Ottawa · Caring for dogs since 1986

The grooming Ottawa's dogs have trusted for 40 years.

A calm, family-run shop in the east end. Gentle hands, honest pricing, and a happy dog at pickup. Crating is always optional.

★★★★★ 77+ happy clients Tue–Sun, 9–5 5303 Canotek Rd, Unit 20A
The TLC difference

Forty years of doing it gently.

We're a small family shop, not a conveyor belt. Every dog gets patience, a clean space, and a groomer who actually knows their coat.

A neighbourhood fixture

Grooming Ottawa's dogs since 1986, right here in the east end. The same careful hands, year after year.

Calm, crate-optional care

No cages unless your dog prefers one. We work at their pace, and nervous pups are always welcome.

Yu, Ling & Zandy

Experienced groomers who treat every dog like their own — from a puppy's first trim to a senior's gentle tidy.

Honest, flat pricing

Priced by your dog's size and posted up front. No mystery fees, no surprises at pickup.

What we do

Grooming, priced honestly by size.

Every groom is tailored to your dog's coat and temperament. The prices below are starting points — your groomer confirms after a quick look. Walk in for nails any time.

Grooming packages

Starting prices by weight
Your dogBath & BrushBath & TidyFull Groom
X-small up to 12 lb$40$60$75
Small 13–20 lb$50$70$85
Medium 21–40 lb$65$85$100
Large 41–90 lb$95$110$135
X-large 91 lb +$120$135$170

Bath & Brush

  • Bath & blow dry
  • Brush out
  • Nail trim
  • Ear cleaning

Bath & Tidy

  • Everything in Bath & Brush
  • Sanitary trim
  • Face & paw trim
  • Full-body tidy

Full Groom

  • Consult with your groomer
  • Custom haircut & styling
  • Ear & eye cleaning
  • Cologne + bandana or bow tie
No appointment needed

Walk-in services

Pop in for the quick stuff, based on groomer availability. Add any of these to an appointment too.

Nail trim$16
Nail trim + grind$21
Sanitary trim$25
PawDicure$30
Face trim$10–15
Ear cleaning$15
Teeth brushing$10
Gland expression$15

Every 10th nail trim is free. Add-ons — soothe shampoo, paw moisturizer, blueberry facial — $7 each.

40years grooming
Ottawa's dogs
Why families stay

Gentle, patient, never rushed.

Grooming should be the easy part of owning a dog. We keep the shop calm and clean, let nervous dogs settle, and never crate a dog who doesn't want to be. After nearly forty years, most of our dogs are repeat regulars — and a lot of them first came to us as puppies.

  • Crate-optional, low-stress grooming
  • Nervous and senior dogs welcome
  • Walk-in nail trims, no appointment needed
  • One quick consult before every full groom
10%

Seniors' day

Seniors save 10% on grooming, nails & products every last Wednesday.

$5

Refer a friend

Get $5 toward your next groom for every friend you send our way.

10th

Nail trim free

Every tenth nail trim is on us — our thanks for coming back.

What Ottawa says
77+
Real reviews from Ottawa dog owners, since 1986

Very friendly staff and reasonably priced! Yu Shan did an amazing job 👍

Google review

Brought our doodle in for a grooming today — she did a fantastic job. We'll be back.

Google review
Good to know

Questions, answered.

Q. Do you crate the dogs?

Crating is optional at TLC. We only crate a dog if they're calmer that way — otherwise they stay out with us through their groom.

Q. Do I need an appointment?

Full grooms and baths are by appointment — book online any time. Nail trims and quick walk-in services are first-come, based on groomer availability.

Q. How much is a full groom?

It depends on your dog's size and coat. Full grooms start at $75 for an x-small dog and go up to $170 for an x-large. Your groomer confirms the price after a quick look.

Q. Are nervous or senior dogs okay?

Absolutely. We keep the shop calm and never rush a dog. We've been gently grooming anxious and older dogs in the east end for nearly forty years.

Q. Where are you and when are you open?

We're at 5303 Canotek Rd, Unit 20A in Ottawa's east end. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.

Q. Is there a deposit or late fee?

New clients may be asked for a deposit to hold a first appointment. For pickups there's a 30-minute window, then a small late fee applies. We'll always remind you when you book.

Come see us

Drop by the shop on Canotek.

Address
5303 Canotek Rd, Unit 20A
Ottawa, ON K1J 9M1
Hours
Tuesday – Sunday · 9:00am – 5:00pm
Monday — closed

New here? A deposit may be needed to hold your first appointment. Running late? Give us a quick call — there's a 30-minute window before a late fee applies.