Canine Design
Family-owned dog grooming salon in Kensington since 1989, known for poodles and patient work with nervous dogs.
Closed, opens 8:00 am today
Services
Prices are not published; a free consultation comes before the first groom.
Nails and Add-Ons
What Canine Design says
In their own words, from caninedesignonline.com, read October 9, 2026.
- Nervous or anxious pets
If your dog gets nervous at groomers or has had bad experiences before, you'll appreciate how we work with sensitive pets.
- Senior pets
Your older dog needs special attention when it comes to grooming.
- Special-needs pets
From arthritis to sensitive skin, we have the patience and knowledge to keep your furry friend comfortable during their grooming session.
- Calm, low-stress setting
we've created a calm, air-conditioned space where your pet can relax during their grooming session.
- Poodle cuts
Poodles and breeds needing precise styling are our specialty.
- Vaccine records required
We require current vaccinations and work by appointment only (no walk-ins) to give each furry client our full attention.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Saturdaytoday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good to know
A family-owned, woman-owned salon grooming in Kensington since 1989, with poodles and breeds that need precise styling as a specialty. Staff speak English and Spanish.
The salon works by appointment only, with no walk-ins, and requires current vaccinations. If you are not happy with the groom, the salon asks you to tell them so they can fix it.
Other groomers in Kensington
- A Dog's Day OutSpringfield
- A Dog's Day OutVienna
- Bark + BoardingBaileys Crossroads. Grooms cats
Between grooms
The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by Canine Design.
Slicker brushes
Curly and doodle coats mat close to the skin. Groomers follow a slicker with a metal comb to check they reached the bottom.
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Lick mats
Something to lick, stuck to the tub wall or the floor, keeps a lot of dogs still for a bath or a nail trim.
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Canine Design is an independent salon listed on PawsRx.