Walk-in nail trims · no appointment needed
Come home fluffy. Come home happy.
Gentle, one-dog-at-a-time grooming in Blue Springs. Seven years of happy tails, honest doodle expertise, and a bath your dog might actually brag about.
The Menu
Packages by Pup Size
Every full groom includes bath, cut, nails, ears, and glands. Prices are starting points by size and coat — we confirm your exact total at drop-off, before a single snip.
$65Full Groom
Small Pups
Under 20 lbs — Yorkies, Shih Tzus, minis. Full groom: bath, cut, nails, ears, and glands, all at a small dog's pace.
$80Full Groom
Medium Dogs
20–50 lbs — spaniels, mid-size doodles, most rescues. The full works, plus honest advice on the coat between visits.
$95Full Groom
Large Dogs
50–90 lbs — retrievers, shepherds, standard doodles. Big tub, big towels, and a groomer who genuinely likes big dogs.
$115+Full Groom
XL & Giants
90+ lbs — Pyrenees, Newfies, the gentle giants. Extra hands, extra time, zero rushing. Final price confirmed at drop-off.
Quick Services & Add-Ons
Nails, tidies, and teeth are walk-in whenever we're open — in and out in minutes.
- Walk-in nail trimno appointment needed$15
- Face, feet & fanny tidywalk-in friendly$25
- Teeth brushingwalk-in friendly$12
- Bath & Brush (no haircut)by appointmentfrom $45
- De-shedding treatmentadd-on to any groom+$20
- Extra-coat friendsdoodles & thick double coats+$15
The Glow-Ups
The glow-up deserves witnesses.
Drag the handle and watch a scruffy Saturday turn into a fresh-groom strut. Same dog, same day, one very good spa visit.
BeforeAfter
Mid-glow-up, live from the tub. Warm water, slow hands, and a dog who came in suspicious and left doing zoomies.
The Humans
Meet Your Groomers
Three groomers, one rule: your dog's comfort sets the pace. Ask for whoever your pup clicks with — we keep notes.
Maren Kowalski
Owner & Lead Groomer
Maren opened The Tidy Hound seven years ago with one table and a strong opinion about kindness. She books one dog at a time, on purpose, and she has never met a doodle coat she couldn't talk down.
- Doodles & curly coats
- Nervous first-timers
Jess Tran
Groomer
Jess is our detail person — crisp terrier hand-stripping, tidy spaniel feathering, and faces so neat they look drawn on. If your dog has a breed standard, Jess has memorized it.
- Terriers & spaniels
- Breed-standard trims
Dominic Reyes
Groomer & Bath Lead
Dominic is six feet of calm and our big-dog specialist. Great Pyrenees, shepherds, that lab who thinks the tub is lava — he takes his time, and the giants leave leaning on him.
- Big breeds
- De-shedding treatments
Book a Groom
Tell Us About Your Pup
A minute of typing now means a calmer visit later — temperament notes go straight to your groomer. We'll confirm your spot by phone or email.
Just need nails?
Skip the form. Nail trims, tidies, and teeth brushing are walk-in whenever we're open — Tue–Sat, 8am–5pm. First come, first fluffed.
Serving
Blue Springs, Independence, Grain Valley, Lee's Summit and the eastern Jackson County neighborhoods in between.
Happy Tails
What the Pet Parents Say
“Murphy came home looking like a stuffed animal and acting like he'd had the best day of his life. Maren talked me through the matting honestly instead of just shaving him down. We're on the every-six-weeks plan now.”
Kelsey B.
Blue Springs · Goldendoodle, full groom · Sample review
Good Questions
Things Pet Parents Ask Us
How long does a groom take?
Plan on 2–3 hours for a full groom, a little longer for XL pups and thick doubles coats. We groom one dog at a time rather than crating dogs all day, so we'll give you a realistic pickup window when you drop off — and we'll text you the moment your pup is fluffed and ready.
Do you require vaccinations?
We ask that every dog be current on rabies — it keeps your pup, the other dogs on the schedule, and our groomers safe, and it means everyone can relax and enjoy their spa day. Bring your vet's record to the first visit and we'll keep it on file.
What happens if my dog's coat is matted?
No judgment — coats happen, especially on doodles and busy families. We never force a painful brush-out. If matting is light we'll work through it gently; if it's tight to the skin, the kindest option is usually a shorter, fresh-start cut, and we'll talk it through with you before a single clipper turns on. Extra-coat friends are +$15.
How often should my dog be groomed?
Most coats do best every 4–8 weeks: doodles and curly coats on the shorter end, wire and double coats a bit longer between visits. Regular visits keep coats mat-free, nails short, and grooms shorter and cheaper — we'll suggest a rhythm for your dog before you leave.
My dog is nervous. Can you work with that?
Nervous dogs are kind of our thing. We book one-dog-at-a-time attention windows, use gentle handling throughout, take breaks whenever your pup needs one, and never rush a scared dog through a service. Tell us in the temperament notes when you book, and consider a short walk-in nail trim first as a low-stakes hello.