Looking for a dog groomer Asheville families can trust with both comfort and cleanliness? At All American Pet Resorts Asheville, grooming is part of a calm, resort-style experience instead of a hectic, in-and-out salon visit. Your dog enjoys all-suite, cage-free accommodations, supervised play, and attentive care while our staff handles their grooming needs.
We understand that leaving your dog, even for a bath, can feel stressful. You might picture long hours in a crate, noisy rooms, and rushed appointments. Our goal is different. We designed our resort so dogs can move, rest, and be gently cared for in a setting that feels home-like and reassuring.
Our Pet Care Specialists remain on-site 24/7/365, indoor and outdoor play spaces keep dogs engaged, and live webcams provide visibility during your dog’s stay. Grooming is simply one more way we deliver what we call separation without the anxiety.
Why Choose Our Resort For Dog Grooming
Choosing where your dog is bathed and brushed is about more than convenience. You want a setting where your pup feels safe, can take breaks, and is surrounded by people who already understand their personality. By pairing grooming with boarding or daycare at our Asheville resort, we keep your dog in one familiar place from drop-off to pick-up instead of shuttling them between a separate dog groomer and another facility.
Because our Pet Care Specialists are on-site around the clock, we are able to watch how each dog is doing throughout the day and adjust their schedule if they seem tired or overwhelmed. A younger, high-energy dog may enjoy extra playtime before a bath, while a senior pup might do better with a shorter outing and more rest before we start grooming. This flexible approach helps many dogs gradually learn that being bathed and dried is just another routine part of their stay rather than something to worry about.
Our team also gets to know your preferences over time, from how often you like nails trimmed to whether your dog does better with a quicker rinse or a more thorough scrub to tackle mountain mud from local trails. Because we see many of our guests regularly, we are able to notice changes in coat, skin, or comfort level that might be harder to spot in a one-time salon visit and share those observations with you. For busy Asheville families, this ongoing relationship can make it easier to stay ahead of your dog’s grooming needs without adding extra appointments to your week.
Many pet parents think of a traditional dog groomer as a place where pups wait in crates between services. At our resort in Asheville, the experience is very different. Dogs relax in spacious, climate-controlled suites and enjoy supervised play instead of spending their day confined.
Our staff offers grooming services, such as baths and brush-outs, as convenient add-ons to daycare or boarding stays. This means your dog’s cleaning and pampering can happen while they are already enjoying their regular routine with us. We do not provide full haircuts or styling, and we are careful to describe our grooming as comfort-focused care from our team.
During a stay, your dog spends time in playgroups organized by size, age, energy, and play style, with quiet rest periods built in. This balanced schedule helps keep pups relaxed for grooming, since they can release energy in a supervised way and then unwind in a comfortable suite.
Everything about our resort, from joint-friendly flooring to the way we supervise play, is designed to support separation without the anxiety. Grooming becomes another calm moment in your dog’s day instead of a stressful interruption.
What Your Dog’s Grooming Day Includes
Check-In And Playtime
When you book grooming with daycare or boarding, we want you to know exactly what your dog’s day looks like. At check-in, our team reviews your dog’s age, size, energy, and play style, along with any special notes you want us to know. This helps us place them in appropriate playgroups and plan their grooming time thoughtfully.
After check-in, dogs typically enjoy time in our indoor and outdoor play spaces with dogs of similar size and activity level. Our team supervises these sessions closely and builds in quiet breaks. When it is time for grooming, your dog returns to a calm space where our staff handles services like baths, gentle drying, nail care, and brushing, always with safety and comfort in mind.
Comfort-Focused Grooming Steps
We understand that every dog responds differently to water, dryers, and handling. Our staff works carefully, paying attention to body language and taking our time when a dog needs a slower pace. Once grooming is complete, dogs return to their suite or playgroup, depending on what is most appropriate for the stage of their stay.
Here is how a typical grooming visit fits into your dog’s stay:
Gentle pre-groom check. Our team makes sure your dog has had a chance to potty, drink water, and settle before we begin any bathing or nail care.
Bath and rinse. We use a calm, steady approach during the bath, keeping water temperature comfortable and avoiding rushed handling.
Careful drying. Drying is adjusted to your dog’s comfort level, with breaks as needed, so the experience stays as relaxed as possible.
Nail and coat care. Nails are trimmed or filed and coats are brushed out to remove loose hair and keep your dog feeling fresh.
Return to rest or play. After grooming, your pup heads back to their suite or playgroup to finish the day on a positive note.
Pick-Up And Updates
At pick-up, our team is available to review how your dog’s day went and answer questions about grooming. If you prefer, you can also call during your dog’s visit to check in with staff. Our goal is to make the process feel predictable, transparent, and easy to repeat as part of your regular routine.
How Scheduling Dog Grooming Works
We want booking grooming to feel as simple as planning any other visit to our resort. When you request daycare or boarding, you can let us know you would like grooming added, and our team will help you choose a day and time during the stay that fits your dog’s routine. This makes it easy to plan around commutes into downtown Asheville, flights out of Asheville Regional Airport, or weekend trips on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
During scheduling, we will confirm which services you want for your dog and review any notes about sensitivities, health concerns, or past grooming experiences. If you are unsure how often your dog should be bathed, we can talk through their coat type, lifestyle, and how frequently they join us for daycare or boarding. Together, we can decide on a cadence that keeps them clean and comfortable without overbathing or disrupting their routine.
On the day of service, you do not need to rearrange your schedule to drop your dog at a separate location or wait for a specific pick-up window. Once your dog is checked in, our staff coordinates the timing of their bath, nail care, and brushing with their play and rest periods. When you arrive to pick them up, we will share how the session went and note anything that might be helpful for planning future grooming during their stays with us.
Safety, Comfort & Cleanliness
Grooming Spaces Designed For Safety
Cleanliness and safety matter just as much as convenience. That is why our resort uses joint-friendly flooring throughout, which gives pups better traction and support as they move between suites, play spaces, and grooming areas. This can be especially helpful for seniors or dogs with joint concerns.
Surfaces in the resort receive antimicrobial treatments, and our team follows comprehensive sanitation protocols. We work to keep germs and odors to a minimum, which supports a healthier environment for every guest. Advanced air-exchange systems help keep fresh air moving, an important consideration whenever water, cleaning products, and active dogs share the same space.
Monitored Play And Calm Time
Playgroups are thoughtfully organized by size, age, energy, and play style, and staff members supervise interactions at all times. This attention helps reduce the risk of rough play that might leave a dog too overstimulated for grooming. When needed, dogs can enjoy quiet time in their suites to relax before or after their bath.
For dogs with special needs, we can continue custom diets you provide and administer medications according to your instructions during their stay. You can speak with our team ahead of time about your dog’s needs so we can plan their care and grooming around those details in a safe, consistent way.
Local Resort Care For Asheville Dogs
Families in Asheville often balance busy workdays, travel plans, and time outdoors exploring the Blue Ridge region. Coordinating separate appointments for daycare, boarding, and grooming can feel like one more project on an already full calendar. Our resort brings these needs together in one place so you can drop your dog off once and come back to a clean, content companion.
Indoor and outdoor play spaces help dogs stay comfortable in changing mountain weather. On hot summer days or cooler, damp mornings, your dog can still exercise and relax safely before and after grooming. Climate-controlled suites give them a cozy retreat whenever they need a break from activity.
Because the resort is locally owned, we understand how Asheville dog parents like to live. Many families schedule grooming during daycare while they work in town, or during boarding when they head out on weekend trips. At the same time, our connection to a national brand means our staff receives consistent, best-practice training in dog care.
Pet parents often tell us they appreciate not having to drive back and forth across Asheville to separate locations for daycare and baths. By keeping everything under one roof, we help reduce the stress of traffic, parking, and timing pick-ups around work or school schedules. Over time, many dogs also grow more comfortable with grooming because they associate it with a familiar place, familiar faces, and the same routine they enjoy on non-grooming days.
Here are a few times when combining grooming with a stay can help:
Before or after a vacation, so your dog comes home cleaner and more relaxed.
During a long workday when you want your dog exercised, bathed, and ready to cuddle.
Ahead of guests visiting, so your pup looks and smells fresh without an extra errand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grooming services does your staff provide?
Our staff provides comfort-focused grooming services such as baths, nail care, and brush-outs. These are available as add-ons to daycare or boarding stays. We do not offer coat trimming or styling, so you can think of our grooming as a way to keep your dog clean and refreshed.
Will my dog be crated while waiting for grooming?
No, our resort uses all-suite, cage-free accommodations instead of crates. Dogs relax in climate-controlled suites or participate in supervised play before and after grooming. We work to limit waiting and keep each dog comfortable, with staff available on-site around the clock.
How do you handle anxious or senior dogs during grooming?
We approach anxious and senior dogs with extra patience and a slower pace. Our staff pays attention to body language, uses calm handling, and allows breaks when needed. Because the resort environment is already structured and familiar, many dogs find grooming less stressful over time.
Can my dog play with others on grooming days?
Yes, many dogs enjoy supervised play on grooming days. We group dogs by size, age, energy, and play style, and always include quiet rest periods. This balance helps dogs release energy, then settle, which can make grooming more comfortable and predictable.
Can I see my dog while they are staying with you?
Yes, live webcams allow you to view designated play areas during your dog’s stay. You can also call our team if you have questions about how your dog is doing. These options give many pet parents added peace of mind while they are away.
Call (828) 532-2516 to talk with our team and plan your dog’s next visit.
We offer a dog deshedding treatment as part of bath during a daycare or boarding reservation only, which includes a blow-out, bath with a deshed shampoo & conditioner, and additional brushing.
$25.00
Nail Trim
We offer dog nail trims with either daycare or boarding reservations.
$15.00
Nail Dremel
We offer dog dremmels, for an additional fee (grinding of the nail), with either daycare or boarding reservations.
$15.00
Small Dog (0-14 lb)
$80.00
Medium Dog (15-30 lb)
$95.00
Large Dog (30-60 lb)
$110.00
X-Large Dog (60+ lb)
$130.00
Doodle Groom (Small)
$95.00
Doodle Groom (Medium)
$110.00
Doodle Groom (Large)
$145.00
Dematting Fee
$28.00
Current Daycare or Boarding Guests Only
Our Grooming services are exclusively available for in-house Daycare or Boarding guests and may not be purchased separately.
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Our Amenities
24/7/365 Care
24-Hour Webcam Access
UV-C Light Technology Air Filtration System
Expansive Indoor/Outdoor Play Areas
Early Drop-Off
Late Pick-Up
24-hr Staffing
HVAC & Air Exchange Purification System
Raised Comfy Beds with Fleece Pad
Medication Administration
Play Structures
What Our Pet Parents Are Saying
S"I Couldn't Be More Happy"
"This was my first time boarding Maple and I couldn't be more happy with my experience."
Stephen DeVito
T"Luca Came Home Happy and Relaxed"
"Luca came home happy, relaxed, and excited to go back each visit, which says everything."
Torey Link
S"Another Wonderful Stay for Our Dog Theo"
"AAPR staff is wonderful and I know my dog is in safe hands with professionals."
Susan James Fundanish
I"My fur babies came back happy"
"My fur babies came back happy, tired, and smelling fresh."
Indiana Graves
J"Clean, friendly"
"Clean, friendly"
John Grill
D"The facility is spotless"
"The facility is spotless and the staff is terrific."
Doug Keene
D"Would Highly Recommend"
"Our little Stormy loves going to “school,” and the team treats her like one of their own."
Donna Hensley
J"Y’all Are the Best!"
"Y’all are the best! Always a clean place and happy staff."
Joan Dickson
M"My Dog Absolutely Loves It Here"
"All of the employees are friendly and professional."
Mary Padgett
m"Davis and Nicole Are Amazing"
"Davis and Nicole are amazing!"
megan hunnicutt
B"Amazing facility!"
"Always clean and welcoming atmosphere."
Brittanny Craig
D"They Know Every Dog by Name"
"They know every dog by name and temperament."
Deanne Horton
M"My dogs were well taken care of"
"My dogs were well taken care of."
Marco Canales
L"We Had a Wonderful Experience"
"The staff was incredibly patient, caring, and made us feel comfortable leaving our dog in their care."
Lorenzo Smith
C"Great Staff!"
"They made Fancy feel right at home."
Candy
T"Picked Up a Happy Dog"
"Easy to book online."
Ted Stevens
I Couldn't Be More Happy
I’m a new dog owner and I travel a lot for work. Most of the time I travel my girlfriend can watch my dog, but from time to time that’s not possible. This was my first time boarding Maple and I couldn’t be more happy with my experience. All of the staff were so kind and caring and I loved that I could see everything that was happening via the live webcams. David and Nicole, the owners, are super, and it’s clear that they love dogs and have gone above and beyond in building and operating this business. I highly recommend!
Stephen DeVito
Luca Came Home Happy and Relaxed
Luca came home happy, relaxed, and excited to go back each visit, which says everything. We appreciated the updates, the clean facility, and the attention they gave to each dog’s individual needs. Knowing our dog was safe, well cared for, and having fun gave us complete peace of mind.
Torey Link
Another Wonderful Stay for Our Dog Theo
Another wonderful stay for our dog Theo over July 4th. We had tried to find a place closer to our house for convenience, but that place didn’t let Theo play with other dogs. AAPR staff is wonderful, and I know my dog is in safe hands with professionals. It’s worth the drive to know your dog is in wonderful care. Thank you!!
Susan James Fundanish
My fur babies came back happy
My fur babies came back happy, tired, and smelling fresh. They took such good care of them while we were away.
Indiana Graves
Clean, friendly
Clean, friendly, my dog seemed fine with the experience (her first time boarding).
John Grill
The facility is spotless
I showed up as a novice puppy owner, and our pup was completely at ease there from day 1. The facility is spotless and the staff is terrific. I’m extremely grateful that we learned about All American in Asheville.
Doug Keene
Would Highly Recommend
We have used this location for about a year. Our little Stormy loves going to “school”; she goes a couple of times a week and gets very excited when we pull in the parking lot. The team treats her like one of their own, and we are very grateful. Would highly recommend, and we tell everyone about the boarding, daycare, and grooming.
Donna Hensley
Y’all Are the Best!
Y’all are the best! Groomers and trainers! Always a clean place and happy staff.
Joan Dickson
My Dog Absolutely Loves It Here
All of the employees are friendly and professional. The facility is extremely clean. My dog absolutely loves it here.
Mary Padgett
Davis and Nicole Are Amazing
Davis and Nicole are amazing! They have helped us with all three of our dogs. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
megan hunnicutt
Amazing facility!
Amazing facility! Always clean and welcoming atmosphere. My dog gets so excited when it is time to go to “school”!
Brittanny Craig
They Know Every Dog by Name
They know every dog by name and temperament. They are friendly and considerate, and very good about keeping you updated on everything concerning your dog's visit.
Deanne Horton
My dogs were well taken care of
My dogs were well taken care of, and I would recommend anyone who needs pet boarding to go to All American Pet Resort.
Marco Canales
We Had a Wonderful Experience
We had a wonderful experience with All American Pet Resorts! The staff was incredibly patient, caring, and made us feel comfortable leaving our dog in their care. The cameras were a fantastic feature and gave us peace of mind by allowing us to check on him throughout his stay. Highly recommend!
Lorenzo Smith
Great Staff!
Great staff! They made Fancy feel right at home. I would definitely recommend using them. They care so much, and you can tell.
Candy
Picked Up a Happy Dog
Easy to book online. At end of day, picked up a happy dog!
