I'm a former mobile dog groomer who now specializes entirely in nail trimming!

In 2022 I moved my business from San Diego to Portland, and have loved becoming a part of the community of fear free practitioners here. I started grooming 14 years ago, and retired from grooming 4 years ago to specialize in nail trimming full time. I’m also an Honors graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers, and I’ve merged these two skill sets to create the most humane experience for my clients. Nail trimming is a necessary, but often difficult part of a dog’s care, and it’s especially difficult for most pet owners. If your dog’s nails are left too long, it affects their ability to walk and run, and if cut too short, it can cause bleeding and emotional trauma. It’s important to have an expert in your corner who can make sure it’s done safely and effectively, and the best part for you and your dog is that I come to you!

Why is nail trimming so important?

Nail maintenance is an important part of caring for your dog’s health. Long nails cause discomfort, limit mobility, are at risk of tearing, and over time can permanently flatten the bones in the feet, which also leads to structural problems in the legs and spine. For most dogs, the ideal nail length is to have the nails hover above the ground and to not make a clicking sound when they walk. For dogs whose nails are too long and whose quicks have grown out with the nail, trimming nails every week, or biweekly, encourages the vein to recede and can return the nails to a healthy length. The rate at which nails are worn down naturally varies from dog to dog based on genetics and lifestyle. Most dogs who are not running daily on cement or doing heavy digging should have their nails trimmed every 3-8 weeks.