Fear-Free dog grooming in Charlotte
Vanessa is a vet-trained, Fear Free Certified groomer who works with one dog at a time in her Charlotte home studio. Nervous dogs, seniors, and first-timers get as much time as they need. We also offer overnight boarding, daycare, and dog sitting.
Full grooms start at $75. See the price table
Serving the greater Charlotte area, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, and nearby towns · By appointment only ·
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See the galleryWhat we do
Groom. Play. Stay.
Full Grooming
Breed-appropriate haircut, bath, dry, ears, and nails, at your dog’s pace.
Baths
Gentle wash, conditioner, and fluffy dry with coat-specific shampoos.
Boarding
Overnight stay in our calm home: structure, rest, and Fear-Free care.
Doggy Daycare
Daytime dog sitting and companionship for pups who need play, rest, and a familiar face.
See recent grooms in our gallery and read our policies before you visit.
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Families in Charlotte already trust us
5.0 on Google from families who booked with Vanessa
“Vanessa is hands down the best dog groomer in the Charlotte area! Loki looked and smelled phenomenal after his appointment, you can immediately tell the care and attention to detail that went into his groom. The Fear-Free approach is so evident in how calm and happy he was. It gives such peace of mind knowing your pup is in gentle, capable hands. We will definitely be back!”
“It’s always a pleasure to leave Golden in her care. She is warm, gentle, and very professional. You can truly see the love and attention she puts into every detail, and Golden always looks absolutely beautiful. Highly recommended!”
“I had a wonderful experience there! Vanessa was very friendly, professional, and caring. She did an amazing job. My pet looked so clean, happy, and adorable. I’m very happy with the service and will definitely be coming back.”
“Vanessa is an excellent dog groomer. I took my dog Cooper and he looked perfect: bath, haircut, and drying were all spot on. She’s very professional, careful, and you can tell she truly loves animals. The place is calm and Cooper came out super happy. Highly recommended, we’ll definitely be back.”
“I absolutely love our groomer. She is so sweet, gentle, and caring with my dogs. You can truly tell that she loves animals and treats them as if they were her own. My dogs are always happy and look absolutely adorable when they come back.”
“I had a great experience with Vanessa! She was so sweet, patient, and gentle with my dog. You can really tell she loves what she does and genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. My dog looked amazing and happy after his grooming! I’m so glad I found someone I can trust. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!”
Service areas
Close enough to come to us
Home-based in Charlotte. Address shared after your appointment is confirmed.
Charlotte NC
Our home studio is in Charlotte, and Vanessa grooms one dog at a time.
South End NC
South End owners can book weekday appointments from 6 to 9pm, after work.
South Charlotte NC
South Charlotte doodles, schnauzers, and senior dogs get extra time on the table when they need it.
Tega Cay SC
Tega Cay families get boarding and grooming in a home, with no kennel runs.
Fort Mill SC
Fort Mill owners can book online or call (980) 320-0502. Every dog gets the same Fear-Free handling.
Ballantyne NC
Ballantyne owners book with us for a quiet first groom or a gentle bath for an older dog.
Matthews NC
Matthews families book full grooms and overnight stays in a home setting.
Belmont NC
Weeknight and weekend hours make it easy for Belmont owners to fit in a groom.
Gastonia NC
Anxious and first-time dogs from Gastonia get Vanessa’s Fear-Free approach.
Ready when your pup is
Pick a time that works for you and tell us anything Vanessa should know about your dog. If your dog needs a break or a second visit to finish, that’s fine.
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