Leave the bathing to us! We will give your friend a refreshing bath, trim the nails and clean the ears – all for one reasonable price.

Why get your dog’s bath professionally done at Ridge Dog Shop?

We start each bath by brushing or blowing out any loose hair before we get wet and silly in one of our specially designed stainless-steel tubs. The tubs are designed to allow water, dirt and hair to flow right off your pet and down the drain, they are never standing in dirty water. After wetting down with warm water, we use a detergent-free shampoo, which is specially formulated to use on the entire dog. The shampoo is completely safe for use on sensitive areas like around the head, face, nose, and eyes without any irritation. Yes, we put the shampoo to the test by spraying it in our eyes. Yes, there was no burning or irritation as a result. No, you cannot judge me for spray dog shampoo on my own face 😊. After they are rinsed out we use a high-velocity dryer to blow all the standing water from their skin. 

When your friend is completely dry, we clean their ears, trim their nails, shave the paw pads (if needed), and brush out any loose hair. We send them home smelling and feeling great. 

How often should I get my dog bathed? 

This is a frequent question that we receive, and the answer is always “it depends on…”. While dogs do not sweat like we do, they do produce skin oils that have an odor and attract dirt and dust. Some dogs are oilier than others (looking at your hounds) and need to be bathed more often. Some dogs like to jump in the river, pond, or stream; others avoid even walking on wet grass. Regardless of breed or habits, we recommend that all doggies get bathed at least once every 12 weeks. 

Maybe, but only if you have a very short-haired dog, who is small enough to easily fit in the sink/tub, and you have the correct knowledge, equipment and abilities. Home sinks and bathtubs often leave the dog standing in water, this may cause issues with getting all the shampoo off as well as skin fungal growth. The ‘wet dog’ smell that is often present after home baths comes from moisture on the dog’s coat near the skin. When the moisture is allowed to dry slowly there is an increase in bacterial growth that produces the soured smell; if your dog has a heavier coat towel drying will not remove the moisture at the skin.  We use a high-velocity dryer to blow off all the standing water as soon as they are rinsed to prevent that issue. 

Nails should be trimmed on a period basis to avoid injury, ears should be cleaned to reduce the chances of infection, and paw pads may need to be shaved to avoid slipping. We perform all those services included with each bath; if you are bathing at home please consider learning to perform these important tasks as well. 

Finally, consider the aftermath of a home bath: wet walls from shaking, wet floor, wet dog running around the house, and enough hair clogging the drain to give a challenge to your local plumber. Our place is made for this purpose, our team is trained for this task, your home bathtub is less so. 

While we love our house shampoo, some of our doggie friends need specialized shampoos to treat and prevent skin conditions. We will use any pet formulated or prescribed shampoo that is brought in by our human clients. We also offer several different specialty shampoos that are specifically designed to treat certain conditions including: hot spots, fungal infections, bacterial infections, malodors, oily skin, and allergies. The additional cost of those shampoos is nominal. 

In addition to the brushout, bath, drying, nails, ears, sanitary trim, and paw pads, we offer additional services at the same time:

• Teeth brushing – while not a substitute for annual dental cleaning by a veterinarian, periodic brushing helps prevent tartar buildup. We use a poultry flavored toothpaste specially formulated for dogs. $5
• Anal Gland check – All dogs have small glands near the rectum that produce an oily, foul-smelling body fluid. Some dogs express them on their own when they go poo, others do not. What you do not want is for the glands to get backed up and express spontaneously when your friend is on the bed or couch (yuck). We can check the glands while they are in the tub, we only charge a fee if they are full. $0 to $5
• Rounding feet – Does your dog’s paws look like Grinch hands? Have people asked you where you found fuzzy slippers for your dog? Does each paw hold a full pint of water when they come in from the rain? If you answered “yes” to any of these then we can help by rounding out the feet and making them look neat and trim. $4-$8
• Eye trim – The hair around some dog’s eyes grows at a faster rate than the rest of the body, leaving them looking like an Emo kid listing to a mix tape. We can trim that up professionally leaving a balanced look to the face. $5