Warm-water baths and breed-specific haircuts for small dogs, brought to Pleasant Hill doors by appointment.
Pleasant Hill is mostly flat, so dogs here tend to get daily walks around older neighborhoods like Gregory Gardens, where residents mention mature trees and a dog-friendly feel. The Contra Costa Canal Trail runs through town and allows dogs. Paso Nogal Park has a 2.5 acre fenced dog exercise area and about 63 acres of hiking trails beyond it. The park can close for several days after a storm because the fields turn to mud.
Mud is what I think about for this city. Wet paws and belly fur hold dirt, and it dries into hard clumps that turn into mats. In the van I soak and rinse the legs and belly, work out the clumps, trim the hair between the toes, and dry the coat completely. You get a clean dog without a muddy bathtub or a car ride, and I take the time to check each paw for cuts or stuck gravel before I finish.

My van is based in Oakley and I travel to Pleasant Hill by appointment. Text me your address and your dog's size and breed, and I will confirm whether I can fit you into my route. I also groom dogs in nearby Concord, Walnut Creek and Martinez, all by appointment.
Do not brush dry mud, since it pulls the hair. Soak the area with warm water, let the dirt loosen, rinse, then comb from the ends toward the skin. Fully dry the coat afterward so no dampness is trapped.
Wet ground soaks the lower coat, and damp hair rubbing together tangles quickly. Short trims on the belly and legs for the winter, plus drying after walks, help prevent most of these mats.
My van is based in Oakley and I travel to Pleasant Hill by appointment. Text me your address and your dog's size and breed, and I will confirm whether I can fit you into my route.
I groom small dogs, generally under 35 pounds. My van and my one-on-one setup are built around keeping small dogs calm and comfortable.
I bring a self-contained grooming van to your home with my own warm water and a drain tank. Your dog is groomed right outside your door, so there is no mess and no water used inside your house.
Text or call (925) 666-4861 and I will get back to you to set a time. I take appointments from 8:00am to 1:30pm and I am closed Thursdays and Sundays.