Lexington, KY · Owner-operated
Calm, one-dog-at-a-time grooming on Romany Road.
Hi, I am Sarah Holloway. I groom one pup at a time in a quiet shop — no kennels, no rush, no surprises on the bill.
5.0 from 200+ Lexington families
One dog at a time
Licensed, insured, and certified
- Certified Master Groomer (NDGAA)
- Pet First Aid & CPR — PetTech
- Fully insured · KY license
- Fear Free certified
What I do
Grooming, nails, baths, and the puppy first-visit.
Prices are starting points — coat condition and size move the number a bit. I will give you a real quote when I meet your pup.
Full groom
Bath, blow-dry, nail trim, ear clean, sanitary trim, and a full breed-appropriate haircut. Hand-finished — no cage drying.
Book a full groomPricingFrom $75 (small) · $95 (med) · $120+ (large)Bath & tidy
Shampoo, conditioner, blow-dry, nails, ears, and a face/feet/sanitary tidy. Great for short-coat breeds between full grooms.
Book a bathPricingFrom $50Puppy first visit
A gentle 45-minute introduction for puppies under six months. Bath, nails, ears, and lots of treats. The point is to make the next 15 visits easy.
Book a puppy visitPricing$45 flatNail trim & grind
Walk-in welcome on Wednesdays. Two minutes per paw, smooth-finished with a Dremel so they do not catch on the rug.
Walk in WednesdayPricing$18Breed-specific groom
Poodles, doodles, schnauzers, shih tzus, and the rest. I trim to standard or to your photo — whichever you want.
Ask about your breedPricingFrom $90De-shed treatment
Deep undercoat removal for goldens, huskies, shepherds, and labs. Cuts the tumbleweeds in your living room by a lot.
Add to your bookingPricingAdd $20 to a bath or groom
About the salon
A quiet shop where your dog is the only dog.
2022
I worked at a high-volume grooming chain for nine years before I opened Bluegrass Pup Salon. The dogs were fine — but they were anxious, the techs were rushed, and the bills changed every visit. I knew I could do it differently.
So in 2022 I leased a small storefront on Romany Road, two blocks from the Beaumont neighborhood I grew up in. One groomer (me), one dog at a time, no cages, no hard deadlines. The room is quiet. There is classical music. Your dog gets the whole hour.
If you are bringing a senior, an anxious puppy, or a rescue who has had a rough time at other salons — this is the shop for you. Every visit gets a written report card so you know what I noticed.
One dog at a time, no cages, no hard deadlines. Your dog gets the whole hour — and walks out calm.
— Sarah Holloway, Owner
From neighbors and their dogs
Why folks keep coming back.
“Sarah is the only groomer Maple has ever liked. She comes home calm, smells incredible, and the cut is exactly what we asked for. Every. Single. Time.”
“Our 14-year-old shih tzu had been kicked out of two other salons for being a "difficult senior." Sarah took her time, sent us photos halfway through, and Biscuit walked out wagging. Lifesaver.”
“I bring my standard poodle here for the breed cut and it comes out cleaner than the show ring. Worth every penny and then some.”
“Walked in on a Wednesday with two squirmy labs for nail trims. In and out in fifteen minutes, paws smooth, $36 flat. This place is a gift.”
“Our rescue had never been groomed before — Sarah went slow, did a half-groom the first time, and built him up to a full one over three visits. He now jumps out of the car when we pull up.”
“The written report card after every appointment is the detail I did not know I needed. I learned my old guy had a hot spot before it got bad.”
On the table this week
A few of the regulars.
Charlie · Standard poodle · Beaumont Maple · Golden retriever · Chevy Chase Pepper · Cairn terrier · Ashland Park Bear · Bernedoodle · Hamburg Olive · Cavapoo puppy · Tates Creek Biscuit · Shih tzu · Chevy Chase
Common questions
What folks usually ask before the first visit.
How long does a full groom take?
About 90 minutes to two hours, start to finish. I only book one dog at a time, so your appointment is yours — no kennel waiting before or after.
Do you work with anxious or senior dogs?
Yes — that is most of who I see. I am Fear Free certified and my whole shop is set up for it: quiet music, no other dogs in the room, and we go at your pup's pace. If your dog has been "fired" by another salon, I would love to meet them.
What about puppies?
The Puppy First Visit is a 45-minute intro for pups under six months. Bath, nails, ears, lots of treats, no clippers — the goal is to make grooming feel safe so the next dozen visits are easy.
How early should I book?
I am one groomer. Most weeks I am booked out 2–3 weeks. For weekends, plan on 3–4. Walk-in nail trims on Wednesdays do not need an appointment.
What if my dog is matted?
I will be honest with you. I cannot brush out a heavily matted coat without hurting your dog — a shave-down is more humane. If that is the call, I will show you the mats first and we will decide together.
Do you require vaccines?
Yes — current rabies and bordetella, please. Email or text a copy from your vet before your first visit and we are good for the year.
What payment do you take?
Cards, cash, Apple Pay, Venmo, or Zelle. I send the invoice to your phone before you leave so there are no surprises.
Where do you serve?
Anyone in greater Lexington — Beaumont, Chevy Chase, Ashland Park, Hamburg, Tates Creek, Andover, downtown, and the suburbs out to Versailles and Nicholasville. The salon is on Romany Road; I do not do mobile.
Book your pup
Call, text, or stop in to schedule.
I answer the phone between dogs. If you get the voicemail, leave a message and I will call you back the same day.
(859) 555-0184348 Romany RoadLexington, KY 40502Hours
- Tuesday
- 9am – 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am – 5pm · walk-in nails
- Thursday
- 9am – 5pm
- Friday
- 9am – 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am – 2pm
- Sunday — Monday
- Closed