The centerpiece of our dog care model.
​​Customized care. 
​Dogs are not all the same, nor do their needs stay constant throughout their lives. Different breed types sometimes have different social profiles. Puppies have different needs than adults. Big dogs differ from little dogs in more than size. Some dogs love nothing more than carousing with a group of friends all day, while others prefer joining the humans for a walk, brush-out or puzzle game. Seniors might enjoy sleeping in the sun, a gentle massage and a relaxed stroll around the pond. Lots of stimulation works for some, while others find it overwhelming. There are dogs that love chasing balls more than playing with the gang. Some love to swim and others hate even the dew on their feet. Some clients would like their dog to get a full grooming, others need just an eyebrow trim or their nails clipped.  And so on - the variety is endless. 

Engaging dogs physically, mentally, and emotionally in activities they really enjoy, that suit their personalities, stage of life and individual needs - that's what makes a Grinning Dog grin... 

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 Custom Care
A little something extra special 

Customize your dog's care for a perfect fit
  • Foods & Snacks
  • Activities
  • Spa
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Meal Toppings
Perfect for Nervous, sensitive or picky tummies and gourmet eaters.

Fresh, natural, juicy chicken (skin off)  $6
Warm Chicken Broth $2
Pumpkin $2
Yogurt - $2
Freeze dried liver sprinkles: $2
Parmesan cheese - $2
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Frozen Yogurt break $4
(seasonal)
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Hot lunch $2
​We will serve up your pup's lunch with warm chicken/beef/vegetable broth
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  Puzzle feeders $6 
Interactive toys using treats/meals as rewards. Your pet will move pegs, slide doors, spin circles to unlock tasty morsels.The humans are there to help if need be! Different models available (Kong Wobblers, Buster Cube, etc.) and will be chosen to suit your pet specifically 
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Trail Walk $20
 1/2 hour off leash romp with friends through the woods and fields of our own private 50 acre dog park. Includes a dip in the pond (seasonal) for those that enjoy water. 
​​Read more about Off leash risks and benefits HERE
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NaturePark $15
Off leash romp with one of the humans and a few friends through our completely fenced 6 acre grassy dog park. 
​​Read more about Off leash risks and benefits HERE
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​Private Yard Time/Private Sniff and Run $12
A large grassy or wooded yard all to themselves to sniff, explore and run to their hearts' content. This is especially good for dogs who aren't comfortable in crowds. A private, low key 1/2 hour. 
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Soggy Doggy $15
​Off leash in our fully fenced 3 acre water park. Swim or wade. Practice retrieving floating toys.  learn to ride in a kayak. Explore and sniff your way along the banks of our beautiful, spring fed pond. Maybe even swim out to the island...  (seasonal)
​​Read more about Off leash risks and benefits HERE
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mani/pedi
​$20
Clip or Dremel, depending on your dog's preference
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Daily Brushout
$15-$40
​Daily coat care helps maintain a tangle free coat, removes debris and just generally feels good!

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Bath and blow dry 
$35 - $75+
​Simple bath and dry. Smell better!
​No scissoring, clipping, nails or brushing out.
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Top n' Tail Touch ups-
  • Face/ beard wash. $20
  • Does a certain someone's shaggy beard smell a bit too much like a mop right about now? Not for long!
Sanitary wash. $20 Clean up those nether regions!
Complete Top n' Tail $40 - face, sanitary and feet
Tidy head, face and eyes $25(+-) - having trouble seeing Fluffy's gorgeous eyes, beard getting in her food? Ears need more airflow? Takes about 1/2 an hour and your dog can get right back to playing with friends. 
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  • Full Groom $65- $150
  • The Full Groom includes a thorough bath, blow dry, complete brush-out, nail trim, ear check, scissoring and clipping as needed. (by appointment only)

Prices are variable. Factors considered are size, behavior, age, whether your dog is on a regular grooming schedule, and whether its coat is matted or has burrs. Coat length, texture and density determine both bathing/drying time and scissor/clippering difficulty.  Disposition frequently affects how much time and how many breaks we will need to plan for.  We'll give you as accurate an estimate at the time of your first appointment as possible, but while we will always contact you when it looks like costs will change, it is not unusual for your dog's grooming budget to vary throughout the year and over your dog's lifetime.
  
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Puppy grooming 101
Gentle introduction to grooming basics for your pup. We will intersperse pup's daycare/boarding with short sessions playing and eating treats in the grooming area, on the grooming table and in an empty bathtub. The goal is to establish comfort and familiarity before any real grooming is ever done. They will hear water running, sounds of the dryers and scissors/clippers. Gentle foot/nail handling and brushing is introduced. Price varies.
Don't see what your dog needs?​
                        Because we limit the number of dogs we care for, we are able to offer individualized, one on one attention. Clients sometimes have needs and wishes that are not normally offered. We are willing, given time and liability constraints, to be as accommodating as possible. Please feel free to ask us about meeting your dog's specific needs - we may not always be able to, but we’ll try! 
Fees vary depending on services provided.