We are a small family owned business with 2 locations, on in Oakley, CA and the other in Livermore, CA. Muddy paws does not use kennel dryers -instead each dog is hand dried straight through. Kennel dryers should never be used on brachycephalic (short nosed) animals such as pugs, shih tzu, boxers, Chihuahuas ext.. Each dog gets bathed and blow dried completely through. This means less waiting around for hours in kennels for their turn to be groomed. Our priority is your dog. At muddy paws we understand each individual dog is unique in their own way and may need extra attention with certain areas during their visit. We try our best to accommodate the needs of your dog, and we make sure your dog is more comfortable and less stressed during the grooming process.