Perth Amboy, NJ · Private studio · Appointment only
Calm, one-on-one grooming for dogs and cats. No crates, no crowded salon, no waiting all day. Your pet gets our full attention, and you know exactly when they're coming home.
Call or text: 732-496-7337 @Paw.Shapers
The night before grooming day
Most pets don't mind the bath. What they hate is everything around it: the noise, the other animals, the hours of waiting. So we changed everything around it.
GaraReal talk. I don't actually mind the bath.
KarmaSame. It's the barking, the dryers on full blast, and sitting in a crate all day.
DellaLast time I counted every bark. I got to 400.
Paw ShapersThat's why we only see one pet at a time. No crates. No crowd. And an exact time to go home.
Gara…Okay. Book me.
Karma is typing…
Last time…
GaraTen dogs barking. Dryers on full blast.
GaraI waited in a crate all day. Pickup time? "Whenever he's done."
GaraWait… it's just me?
Paw ShapersJust you. And you're home by 12:00.
That's how a lot of busy salons work. It's not how we work.
Our way
No other dogs. No barking. No rush.
We book one pet at a time. From drop-off to pickup, all of our attention is on yours, and the room stays quiet.
GaraWhere did all the other dogs go?
Paw ShapersToday the room is all yours.
Arrive at your time. Pick up when we said.
Because we work by appointment only, you know when to come and when to come back. We text you the moment your pet is ready.
GaraSo I'm not staying all day?
Paw ShapersNope. You go home right on time.
You know your pet better than anyone.
Before every groom we take a few minutes to talk: sensitivities, spots they don't like touched, how they handle the dryer, and the look you want.
Paw ShapersAnything she doesn't like? Paws, ears, the dryer?
DellaWait… you're asking me?
No forcing. No hurrying.
If your pet gets nervous, we stop, let them settle, and pick back up when they're ready. A calm groom today makes the next visit easier.
KarmaAnd if I get scared?
Paw ShapersThen we pause. We've got time here.
Fresh off the table
From before, to bath time, to after. Tap any photo to see it up close.
Price estimate
Pick your pet, their size and the service, and see your total instantly. Then send it along with your appointment request.
Appointment only
Fill out the request and text it to us. We'll reply to confirm the day, time and price.
Fill it out once before your first visit: your pet's details, vaccines and anything we should know. It only takes a few minutes.
Fill out the formPrivate home studio in Perth Amboy, NJ. The exact address is sent when your appointment is confirmed.
The faces of Paw Shapers
Every brand has a story. Ours has three stars: Gara, Della and Karma, the pets who inspired Paw Shapers and star in our logo.
Bilingual, patient, and a fan of every pet who walks through the door. One pet at a time, always.
Big tongue, bigger heart. Our original bath-time model and living proof that a calm groom works.
Curly tail, endless smiles, and very strong opinions about belly rubs. She's the reason we never rush a groom.
Her very high standards shaped our cat routine: a quiet room, gentle hands and zero rush.
FAQ
We're a private home studio in Perth Amboy, NJ. We send the exact address when your appointment is confirmed.
No, we're not a mobile service. You bring your pet to our quiet studio at your appointment time.
Yes! We serve clients in English and Spanish, by phone, by text and in person.
All pets need an up-to-date rabies vaccine. Bring dogs on a collar or harness and leash, and cats in a carrier.
Price depends on coat condition, behavior, matting and the time it takes. We always tell you the final price before we start.
Level 1 is for light tangles and Level 2 for tighter mats. It's charged per area: tail, ears or body. Your groomer checks it with you before starting.
It depends on size, coat and service. When you book we give you a pickup time, and we text you when your pet is ready.
Because noise, other animals and waiting are what stress pets the most. Without them, grooming is safer and calmer, and the results are better.