Private dog grooming, one dog at a time
A quiet bath and hand dry for dogs that hate salons. Your dog is the only dog in the room.
Where and how
Grooming happens quietly and privately, one dog at a time. Your dog is never crated and never left under a kennel dryer. I dry completely by hand using a low-noise, variable-speed dryer with ear covers to protect hearing, and I stop for restorative breaks whenever your dog needs one.
What I use
I use small-batch botanical shampoos and conditioning balms containing no artificial dyes, synthetic fragrances, or harsh sulfates. If your dog has a sensitive or allergic skin condition, tell me what your veterinarian recommended and I will follow their exact protocol.
What the Experience Looks Like
From the moment our van pulls up to your NYC building to our post-service report, every phase is orchestrated with military precision and gentle, compassionate care.
Tactile Assessment & Trust Building
I gently look over the coat, skin, ears, and paws, checking for mats, dry skin, or ticks, while your dog explores the room at their own pace.
Warm Botanical Hydro-Bath
A warm, soothing bath with botanical shampoo carefully matched to your dog's coat and skin needs.
Conditioning Mask & Undercoat Work
Rich organic conditioning treatment, with dead undercoat worked out gently by hand without pulling or scraping.
Low-Noise Hand Drying
Hand drying with low-decibel airflow and protective ear covers. No cage dryers or heat boxes ever.
Nails, Ears & Scissoring
Nail trim, ear cleaning, sanitary trim, and nourishing paw balm. With a haircut, also hand-scissoring and shaping.
How Private Grooming Transformed Life for Archie
The Challenge
Severe salon phobia after being crated in a noisy commercial salon cage dryer. Would shake uncontrollably when seeing grooming tools.
The Gotham Paw Protocol
Private 1-on-1 session with Christopher Mejo. Gentle low-noise hand blow drying with ear covers and high-value rewards.
The Measurable Result
Relaxed within 20 minutes, resting his head on Christopher's arm during facial scissoring. Emerged clean, fluffy, and happy.
"Gotham Paw completely transformed Archie's relationship with grooming. Zero anxiety and his coat looks gorgeous!"— Verified Client in Upper East Side, Manhattan
White-Glove Standards with Zero Hidden Fees
We believe high-net-worth service should be all-inclusive. Here is what is built into every reservation.
Single-Dog Privacy
Your dog is the only dog in the space. Zero barking, zero territorial stress, and zero wait time.
100% Hand Dry Guarantee
We never use cage dryers, which can cause overheating and panic in dogs, especially brachycephalic breeds.
Clean Botanical Formulas
Certified organic, dye-free, unscented or naturally scented plant-based washes and healing paw balms.
After-Hike Add-On Available
Easily combine with any hike day: add our $95 post-hike mud bath and dry so your dog returns fully groomed.
Safety Is Not a Buzzword. It Is Our Foundation.
From satellite telemetry in Catskill valleys to crash-tested transport pods, our safety infrastructure exceeds ordinary pet care by an order of magnitude.
Strict 1:4 Handler Ratio
Four dogs maximum per session, personally supervised by Christopher Mejo.
First Aid & CPR Preparedness
Active Canine Wilderness First Aid and Pet CPR credentials with comprehensive trauma kits.
Veterinary Emergency Access
Kingston Animal Hospital (24/7) emergency coverage 12–15 minutes from Catskills trailheads.
Zero-Risk Weather Protocol
Rescheduled for lightning, heat index >85°F, or wind chill <15°F with 100% account credit.
Program Options & Membership Tiers
Choose between single reservations or recurring monthly memberships for guaranteed scheduling and priority status.
Bath & Hand Dry
Full private hygiene session: warm bath, conditioning, de-shedding, hand dry, nails, ears, and paw balm.
- ✓ Warm hydro-bath with organic botanicals
- ✓ Full coat conditioning & de-shedding by hand
- ✓ 100% hand blow dry with ear muffling
- ✓ Nail trimming & gentle ear canal cleansing
- ✓ Nourishing organic paw pad balm application
Full Haircut & Styling
Everything in Bath & Dry, plus precision scissor work and custom breed or teddy-bear styling. Price depends on size and coat.
- ✓ Everything included in Bath & Hand Dry
- ✓ Custom hand-scissoring & coat shaping
- ✓ Breed standard or teddy-bear face & feet styling
- ✓ Sanitary trim & eye clearance
- ✓ Text alert 20 minutes before completion
After-Hike Bath Add-On
A full mud bath, tick check, and hand dry added to your dog's mountain hike day before evening drop-off.
- ✓ Warm hydro-bath after the trail
- ✓ Complete undercarriage mud removal
- ✓ 12-point hands-on tick inspection
- ✓ Towel dry and hand blow dry
- ✓ Delivered home clean and smelling wonderful
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Private Grooming protocols, scheduling, and safety guarantees.
Q. Do you ever use cage dryers?
Never. Cage dryers can overheat dogs, induce severe stress, and present dangerous risks, especially for flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds. Every dog is dried completely by hand with low-noise dryers.
Q. My dog has itchy, allergic skin. Can you help?
Yes. I can use a gentle, hypoallergenic oatmeal formula or a medicated shampoo prescribed by your veterinarian. A bath soothes irritation but will not cure systemic allergies, so medical treatment stays with your vet.
Q. How long does a grooming session take?
A bath and dry takes approximately 90 minutes. A full haircut takes up to two and a half hours. I text you 20 minutes before your dog is ready for pickup or return.
Q. Can I combine grooming with a hike?
Yes! Simply add the $95 after-hike bath when booking your hike day. Your dog spends the day exploring trails and arrives home clean, dry, and ready for the sofa.
Providing Private Grooming Across Premier NYC Neighborhoods
Give Your Companion the Biological Fulfillment They Deserve
Speak directly with founder Christopher Mejo to schedule your complimentary 30-minute in-person consultation (or submit your passed AKC CGC certificate).