MOBILE PET GROOMING IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

Smoochie Pooch has a highly trained team of dog and cat groomers offering mobile grooming services throughout most of Lake and Porter County in Indiana. The added convenience of bringing our services directly to you adds time back into your day while still allowing your pet to get the best grooming services possible. Mobile grooming is also an excellent option for pets who do not travel well by car and for dogs or cats who would benefit from a one-on-one pet grooming experience.

219-286-3608

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Zip codes we service: 46304, 46307, 46308, 46311, 46319, 46320, 46323, 46324, 46321, 46322, 46342, 46368, 46373, 46375, 46383, 46385, 46393, & 46410

**Our service area is based on zip codes. If your home is inside one of the zip codes mentioned on this page, we can bring our mobile unit to you!

We service Aetna, Ainsworth, Babcock, Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Crown Point, Dogwood Estates, Dune Acres, Dyer, Griffith, Hammond, Hartsdale, Highland, Hobart, Green Acres, Lake Station, Liverpool, Merrillville, Munster, New Elliott, Ogden Dunes, Portage, Schererville, Sedley, Shorewood Forest, St John, South Haven, Valparaiso, Wheeler, Willow Creek and Woodville.

We service part of Boon Grove, Creston, Kreitzburg, Leroy and Malden.

Grooming includes:

Bath & massage

Blow drying

Brushing, Nail trimming/buffing,
Ear cleaning

Hair styling/cut,
Cologne

Additional services available:

Tooth brushing

Anal gland expression

“Nose to Tail” (tooth brushing and anal gland expression)

Deshed treatment (shed relief bath plus extra brushing & carding of the dead coat)

Flea shampoo

Dematting

Extra scissoring

Semi-permanent color dye (select groomers only)

Coat carving (select groomers only)

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How much is Mobile Dog Grooming?

The price of mobile pet grooming depends on a number of factors, including your pet’s breed, size and the requested grooming services. Mobile grooming for large dogs is usually more expensive than small dogs, for example, due to the time it takes to complete a grooming session.

How much is mobile dog grooming near me? The cost of mobile grooming for dogs starts at $143.

How much is mobile cat grooming near me? Mobile grooming for cats starts at $169.

To get a free estimate for mobile grooming pricing, give us at call at (219) 286-3608.

Individual Attention for Your Pet

Since we come to you, your pet will not be exposed to other cats or dogs, improving the grooming experience for anxious or excited pets. In our fully equipped mobile salons, your pet will receive individual attention by a professional and caring groomer in a calm, clean and safe environment. This service is also great for pets who hate to travel, as you never need to leave home to visit a grooming salon.

How Long Does Mobile Grooming Take?

In most cases, you can expect that mobile dog grooming will take approximately 60-75 minutes, though grooming large dogs can take up to two hours. Most mobile cat grooming services are completed in an hour or less. After your dog or cat is groomed, they will be delivered right back to your doorstep looking and feeling great!

Local Mobile Dog Groomers Prioritize Health and Safety

Dog grooming services that take place inside our mobile salons are completed with the same excellent standards you’d expect from any Smoochie Pooch location. All equipment and surfaces are properly cleaned and disinfected after every spa service.

Clean fresh water is pumped to an efficient water heater system that provides plenty of warm water for deep cleansing and relaxing baths. In addition, our adjustable grooming tables function at multiple heights to accommodate all sizes and breeds. Our dog groomers prioritize working in a tidy, clean, sanitized space which helps to create the relaxed environment we want every pet to have.

Building Relationships That Last

You can choose to have the same groomer for every visit so that your pet feels more comfortable during their session. Not only will your pet feel more relaxed and at ease, but you’ll also be able to build a relationship with a highly trained groomer who understands the specific needs of your pet, your expectations and your grooming preferences. Each of our stylists are trained in animal behavior and grooming techniques specific to a wide variety of breeds.

Bringing Our Top-Quality Mobile Grooming Services to You

Wondering what range of services are offered by our mobile dog grooming vans? From baths to nail trimming, ear cleaning and paw pad maintenance, we can clean, trim and style your cat or dog as per your wishes. To find out more about mobile grooming in your local area or to book an appointment, contact us today.

Why Use Smoochie Pooch Mobile Pet Spa?

Convenience of course!

Smoochie Pooch Mobile Pet Spa comes to your home or office at an agreed appointment time. This eliminates the hassle of you having to drop your pet off at a grooming shop, which typically requires you to drop off early in the morning, only to have to return again later in the afternoon to pick up your pet. Mobile grooming is the most convenient way to groom your pet allowing you more time to for other important activities.

Less Stress on you and your pet!

Since we come to you, your pet is never exposed to other pets, and is never caged surrounded by barking dogs and stressing for hours without food or water. We do not use cages, in our mobile salons, you can be assured that your pet will receive individual personal attention by a professional caring groomer in a calm, clean, safe environment and with most grooming taking about 60-75 minutes, your pet will be back home in no time looking and feeling great.

Health and safety is our priority!

Because Smoochie Pooch Mobile Pet Spa comes to you, your pet is never exposed to other pets that may potentially be harboring infectious disease or parasites. Inside our mobile grooming salons the equipment and surfaces are cleaned and disinfected after each grooming. Our groomers also prefer to work in a tidy, clean and sanitized relaxed environment. We use natural professional grooming products that are safe, environmentally friendly and help maintain and keep your pet looking and feeling great.

Creating Lasting Relationships

You can choose to have the same groomer every visit and develop a lasting relationship with someone that understands the needs of you and your pet. We only groom one pet at a time so your pet receives undivided attention from start to finish.

Our Fully Equipped MObile Dog Grooming Vans

Our modern mobile dog grooming vans are fully equipped and self sufficient with all the equipment that a professional groomer requires. Clean fresh water is pumped to an efficient water heater system that provides plenty of warm water for deep cleansing and relaxing baths. The electrical grooming table raises and lowers to accommodate all breeds large or small and allows the groomer to work at a comfortable height. We use the most efficient force air dryers with variable speed that allows gentle drying and fluffing, or at high speed, its very effective at loosening and removing excess undercoat.

Mobile grooming for aggressive dogs

Both cats and dogs with anxiety or aggression can benefit from mobile grooming, as there are less distractions, no other pets, and constant one-on-one supervision and attention.

Our Pet Stylists in Mobile Northwest, IN

Tina Elkins

Pet Stylist

Tina has been grooming since 2009! Her passion for dogs is what led her to want to groom but having worked for large corporations before, she felt there was a lack of connection to her clients which is what originally drew her to Smoochie Pooch. She loved the small family feel and felt like she could connect with families much more efficiently. Tina loves art, especially fiber works, and anything involved with Halloween! When not at work you might find her knitting, sewing, or doing other crafts. She has a Standard Poodle, Asako and a Goldendoodle named Shinko. Tina also has a Scarlet Macaw named Sora! She is canine CPR/First Aid certified and Certified in the Science of Canine Skin and Coat. Her favorite thing about grooming is the opportunity to work with nervous pets and having them learn to enjoy seeing her!

Kimberlee Swender

Pet Stylist & Pet Esthetician

Kimberlee has been grooming since about 2012. She started working at Smoochie Pooch in 2016 because of the benefits and family feel. Kimberlee is now a dually certified pet aesthetician and is certified in pet CPR and first aid. When she’s not at work, she loves to hike, garden, craft and ride trails on her horse. She has a horse (Minnie), a Lab (Maizee), a Bernese Mountain Dog (Tonka) and a Husky (Sophie). Her favorite part of working at Smoochie Pooch is the lasting relationships she gets to build with people and their beloved pets!

Amanda Henry

Certified Feline Master Groomer & Certified Canine Esthetician

Amanda Henry is a versatile and highly experienced cat grooming professional with a career that began in 2012. She quickly developed a passion for feline care and sought greater creative freedom, transitioning from a corporate setting to focus on teaching, creative grooming and specializing in feline services. In 2021, Amanda earned the prestigious Certified Feline Master Groomer (CFMG) designation, showcasing her advanced expertise in cat grooming. Her experience spans both salon and mobile grooming, allowing her to meet a wide range of client needs with flexibility and precision.

Recognizing a gap in cat grooming services in her community, Amanda is committed to becoming the leading feline grooming expert in her region. She is also a dedicated educator, sharing her knowledge through a popular cat blog aimed at supporting pet owners. With six pets at home, Amanda understands the unique demands of animal care. However, she emphasizes that she is unable to perform heavy lifting, which affects the types of pets she can groom.

Samantha Miller

Pet Stylist

Samantha started grooming in 2008. She loves grooming because it gives her a chance to make every pet feel and look its best! Watching the pets transform before her eyes is extremely rewarding. She believes every pet should be treated with the utmost respect and compassion, which is what makes her an amazing groomer. Connecting with the dogs and gaining their trust is also very special to Samantha. She loves what she does and enjoys coming to work every day. Samantha was drawn to Smoochie Pooch because she views us as leaders in groomer development and values the focus we place on continuing education. She is currently certified in AKC S.A.F.E., is a certified Canine Esthetician, and has canine massage certifications. While not at work, you’ll fine Samantha hiking with family, taking road trips, playing softball or loving on her Bichon (Benny) and her cats (Arlo and Poppy).

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MOBILE PET GROOMING IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

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Additional services available:

How much is Mobile Dog Grooming?

Individual Attention for Your Pet

How Long Does Mobile Grooming Take?

Local Mobile Dog Groomers Prioritize Health and Safety

Building Relationships That Last

Bringing Our Top-Quality Mobile Grooming Services to You

Why Use Smoochie Pooch Mobile Pet Spa?

Convenience of course!

Less Stress on you and your pet!

Health and safety is our priority!

Creating Lasting Relationships

Our Fully Equipped MObile Dog Grooming Vans

Mobile grooming for aggressive dogs

Our Pet Stylists in Mobile Northwest, IN

Tina Elkins

Kimberlee Swender

Amanda Henry

Samantha Miller

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