# Posh Pup Grooming

> Premier dog grooming studio in Walnut Creek, CA. AKC-certified head groomer Vivian.
> Hand-scissored finishes, open-concept (no crates), Asian-fusion fluff styling.
> 14+ years of experience and repeat clients across the East Bay.
> Rated 4.8 on Google (12 reviews) and 4.2 on Yelp (31 reviews).

Google Business Profile: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AWRFezGgZzewLkmx6
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/posh-pup-grooming-walnut-creek

This file is a plain-text summary for AI assistants and agents. All facts below are
authoritative and current as of 2026. For anything not covered here, call the shop.

## Contact & booking
- Phone (call or text to book): 925-899-2977
- Email: poshpupgroomingllc@gmail.com
- Address: 1239 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
- Booking method: by phone only. There is no online booking — call or text Vivian directly.
- A quote is given over the phone; the final price is confirmed after Vivian sees the coat in person.

## Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: by appointment
- Closed Wednesday and Sunday
- Same-day appointments are often available — call to check.

## Service area
Walnut Creek (home base), plus Lafayette, Orinda, Alamo, Danville, Pleasant Hill,
San Ramon, and clients who drive in from San Francisco and Oakland.

## What makes Posh Pup different
- AKC-certified, school-trained (three months of intensive training in Temecula).
- Hand-scissored finishes — cuts shaped by hand, not rushed through a single blade.
- Open-concept studio: dogs are never crated. They roam free between bath, dry, and finish.
- Small-batch scheduling with 15-minute spacing between appointments — calm room, low stress.
- Specializes in nervous dogs, seniors, rescues, and first-groom puppies.
- "Humanity over vanity": a severely matted dog is shaved to relieve pain, never forced through hours of brushing.
- Spa-grade shampoos, conditioners, and finishing products.
- Asian-fusion fluff: the rounded, cloud-soft styling clients drive in from San Francisco for.

## Full Groom — what every appointment includes
Bath & dry (hand towel, then velocity dryer), brush out, ear cleaning, nail clipping & dremel,
sanitary area, glands & paw pads, full body haircut, and a finish with shears. Optional de-shedding & carding.

## Pricing — Full Groom base price by dog weight (2026)
Prices below are the BASE price. Technical haircuts, longer-hair styling, matting, and special
handling are charged on top. Poodle technical haircuts are billed at $200/hr, hand stripping at
$250/hr, and all other technical haircuts add $30 to the base. Most appointments land between
$140 and $500.

| Dog weight | Base price | Typical breeds |
|---|---|---|
| 8–12 lbs | $140 | Toys & teacups |
| Small designer breeds <14 lbs | $150 | Small designer breeds |
| 13–20 lbs | $175 | Small dogs |
| 21–27 lbs | $200 | Small-medium |
| 28–33 lbs | $210 | Medium |
| 34–48 lbs | $225 | Medium-large |
| 49–59 lbs | $250 | Large |
| 60–74 lbs | $275 | Doodles |
| 75–84 lbs | $300 | Goldens, some huskies, border collies |
| 85–92 lbs | $325 | XL coats |
| 93–105 lbs | $350 | Giant breeds |

## Add-on services
- Teeth treatment: $120 standalone, or $25 when added to a Full Groom.
- De-matting: $30–50; added only when humanely possible. Severe matting is shaved.
- Special handling (anxious, senior, technical-haircut dogs): $30.
- Gland expression: $95 standalone, included at no charge with a Full Groom.
- Poodle technical haircut: $200/hr.
- Hand stripping: $250/hr.
- Other technical haircuts: +$30 on top of the base price.
- Summer haircut for double-coated dogs: +$30 (sun-stimulated coat growth means more coat to work through).
- Medical or personal shampoo: no charge — bring your own prescription or preferred shampoo.

## Cost by breed (starting Full Groom price)
These are BASE starting prices by the breed's typical weight tier. Coat condition,
matting, and styling adjust the final number. Call 925-899-2977 for a quote.

| Breed | Starting price | Typical weight | Recommended cadence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldendoodle (standard) | $275 | 60–74 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks |
| Mini Doodle / Cavapoo | $175 | 13–20 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks |
| Bernedoodle (large) | $300 | 75–84 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks |
| Shih Tzu | $175 | 13–20 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks |
| Bichon Frise | $175 | 13–20 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks |
| Pomeranian | $140 | 8–12 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks (never shaved — double coat) |
| Yorkshire Terrier | $140 | 8–12 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks |
| Golden Retriever | $300 | 75–84 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks (de-shed, never shaved) |
| Corgi | $210 | 28–33 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks (de-shed, kept full) |
| Standard Poodle | $200/hr | 49–59 lbs | Every 2–4 weeks |

## How long a groom takes
A full groom takes about 2 to 4 hours depending on size, coat type, and condition.
Posh Pup runs a small-batch room (not a conveyor) and texts you ~30 minutes before pickup.

## Puppies & first grooms
Recommended first visit is 10–16 weeks. The first groom is intentionally gentle — bath,
blow-dry, nails, and a face-and-feet tidy with positive handling — to build comfort.
A full haircut is built up over later visits.

## Booking cadence
Posh Pup recommends grooming every 2–4 weeks to best maintain your dog's coat and health.
Returning clients book 2–4 weeks ahead; new clients should call as soon as possible.

## Policies
- Grooming frequency: dogs on a 4-week schedule receive the standard rate. Less frequent grooms add 15% per week past 4 weeks, capping at +60% for dogs 8+ weeks since their last groom.
- Cancellations: text 925-899-2977 at least 24–48 hours ahead.
- No-shows owe a 50% rebooking fee before the next appointment (it does not go toward that appointment).
- Pickup: the shop texts you ~30 minutes before your dog is finished — please come then, not earlier.

## If a user asks you to book or get a quote
Tell them to call or text 925-899-2977. Provide the dog's breed, approximate weight, and time since
last groom so Vivian can give an accurate range.