Dog grooming with skill, patience and personality.
Unit 10 – 180 Central Rd
Duncan, BC
Monday–Friday · 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday · 10:00 AM–3:30 PM
By appointment only
30 Roberts St
Ladysmith, BC
Tuesday–Friday · 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Select Mondays available
By appointment only
Calm energy. Gentle handling. Individual care.
We take the time to understand the animal in front of us, especially nervous, senior and sensitive pets. Our goal is a beautiful groom and a pet who feels safe and comfortable with us.
Pricing is typically based on size, coat condition and length, requested style, behaviour and grooming time.
Small dogs · typically $90Medium to large · typically $115–$135Large/XL · typically $150+
Small dogs · typically $80Medium to large · typically $90–$125+Heavy-coated large/XL · typically $150–$160+
Colour, styling and custom details. Pricing varies by design and time. Select appointments.
Nail trim $20 · Paw pad shave +$5
Duncan only. Bath & brush typically $100 · Full shave / lion cut typically $120
Every groom includes high-quality shampoo & conditioner and a gentle facial shampoo.
Kim is a certified dog and cat groomer with nearly a decade of professional grooming experience and 13 years working in veterinary medicine, Kim brings a high level of skill and experience to her work. She loves creating beautiful, detailed grooms and has a strong eye for style, while always putting trust, patience and the individual animal first. As a Reiki Master, Kim also brings a calm, intuitive approach to grooming and believes that how a pet feels during their appointment matters just as much as how they look when they leave.
Vada has been grooming with us for two years and has grown into a talented pet stylist. She’s smart, creative and has a great eye for a beautiful finished groom. She’s especially talented with Poodles, a breed she knows and understands extremely well. Incredibly patient with the dogs, Vada brings a fun, easygoing energy to Knotty Dogs.
Katie is a Certified Dog Groomer with over seven years of professional grooming experience. She is a highly skilled, detail-oriented groomer known for beautiful, polished work and for being genuinely kind and caring with both dogs and their people. As Lead Groomer at our Ladysmith location, Katie brings experience, skill and a genuine love of animals to every groom.
Maddie helps out at Knotty Dogs when she’s home from university, lending a hand at the front of the salon, bathing dogs and helping create our videos and social content.
She absolutely adores animals and has such a sweet, affectionate way with them. She’s always happy to jump in wherever she’s needed and give the dogs a little extra love and attention.
“I have been bringing both my dogs here and they're awesome every time. One of my dogs is a large bull mastiff, who's a senior, new to grooming, and dog reactive. They work with us and book her in when they're slow, and take their time with her so she's not stressed out. Wouldn't trust her with any other groomer!”
— Deavon Douglas
“Thank you so much for dealing so well with my nervous dog and for being so gentle with him. Great Service!”
— Natalie De Benedictis
“I have a very senior dog, 18, and he was groomed with love. He was so happy, and handsome, when I picked him up I almost cried.”
— Gloria Millar
“We were so worried that she would be a challenge at almost 2yrs old and not let anyone touch her. Boy did she fool us lol. We are beyond grateful to have taken her to Knotty Dogs. The staff there were amazing! They did an incredible job, and our dog Charlee was so happy when she was done.”
— Tanya Todd-Linden
“I love Knotty dogs. They are the best! Really put alot of love and care into my sweet fir baby :). Highly recommend. Best on Vancouver Island without a doubt!”
— Kayla Monas
Straightforward answers to the questions we hear most often.
Most grooming appointments take approximately 1–3 hours, with smaller dogs typically taking around 2 hours. Larger, heavily coated or more involved grooms may take longer. We work at a pace that suits each pet and will contact you when they’re ready for pickup.
Depending on breed, coat and lifestyle, some pets do best on a regular 4–8 week schedule, while others may only need grooming seasonally or as needed.
We are primarily kennel-free and love having dogs relax comfortably with us whenever possible. Kennels are available when needed for safety, comfort or dogs who prefer their own space.
Absolutely. We adjust the groom to suit each dog’s comfort, mobility and individual needs, taking breaks and providing extra support when appropriate.
Yes. Cat grooming is available exclusively at our Duncan location, with appointments tailored to each cat’s individual needs.
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