Trusted for dog grooming for over 25 years!
Call today to make your pup's appointment!
By appointment only. Pets must be up to date and registered before arriving. Limited availability.
Dog grooming in Kalamazoo, MI at Bittersweet Pet Resorts delivers a fresh cut and a clean coat. We also aim for a dog who’s genuinely relaxed on the table. Our seasoned groomers combine a calm, patient touch with premium shampoos and products, offering a full menu of services that keeps skin healthy and coats looking their best.
We are now offering limited walk-in dog grooming appointments. Please call before arriving to check for availability (269) 684-7361. Looking for dog daycare or dog boarding in Kalamazoo?
What Makes Bittersweet the Go-To for Dog Groomer in Kalamazoo, MI
Searching for a professional dog groomer near Kalamazoo? Pet parents from Kalamazoo, Portage, Oshtemo, Texas Township, Schoolcraft, and Vicksburg head south on US-131 to our Kalamazoo Area resort for spa-style grooming that’s well worth the trip. Few moments beat picking up a clean, fluffy, tail-wagging pup at the end of the day! Kalamazoo families can also count on us for dog boarding and dog daycare.
Every member of our grooming team is a devoted pet owner, and together they bring decades of combined experience to the salon, along with a real commitment to gentle, high-quality care for each dog who hops up on the table.
You can book dog grooming in Kalamazoo, MI any day from Monday through Saturday. Whether you’re coming from the Winchell neighborhood, the Portage side of town, or out past Oshtemo, here’s what our groomers can do for your dog:Complete grooming packages, haircut included
- Baths that wash away dirt, odor, and buildup
- Careful clipping and trimming for a polished finish
- Deep brush-outs that work through tangles and loose hair
- A finishing touch of nail polish
- Toothbrushing as part of the visit
- Nail trims or grinding, whichever suits your dog best
- De-shedding treatments that tame a heavy undercoat
- Care adjusted to your dog’s coat, breed, and comfort level
Dog Grooming Before and After
Cut Down on Shedding with the FURminator® Treatment
Fur on the couch, the car seats, and your favorite sweater? Our FURminator® de-shedding treatment goes straight to the source. This specialized system gently lifts away loose hair and dead undercoat while leaving your dog’s topcoat uncut and unharmed. Many dogs see shedding drop by as much as 90 percent after only one or two sessions, and their coats come out cleaner, healthier, and much easier to keep up with between visits.
Extra Pampering: Spa Treatments for Kalamazoo Dogs
Trusted for dog grooming for over 25 years!
Call today to make your pup's appointment!
By appointment only. Pets must be up to date and registered before arriving. Limited availability.
Serving Kalamazoo, Portage, Oshtemo, Texas Township, Schoolcraft, Vicksburg, and the surrounding Kalamazoo area from our Three Rivers location.
Dog Grooming FAQs
What vaccinations are required for grooming and bathing?
To keep our guests safe and healthy, we require all dogs be up to date on vaccinations for rabies, distemper combo, and Bordetella.
Starting July 1st, all dogs will be required to have the leptospirosis (lepto) vaccine in addition to distemper/parvo, rabies, and bordetella. Many veterinarians include lepto within the distemper/parvo combination (often listed as DHLPP), though it may also be administered separately (DHPP).
Do you require an appointment?
To keep wait times as short as possible, we do require appointments for grooming and bathing.
How do I make an appointment?
Please call us to get your grooming appointment started.
Can you give my dog a specific haircut or style?
Our stylists are experienced in providing many kinds of haircuts from breed-specific classics to custom styles.
Can you groom my puppy?
Yes, we’d love to introduce your puppy to grooming. We believe it’s important to bring your dog for their first grooming appointment early in life so they can get accustomed to the sights, sounds, and handling of the salon.
Can my dog get a bath while they’re visiting for lodging or daycare?
Absolutely, we’d love to send your furry friend home sparkling and fresh. Just let us know ahead of time so we can book their appointment at the salon.
Do you have grooming packages?
Most of our grooming clients like to have their pets receive multiple treatments while they’re with us. We’ve developed several convenient grooming packages to cover the most important services.
Other Services We Offer:
Dog Daycare in Kalamazoo, MI
Long workday or a packed afternoon of errands? Our dog daycare gives Kalamazoo-area dogs a place to burn off energy, make friends, and stay engaged until you’re ready to pick them up.
- Room to Roam: A mix of natural grass and specialty turf gives dogs wide-open space to sprint and explore, with toys and interactive obstacles to keep things interesting.
- Supervision at Every Turn: Tall, secure fencing encloses the outdoor yards, and our highly trained team keeps a close eye on every moment of play.
- Breaks from the Heat: Climate-controlled indoor rooms offer a place to rest, while splash pools and shady spots help pups cool off on warm days.
- Playmates Picked with Care: We group dogs by size, temperament, and play style so every interaction stays positive and fun.
- Quieter Options for Seniors and Shy Dogs: Private and small-group sessions let older or more reserved dogs exercise and enjoy enrichment at a calmer pace.
- Something New Each Month: Themed activities and events throughout the month give regular daycare guests fresh fun to look forward to.
Dog Training in Kalamazoo, MI
Lodge-n-Learn: Training During Their Stay
Pair an overnight stay with daily lessons from our experienced trainers. Throughout the visit, we work on core skills and good habits, then send you home with the right training tools and straightforward guidance so the progress continues in your own living room.
Play & Train: A Training Plan Built Around Your Dog
Our daycare staff gets to know your dog’s personality, behavior, and learning style, then chooses the training approach that fits best. With steady repetition and positive reinforcement, dogs pick up essential obedience skills and polite manners in a structured, upbeat setting.
Solid training can ease stress and head off many common behavior problems before they start. For results that last, we ask families to stay involved and keep practicing the reinforcement techniques at home. Explore our training programs.
Dog Boarding in Kalamazoo, MI
Heading out of town? Bittersweet Pet Resorts offers a true home-away-from-home for your dog. Our award-winning dog boarding is built around safety, comfort, and good health, with plenty of one-on-one attention and professional care from drop-off to pickup.
At every one of our resorts, boarding guests settle into a comfortable private suite and get caring attention from our experienced staff, plus the chance to join in fun activities across our spacious play yards. A member of our management team walks the facility every half hour, and our overnight care is designed to help your dog feel just as safe and secure as they do at home.
Testimonials
Grooming Contract
Please download our Grooming Contract for all pets receiving grooming.
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Why Kalamazoo Pet Parents Choose Bittersweet Pet Resorts for Dog Grooming in Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo dogs don’t stay clean for long, and their owners wouldn’t have it any other way. Weekend mornings mean leashed loops around Asylum Lake Preserve at Drake Road and Parkview Avenue, where pups are welcome to wade in as long as they stay on lead.
Families out in Texas Township have added the Woollam Nature Preserve on Bass Lake to the rotation since it opened in 2024, and when a dog needs to really run, the seven fenced acres of Prairie View Dog Park in Vicksburg (wooded trail, shade trees, and a separate area for dogs under 25 pounds) or the off-leash yard at River Oaks Dog Park do the trick. Add muddy spring trails, burr-covered fall hikes, and a lake-effect winter of slush and road salt in neighborhoods like Winchell, Milwood, and Oakwood, and it’s easy to see why grooming is a regular part of the routine here, not an occasional splurge.
That’s where Bittersweet comes in. Kalamazoo pet parents make the roughly 30-minute trip from Stadium Drive down US-131 to our resort in Park Township, just south of Schoolcraft, because our groomers know exactly what a Southwest Michigan dog goes through season to season.
We schedule FURminator® de-shedding before spring shedding hits full force, follow a winter of salted sidewalks with a soothing paw soak, and turn a trail-muddied pup back into a soft, sweet-smelling companion with a full bath, a breed-appropriate cut, and finishing touches like our Blueberry Facial or PlaqClnz dental cleaning.
How to Get to Bittersweet from Kalamazoo
From Kalamazoo, plan on just under a half-hour drive. Head west on Stadium Drive and follow it about 4.5 miles into Oshtemo Township, where you’ll merge onto I-94BL W/US-131 S (roughly 11 minutes). From there, settle in for about 17.6 miles of highway as US-131 carries you south past Portage and Schoolcraft and into Park Township, around 18 minutes more. Bittersweet Pet Resorts – Kalamazoo Area sits right on US-131 at 52291 US-131, Three Rivers, MI 49093, where our grooming team will be ready to welcome your pup.
