The Paw Pad

About

The Paw Pad is a mobile pet nail trimming service created in 2023 by Marni, who has 25 years of pet grooming experience. The service provides house calls and stationary nail trim days in Frederick County, MD and surrounding areas. Marni specializes in gentle handling techniques for anxious pets, offering a private, cozy setting with the pet owner present for reassurance.

Services

• The Pawdicure Dog nail trim with clipper, then nails smoothed and shortened with electric grinding (Dremel) tool.
• Nail trim only Nail trim with clipper. Does not include Dremeling, and will leave sharp edges.
• Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs Nail trim service for small animals.
• Ear cleaning Ear cleaning with gentle, natural products. Prevent ear infections with regular ear cleanings.
• De-matting Removal of matting to prevent discomfort and skin irritation.
• Paw Pad hair clipping Removing excess hair from between paw pads to avoid moisture, licking, yeast and bacteria growth.
• Face trim Trimming the eye area, bangs and around the mouth.
• Tailwagger Comprehensive grooming package including nail trim and buff, paw pad clipping, sanitary trim, eye and bang trim, ear cleaning, and leg/rear feathering.
• Sanitary trim Clipping hair between paw pads, sanitary areas, and eye corners to prevent tear buildup and vision obstruction.
• Brush out / de-shedding Brushing and undercoat removal to help dogs stay cool and avoid matting.

Published prices

Starts at $60 — their published price, as of September 2026; confirm when booking.

Specialties

• gentle handling techniques
• anxious pets
• geriatric dogs
• giant breeds