Certified grooming, Enriching walks, and Professional canine massage.

All are designed around your dog’s well-being.

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"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive."
-Gilda Radner

Compassionate Care. Thoughtful Grooming.

At Dog’s Choice Essential Services, your dog’s comfort always comes first.


With over 15 years of experience in animal care, I provide personalized grooming rooted in gentle handling, canine communication, and trust-building. Every dog is unique — and every session is approached with patience, awareness, and respect for their individual needs.


As a certified groomer and trained Small Animal Massage Practitioner (SAMP), I pay close attention to calming signals, signs of discomfort, and moments when your dog simply needs time to process. My goal is to create a safe, supportive experience that strengthens the connection between you and your pet.



I use high-quality, skin-safe products and am always happy to answer questions about your dog’s care.

Why Dog's Choice

At Dog’s Choice Essential Services, your dog isn’t simply another appointment. Every service is tailored to their temperament, comfort level, and unique needs. I create a calm, positive experience — because care should feel good.
I believe dogs respond best when they feel respected — and that’s exactly how I treat them.
  • Calm, patient handling
  • Personalized care for every dog
  • Clean, safe environment
  • Ideal for nervous or senior dogs
  • Focus on comfort over speed

My Mission

Firstly as a certified SAMP (Small animal Massage Practitioner) prior to becoming a certified groomer- within my SAMP training it taught me extensive canine communication, calming signals and warning signs to look for, points of discomfort and to respond to dogs preferences while still encouraging healing and health. Once I became a certified groomer, I applied what I learned in my SAMP training to grooming, working through the steps of grooming with your dog while reading their points of uncertainty and working with them to a place of trust is my purpose in being someone who will listen if they need a moment to process what is going on. My mission is to offer the best care and service that I can while working with the specific needs of your beloved pets. Striving to provide understanding, communication, and exceptional care in every interaction, ensuring both you and your pet feel valued and supported.


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Loving Touch

"The tender, loving touch is essential for the well-being and for the normal growth and development of all socially dependent animals."

"On the surface, massage may seem like a frivolous idea, but the fact that massage has many physical and psychological benefits for your dog that you could almost call it  an essential of health care, like grooming, feeding, exercise, etc."

- Dr. Michael W. Fox 

My Services

Certified Dog Grooming

Full grooming, baths, trims, nail care, and breed-specific styling.

Canine Massage

Relaxation and therapeutic massage to support mobility, recovery, and overall wellness.

Dog Walking

Structured, safe, and stimulating walks to keep your pup happy and balanced.

Testimonials

What my clients are saying...

Rebecca was Riley’s very first groomer, and she made it a wonderful experience. Kind, patient, and skilled — we highly recommend her.

Susan Rankin & Riley

Rebecca has so much patience and does a lovely job every time. Precious gets excited to see her — and that says it all.

Sue & Precious

Rebecca is incredibly caring and attentive during long grooming sessions. Tilly leaves looking fabulous and still adores her — that’s true trust.

~ Jancis & Tilly

Ready to give your dog the care they deserve?