Dogfather Mobile Grooming

About

We've been caring for the animals in Southern CT, and their families, with expertise and compassion for 20 years. We're proud to have helped thousands of families just like yours with all of their pets' grooming needs! Big or small, we care for them ALL! First and foremost, we're animal lovers. So, whether we're simply trimming their nails or providing our spectacular full service grooming, we'll always treat your animals gently and with respect.

Services

• Luxury Bath Package Perfect for short-coated breeds or any dogs who need a quick wash. Includes warm water hydromassage bath, brush-out, nail trimming, gentle ear cleaning, light trimming, finishing spray.
• Full Groom Package For pets with long hair, curly or textured coat. Includes warm water hydromassage bath, fluff-dry styling or de-shedding, ear cleaning, nail trim and file, sanitary cut, finishing spray.
• Doodle & Poodle Package Specialized care for doodles and poodles to keep coats healthy and tangle-free. Everything in Full Groom Package plus extended brushing and styling time.
• De-Shedding No more dog hair at home!
• Nail Trim & Filing Perfect for pups with sensitive legs and nails.
• De-Skunking Same-day de-skunking service
• Tooth Brushing
• Tick & Flea
• Anal Gland Expression
• Mobile Grooming Convenient one-on-one grooming at your doorstep
• Salon Grooming Budget friendly professional grooming in your neighborhood

Service area

• Bridgeport
• Waterbury
• New Haven
• Hartford

Frequently asked questions

• Do you groom all breeds and sizes of dogs and cats?

  Yes, our salons and mobile vehicles are equipped to handle small and large pets. The pet must be able to stand on its own.

• How often should I have my pet groomed?

  Depending on the coat structure, how long you like to keep the coat and how much brushing you do between grooms, most dogs are best maintained with 4-6 week grooming. Doodles with their soft curly coat require more frequent groom. Cats can generally be done every 3-6 months.

• How old does a puppy need to be for the first groom?

  We recommend waiting until the puppy coat is at least 3-4 months old before cutting.

• Can I set a recurring appointment and get the same stylist?

  Yes. We offer standing appointments to ensure the day, time and preferred stylist can be available.

• How long does a grooming session take?

  Most grooms for smaller pets take 1-1/2 hrs. Doodles and larger or thicker coated pets can take 2-3 hours. The longer between grooms and the thicker the coat the more time intensive.

• How can I avoid my pet getting matted between grooms?

  Frequent brushing. Wearing a collar that rolls. Avoiding long periods of wearing sweaters. Never get matting wet. Bathing a matted dog only makes the matting tighter.

• Is the mobile vehicle climate controlled?

  Yes – it has heat and air for all year climate control and the water is all heated.

• Do we need to provide water or electricity?

  The mobile vehicle carries fresh water and has generator power so we only need a place to park.

• Do we need to provide vet history and shot records?

  No however, please disclose any known injuries or illnesses that may affect the grooming process and safety of your pet and the stylist. We require that your pet has state mandated vaccines.