Doggie Care Services

About

this shop is a true local landmark with a legacy. For years, it was known to South Vancouver residents as Lil’ Hobos Pet Grooming, but a 2024 rebrand to Doggie Care Services signaled their evolution into a more specialized, health-focused center. While they still offer the high-quality grooms the neighborhood has loved for decades, they are now one of Vancouver’s most trusted hubs for anesthetic-free dental scaling. Led by a team of certified professionals (including a Canine Behaviorist and a Certified Pet Stylist), they bridge the gap between a beauty salon and a wellness clinic.

💡 Barkcouver Tip:

If you’re a long-time customer looking for “the guy from Lil’ Hobos,” don’t worry the same expert hands are still there! They are particularly famous for their patience with “difficult” dogs that other shops might turn away. Also, their Puppy Intro session is a must for new owners it’s a gentle, 1-hour introduction to teeth cleaning and grooming to ensure your pup doesn’t develop “salon anxiety” later in life.

🦷 Service Highlight:

The dental scaling here is a “cosmetic” service meant to keep breath fresh and gums healthy by removing plaque and tartar without the risks of anesthesia. However, they are strictly “safety-first”—if they see signs of deep infection or loose teeth during the session, they will stop and refer you to a vet