K9 Design Grooming Salon LLC

Yes, all services require an appointment. To make an appointment, we offer online booking or you can call us or send us an email.

If you are new, we ask that you call so we can gather your vaccination information, create a profile and give a brief introduction on who we are and how we operate so you can be sure that we are the right fit for you and your pup.

In-store, we accept all major credit cards, google pay, apple pay and cash.

Rabies vaccinations are required through federal law. After the booster and initial year is up it is required to have the rabies vaccine updated every 3 years. This must be done before receiving any of our services.  Bordetella and DHPP vaccines are strongly encouraged for the protection of your pet-friend and the pets of others.

Consider what the following officials say concerning rabies & vaccinations:

• • Washington State Department of Health
  • › Rabies Vaccination Requirements for Pets
  • › Rabies – FAQs
• • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
  • › Rabies Vaccine
• • American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
  • › Rabies Vaccination
• • Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC)
  • › Comprehensive Animal Control Regulations – Washington
• • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • › Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control

Go to our online appointment schedule, browse for your desired appointment date then select your desired services. We have a bath only option for those that do not require haircuts.  If you need assistance, this is a step-by-step process that we will be more than happy to help with if needed, (253)531-5850.

Simply call us day or night. If we are unavailable to answer, just leave a message and we will be sure to cancel your appointment. We do require a 24-hour notice so please cancel within this time frame.

K9 Design Grooming Salon offers you an overall 27+ years of on-hands experience, a university education and a completed certificate from the Grooming School of Indiana.

But we don’t plan on stopping there! K9 Design future plans is to go above and beyond to become AKC certified in the non-sporting group, sporting group, long-legged Terriers and short-legged Terriers group!

One of our most frequently asked questions and the simple answer is: “Yes we do!”

18+ years of experience acquired from across many U.S. States has given us plenty of hands-on opportunities with dogs of all breed types.

 The beauty of K9 Design is the open concept style the salon has been created which that allows clients to see the entire grooming process happen from our front lobby or window. So, if you are interested in where your dog will be during their stay, you are able to see about 90% of it before or during your drop off.

If you decide to visit, please call us before doing so. This allows us to schedule you for a time that we may be able to serve you best and that does not excite dogs that may be on the tables being groomed. Exciting clients’ dogs when entering beyond our lobby increases risk for injury and extends the time for that client’s appointment.

K9 Design has many service packages and upgrades available designed to pamper your pet or improve their overall health and happiness. This section is growing, so ask us for more details!

K9 Design also has a quality goods retail department that is in the beginning of establishment. Ask us about our retail when you are with us in the salon!

Dogs with ear-hair that continuously grows as well as dogs with drop style ears are typically in need of having their ear-hair plucked. This is a hygienic care service that helps protect your dog from persistent moisture settling in their ears that can cause many types of common ear infections.

At K9 Design, we use a dog ear powder product that dries out water to help remove it from their ear. Ear powder also dries out the hair connected to the skin, prepping the hair for removal. Our dog ear powder and experienced technique assists in removing your pet’s ear-hair with as little discomfort as possible. And remember, plucking a dog’s ear hair is a hygiene service that can significantly reduce your pet’s chance for common canine ear infections.

Consider what the following professional organizations say concerning dogs and grooming hygiene:

• • American Kennel Club | Grooming
• • ASPCA | Dog Grooming Tips
• • Wikipedia | Dog Grooming
• • Animal Humane Society | Dog Grooming Tips

Yes we can. No Flea Left Behind! is our tick and flea removal package. We take extra preventive measures before, during and after our thorough pest-treatment service to ensure that there really is no flea left behind!

No, we do not accept aggressive dogs and are a No-Muzzle facility. The safety of our employees and other dogs is a top priority, and a part of the K9 Design Difference is aimed at providing a relaxed, stress-less environment. If a dog expresses aggressive behavior, we will stop and send the pet home. If this occurs after grooming has started, we will require a full charge of the grooming service. This is why full honesty and disclosure from the pet owner is highly encouraged.

K9 Design defines “Dog Aggression” as: intent to harm or bite an employee or other dogs (not just nip or nervousness) and includes cage aggression and violent aggression towards tools.

No, for the safety of the other dogs at K9 Design, we cannot accept dog-aggressive pets. K9 Design is set up to provide an open, relaxed environment between social, happy dogs who do well with the grooming process, our employees and our other clients’ dogs.

We unfortunately do not have a place to put them and have to refuse such pets as they can be a danger to themselves or our employees if in a cage.

If your dog is too matted, we will have to shave it down and you will be charged our de-matting fees if we do. For first time visits, we may make an exception if possible and try to remove the matting through tools and techniques, but after that we will shave. If dogs habitually come in with mats, the dog(s) will be shaved and charged our de-matting fee.

Proper care and brushing of your dog between visits as well as regular visits to K9 Design is a way to avoid resulting shaving and fees.

Any excessive wiggling for any process, biting of equipment, blow drying, brushing, clippers, scissoring etc. Only dogs that are good with grooming

No, K9 Design is a non-standard, upscale dog grooming salon aiming to provide a different set of services and products, and in part with this, we only accept dogs that are good at all parts of the grooming process.

Due to our contract with the surrounding businesses, we have to refuse pets who are highly vocal.

No, you will be charged a late fee if we did not request for your dog to stay with us. This is because there is not enough space or employees to tend to them.

We allow you to bring in your own shampoo for self-serve (currently unavailable) or if it’s veterinarian prescribed. If you are here for a standard grooming service, we ask you not to bring in your own shampoo. K9 Design Grooming Salon has a variety of shampoos, products and ingredients intended to suit to the needs of your dog(s); ask us. Also, consider our K9 Design Packages for more information.

No, we ask for at least 3 – 4 hours to get your dog fully clean and looking awesome. This may be longer. Leaving your dog longer than your appointment slot will incur a late pickup fee.

Depending on the tolerance of your pet, here at K9 Design we prefer to hand dry and blow dry our dog-clients; however, kennel drying can sometimes be required.

Unfortunately, we don’t allow you to stay. In our many years of experience we know that most dogs become very excited, nervous or anxious when they are not able to be next to their owner who is in the same room. This can make the grooming process very difficult or potentially dangerous for the dog or the employee. We do encourage you to help sooth your pet during nail trims.

We suggest you bring your new puppy in when they are 8 weeks or older. The correct introduction to grooming is vital for your puppy’s future behavior as well as their familiarity and happiness with the grooming hygiene process.

We take our time getting to know our pet-clients and helping them feel secure, confident and comfortable with their routine visits-to-come.

Sorry for the inconvenience but we do not groom cats at this time. Our plans are to one-day open our doors up to our feline friends once we expand and create the proper atmosphere.

Yes, K9 Design offers 5% off for active duty military personnel on their highest service charge. Service must be $50 or more to receive.