full groom
A bath, dry and full haircut shaped the way you ask for it.
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The Dog Spaw Grooming is a small grooming salon on Richmond Ave in Worcester. Elaine and her assistant bath, tidy and finish dogs of every size and coat.
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One dog at a time, calm and unhurried
Full grooms, baths and tidies, puppy first visits and finishing touches. Tell us about your dog's coat and we will talk through what suits it.
bath and tidy
A wash and a neaten up for dogs between full grooms.
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puppy groom
A gentle first visit so young dogs learn the table is nothing to fear.
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de-shedding
Loose undercoat worked out of thick and double coats.
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finishing
Bows, bandanas and seasonal touches to send your dog home smart.
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trusted by worcester dog owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 70 Google reviews.
“The shop itself is clean, the a/c was on and it was nice and cool, and the entire vibe was welcoming. Blue, my husky, strutted right in, and followed Elaine into the room.”
“My first time at Elaine - The Dog Spaw, and I absolutely love her work. My baby looks so nice.”
“You can feel the care, patience, and affection she has for every dog. My dog is completely in love with her and gets so excited every time we go there!”
“Oreo loves his auntie Elaine! We have been going to the dog spaw since we got Oreo at 4 months old. I trust them completely and they have the most love for my pup.”
“Elaine and her assistant are very warm and friendly. It was easy to interact to make the appointment. Their place is very inviting and clean.”
“I love bringing my dogs here! Elaine always does such an amazing job! My dogs always look and smell so great!”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
De-shedding is one of the things we are asked for most, and we will work the loose coat out by hand. Bring your dog in and we will look at the coat together before we start.
Yes, tell us what you want shorter or tidier and we will follow it. Owners often ask for the back legs and rear kept shorter than the rest.
Elaine works slowly and gives each dog attention, and owners of rescued and young dogs come back to us. Say what worries your dog when you book so we can plan around it.
Your dog is groomed and then rests calmly until you collect them. We call you when they are ready.
We are at 10 Richmond Ave, Worcester, MA 01602. We are open Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday.
Call us on +1 508-826-4913 and we will find you a slot. Tell us your dog's breed and coat when you ring so we can set aside the right amount of time.
Good to know
A few short reads for owners
Small notes on keeping a coat in good order between visits.
Brushing a double coat at home
How to get through a thick undercoat without pulling, and how often to do it. Written for huskies and other heavy shedders.
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coats
Your puppy's first groom
What to do in the weeks before a first appointment so the table feels ordinary. Small steps at home make a real difference.
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puppies
Doodle coats and when to book
Why curly and wavy coats mat quickly, and the signs it is time to come in. Covers daily checks behind the ears and under the legs.
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care