Your pet is a happier and healthier companion when their needs are well taken care of. At Smoochie Pooch dog groomers in Southwest Fort Wayne, we take our role in your dog’s well-being seriously. We pull out all the stops to give them a grooming experience that leaves them feeling their best.
Whether you’re looking for a breed-specific trim for dogs, a professional cat grooming session, a quick nail trim or one of our other specialties, you’ll find quality care at Smoochie Pooch.
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed.
Our Basic dog grooming package includes a hands-on assessment, bath, massage, blow-drying, brushing, nail trimming/buffing, ear cleaning and a light hair trim of the face, feet and sanitary area.
Our Complete dog grooming package includes everything offered in our Basic package with the addition of a full haircut.
All of our pet groomers have certifications and specialty training to care for your four-legged friend and provide them with excellent service. We treat and pamper both cats and dogs, from puppies and kittens to elderly pets, at our Southwest location in Time Corners.
We always treat each pet with gentleness and love. Whether we’re bathing, blow-drying, trimming nails or cleaning ears, we’re ensuring all measures are taken to give your pets a comfortable, safe place to receive care.
Have an anxious pet? We’ll do our very best to take the extra time with your dog or cat to calm and sooth their anxiety and make their experience as welcoming as possible.
At Smoochie Pooch of Southwest Fort Wayne, we know your pet’s skin and coat are important for their immune system, proper hydration and nutrient storage. When choosing the right products, treatments and services for your pet, we consider their coat type, health conditions and allergies to ensure they’re receiving the best treatment possible.
We employ Iv San Bernard Certified Pet Aestheticians, so you can rest assured we have the knowledge and training to handle your pet’s skin or coat ailments. Our best dog groomers will assess and manage your pet’s issues like sores, fur loss, odors, fleas, allergies and more.
Our wide range of services, from dog or cat grooming packages to add-ons and additional services, makes our salon a local favorite among customers in Southwest Fort Wayne. Among other options, we specialize in ozone baths to relieve arthritis, deshedding treatments, nail trimming, ear cleaning and haircuts.
We’re happy to perform a breed-specific trim or a trim specific to your preferences. Want us to use a specialty shampoo to restore damaged hair and skin? You got it! We always customize treatments to serve your pet best and give them the perfect experience designed just for them.
Learn more about our cat grooming and dog grooming services as well as the many additional services we offer.
Nationally Certified Master Groomer & Certified Canine Esthetician
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Christina began her grooming journey in February 2024, inspired by her childhood Shih Tzu, Sid. Despite Sid’s anxious temperament during grooming sessions, Christina’s passion for animal care blossomed from a desire to provide him with the best possible experience. At just 18, she started her training at A Cut Above grooming salon, working under the owner and groomer. However, after two months, she transitioned into a four-year career as an Orthodontist Assistant. While she enjoyed her time in orthodontics, Christina always felt a pull towards animals, often grooming Sid herself at home.
Determined to pursue her passion, she applied for a position as a bather at pet salon, where she has since relished every moment of learning the art of grooming. As she hones her skills, Christina hopes to expand her expertise to include cat grooming and creative grooming techniques.
Her favorite breeds to groom are Mini Schnauzers and Doodles. Outside of her grooming pursuits, Christina is a dedicated pet parent to two cats, Sullivan and Wazowski, as well as Sid, her beloved dog, and a bearded dragon named Peep. While Wazowski enjoys playing fetch, Sid prefers cuddling on the couch. Christina’s cats are strictly indoor pets who love snuggling up for movie nights and exploring their cat tower, while Peep spends his time basking under his heat lamp and snacking on bugs.
Having dreamed of becoming a veterinarian or a barrel racer as a child, Christina’s love for animals continues to drive her career in grooming. She believes that even the short time spent with each pet creates a special bond, and she is committed to being honest with pet owners about their pets’ behavior and needs. Christina’s deep care for the animals she works with is evident, and she is eager to provide the best possible grooming experience for every pet in her care.
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.
We are a family-owned pet grooming business serving Florida, Indiana, Kentucky & South Carolina. Our trained and skilled professionals provide the highest quality service and care in the pet industry.
