Dapper Doggery
Crate-free, one-on-one dog and cat grooming salon in Poway, with Fear Free certified stylists and certified cat groomers.
Closed, opens 9:00 am today
Services
Most appointments take 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on size, coat and the services chosen.
Nails and Add-Ons
What Dapper Doggery says
In their own words, from dapperdoggery.com, read October 9, 2026.
- Fear Free certified
Our team includes Fear-Free certified stylists, Certified Cat Groomers, and groomers trained in CPR and first aid, so your pet is always in caring, capable hands.
- Calm, low-stress setting · Cage-free
By working one-on-one and grooming straight through, we create a low-stress, crate-free experience designed to prioritize your pet’s safety and comfort.
- One pet at a time
We believe grooming should feel more like a spa day than a chore, which is why we schedule one-on-one sessions with their trusted groomer - no waiting around in crates or noisy rooms.
- Grooms cats
Professional, gentle grooming tailored to your cat’s needs - from de-shedding and sanitary trims to nail care and mat prevention.
- Breed-standard cuts
our highly trained and certified pet stylists specialize in everything from breed-standard trims and custom coloring to spa treatments, skin therapy, dental care, and more.
- How long a groom takes
Each furry friend gets our full attention from start to finish, and is back in your arms in about 1.5-2 hours feeling fresh, relaxed, and oh-so-loved.
Hours
| Tuesday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Saturdaytoday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Good to know
Dapper Doggery has been a grooming salon in Poway since 1978. Each pet is groomed one-on-one, straight through, so no one waits in a crate between clients.
The team includes Fear Free certified stylists, certified cat groomers and groomers trained in pet CPR and first aid, and the salon uses Italian grooming products. Services run from breed-standard trims to custom coloring and spa treatments.
Cat appointments are limited and scheduled for a quiet visit. The salon does not sedate cats.
Other groomers in Poway
- Pure GroomingPoway Rd,
- The Bark & CollarMidland Road
- Bark Out LoudSan Diego. Grooms cats
Between grooms
The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by Dapper Doggery.

Cat brushes
Long-haired cats mat first behind the ears, under the legs and on the belly. Short, frequent sessions tend to go better than one long one.
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Cat nail clippers
A cat's claws retract, so you press the toe pad gently to bring the claw out before you trim the tip.
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