Dog grooming, reimagined.

One dog. One groomer. Just calm, expert care.
No cages. No salon. No drop-offs. No waiting rooms.

Your weekends are yours.

Porchlight is for households where grooming has always felt like a compromise.

Whether your dog struggles in loud environments, your schedule makes drop-offs and pickups hard to pull off, or you just want more than a rushed appointment with someone who doesn't know their name.

Porchlight is a Seattle-based business. Your neighbor. Reliable. A dog lover through and through.

Whatever brings you here, you'll find a groomer who takes you and your pet seriously.

If your dog gets anxious at the groomer, it's probably not your dog.

Traditional salons are loud, unpredictable, and built for volume, not for dogs who need a little more patience, fewer distractions, and one-on-one care.

Porchlight is one groomer, one dog, one appointment at a time, in a professional, state-of-the-art grooming salon that just happens to park right outside your home.

Every appointment is paced around your dog's comfort, start to finish, by the same person: me. Every time.

Services at a Glance

One exceptional service. A handful of powerful add-ons. One dog at a time, paced around your dog and your convenience — not my schedule.

Meet & Greet

Pet parent, dog, and groomer introduction.

15 minutes
No charge

Essentials Groom

A complete head-to-tail hygiene session. Bath, dry, nails, paw pads, ears, sanitary tidy, and anal gland expression, done right, every time.

55 - 180 minutes
from $80

Add-ons

Skunk treatment, de-shedding, de-matting, extra time, and behavioral support for dogs who need a little more.

Add-ons from $30 · See full menu →

Pricing is determined on your dog's coat type, size, and support needs. Final service fee is confirmed before your groom begins.

No surprises.

How It Works

A simple, predictable experience every time.

Step 1: Book online in minutes — select your service and see an estimated price upfront.

Step 2: Porchlight arrives at your home in a fully equipped, custom-built grooming van.

Step 3: Your groomer meets you and your dog at the door — no drop-offs, no waiting rooms.

Step 4: Your dog explores the van at their own pace before anything begins.

Step 5: Grooming happens one-on-one, in a quiet space, paced entirely around your dog.

Step 6: Your dog is returned to you clean, comfortable, and calm.

No rushing. No clock-watching.
Just your dog, thoughtfully cared for, when it works for you.

Service Area

Porchlight primarily serves North Seattle neighborhoods including Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Fremont, Wallingford, Ballard, Greenlake, Magnolia, Queen Anne, and Capitol Hill.

Not sure if I come to you? Porchlight’s booking site will confirm your address automatically.

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  • "Tuna has never been so fresh and clean! Stephen was great at working some knots out instead of simply cutting them away."

    Will from Ballard - Tuna, Portuguese Water Dog

  • “I had such a great experience with Steven! You can tell he really cares about the dogs he works with. He paid close attention to her behavior, didn’t rush anything, and created a calm environment. I also really appreciated the hypoallergenic shampoo he uses. Skipper is usually itchy after grooming appointments, but that wasn’t an issue this time.”

    Kat from Crown Hill - Skipper, Portuguese Water Dog

  • Steve did a marvelous job with my Bernese Mountain Dog. Her first groom ever at four years old, and Steve did an excellent job meeting her where she was and working with her to get the job done. I was apprehensive at first but in talking with Steve about his approach and process, I was confident that my Berner was in good hands.

    Jared from S. Seattle - Toffel, Bernese Mountain Dog

Your dog deserves better than the standard salon and a DIY bath that eats up half your weekend, and they still smell a lil funky.

Porchlight Grooming is ready when you’re ready for a break and a happy comfortable dog.