Experienced Grooming Services
Kailua Pets in Kailua, HI, exists to provide professional grooming services in a calm and quiet, relaxed environment. Gentle Professionals work with your dog for a Pawsitive Experience for you and your pup. Our lead groomer Donna has 35 years experience, is a Certified Canine Esthetician, has shown and competed with her dogs in conformation and performance sports. All breeds and mixes are welcome and loved here.
All dogs welcome! Chihuahua to Danes, Toys to Terriers, Ladies to Tramps! Specialty trims to smoothies. Beach bums to sophist-i-pups. Nail trims to de-sheds. A gentle and quiet one on one experience for your pup to enjoy and come home feeling and smelling amazing.
Most nails here are filed to smooth them. It is best to file nails rather than just a trim, as there is nothing worse than a sharp, freshly cut nail and an itchy ear! or your legs! Sanding makes them smooth and rounded and is included in the price.
Special shampoos and services include working with your veterinarian when there are special skin treatments.
De-shedding products can help reduce all that hair around the house. We use special conditioners to reduce tangling and/or to offer some protection from the salt and sun, Soothing probiotic products to ease itchy skin, and feature products top grooming salon products from iGroom, Hyponic, Chris Christenson, DoubleK, Quadrapet, Wahl, Andis, Artero, Kenchii, Geib, Above, Zolitta, and use only products and equipment intended for use on your pet.
Schedule an appointment today. We can be reached at
(808) 861-3796.
Grooming Services Available
- PET GROOMING
- HAND STRIPPING
- COMB OUT AND BRUSHING
- SHOW GROOMS
- MAINTENANCE
- COAT CLEANOUTS
- CUSTOM SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONING TREATMENT
- NAIL TRIMMING AND FILING
- EAR CLEANING
- And More
Types of Specialty Cuts
- Poodle trims of all types
- Teddy Bear Trim
- Show Trims
- Asian Fusion
- Drop Coat trims
- Mohawks and Soul Patches
- Toy breed Maintenance
- Sporting dog trims
- Bedlington Terrier Trim
- Short and Long Cocker Spaniel
- Labradoodle Puppy Cut
- Doodle Teddy Bear Trim
- Shih Tzu Teddy Bear
- Hand Stripped/Clippered Terrier Grooming
- Outline trims for Goldens, Border Collies, and more
- Schnauzer Show Groom
- Poodle Puppy Cut
- Toy Poodle Teddy Bear
- Westie Kennel Cut
Just to name a few!
We Keep Your Pets Calm
No high-velocity dryer concentrator nozzles are used to keep your pet as comfortable as possible. We know some pets can fear loud sounds and dryers, so we are mindful of that and keep them as calm as possible at every visit. Every dog is an individual and while some enjoy noise and chaos, most prefer a more calm and quiet spa day.
I’ve heard there are some breeds that should never be shaved.
Shaving a double or triple coated breed has been the subject of much debate in the industry, with very little actual research. As a groomer of 35 years my experience has formed my opinions in this area. I have shaved nearly every breed at some point in my career (from Pugs to Pyrenees) and taken may advanced courses in skin and coat maintenance. What I have learned is that dogs have compound hair follicles and can have 8 to 22 hairs in every pore! The longer guard coat hairs are sparse compared to the undercoat, and have a long growing cycle, of months to years, whereas the dense undercoat sheds frequently, with larger shedding and regrowth events that are often quarterly It is believed that these shed events are triggered by the seasonal solstices. Because the undercoat regularly grows and regrows, while the guard coat does not, it can become the dominant coat growth if these dogs are shaved very short, and sometimes the guard coat doesn't grow back very well or not at all. This often happens in older dogs, and dogs with underlying health concerns that can cause alopecia, a condition where the coat simply stops growing, and when the coat is shaved very short. Most dogs do fine with shortening the coat, and during our discussion at check in we can discuss various options and how long or short is recommended. It is important to continue regular grooming and maintenance to keep the excess undercoat cleaned out over time, because one thing I have observed is that short undercoat tends to get stuck and not shed outproperly. This results in greatly thickened coats as these dogs grow out, and often severe matting at the skin, so it is very important to continue regular maintenance and work with your groomer to keep your dogs skin and coat in optimal condition.
Are you thinking of grooming at home? Have any other questions, give Kailua Pets a call today. (808) 861-3796
