Classy Canines Mobile Dog Grooming

About

Hi, I'm Michele Peterson, Owner/Founder of Classy Canines — serving friends and neighbors since 2004, helping them keep their dogs happy, healthy and good looking. Pet grooming is actually my third career and the one I personally find the most satisfying. In 2004 I launched Classy Canines Mobile Grooming in Northern Virginia and I found I had a real knack for both grooming and running a one-woman business. When Alan retired in 2022, we relaunched Classy Canines in the Historic Triangle.

Services

• Pads Trimmed
• Sanitary Trim
• Nails Clipped and Filed Smooth
• Ears Cleaned and Plucked
• Hydro-Massage Bath with Quality, All-natural Shampoos and Conditioners
• Fluff dry with Hand-held High Velocity Dryer – No Cage Dryers
• Breed-specific or Customer request Clipping, Including Scissor Finish
• Bath & Comb Out Grooms for short coated dogs include all of the above except clipping. Bath & Comb Out grooms do include scissoring trimming where appropriate.
• Furminator Shed-Less Treatment
• Flea Treatment ADVANCE NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN FOR FLEA TREATMENT, REGULAR CLIENTS ONLY.

Service area

• Williamsburg
• James City County
• York County

Frequently asked questions

• Do you have a weight limit?

  Yes, I groom dogs up to 35 lbs.

• Do you groom cats?

  No I don't. I find my talents and disposition better suited to concentrating on dogs.

• Is the water warm that you bathe the dogs in?

  Yes. A propane furnace built into the van keeps the water at a nice comfortable temperature.

• Do you have to plug in at my house or use my water?

  No! The Classy Canines Mobile Grooming van is completely self-contained. I use a generator for power, but if the generator ever fails I do have the capability to plug in to finish the groom. The van has a 50-gallon fresh water supply.

• Do you reuse the water from other dogs when bathing my dog?

  No. Every dog gets bathed in clean, fresh water, and I properly dispose of the grey water at the end of the day.

• Does it get hot/cold in the van?

  The salon area of the van is climate-controlled: heat in the winter, A/C in the summer. Both your pet and I are comfortable at all times.

• Will you be grooming my dog in my house?

  No need. The entire groom will take place inside the Classy Canines Mobile Grooming Van.

• Why do you give an hour window for your arrival time?

  I believe a one-hour window is much more manageable than the half-day window. Working with traffic and animals, timing can be a little unpredictable. I can call or text a heads-up and an ETA when I am actually on my way.

• Do I have to be home when you groom my pet?

  Just for the very first groom, so you and your pet are comfortable. After that, no – I will come groom your dog while you are out and about and leave you a card with your next appointment!

• How do you get in?

  Many of my clientele give me garage access codes, or housekeys which I label with your dog's name and keep locked in the van. It's important that you know your address is never written on the key – only your pet's name.

• What payment methods do you accept?

  Cash is always good. I also accept Venmo and credit cards.

• Why do you charge a fee to use a credit card?

  To avoid charging everyone a higher fee for their grooms, I charge those who want to use a credit card the fee.