Kim's Canine Design
Open-concept dog grooming salon in the Sussex Plaza, hand drying only and natural products.
Services
Prices vary with breed, size, coat condition, haircut and temperament.
Nails and Add-Ons
What Kim's Canine Design says
In their own words, from kimscaninedesign.com, read October 9, 2026.
- Hand drying
Hand drying - Dogs are never dried in a drying unit that can overheat.
- Hand scissoring · Breed-standard cuts
Hair cut - Clipped and hand scissored to breed standard or the way you like it.
Good to know
Owner and stylist Kim Hermanson started grooming in 1994, trained for nine years under a master groomer, and opened Kim's Canine Design in 2004. She holds AKC Safe Canine Handling, pet first aid and CPR, and hair and skin care certifications.
Dogs are never dried in a drying unit, and all baths use natural products. Appointments run Monday to Saturday, starting at 7:00 am.
Other groomers in Sussex
- Central Bark SussexN64W22600 Main Street
- Central Bark FranklinFranklin
- Central Bark New BerlinNew Berlin
Between grooms
The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by Kim's Canine Design.

Brushes and deshedding tools
Regular brushing means less hair everywhere, including in the cat.
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Dog nail clippers
If you can hear nails clicking on a hard floor, they are usually due for a trim.
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Kim's Canine Design is an independent salon listed on PawsRx.