Open Tue–Sat · Sellwood, Portland
A quiet salon where your dog is the only dog in the room.
One table, one tub, one dog at a time. No crate stacks, no cage dryers, no room full of barking. Drop off, run your errands, and pick up a dog who’s had a genuinely good afternoon.
4.9 from 300+ Google reviews · No deposit to book
Walk in any open hour
Nails & ears · $20 · 15 min
Zero cage dryers
“She used to shake for an hour after the salon. Now she falls asleep on their table.”
DR
Dana R. · Marla, Cocker Spaniel
2019
Grooming on Tacoma Street since
1:1
One dog in the salon, always
0
Cage dryers. Not one.
4.9
Average across 300+ Google reviews
The difference
Most salons run eight dogs at once. We run one.
That’s why dogs leave here calm instead of wired. A production line needs crates, cage dryers and noise to keep moving. A single quiet room doesn’t.
A typical busy salon
Six to eight dogs in the room at once
Crates stacked while dogs wait their turn
Heated cage dryers to save time
Final price only confirmed at pickup
Rushed when the schedule slips
Since 2019
Calm Coat
Your dog is the only dog in the salon
Drop off and get a text the moment they’re ready
Hand-dried and finished standing
Price agreed with you before we start
We stop the moment your dog has had enough
Free 2-hour parking out front
Step-free entrance
Coffee while you wait
Text updates with photos
Services & prices
Priced by coat. Quoted before we start.
Prices are for small to medium dogs in reasonable coat condition. We confirm the exact price at drop-off, never at pickup.
Large breeds and heavily matted coats may cost more. We’ll always tell you before we start, and you can say no.
What owners say
Dogs who used to dread the groomer now walk themselves in.
4.9
312 reviews on Google
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They groomed her over three sittings with breaks. She came out happy instead of shaking. I’ve never had that anywhere else.
Before Calm Coat
Arthritis at 13
Dana R.
Marla
·
Cocker Spaniel
Before
Surprise matting fees
The quote at drop-off was exactly what I paid. After years of extra fees appearing at pickup, that alone keeps me here.
Boomer
Goldendoodle
Priya S.
Client since 2022
Before
Bit at other salons
First visit they just let him sniff the clippers for twenty minutes. Third visit: full groom, no muzzle.
Rufus
Terrier mix
Tom & Aileen W.
Client since 2023
Before
Not seeing the groom
I can watch the table from the front bench. Seeing how gently they handle her is why I stopped shopping around.
Juniper
Mini Schnauzer
Hannah L.
Client since 2020
Before
Fur everywhere
Two shepherds, twice a year for the de-shed. The difference in our house for the month after is worth double.
Ash & Odin
German Shepherds
Marcus O.
Client since 2022
Before
No time to book
Walked in for a nail trim with no appointment and was out in ten minutes. Small thing. It’s why they get the big jobs too.
Pepper
Beagle
Gabe T.
Client since 2024
Before
Coming home stressed
She used to hide under the bed for an hour after grooming. Now she naps in the car on the way home.
Biscuit
Shih Tzu
Sofia M.
Client since 2021
Before
Too small for big salons
No crates, no big dogs barking at him. He trots in like he owns the place now.
Mochi
Pomeranian
Leon K.
Client since 2023
Book a groom
Tell us about your dog.
Send this and we’ll call you back the same day we’re open to confirm a time and a price. Nothing is booked until we speak.
No deposit, no card details
Pay at pickup, cash or card.
Price agreed up front
Confirmed at drop-off, before we start.
Matted coat? Tell us
Honest advice on what’s possible.
Rather talk?
(503) 774-1180
From the journal
Coat care between visits.
Visit the studio
1428 SE Tacoma Street, Sellwood, Portland
Tuesday – Friday
8am – 5pm
Saturday
9am – 3pm
Sunday & Monday
Closed
Free 2-hour street parking right outside. The front door is level with the sidewalk. Walk-in nails and ears any open hour.