It's A Pet Thing

Owner-run dog grooming salon in Waterford Plaza on Ritchie Highway, known for terrier hand stripping and scissor work since 2005.

8220 Ritchie Hwy, Suite 5Pasadena, MD 21122(410) 544-5533

Services

Nails and Add-Ons

What It's A Pet Thing says

In their own words, from itsapetthingmd.com, read October 9, 2026.

  • Special-needs petsAt check in please let us know of any special needs your pet might have, e.g. Special Shampoos, Allergies or other chronic ailments.
  • Hand scissoringUsing scissors is artwork you can sculpt the coat to look any way you like.
  • Vaccine records requiredWe also need to see a current rabies certificate at the time of check in.

Good to know

It's A Pet Thing was opened in 2005 by owners Astrid Clyde and Courtney Keirsey, who are always on site. Astrid, the head groomer, began grooming in 1988 for an Airedale breeder in England, worked with professional handlers specializing in terriers, and has bred and shown Welsh and Norwich Terriers.

Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment only; closed Sunday and Monday. A current rabies certificate is needed at check-in, and pets must be leashed or in a carrier.

In Waterford Plaza on Ritchie Highway (Rt. 2 southbound) at Waterford Rd, about 5 minutes from Severna Park and Glen Burnie.

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Between grooms

The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by It's A Pet Thing.

  • Lick mats

    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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  • Brushes and deshedding tools

    Brushes and deshedding tools

    Regular brushing means less hair everywhere, including in the cat.

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