Grooming Add-Ons – In-Home Hygiene Services
Fear Free Certified® Grooming During Your Scheduled Visit
Serving Ballston, Clarendon & Rosslyn
Skip the stress of car rides, cages, or loud grooming salons. At Pet Sitting 4 Comfort® (PS4C), we offer basic hygiene services for dogs and cats in the comfort of their own home—performed only during a scheduled walk or sitting visit.
Why Choose Our Grooming Add-Ons?
✅ Fear Free Certified® Handling – No force, no fear, no over-restraint
✅ Pet-Led Pacing – We go slow and stop if your pet shows signs of distress
✅ No Crates or Car Rides – Services happen right at home
✅ Clean Tools & Single-Pet Use – Sanitized between visits for safety
✅ Performed by Certified, Trusted Team – No outsourcing or third-party groomers
Ideal for pets who dislike salons, get carsick, or are reactive to unfamiliar environments.
Grooming Add-On Services & Rates
Available only during scheduled visits. Additional pets receive 50% off.
Ear Cleaning – $25
Vet-approved solution used to gently clean outer ears and reduce buildup or odor.
Nail Trim – $40
Calm, quick trim to maintain healthy nail length and prevent overgrowth or breakage.
Sanitary Trim – $60
Light scissor trim around genital and anal area to improve hygiene and reduce matting.
Anal Gland Expression – $60
Internal manual expression to prevent discomfort or impaction (available only for dogs).
If your pet shows signs of reactivity or extreme fear, we may pause or skip the service to protect their emotional wellbeing.
Service Guidelines & Eligibility
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✅ Must be added in advance through the Time To Pet portal
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✅ Available only during existing walk or sitting visits
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✅ Not offered as a standalone grooming appointment
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❌ Not available for aggressive or extremely fearful pets
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🧼 All grooming tools are sanitized before and after use
Not Sure What Your Pet Needs?
We’re happy to evaluate your pet’s grooming readiness based on:
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Coat type or matting
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Nail length or posture issues
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Odor or discharge in ears
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Behavioral cues and tolerance
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Past grooming history in our records
How to Request a Grooming Add-On
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Schedule a standard dog walk or pet sitting visit in your portal
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Select the desired grooming add-on during booking
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We’ll review your pet’s profile and confirm eligibility
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A final visit summary will include photos and care notes
We do not offer full grooming or haircuts—our services focus on basic hygiene and comfort only.