Professional dog grooming that comes to you!

Denise Rininger, Owner

I love dogs!

I have been working in this industry as a groomer since 1992, with an additional five years before that working in a boarding kennel. My original education was at Colorado Career Academy, a National Association of Trade and Technical Schools accredited grooming school, where I earned a certificate as an all-breed dog groomer. Shortly afterwards, I continued my education, learning from a groomer nationally certified in sporting breeds. Then I learned terriers from a groomer who helped set the official certification standards for the Iowa Professional Groomers Association, the first body to offer groomer certification in America. I learned Bichon Frises from a groomer in the process of completing her national certification in non-sporting breeds. I also worked for an assortment of breeders, learning how to deal with show coats on many different breeds. And after six years of intense study and perfecting my skills, I was recognized as a master groomer by another master. And also at about that time, I helped form the Arizona Professional Pet Groomers Association. I served as recording secretary, newsletter editor, and treasurer. I have spent most of my career working for high-end businesses that require precision skills, not just shaving dogs bald and calling the job done. I can handle elderly dogs, behavioral problems, scared dogs, rare breeds, and show dogs. This unusual skill set and a devotion to detail sets me apart from other groomers, whether mobile or shop-based. Very few groomers out there have my level of training or experience, and it shows in consistently high quality work through the years.

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30+
Years

Uncounted
Dogs Groomed

Hundreds of
Happy Clients

...and still
going strong!

Our Prices

• Bath and Brush
• Small from $80
• Medium from $100
• Large from $120

• Full Haircuts
• Small from $90
• Medium from $110
• Large from $130

Our Reputation

Reviews gathered from the Thumbtack app. Many current reviews also available on Yelp and NextDoor!

Sean B

After going to several groomers, and seeing how our dog was treated and being traumatized we were lucky to find magic van dog grooming who we have been going to for years.

Kathy M

Denise trimmed my dog's nails, which were in really bad shape. My dog is always nervous for nail trims, but Denise was very good with him, very kind. She's very personable, and I recommend her.

Barbara M

Our Welshie, Charlie, loved her. Her terrier cut was spot on.

Kristina C

Denise is fantastic! I have a sweet small dog but she HATES getting groomed. Other traditional groomers were impersonal and my dog became more and more "difficult" to groom over time... then I found Denise! She gained my dog's trust and although my dog will probably never like grooming- my dog lets Denise do her thing and get the job done. She is fantastic and I am never going back to anyone else!

Julia M

Hello, my name is Julia McKay. Denise came over and groomed my two toy poodles, Benji and Ginger. She did an excellent job. Everybody loves the haircuts that she gave them. Denise was very patient with my two dogs, very gentle, calm, and my dogs did not get stressed out. I would recommend her to anybody. I will be having her grooming my dogs from now on. I posted a picture of Benji and Ginger before and then now after they look wonderful.

Cathy F

Great with my 2 large dogs. Kept them calm during whole process.