Low-Stress Dog Grooming in Johnston, IA
One-on-One Care. Low Stress. Lots of Love.
We groom one dog at a time, with minimal kennel time, for every breed, including doodles, puppies, and nervous dogs.
Washing your own dog? Walk-ins welcome at the self-service wash
Best Dog Grooming
Iowa Living Magazine Residents’ Choice, 2022 to 2025
Dog families love us, and their dogs do too
“I have a difficult, scared dog and he received excellent service and his hair cut and bath and nails and ears all look amazing! My new forever groomer! Thank you!”
“Fantastic service! My dog is hard of hearing and nearly blind. She feels very comfortable being groomed by Clean and Breezy, and I can tell how much they care about animals.”
“Love the individual attention. Caramel gets stressed with too many dogs. She looks great and was well cared for and groomed.”
Services for all dogs
Every grooming package includes a nail grind, ear cleaning, fresh breath foam and doggie cologne. Starting prices are for the smallest dogs; the final price depends on size, breed, coat condition and matting.
Haircuts and mini grooms
Customized cuts for all breeds and coat types, from doodles to Shih Tzus.
From $55
Why we groom one dog at a time
In a busy salon, a dog can spend hours in a kennel waiting between the bath, the dryer and the table. We work differently. Your groomer works with your dog from drop-off to pickup, at your dog's pace, so kennel time stays minimal and the visit lasts about as long as the groom itself: around 1 hour for a mini groom and 1 hour 45 minutes and up for a full-service haircut.
That matters most for the dogs people worry about: puppies on their first groom, seniors, dogs who are deaf or losing their sight, and dogs who get stressed around other dogs. The reviews above tell the story: a scared dog with a “new forever groomer,” a nearly blind dog who “feels very comfortable,” and a dog who “gets stressed with too many dogs” and came home looking great.
Johnston residents have voted us Best Dog Grooming in the Iowa Living Magazine Residents’ Choice Awards four years running, and The Daily Groomer (opens in a new tab) listed us among its top grooming businesses in Iowa for 2025.
Fresh from our grooming table
Real dogs, groomed one at a time at our Johnston salon.
Logan, our lead groomer, works with every breed and coat, from doodles to small and large breeds. Riley specializes in doodles and has one of her own. Shelby loves an outline trim that leaves a dog looking neat and natural, and Brookelyn handles the baths. Meet the team.
Your first visit, step by step
Book online
Pick a time that suits you, then email us your dog's Rabies and Distemper/Parvo records.
Drop off
Your groomer works with one dog at a time, at your dog's pace, with minimal kennel time.
We call you
When your dog is fresh and ready, we give you a call. Missed a detail? We'll tidy it free within 72 hours.
Wash your dog here. We clean up.
Raised tubs with ramps, professional-grade shampoo, towels, aprons and a professional dryer. Walk-ins welcome. Standard washes from $16, or unlimited with the Suds Club from $22 a month.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment?
Yes for grooming. The self-service wash doesn't need one, but you can book a time if you prefer.
What vaccines does my dog need?
For grooming: Rabies and Distemper/Parvo, emailed before your appointment to cleanandbreezydogwash@gmail.com. For the self-service wash, records are recommended but not required.
How often should my dog be bathed?
Every 4 to 8 weeks is a good rule of thumb for a healthy coat, or sooner if they roll in something. Ask your vet if your dog has a skin condition.
Can dogs with fleas or ticks use the wash?
No. Dogs with fleas or ticks can't use the self-service wash.
How long does a grooming appointment take?
A mini groom takes about 1 hour and up, a full-service haircut about 1 hour 45 minutes and up, and a doodle haircut about 2 hours 15 minutes and up. Baths run 45 minutes for short coats to about 1 hour for medium and long coats. We call you as soon as your dog is ready.
How much does dog grooming cost?
Mini grooms start at $55, full-service haircuts at $73, standard baths at $40 and shed control treatments at $60. Prices step up by weight, and the final price depends on breed, coat condition and matting. See all grooming prices, or email us for a doodle quote.
Can I get a nail trim without an appointment?
Yes. A nail trim or grind is $18, and walk-ins are welcome on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We can't guarantee a groomer is in, so please call (515) 608-4808 before you come.
Do you groom cats?
Yes. A cat shave down with nails is $72. Not every groomer takes cats, so please call ahead to book.
Visit us in Johnston
5525 Merle Hay Road #180
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 608-4808
Hours
Monday: 3 to 7 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 1 to 5:30 pm
Thursday: 1 to 7 pm
Friday: 12 to 4 pm
Saturday: 11 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 12 to 6 pm
Grooming is by appointment.
Looking for a dog groomer close to home? We're on Merle Hay Road in Johnston, minutes from Urbandale, Grimes and northwest Des Moines, and a short drive for dog families in Ankeny, Clive, Waukee, West Des Moines and Granger. See the towns we serve.
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