NOMA Pet Services & Takoma Mobile Grooming

About

Loving & Pampering for Your Companion in our mobile salon or our in-salon locations. We custom tailor every pet grooming service to the client's desires, taking into account the temperament and willingness of the dog. We are reliable, experienced, caring and compassionate in grooming, boarding, day care, and deshedding. We also provide compassionate training services.

Services

• Full Basic Groom Double scrub down bath, nail trimming, and ear cleaning
• Haircuts Haircuts as part of grooming services
• Deshedding Deshedding service
• Tooth Brushing Tooth brushing add-on service
• Nail Trimming Nail trimming service
• Nail Grinding Nail grinding add-on service
• Paw Pad/Nose Moisturizing Paw pad and nose moisturizing add-on service
• Ear Cleaning Ear cleaning included in full basic groom
• Boarding Boarding services
• Day Care Day care services
• Training Compassionate training services
• Mobile Grooming Mobile grooming salon service at client's home

Service area

• Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

• How often should my pup be groomed?

  Depends on lifestyle: 2-4 weeks if sleeps with you or has frequent outdoor play; every 6-8 weeks with nail trims every 3-4 weeks for short-haired; every 4 weeks for long-haired or double coat breeds.

• What is included in a full basic groom?

  Double scrub down bath, nail trimming, and ear cleaning. Haircuts and additional touches like deshedding, tooth brushing, paw pad/nose moisturizing, nail grinding available.

• What makes Noma & Takoma Pet Services different from other groomers?

  Local neighborhood company with personal touch. Texts answered by owner. Specialize in senior and special needs pups. Can groom lightly sedated anxious pups. Mobile salon equipped with hot water, AC/heat, electricity.

• Do you groom all dog breeds?

  Yes! We cater to all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, including those that require special handling or are difficult to groom.

• What is the cancellation policy for grooming appointments?

  At least 24 hours' notice required for cancellations to avoid fees.

• Can I drop off my dog and pick up at the end of the day?

  No. One-on-one grooming for safety; kept as few pups on property as possible to avoid injury, getting dirty, or distractions.

• What payment methods do you accept for grooming services?

  Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, Apple Pay, credit cards, debit cards, and exact cash payments.

• Do I need to prepare my dog for a grooming appointment?

  Yes, ensure dog has had exercise, been fed, and used bathroom before appointment to keep them calm and prevent accidents.

• Which vaccines are required?

  At least Rabies. One-on-one grooming means pups have very little if any interaction with other pups.

• Can I stay and watch my dog being groomed?

  No. For safety and comfort of all pets and insurance purposes, pet parents cannot be accommodated during grooming.

• What if my dog has mats or tangles in their coat?

  Handled carefully. Additional fees may apply for mat removal or shaving. Severely matted coats may require shaving.

• Will my dog be kenneled during the grooming process?

  No kennels.

• How will I know when my dog is ready for pick-up?

  Notified by text message 20 minutes before pup is ready for pick-up.

• Why does my dog seem tired after grooming?

  Grooming is physically and mentally stimulating. Common for dogs to be tired due to handling, bath time, and alertness during process.