Smoochie Pooch Chesterton is a family-owned business providing professional dog grooming and cat grooming services. We serve dogs of all ages and breeds with the utmost care and attention by experienced, certified pet groomers. We specialize in personalized skin and coat treatments, teeth brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, shed-relief services, spa treatments and more! Check out our full list of services and schedule an appointment today!
Pet salon near me:
102 Brown Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
Call: (219) 286-3608
Text: (717) 423-9801
Monday-Friday: 8a-4p
Saturday-Sunday: closed
Scheduling’s easy. Just select the services you’d like and tell us a little about your pet.
Give us a call to ask us questions, request a quote, or schedule an appointment.
All grooming is by appointment only, with the exception of walk-in nail trims.
We have two packages: Basic & Complete. The only difference between our packages is the type of hair cut included.
If your pet needs a light hair trim (face, feet & sanitary trim), select our Basic Package.
If your pet needs a full haircut, select our Complete Package.
Need something in between? No sweat! Your pet will receive a Basic Groom with our “Extra Scissoring” add-on (cheaper than a full haircut).
The following services are available in addition to a grooming package. Click here to view our current add-on special of the month!
Nail trims are included in grooming packages, but they’re also available as a stand-alone walk-in service. Dog nails are trimmed with clippers if needed, and are buffed to smooth out sharp edges and help protect nails from splitting. Cat nails are trimmed, but not buffed. Click here to learn more about walk-in nail trims.
Visit us on Mondays for a discount on cat nail trims and dog nails trims!
Manicure Mondays: $13
Tuesday-Friday: $20
Do your pets get anxious when traveling to dog grooming salons? Do you find it difficult to visit grooming salons during the week? Try our mobile pet grooming service in Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas!
Our pet grooming van is complete with all the products, tools and machines that we use in-house. Here, your pets receive one-on-one attention, making it ideal for those that get nervous when surrounded by other dogs or cats. Once they are done, our pet groomer returns them to your doorstep, happy and clean!
Pet Stylist
Audri started out as a bather and completed groomer training in 2021, constantly excelling in her education and in industry trade shows. She joined Smoochie Pooch in April 2023 to grow her skills; she was drawn to the company because she loves how organized the operations are and feels the position will set her up for success. She proudly volunteers with Giant Paw Prints Rescue and Begin Again Rescue, organizations which originally sparked her interest in learning to groom. Working with dogs has given her a sense of purpose. Audri is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR, and has taken K-9 behavior courses and vaccination courses. She has two dogs: a Lab/Rottweiler mix named Pepper and a Beagle/Chihuahua mix named Grogu.
Pet Stylist
Nakira began her grooming journey in 2022 after several years working as a dedicated dog handler. Her passion for grooming was sparked through hands-on experience—starting with bathing, shadowing seasoned groomers, and completing an intensive 6-week grooming program. Nakira especially enjoys grooming mini poodles and doodle mixes, with a soft spot for crafting the perfect teddy bear face. She hopes to one day compete in grooming shows and open her own salon. Outside of work, she spends time with her family’s 8-year-old pit bull, Rajah. Nakira believes in balancing aesthetic goals with the pet’s comfort and thrives on constructive feedback to better serve each pup and their owner.
At Smoochie Pooch, you can choose from two grooming options. Our Complete Groom includes a bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, brush out, and a full-body haircut. If you’re looking for something simpler, our Basic Groom includes bath, nail trim, ear clean, brush out, and trimming only of the face, feet, and potty areas. You also have the option of adding on additional services.
The answer to this question really depends on the breed of your dog, their lifestyle, and sometimes their age. Ideally, all dogs should be groomed every six to eight weeks to support their overall health and avoid matting. Regular grooming is a proactive step towards ensuring healthy skin, nails, ears, and coat.
Your dog should be booked in for a haircut if you notice their coat is looking dull and feeling overly oily or dry. Additionally, should you notice any tangles, mats, or hot spots or can smell an undesirable odor coming from their coat or fur, it’s time to make an appointment.
A double-coated dog has an outer layer of thicker hair and a different undercoat of thin, lighter hair. While this is often breed-specific, our highly trained breeders can recognize coats of all types and then groom accordingly. Double coated dogs can require extra time and attention so that their undercoat is fully brushed and doesn’t develop mats.
Prices are based on various factors such as breed, size, behavior, and condition of the coat. Clients also have the option of adding on additional services such as anal gland expression, shed relief, or deep conditioning. We can provide a quote over the phone and then provide a more accurate price at the time of your appointment.
Dog grooming refers to the hygienic care and cleaning of a dog. While some dog grooming can be completed at home, professional dog grooming is done by trained professionals that know how to properly care for a dog’s coat, nails, ears, and skin. Dogs of all breeds benefit from regular professional grooming.
Groomers have many tools that help keep dogs still during their appointment. As trained professionals, they know how to keep pets calm and comfortable, which helps dogs relax and move around less. In addition, our grooming tables have a non-slip surface, and a loop restraint (similar to a leash) may be used around a dog’s neck, if necessary.
What happens during a dog grooming appointment will largely depend on the service you have booked. A basic groom will include a bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, brush out, and a hair trim around the face, feet, and potty areas. You can book a more complete groom as well as additional services such as toothbrushing or skin therapy.
It’s important to keep your pet groomed for their own sanitation and hygiene. Not only will their physical appearance be improved, but they’ll avoid painful matting, overgrown nails, and other health complications. In addition, there are several studies that show that regular grooming can improve your dog’s mood and health.
The average cost for a standard groom is approximately $65, but please note that there are so many variables that affect the price of grooming your dog. A dog’s size, its coat type, how long it’s been since its last groom, and many other factors go into the final price you may expect to pay for dog grooming.
