dogs

• Been in business since 1986

• All breed dog grooming under 100lbs.

• Family owned and Operated.

• Groomings available by appt.

1939 Center Groton Rd, Ledyard, CT 06339 (860) 536-7077 • www.grimmsfurrytails.com

Spa Dogz

Located in the quintessential town of New Canaan, Spa Dogz is a fullservice luxurious dog grooming salon. With 21 years of experience, Kelly provides professional dog grooming to all breeds and all sizes as well as show dogs. Kelly builds a relationship with each and every one of her doggie clients based on trust, love and communication so your dog feels comfortable and safe with each and every visit.

Spa Dogz • 26 Cross Street New Canaan, CT

860-388-1862

775 Boston Post Rd. | Old Saybrook, CT