Mobile In-Home Dog and Cat Grooming
only 1 x LARGE or X-LARGE dog groom a day (at the end of the day) will be accepted
Why Choose an In-Home Groom
Tinkle Time Pet Services in-home groomers take the extra time
and patience to ensure a less stressful and comforting grooming experience for your pets.
With in-home grooming, you get convenience as well as peace of mind.
No more long hours being dropped off at a salon and no more scary car rides.
Our commitment to low stress services provides us the greatest opportunity to complete the service.
If that means your pet requires a service to take place over multiple days to maintain low stress levels,
we are more than happy to accommodate.
About Our Groomer
Lesleigh is a graduate of Prestige Dog Grooming School in Calgary.
She has partnered up with The Tinkle Time Team to provide your pets with an in your home grooming service,
to continue to develop her grooming skills of making your pet look great!
She has many years of animal experience from work in rescues, training, and veterinary care.
Making animals feel their best is what she does best!
Tuesday to Saturday : 8 am – 7 pm
Benefits of In-Home Grooming:
Eliminates physical and mental stress for your pet
Personalized one on one attention and quality care given to each pet
Special attention given to special needs pets
No cage confinement
No exposure to other animals
No car sickness or dirty pets riding in your car
Services performed in a familiar & safe environment
Same groomer each visit to encourage bonding and trust with your pet
Eliminates inconvenient grooming shop drop-offs and pick-ups
Eliminates long stays at the grooming shop
Compassionate groomers and salon results
We clean up!
How to prepare for Mobile In-Home Grooming Services
Please read in full
What we require + how to prepare:
Registration through our client portal & submit a request : New Client Registration
For existing clients please log in and submit a request through the portal : Log In
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A decluttered and clean grooming space
NON carpeted spaces are preferred
Access to a 3-prong electrical outlet
A few minutes to set up
Ensure you review our In-Home Groom Policies and Standards found below
Credit Card on File
We recommend you download the Time To Pet app for appointment confirmation and communications
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CAT GROOMING
Our groomer operates independently. They may request assistance from the client
Often, distractions like petting, scratching, holding, feeding treats, and simply the owners presence are helpful in easing cat’s stress levels
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DOG GROOMING: (BATHED BY GROOMER)
Access to your bathtub, shower or utility sink
Working detachable shower head
We appreciate if you leave out “pet towels” for the groom
IF BATHED BY CLIENT
10% off the service price (excluding Express Grooms)
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES
for the full discount (groomer’s discretion)
If your dog is NOT matted
Bathing your dog must be done the day before your service
DON’T BE SHY WITH THE SOAP 🫧 must make sure your dog is squeaking
Lather and use some elbow grease 💪🏼
DON’T FORGET TO CLEAN THE FACE (carefully) AND BUM
If you have conditioner, use lots of shampoo and lots of conditioner and then rinse well
If you do not have conditioner, use lots of shampoo, rinse then lots of shampoo again and rinse well
If your dog IS matted
Do not bathe your dog in advance.
Bathe your dog IMMEDIATLEY AFTER the service provided by our groomer
Follow the steps above
In-Home Grooming Policies and Standards:
PLEASE READ IN FULL
A $30 non-refundable deposit is required prior to confirming grooming appts
This change applies to all clients and all grooming services
With a card on file, we can process the deposit on your behalf
* We ask for full payment for a Nail Trim or Dremel only appointment – thank you *
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Communication is done through our client portal
Your estimated 2 hr arrival window is noted in your booking as the start time
It is expected you are home for the arrival window
Your initial invoice is an estimate, and a completed invoice will be issued following the service
Remainder of payment is due immediately following your appointment
Gratuities can be added to the total or paid in cash
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Additional fees may apply at groomer’s discretion for the following:
No show fees (up to 100% of the cost of the groom)
please also ensure the address on file is accurate
Parking fees (rate of street parking)
Excessive matting
Clean up fees
Return visits to complete a service
We charge a variable travel fee for grooming services outside city limits of up to $30
Due to the nature of mobile services, we may
1) need to change your appointment time (with notice) to ensure routing efficiency
2) occasionally be late for appointments (traffic, weather, accidents etc)
We will not be held liable for either
If your pet is uncomfortable and needs the groom to stop, we will stop for the day and come back at your convenience.
The client will be invoiced for the length of time we were able to complete in the session
A fee will apply if the grooming service was unable to be conducted due to high fear, anxiety, stress level or signs of serious neglect.
Ensure the facilities we will be using in your home are working, clean and operational
If not, we may need to reschedule or cancel your pets groom. A travel fee will apply.
Ensure parking / building access information is clear & detailed (especially downtown).
If not, we may charge for additional time spent locating your building and/or finding parking.
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Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 hours notice – the non-refundable deposit will be forfeited
If a cancellation is requested within 48 hours, a cancellation fee of up to 100% of services may apply
Please inquire about rescheduling your appointment instead
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We have a zero tolerance for abuse or foul language towards our groomers.
If the groomer feels uncomfortable, they reserve the right to refuse service and leave.
Dog Grooming Services and Rates
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- Small (1-20lbs)
- Medium (21-45 lbs)
- Large (46-70lbs)
- Extra Large (70lbs+)
- Full Groom
- $115
- $135
- $170
- $200
- Bath & Tidy
- $105
- $125
- $155
- $190
- Bath & Brush
- $95
- $105
- $120
- $140
- Nail Trim
- $30
- Nail Trim : Extra Pet
- $10
- Dremel
- $35
- Dremel : Extra Pet
- $15
- Express Groom
- $60
Cat Grooming Services and Rates
- Lion Shave
- shaved body / legs + nail trim. face, neck, and most of the tail is untouched
- $100
- Sani Shave
- tunnel shave from armpits to bum + nail trim
- $75
- Brazilian Sani
- shave lower belly only and bum + nail trim
- $55
- De-matting Service
- comb or shave through mats + nail trim
- $65
- De-Shed Service
- full body brushing with no mats + nail trim
- $50
- Cat Spot Shave
- removing mats from specific areas + nail trim
- $50
- Nail Trim
- $35
- Nail Trim : Extra Pet
- $15
- Cap Application
- $40
- Cap Removal
- $15
- Add Wet Bath
- $30
- Add Dry Bath
- $10
- Please Note:
– Cat nail covers and glue must be supplied by the owner (most cats fit a medium size)
– For first time applications, it is recommended to only doing the front paws
– If your cat does not accept the caps (trying to chew them off) our groomer will return to remove them
– It is a lot less stressful for the cat to remove caps from 2 paws rather then 4 paws
– Nails tend to naturally shed within 2 weeks, however the caps can sometimes stay attached so
keeping regular appointments is recommended to ensure the caps don’t curl under the feet and cause any discomfort
Book Online
- Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday : 8 am – 7 pm | Please note preferred 2hr window arrival time in booking request