Professional, one-on-one dog grooming from an experienced network of independent groomers — so your dog has one person's full attention, start to finish.
One groomer, one dog. Picked up as soon as they're finished.
One-on-One Grooming
Award-Winning Groomers
AKC S.A.F.E.-Certified Groomers
Nationally Certified Master Groomer
All-Breed Grooming
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Choose your groomer
Each groomer manages their own calendar. Pick the professional who fits your dog, then book online or text them directly.
Accepting new clients
Existing clients only
Ron
Accomplished groomer & show handler
Accepting new clients
Grooming since the early 2000s
Has finished multiple breeds in the show ring
Gentle with dogs who are wary of men
Aims to finish most dogs in about 2 hours
By appointment
About Ron
Ron has a special bond with animals. Owners often tell us their dog doesn’t like men — and then their dog loves Ron. In the early 2000s he left his career as an auto mechanic to join his wife in the family business, soon began showing dogs, and has since finished multiple breeds. Outside the studio, Ron is also a S.C.U.B.A. instructor.
April has been grooming for more than 10 years. Dogs have always been part of her life — her mother was a veterinarian who bred Poodles. She grooms one-on-one, start to finish, so your dog has her full attention the entire time they’re with her.
Kat brings more than 15 years of grooming experience, along with a background in dog training and veterinary technician work. An award-winning groomer, she focuses on bringing out each dog’s personality through their haircut while keeping the environment calm and positive. Away from the table, she trains and competes in canine nose work and works with her horses.
Eric has spent 17 years grooming at salons from Walpole to Newbury Street before bringing his work to Pooch Paws in Hanover. He is an award-winning groomer, was a contestant on HBO Max’s Haute Dog, and has groomed and shown dogs at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and other shows around the country.
Krystal is a third-generation groomer who started grooming at 11 years old. She ran a successful mobile grooming company for almost 10 years before returning to her roots at Pooch Paws in late 2021. She specializes in sporting breeds but loves grooming all breeds. Your dog is groomed start to finish without interruption.
Cheryl’s passion for animals started young — both her parents and grandparents bred dogs. With her father’s encouragement, she launched her grooming career in 1991 and went on to become a Nationally Certified Master Groomer. She is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the industry’s top groomers, and every dog is groomed one-on-one, from start to finish.
Choose the groomer who best fits you and your dog. Each professional operates their own business from our Hanover location, so you build a direct, personal relationship with the person who actually grooms your dog.
Scheduling
Book directly with your groomer. Each keeps their own calendar.
Payment
You pay your groomer directly at the end of each appointment.
One-on-one care
Your dog is groomed start to finish by one person, without interruption, and can be picked up as soon as they’re done.
Experienced professionals
Our groomers include award winners, AKC S.A.F.E.-certified professionals, show-ring veterans, and the South Shore’s only Nationally Certified Master Groomer.
Personalized grooming
Breed-correct trims, sporting cuts, hand stripping, and haircuts that bring out your dog’s personality.
Pet welfare first
Humanity before vanity. If a groom isn’t in your dog’s best interest, we’ll adjust — and explain why.
Services
Every groom includes a bath, blow dry, ears, nails, and brush-out.
Not a chain
Six groomers. Six independent businesses. One salon.
Pooch Paws isn't an assembly line. Every groomer here runs their own business, with their own style, schedule, and clients. Your dog gets to know one person, and that person gets to know your dog.
Book directly with the person whose work you love, not whoever is free that day.
One set of hands, start to finish
The same groomer bathes, dries, and finishes your dog, so nothing gets lost in a handoff.
Their craft, their way
Each groomer sets their own prices and specialties, from breed-standard trims to easy-care puppy cuts.
Full Groom
Bath, blow dry, nails, ears, brush-out, and a custom scissored or clipped haircut.
Bath & Brush
Professional bath, fluff dry, ear cleaning, nail care, and a thorough brush-out.
Deshedding
Coat-specific treatment with FURminator® tools to remove loose undercoat.
Puppy Cut
An all-over trim — short, but not shaved. Length adjusted for the season.
Nail Care
Filed with the Diamagroove Pinnacle for a cool, low-vibration, smooth finish.
Puppy Introduction
A gentle, patient first experience that builds confidence on the table.
Each groomer is an independent business and sets their own prices, based on breed, size, and coat condition. Ask your groomer for a quote when you book. Matted coats may require additional time or a humane shave-down.
Look for the “Accepting new clients” badge and pick the specialist who fits your dog.
Step 2
Book online or text
Most groomers take online bookings, or you can text them. Share your dog’s breed, age, coat condition, and any sensitivities. Please bring proof of a current rabies vaccination.
Step 3
Arrive & ring the bell
At your appointment time, ring the bell for your groomer. You’ll pay them directly at pickup.
