Grooming Add-Ons
Fear Free Certified® Grooming During Your Scheduled Visit
Serving Ballston, Clarendon & Rosslyn
Pet Sitting 4 Comfort® (PS4C) offers gentle in home grooming add-ons designed to support basic hygiene and comfort without the stress of a grooming salon. These services are provided only during an already scheduled dog walking or pet sitting visit and are never rushed.
Our approach prioritizes emotional wellbeing, safety, and consent based handling.
Why Families 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
These services are ideal for pets who dislike salons, get carsick, or become overwhelmed in 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 a pet displays significant fear or reactivity the service may be paused or skipped to protect emotional wellbeing.
Service Guidelines & Eligibility
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Must be requested in advance through the client portal
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Are available only during an existing dog walking or pet sitting visi
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Grooming add-ons are not available for pets displaying aggression or extreme fear that cannot be safely managed with Fear Free handling.
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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
Please note that we do not offer full grooming or haircuts.
Our services focus on hygiene comfort and maintenance only.