Calm pacing
Short stages, quiet arrival, and careful handling help each visit stay manageable.
Puppy and sensitive-pet grooming
Gentle grooming for every first visit
A quiet one-to-one studio for puppies, sensitive pets, and dogs new to professional grooming.
Private appointments in Vernier
One household at a time
Calm, stage-by-stage grooming
Why choose us
Built around comfort
Designed for puppy owners and pets that need a softer introduction to grooming.
A gentler grooming experience
Book a visit
Choose a studio that works at your pet's pace, with introductory sessions, private appointments, and clear guidance from start to finish.
Quiet studio care
Private grooming with a calm rhythm
One-to-one studio
We book one household at a time, with no waiting area and no rush between pets.
Home care notes
You receive clear guidance before the visit and simple coat-care notes after it.
Welfare first
If your pet shows stress or discomfort, we can pause, adjust, shorten, or stop the session.
Use cases
Ways we can help
Choose the right first step for puppies, anxious dogs, and pets new to professional grooming.
Puppy first visit
Start puppies gently
Ideal for young dogs that need a gentle first experience with grooming tools, handling, and the studio environment.
- Short introductory session with scope limits
- Owner preparation guide included
Puppy first visit
Sensitive coat care
Care for sensitive pets
A careful option for pets that need a slower pace, with attention to comfort and realistic grooming scope.
- Comfort-led bath and brush for sensitive pets
- Safe scope decided after assessment
Sensitive coat care
Familiarization visit
Build familiarity first
A simple way to help a pet get used to the space, the sounds, and the handling without booking a full service.
- No full groom required on the first visit
- Quiet, low-pressure introduction to the studio
Familiarization visit
Staged grooming plan
Take grooming in stages
Useful when a full groom is not the right first step and you want to build comfort over more than one visit.
- Step-by-step visits planned around comfort
- Pause or adjust if your pet needs it
Staged grooming plan
Client stories
What clients say
Real experiences from customers who wanted a calmer, more considerate grooming visit.
At pickup I got a clear summary of the groom, the areas that needed extra attention, and a few manageable coat-care suggestions for between visits.
Maya S.
Regular grooming customer
The introductory visit stayed calm, used short stages, and stopped when my pet needed a break instead of pushing through the full service.
Nina S.
Owner of a young or sensitive pet
Before the appointment, I was asked about coat condition, home care, and sensitivities, and I was told which parts of the requested groom were practical.
Laura S.
Pet owner
Hear from pet owners
Share your needs
Tell us about your pet's temperament and grooming history, and we will help you choose the right first step.
Paws & Claws Spa offers private grooming appointments in Vernier for puppies and sensitive pets, with calm handling, clear communication, and practical care.
We start with a temperament and history check, then shape each visit around your pet's comfort and the safe scope of the groom.
We start with a temperament and history check, then shape each visit around your pet's comfort and the safe scope of the groom.
A quiet grooming studio for puppies and pets that need a gentler pace.
Paws & Claws Spa offers private grooming appointments in Vernier for puppies and sensitive pets, with calm handling, clear communication, and practical care.
A quiet grooming studio for puppies and pets that need a gentler pace.
2019Founded
One household at a timeVisit style
30 to 60 minutesIntro session
Ready to book?
Plan a gentle visit
Start with a calm conversation about your pet's coat, temperament, and grooming needs.
Contact Us
Trusted for careful, timely service
Contact
Get in touch
Ask about puppy visits, sensitive-pet grooming, or a staged grooming plan.
Email
feedback@metalbonesheep.digital
Phone
+41 78 919 96 53
Address
Chemin de Blandonnet 10, 1214 Vernier
FAQ
Questions, answered
Clear answers for puppy owners and pets that need a gentler grooming approach.
Need a calmer start?
If you need help choosing the right first visit, send us a message and we will guide you through the options.
Ask a questionWe start with a temperament and history inquiry, then give pre-visit guidance so the appointment begins calmly and with the right scope.
Yes. We offer introductory sessions for puppies and familiarization visits without a full groom, depending on what is appropriate for your pet.
We work at a pace that supports comfort and safety. If needed, the session can be paused, adjusted, shortened, or stopped.
We do not promise a final coat length or full dematting result before assessing the coat condition and safe handling scope.
You can book by phone, email, contact form, or a pre-visit consultation.
Find us
Visit our Vernier studio
Our studio is in Vernier and welcomes private grooming appointments by booking only. Please contact us before your visit so we can prepare a calm arrival.
Chemin de Blandonnet 10, 1214 Vernier
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