Powder Hounds is a Full Service Grooming Salon for Dogs and Cats in Downtown Steamboat Springs, CO

*The following are pricing estimates. Pricing may vary due to regularity of visits, temperament of dog, size of dog, and the condition of their coat.

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Fluff and Puff

Bath with All Natural Shampoo-chosen specifically for your dog's hair and/or skin type, Blow Dry, Brush Out, Nail Trim, Pad Trim, and Ear Cleaning, De-shed Treatment (only for dogs that shed!) and light feather trim if necessary (feather trims are mainly for sporting breeds and include a trim on the front legs, belly and rear haunches).

*The following are pricing estimates. Pricing may vary due to regularity of visits, temperament of dog, size of dog, and the condition of their coat.

Dapper Dog

Everything included in the Fluff and Puff Package (see above) plus a full body haircut, styled with clippers and finishing work with shears. This is your full body haircut package! 

*The following are pricing estimates. Pricing may vary due to regularity of visits, temperament of dog, size of dog, and the condition of their coat.

Spa Dawg

Treat your pup to a day at the spa with the most pimp spa treatment. Add this to either the Fluff and Puff or Dapper Dog package. Includes calming Aromatherapy, a 10 Minute Bath Massage, Teeth Brushing, and the nourishing Hot Oil treatment or the exfoliating and stimulating Dead Sea Mineral Mud Bath. 

Wedding Package

Spruce up your ring bearer before the big day! Add this to any of the bathing packages. Includes nails filed down (so as not to scratch family and friends when being held in their laps!), hot oil treatment (all the better to pet you with, my pretty), all topped off with the cutest little bowtie of your color choice (black, white, pink, purple, orange, blue)

Very Important Puppy Package

The best way to introduce your new puppy to grooming! It's extremely helpful to slowly introduce your curious puppy to the groomer, which is why we created this package. First session is Free. Each session includes Puppy Conditioning, in which we use the process of introduction to all tools and processes through smell, sound, sight, and touch. Sessions are as follows:

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1. First Introductory SESSION--the puppy spends some time at the salon, getting used to the noises and smells, being on the grooming table and in the tub, being handled  and brushed by the groomer and hearing the sound of the high velocity blowdryer. We will play with his feet a little and introduce him to what it will be like to get groomed. This session typically will only take about 15-20 mins.  

2. Fluff and Puff (bath and blow dry) We like to schedule this session about a week after the first introductory session so the puppy still remembers coming in here and what it was like. In this session, your puppy gets introduced to the bathing and drying process through a repeat of the smell, sound, sight and touch process. This session typically takes about 2 hours, depending on the dog. We take our time here to make sure the puppy gets to explore these processes and does not become over stimulated. If you'd like to add on a face/feet/fanny trim,  a feather trim, or a full haircut to this session, we can also do that--it just would depend on your puppy's comfort level and if he is ready for the hair cut. 

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We do recommend you wait until your puppy has had all his shots so that it's safe to be around other dogs, which is typically around 16 weeks. After that, especially for doodles, it's important to get him in as soon as possible to get him used to the grooming process, even if it is just for baths. Please do not wait until your doodle is already one year old and has never had a haircut and has matting! This is an essential part of owning a doodle. It is up to you, the owner, to make this a good experience!

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Cost depends on type of dog and size at time of appointment, but the First Introductory Session part of the package is always free! Please call for a price estimate on your VIP package. 

Exercise Package

Need to leave your dog for more than one hour after we have finished grooming? We've got you covered. Your dog will be treated to a walk on the bike path, a treat bag, and plenty of water. To keep stress levels to a minimum in the shop, we typically ask that your pup be picked up within an hour of us finishing the groom. However, we totally understand that sometimes you are caught up on the mountain cruising through some of our champagne powder, or stuck at a work meeting, or at your kid's soccer game. We created this package just for your and your peace of mind. Your pup will be taken care of while at our shop.

*Please do not leave your dog for more than 4 hours after finishing the groom. We do not have space to keep your pup here all day. 

Services offered as an Add-On to Any Bath/Grooming Package

Individual Services (no bath)

These are offered as drop-in services. You may stop by anytime during business hours without an appointment.

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Cat Grooming Services

*Pricing may vary due to regularity of visits, temperament of cat and the condition of their coat.

GUIDELINES FOR CAT GROOMING​

1. Currently only accepting cats under 10 years of age

2. If your cat is a warrior ninja or does not like to be touched by humans, or is very skittish, I would recommend getting him groomed at a vet's office where they will be able to put him in a private room and be better able to handle him. 

3. There will most likely be dogs being groomed at the same time, so if you think your cat would react poorly to being around dogs, it may not be the best place for him. 

4. Please bring your cat in a carrier as there may be dogs in the shop at the time of grooming.  

5. If your cat is always fully pelted (matted) by the spring, do him a favor and bring him in more regularly. You can even do just a spot mat shave (not the full Lion's Cut). Mats are uncomfortable and unhealthy for your cat's skin. It makes it much harder to groom them and can even be dangerous, putting your cat (and your groomer) at risk for a cut. If you made a commitment in getting a long haired cat (or even short haired), it is your responsibility to help them stay healthy and mat-free. You should not be bringing in a pelted cat every time. 

6. We are often booked out a month or more for cat grooms. Schedule ahead and we recommend getting on a regular grooming schedule with your cat. 

7. Cat nail trims (and dogs too!) are done as a drop in service. You do not need to have an appointment. You may come by anytime but the best times of day for cats are in the mornings between 8-9am or afternoons before closing around 2:30-4pm because those are times that there are less dogs running around in here. 

Cancellation & Punctuality Policy

This is an appointment based grooming salon. We do our very best to have your pets groomed as quickly, comfortably, and beautifully as possible. We respect your time and the time your pet spends in here and we hope that you can do the same for us. 

Because we are holding your appointment slot for you, a cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will still be charged in full for the appointment. 

There will be a $15 late fee added to any appointment showing up more than 15 minutes after the time scheduled. If you are later than that, we may not be able to get your dog groomed and you will be charged for a missed appointment. 

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If you need to leave your dog for more than an hour after he has finished his groom, let us know and we will schedule your pup for the Exercise Package (see above for description). Please do not leave your pup here for more than half a day because even though we love spending time with your pup, we are not a daycare facility and do not have the space to keep your dog all day. 

Thank you so much for your understanding and support in making happy and calm pets and people!