Grooming · Fear-free certified

Grooming for pets who
find it stressful.

Joel's studio isn't a wash-and-go. It's patient, fear-free handling that reads your pet's stress and works with it — a proper groom for dogs and, yes, cats too.

Fear-free certified Dogs & cats Gentle handling
A small dog being gently bathed and groomed at Waggle's fear-free studio
Calm, unhurried, gentle
Why our grooming is different

What fear-free grooming means for a nervous pet

A frightened animal doesn't need to be held down and rushed — it needs someone who notices the fear and slows down. That's what fear-free certification trains for, and it's how Joel works every single groom.

  • We go at your pet's pace

    If a groom is too much in one go, we break it up rather than force it — a calmer pet beats a faster finish.

  • Gentle, low-stress handling

    No wrestling, no shouting. Just steady, reassuring handling that helps a pet learn grooming isn't something to dread.

  • A vet right next door

    Spot a skin issue or a sore ear mid-groom? Dr. Iyer's clinic is in the same building, so nothing gets missed.

Grooming options

Three ways to keep them fresh

Honest starting prices so you know before you message. Final quotes depend on your pet's size, coat and condition — we'll confirm on WhatsApp.

A small dog being bathed and brushed

Bath & brush

The essentials done gently — bath, thorough brush-out, ear and nail tidy, and a happy, clean pet at the end of it.

from ₹1,000
A well-groomed dog relaxing at home after a full groom

Full groom

A complete groom including the fuller cut, styling and finishing — tailored to your dog's breed and coat type.

from ₹1,800
A cat being gently groomed

Cat grooming

Grooming set up specifically for cats — the patient, unhurried handling most dog-first salons simply don't offer.

from ₹1,500
A cat lying calmly during a gentle grooming session
For cat parents

Yes, we really do groom cats

Finding someone who grooms cats — and does it gently — is rare in Bengaluru. Most salons are built for dogs and treat cats as an afterthought. We don't.

Cats read fear differently, and a stressed cat can turn a groom into a fight for everyone. Joel's approach is slow, quiet and on the cat's terms, whether it's a matted coat, a nervous Persian or a first-time groom. If your cat has never been groomed, tell us — we'll take it gently.

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Waggle Plus membership

Groom often? Save all year.

If your pet is a regular in the studio, Waggle Plus pays for itself. It's 15% off every groom, plus two free vet consults a year — all under one familiar roof.

  • 15% off every groom, all year
  • 2 free vet consults every year
  • Priority slots & one familiar team
₹2,999/year
for one pet
See Waggle Plus