Grooming as a
ritual of care.
Premium, one-on-one grooming where each dog has a dedicated stylist for their appointment: calm handling, thorough technique, and a behavior-first approach from start to finish.
Serving Raymond and Standish, Maine since 2015.
Every groom is built around your dog.
Same groomer, start to finish. Every appointment is paced to your dog's coat and comfort.
One stylist, start to finish.
Full Groom
Your dog gets a plan built around their coat, their comfort, and how they handle the process. We prep, bathe, condition, dry, and finish with a full haircut and detail work. Everything stays with one groomer so nothing gets rushed or handed off.
Priced by breed, size, and time
For the dogs who leave a trail.
De-Shed Bath
A deep de-shedding treatment loosens undercoat, followed by high-velocity drying and a thorough brush-out. Your dog goes home lighter and way more comfortable, and your couch gets a break.
Priced by size and time
Clean, fresh, no haircut needed.
Just the Wash
A proper bath for dogs who don’t need a trim. Gentle products, warm water, and a little extra attention. Sometimes that’s all they need.
Nails, partial blow-dry, and upgrade treatments available as add-ons
Starting your puppy right.
We recommend starting your puppy's grooming journey around three to four months of age, after their first round of vaccinations.
- Bath with puppy-safe shampoo and conditioner
- Soft hand dry and light brushing
- Nail trimming
- Touch-ups around face and feet (when ready)
- Sound exposure and careful handling
- Table desensitization
- 30 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, low-pressure sessions
The first few visits won't have trimming involved. They're low-pressure sessions focused on building positive associations. The goal is comfort and familiarity, not a perfect finish.
Puppies who come in regularly during their first year tend to handle grooming much more easily as adults. Waiting until they're older, or until matting sets in, creates stress for everyone and takes a lot longer to work through.
Not sure when to start? We're happy to help you figure out the right timing for your pup's first visit.
Book a Puppy SessionNot every dog is the same.
We don't groom them like they are.
We adjust every appointment to your dog's coat type, age, anxiety level, and history with grooming.
Huskies, Golden Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, etc. Intensive de-shedding and specialized drying, without shaving. We’ll explain what’s safe for the coat and why it matters.
Goldendoodles, Bernedoodles, Poodles. We’ll set you up with a grooming schedule and plan that keeps them comfortable and manageable.
We work at your dog’s pace with breaks when needed. If a dog is past threshold, we stop and we explain what happened and what we recommend next.
Customized sessions, supportive handling, and comfort prioritized over perfection.
First appointments build trust, not a perfect trim. Most puppies are ready for a full groom after a few positive introductory visits.
We watch for lumps, skin changes, ear concerns, and coat shifts, and we tell you what we notice. We see your dog regularly and we pay attention.
They care like you do.
Each dog has a dedicated stylist for their appointment. No assembly line, no rotating hands.
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Founded Lavish Dog in 2015 and grew it to two locations across southern Maine. 20+ years behind the table, still grooming every week.
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Dogs (and their people) love it.
“We've been bringing our three pups to Caitlyn at Lavish Dog for 7.5 years now and it's the only place I'll bring my pups. ... Caitlyn goes at a pace that's comfortable with them and if they need to stop, she'll stop and won't push them past their limit. I'm thankful we found her when we moved here in 2016.❤️”
“I have an anxious dog and I always leave here so amazed with how well they work with him. Nobody else does nail trims as well. I will gladly drive the 30 minutes.”
“We’ve been very happy with the grooming our Goldendoodles have received over the past 8 years. We travel an hour just to get her expert grooming of our boy!”
“Darci and the staff at Lavish did an exceptional job with my 2 golden retrievers. My boys will certainly be going back as regular clients. I cannot recommend them enough, 10/10 stars. Do your pooch a favor and book them a spa day at Lavish!”
From booking to pick-up.
A calm, consistent process, so you always know what's happening and when.
We’ll ask about breed, coat, and behavior to pair your dog with the right stylist.
We review coat condition, discuss goals, and set realistic expectations.
Each dog has a dedicated stylist. If anything unexpected comes up, we contact you first.
No crates, no waiting. Pick-up timing keeps the room calm and safe.
We’ll share observations and give recommendations for care between visits.
We’ll ask about breed, coat, and behavior to pair your dog with the right stylist.
We review coat condition, discuss goals, and set realistic expectations.
Each dog has a dedicated stylist. If anything unexpected comes up, we contact you first.
No crates, no waiting. Pick-up timing keeps the room calm and safe.
We’ll share observations and give recommendations for care between visits.
Frequently asked questions
Two locations. Same standard of care.
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