What a Porchlight Groom Looks Like
Porchlight Mobile Dog Grooming brings professional, certified grooming to dog owners across North Seattle, including Ballard, Fremont, Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, Whittier Heights, Greenwood, Wallingford, Magnolia, Queen Anne, and Capitol Hill. Every appointment is performed one-on-one by a single certified groomer in a fully equipped, cage-free mobile salon parked outside your home. Porchlight is the dog groomer North Seattle dog owners turn to for professional grooming without the salon stress — no drop-off, no cages, no waiting.
Whether your dog needs a full Essentials Groom starting at $85, de-shedding, de-matting, a skunk treatment, or extra time and patience for anxious, reactive, or senior dogs, every service is built around your dog's comfort and your schedule.
Porchlight is insured through Travelers Insurance, certified through the Paragon School of Pet Grooming, and CPR and First Aid certified through CPR Seattle.
One-on-One, Cage-Free, and Care-Forward
Porchlight is a boutique mobile grooming experience built around your dog's coat, temperament, and comfort, not a salon's schedule.
One Dog at a Time. Your dog has my undivided attention, start to finish.
Owner-Operated. Same groomer, every visit. I know your dog by name. When you call, you’re calling me.
Sanity Over Vanity. Your dog’s comfort dictates the speed of their groom, not a clock.
Professional Standards. Biodegradable pH-balanced products, fully sanitized tools between every groom, fully insured.
Best in Class Equipment. The Quantum Groom van is one of the most capable mobile grooming builds available: high-velocity dryers, jetted hydro-massage tub, climate control, fresh-air ventilation, and a full-height electric grooming table. Professional-grade tools, purpose-built for one dog.
The Meet & Greet. Discovery & Connection
Free · 15 minutes · First-time clients
Before any grooming begins, we meet. You, your dog, and me, at your front door or at the Porchlight van, at your convenience.
This visit lets your dog explore the grooming space at their own pace, gives us a chance to talk through their history and any past grooming challenges, and allows me to assess their coat and temperament before we begin their first groom.
No pressure. No fluff. Just a good first impression.
To book, select the free Meet & Greet add-on at checkout.
The Essentials Groom. Foundational
Bath · Dry · Nails · Ears · Paws · Sanitary Tidy · Anal Gland Expression
A complete, head-to-tail hygiene session delivered one-on-one, in a calm, cage-free environment parked right outside your home. Every coat type, every temperament, done right, every time.
Starting Prices by Coat Type:
Smooth/Short from $85
Wiry/Coarse from $95
Standard/Double from $110
Silky/Long from $135
Curly/Doodle from $140
Included in Every Service
Coat, skin, ears, and mouth check.
Two coat-appropriate washes.
High-velocity blow dry and stretch dry.
Nail trim and paw pad clearing.
Face, feet, and sanitary tidy.
Ear cleaning and plucking, as appropriate.
Anal gland expression, as appropriate. (optional)
Cooperative grooming techniques that follow your dog's lead.
Booking & Pricing
The Porchlight Promise. If anything changes mid-groom, I'll contact you before adjusting your invoice. No surprises.
Book online and select your services, preferred day and time
30% deposit required, applied to your final invoice
Arrival window and reminders sent before your appointment
Tap to pay at your door or receive an electronic invoice once your groom is complete
Starting prices are based on your dog's coat type and confirmed before every groom. Final pricing reflects size, coat condition, and any additional support needed.
Service Add-ons
Some dogs need a little more time, patience, and care.
De-Shedding. Targeted high-velocity coat work for double-coated and heavy-shedding breeds dealing with seasonal blowout or serious buildup. Removes what brushing alone can't reach. Starting at $30 for small dogs, $60 for medium, and $90 for large/XL.
De-Matting. Careful mat removal, no shortcuts. I work through mats methodically at your dog's pace, with your agreement before I start. I don’t rush or skip any step. Severe matting may require a shave down that prioritizes your dog’s comfort. Sanity over vanity is my rule of thumb. $15 per 15-minute increment.
Skunk Treatment. A professional treatment that actually breaks down skunk odor rather than masking it. Effective, thorough, and a whole lot better than tomato juice. $50 flat rate.
Extra Time/Behavioral Support. Senior dogs, anxious dogs, first-timers. Some dogs just need more pacing. I don't rush. First 15 minutes are on me, then $15 per additional 15-minute increments.
All enhancements are confirmed with you before they begin, or by text if a mid-groom extension is best for your dog.
Best Practices in Sanitation
Spotlessly clean, every single time.
The Porchlight mobile salon and all grooming tools are deep-cleaned between every appointment, using hospital-grade disinfectants. Your dog steps into a workspace that no other animal has touched since it was last sanitized, something a busy salon floor can't offer.
