Grooming

Appointment Policy
A $25 deposit is required to book your appointment. Deposits are applied to your service or refunded if you cancel at least 2 hours in advance. No-call/no-shows forfeit the deposit, so please let us know if you can’t make it—we’ll gladly offer the spot to someone on our waitlist.

Please bring complete vaccination records, including Rabies proof.

Pick-Up Policy
We’ll notify you 15–20 minutes before your pet is ready. Prompt pick-up is required. Pets left over an hour will be charged $10/hour ($20/hour for excessive barkers). We are not a daycare facility.

We have 3 Separate Premium sPAW Grooming Packages to choose from below.

We kindly request a 2-4 hour time slot to complete sPAW treatment. Please do not call before the 4th hour mark to check on your pet. Please be assured your is in great skilled hands. You will get a phone call & text message 20 minutes before your pet is ready to be picked up.

We are not responsible for lost items.

Pets picked up after closing will incur a fee of $1.00 per minute.

Full Haircut Premium sPAW Package

INCLUDES

Nail Trim
Ear Cleaning
Brush Out
Anal Glands
Massage Bath
Fluff/Blow Out Dry
Full Body Trimming to Breed Standards
Bow/Bandana & Deoderant

PRICING

SM $85 - $115(toy-mini)
MED $105 -$125
LRG $125 - $160
XL $130 - $175
XXL $155 - $220
XXXL $180 - $475
ST. Poodles & Doodles $175 - $225+
Saint Bernards/Burmese Mountain Dogs/Afgan /XXXL Long Hair Dogs $175-$475+

*Breed/Show cuts are $10-$50 additional . Curly coats add $10-$50 more

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Face, Feet & Tail sPAW Package (FFT)

INCLUDES

Nail Trim
Ear Cleaning
Anal Glands
Brush Out
Massage Bath
Fluff/Blow Out Dry
Touch Up Trim (face, feet, sanitary areas only)
Bow/Bandana & Deoderant

PRICING

SM $80 - $95
MED $95 - $115
LRG $115 - $135
XL $130 - $175
XXL $145 - $185
XXXL $175- $220
Huskys/Shepards $155+
ST. Poodles & Doodles $155+
Saint Bernards/Burmese Mountain/Long Hair XXXL Long Hair Dogs $175-$475+

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Bath sPAW Package

INCLUDES

Nail Trim
Ear Cleaning
Anal Glands
Brush Out
Massage Bath
Fluff/Blow Out Dry
Bow/Bandana & Deodorant

PRICING

SM $55 - $85
MED $70 - $105
LRG $85 - $125
XL $100- - $155
XXL $125- $175
XXXL $135 - $275
Huskys/Shepards/Retrievers $125-165
ST. Poodles & Doodles $115-$225
Saint Bernards/Burmese Mountain/ Long Hair /Afgan XXXL Dogs $155-$450

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We have 2 Separate Premium sPAW Grooming Packages to choose from below.

We kindly request a 4-7 hour time slot to complete YOUR CATS SPAW DAY.

All Cats Must Arrive between 8:00am - 8:30am ONLY

CATS ARE GROOMED ONLY ONE DAY A MONTH USUALLY ON A MONDAY WHEN DOGS ARE NOT SCHEDULED

CAT APPOINTMENTS Will be booked ONLY WITH GROOMERS:

"Cat/kitten GROOMER ONLY"
*ON MONDAYS ONLY

**You can CALL IN To BOOK Your Cat Appointment or Click on "Book Now" down below and find the correct Monday to book for Cat's sPaw Day,

510-583-PAWS

*dates are subject to change

2024 DATES AVAILABLE FOR CATS: MONDAY January 29th, Monday February 26th, Monday March 25th, Monday April 29th, Monday May 17th, Monday June 24th, Monday July 29th, Monday August 26th, (no September), Monday October 7th, Monday October 28th, Monday November 18th, Monday December 30th

*see CAT Grooming Packages down below:

*NO FERRAL CATS ALLOWED

*No Senior cats that have never been groomed before
*CATS MUST BE vaccinated

*CATS MUST BE BROUGHT IN A CRATE
We are not responsible for lost items.
Pets picked up after closing will incur a fee of $1.00 per minute.
*Please bring current Vaccination Records including Proof of Rabies Vaccination. Thank you!

Cat Full Grooming Includes:

INCLUDES

Soothing warm bath
Proper blow dry/fluff dry
Brush out
Ear Cleaning
Nail Trim
Anal Glands
FULL body haircut with finishing scent (Cats get Lion trim only

PRICING

Because cats are Ninjas all cats are $155-$250+
$50 deposit required for Booking Cats

Nail Trimm Only

cat nail trim (only)$40-$50

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Cat Bath Only Includes:

INCLUDES

Soothing warm bath
Proper blow dry/fluff dry
Brush out
Ear Cleaning
Nail Trim
Anal Glands
Sanitary trim only
Finishing scent

PRICING

Because cats are Ninjas $135-$200+
$50 deposit required for Booking Cats

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Creative Dog and Cat Grooming

Our very own Katrina Short is thee BEST CREATIVE Groomer around and is know World Wide for her Creative Grooms. Katrina & Our Wiggle Rumps sPaw has set Creative Groom Trends throughout the USA and Internationally. We are extremly proud of Katrina, our viral videos, TV apperances, USA & International News Media airings & Publications. To view more follow her on:

Instagram & TikTok @ Katrina_Short

Creative Grooms consultation are required for FULL body creative color. Creative color is cash only and must be paid upfront before completed.
Your pet must have a regular grooming apt prior to any creative color to ensure safety & best results.
Pets behavior and coat will be observed during grooming apt to ensure your pet is a good fit for this.

If everything passes, we will proceed with booking a creative appointment.

Creative Wiggle Rumps Pricing:

PRICING:

Bling: $5 - $15
Yes, Bling your dog! Added jewels and stones to your pets body!
Nail Polish: $20
We paint your dogs toenails any color!
Twinkle Toes: $30
Your dogs toenails will be painted any color and dipped in matching glitter or added rhinestones
Hair Color & Designs: $100/Hour
Price may vary due to creativity of minimal to full body color. Dare to be different?

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Katrina_Short

the original creator of the viral Zebra Poodle video that took the world by storm in 2017, has been a trailblazer in creative grooming ever since. This ZeusZebraZoodle video has garnered over 80 million views worldwide, reshaping the landscape of pet grooming. 80 million views globally in just a short time, was just the beginning. Katrina’s creative grooming videos continue to captivate audiences around the world, going viral time and time again inspiring groomers to hop on board the trend Katrina_Short unexpectedly created.

In fact, that 80-million-view video is just one of many that have garnered international attention.

Before creative grooming became a global trend, it was a niche art form dating back to the 1950s, when elite pet owners would dye their poodles pink. Creative grooming competitions are popular in the Grooming community, but not in the mainstream community. However, it wasn’t until Katrina groomed Zeus and her mom Misti posted the video on Facebook that creative grooming gained mainstream popularity. Within hours, this video hit over 3 million views, and since then, Katrina has continued to set the standard for creative grooming.

From the realism of her zebras and giraffes to leopards, tigers, sheep, panda bears and more, Katrina and her cousin Andrea Delguidice have taken this art form to new heights, inspiring a global creative grooming movement. Poodle + Zoo animal = Zoodles! The attention to detail in each Zoodle transformation is unparalleled, and their work has brought creative grooming into the mainstream spotlight. Our videos have not only inspired groomers worldwide but also sparked a movement that has taken creative grooming to a whole new level. These viral sensations have put Katrina_Short, our Spaw, Classy Canine’s Wiggle Rumps and creative grooming on the map, making Castro Valley a global hub for this unique and intricate form of pet grooming. Katrina is proud to inspire the next generation of groomers and loves seeing other groomers sharing their creativity. We’re proud to be the originators of this trend and continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in pet grooming. Stay tuned to see what we can accomplish next!

PS: creative Groomer products are vegan based & is safe for pets. Creative groom application is equivalent to a grooming session. No pets are ever harmed and absolutely love the attention.

Add On & Walk In Services

Prices are subject to change and additional fees may be applied to pet groom’s due to coat matting, long & heavy overdue coats, and temperament behaviors.
We have the right to refuse ANY service. Pricing below are ADD On or Walk-In Only Services.

*Please bring current completed Vaccination Records including Proof of Rabies Vaccination. Thank you!

Wiggly Add Ons:

PRICING

Teeth Brushing & Fresh Breath Spray: $10

BlueBerry Facial: $15

Hand Stripping $1.00 per minute, $60 per hour

De-Skunk Add On to Regular Bath: $40-$200

Medicated/Speciality Shampoo: $5 - $20

Flea Shampoo: $40-$80

Holiday Shampoo Upgrade $10

Whitening Shampoo Upgrade $10

Blackening Shampoo Upgrade $10

Extra Hair Bow $5

De-Shedding: $20 - $50

Express Grooming: $40

Cage Free Grooming: $15

Pawdicure: $25

Tick Removal: $5 per tick

Twinkle Toes & Bling Toes: $20 - $30

Bitch In Heat: $25

Ear Plucking $10.00

Transpertation Pick Up $30-$50

Transpertation Drop Off Up $30-$50

All Day Fee: $40

De-Matting Tangles: $5 - $60 ... XXXL: $50-$200

Note: We will NOT de-matt a severely matted DOG or CAT. For you pets safety and humane purposes, your pet will be shaved. (See de-matting pet release).

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Wiggly Walk-Ins

No appointments needed for these:

**All Walk-Ins are Cash Payment ONLY for Nails & WALK-INS

Dog Nail Trim/Nail Grind: $20-One Person-$40 Two people

Cat Nail Trim Only: $30

Anal Glands Only: $25

Sanitary Only Trim: $25

Ear Only Plucking/Trim/Clean $25

Trim Poodle Feet Only: $50-$95

GRINCH FEET TRIM Only $25-$50

PAW PADS Only $20-$40

Eye Trim Only $20=$40

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Is my dog matted?

What is matting?

A mat is a tangle gone wrong, a single upstart of a hair that wrapped itself around a neighbor, who in turn grabbed another and another. For curly and drop-coated breeds (bichons, malteses, poodles, shin tzus, lhasas, cockers), shedding hairs die and instead of falling onto your favorite sweater, they are caught by neighboring hairs. These hairs will rarely dislodge themselves, and require the assistance of a brush AND comb to remove them. If left to their own devices, mats will spread, forming a network, then a solid mass of dead hair that can eventually cover the entire body.
For double-coated breeds (pomeranians, chows, huskies, heavy shedders), the hair will die in patterns, forming oddly-colored tufts around the hind quarters, shoulders, belly, scruff, and chest. These tufts will turn to clumps. They tend to LOOK worse than the first type of dogs, but almost invariably, their coats will brush out easier and with less damage (or shaving) required (assuming they tolerate brushing).

Before

In Progress

After

Effects of matting:

Matted fur is not just a cosmetic offense, but an uncomfortable, often painful sensation that makes simple tasks like walking or turning the head nearly impossible. A matted pet becomes susceptible to all sorts of unsavory infections and diseases.

Like people, a dog’s skin needs air to survive and be healthy. Mats restrict air and sunlight from touching the skin, which in severe cases can cause the skin to mildew and decompose. If water is introduced to the mix, we’re talking damp skin inside of a solid fur sweater, with little opportunity to dry.

The blood’s circulation to the legs and ears can be cut off (imagine feeling like your foot is asleep every moment of the day!) And the skin can die because of it. Perhaps the grossest of all is the fact that where there are mats, there are unseen mysteries. Festering wounds are common, along with armies of fleas and ticks. Even maggots have been found. In the pawpads, sharp thorns, rocks, and “foxtails” often get tangled in toe hair, which causes the hair to form hard mats, meaning every step is like having a hard, sharp rock in your shoe. Sadly, many dogs get used to the constant sharp pains and learn to “live with it”.

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How we treat matting:

Matted fur constantly pulls at a pet’s skin. Mat “removal” is a difficult and painful process. A “complete shave-down” is safer and less painful. A shave-down may reveal hidden irritations, infections, sores or parasites.
If you part your dogs hair and cannot see its skin, its matted! Our goal is NOT to shave your dog, our goal is to always give a beautiful groom. Light dematting can be done with yor dog has only a few manageable matt areas. For the first 15 minutes there is no dematting fees. After 15 minutes dematting fees are $1.00 per minute.
For Prices below presume that your pet is manageable, responds well to grooming and its coat has been fairly-well cared for. Our professional groomer will evaluate your pet first.

De-Matting PRICING

0-20 lbs $75-85
21-40 lbs $80-90
41-60 lbs $90-100
61-80 lbs $100-115
81-100 lbs $120-135
101-120 lbs $140-160
Over 120 lbs $160 and up

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COVID-19 Updates:

Please follow Alameda County Public Health recommendations: https://covid19.ca.gov/safely-reopening/ at your will.
All customers will take their leashes & collars home with them and bring them back for pick up. During your appointment we will use our own
. *Helpful TIP...While your pets are being groomed wash your collars at home. A clean Collar & A Clean pet is a Win Win!
Paying online is now an option

Please NOTE: Due to high demand, we will be taking appointments in order of voicemail, please be patient!

*Please bring current Vaccination Records including Proof of Rabies Vaccination. Thank you!

*We Size Pets In Person. Prices & Fees & Services are subject to change due to pets condition, behavior and size.

*We have the right to refuse service