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What to Expect

How a driveway appointment actually works

If you have never used a mobile groomer, here is the whole thing, start to finish.

A Shih Tzu with a white bow topknot relaxing on the grooming table
  1. Book online, or by phone or text

    Pick a service and a time on the online booking page. Prefer to talk first? Call or text the number on this page, or use the chat box. Tell us the breed, roughly how long the coat is, and anything we should know about your dog before we arrive.

  2. We park at your curb

    The van needs a legal, reachable place to park near your door and nothing else. No water hookup, no power, no using your bathroom. Everything the groom needs is already on board.

  3. Your dog goes in alone

    One dog at a time. There is no other dog in the van, no kennel to wait in and no car ride to a salon full of strangers, which is most of what makes grooming stressful in the first place.

  4. The groom happens start to finish

    Bath, dry, brush out, haircut, nails and ears, in one continuous session rather than spread over a half day with waiting in between.

  5. We bring your dog back to the door

    You get your dog back clean, dry and finished, usually within a couple of hours, without leaving the house.

A Pomeranian standing on the grooming table while it is trimmed

What we need from you

  • A legal, reachable place to park near your door. That is genuinely all the van needs, it carries its own water and power.
  • Your dog up to date on rabies vaccination.
  • A heads up about any medical condition, injury, allergy, anxiety or history of biting, before we arrive rather than after.
  • 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule, or a $50 fee applies. The van reserves a travel block just for you and drives to you, so a missed slot is one nobody else could use.

What you will not be asked for

  • Your water. The van carries its own.
  • Your power. Same.
  • A surprise fee at pickup. Prices are listed by dog size on our services page, and final pricing is based on breed, coat condition and behavior.
  • A long wait. Most grooms are done and back at your door within a couple of hours.

If something is not safe

We may decline or stop a groom if continuing would not be safe for your dog or for us, and we will tell you plainly why rather than dress it up. That most often comes up with severe matting, where clipping is the kind option even though it is not the one anybody wanted.

Questions we hear most

How long does a groom take?

Most grooms are done and back at your door within a couple of hours. The van books one dog at a time, so there is no waiting between steps.

Do you need my water or electricity?

No. The van is fully self powered and self contained, so we do not need your water, your power or your bathroom. We just need a legal, reachable place to park near your door.

How do I pay?

Payment is made in person when the groom is finished. We take cash, Venmo and Zelle.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

We ask for 48 hours notice. Because the van reserves a travel block just for you, a cancellation with less notice carries a $50 fee.

Does my dog need to be vaccinated?

Yes, your dog needs to be up to date on the rabies vaccination. Please also tell us about any medical condition, injury, allergy, anxiety or history of biting before we arrive.

Which areas do you serve?

Duval, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay counties around Jacksonville. If you are just outside the usual run, call or text and we will tell you honestly whether we can fit you in.

Which languages do you speak?

English, Spanish and Portuguese. Booking, styling requests and questions all work in whichever you prefer.

Ready to book?

Pick a service and a time on our online booking page, call or text (904) 290-0523, or email elegantpetmobilespa@outlook.com. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Elegant Pet Mobile Spa LLC
Jacksonville, Florida

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