Sun City Grooming · Big or Small, We Love Them All
Gentle, Patient Dog Grooming In Sun City, AZ
Especially for older and more sensitive dogs — the same familiar hands, every time, worked one dog at a time, at their own pace.
4.8★
from 130 Google reviews
35+
Family-owned for 35+ years
Organic
Certified, non-animal-tested products
Cage-free
Optional “social floor” instead of a kennel
Who we’re for
A Family Salon Built Around The Dogs Everyone Else Rushes
We’re a family-owned grooming salon in Sun City, and we’ve been doing this for over 35 years. Our team is led by Dorothy Aman, who has more than 35 years of grooming experience in Arizona and is considered one of the state’s top and best-known groomers.
Some dogs come in for a quick bath and brush. Others are older, a little anxious, or have been turned away somewhere else — and those are exactly the dogs we’re known for.
Senior & Gentle Care
When Other Groomers Give Up, We Don’t.
If your dog is older, arthritic, or nervous on the table, they don’t need to be rushed — they need someone patient who works at their pace. That’s what we do. We take our time, we stop if your dog gets stressed, and we handle senior and anxious pets like the regulars they are, not the exception.
What A Groom Costs — By Your Dog
Every dog gets the same full groom. There’s no basic-versus-better here — what changes is your dog, not the package.
Included in every groom
- Bath with organic shampoo
- Tearless shampoo on the face
- Fluff-dried by hand — never cage-dried
- Full brush-out
- De-shedding & Furminator
- Ears cleaned
- Nails trimmed
- Pads tidied
- Sanitary trim
- Glands checked, and expressed as needed
- Haircut styled to the breed, where the coat calls for one
Extras, quoted before we start: flea & tick treatment · feathers, bows & bandanas · heavy de-matting · creative grooming · teeth brushing. Just nails? $10 dogs · $15 cats.
$50–55
Small dogs
$55–65
Medium dogs
$75–90
Large dogs
$85–115
Doodles
No extra charge
Older & Sensitive Dogs
Older, arthritic or anxious? We go at their pace — breaks when they need them, gentle lifting, cage-free waiting. The patience doesn’t cost extra.
Why Families Stay
- The same familiar hands, every time. You get to know your groomer, and your dog does too.
- The same groomers who stick around. Dorothy and her team of groomers have looked after Sun City dogs for years.
- Two safety straps on every table so your dog can’t jump or fall while they’re being groomed.
- One dog, start to finish. We groom one dog at a time — never several at once, never sharing a sink — so yours has our full attention.
- Fluff-dried by hand, never cage-dried. Your dog is dried right away with gentle hands, not left in a heated cage.
- Sanitized tools between every appointment.
- A cage-free “social floor” where dogs can hang out together instead of waiting in a kennel.
- Certified organic, non-animal-tested products — no dyes or perfumes, gentle on sensitive skin.
The bath
Gentle Senior Dog Grooming And Advanced Skin Care For All Breeds With Prima
At Sun City Grooming, we believe every dog — your furry baby — deserves a clean, comfortable, and positive grooming experience. While we specialize in compassionate senior dog grooming, our professional bathing and grooming services are designed for dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, coat types, and temperaments.
From playful puppies and active adult dogs to elderly pets with sensitive skin and limited mobility, every dog receives individualized care based on their age, health, coat condition, and comfort level.
Read more about our bathing & skin care
A Professional Bathing System That Is Gentle On Senior Dogs
Senior dog grooming requires more than simply giving an older pet a haircut and bath. Aging dogs may have arthritis, sore joints, weakening legs, sensitive skin, thinning coats, dental discomfort, anxiety, or difficulty standing for extended periods.
To make bathing more comfortable, every dog at Sun City Grooming is washed using our professional Prima Bathing System. This advanced system mixes shampoo, water, and oxygen to create an even, effective cleansing process that reaches through the coat and down to the skin.
Because the shampoo is distributed efficiently, our groomers can thoroughly clean the dog without excessive scrubbing, pulling, or repetitive handling. This can be especially beneficial for senior dogs that become uncomfortable, impatient, or tired during longer grooming appointments.
The faster and gentler bathing process may help reduce:
- Extended standing time
- Unnecessary movement of sore joints
- Repetitive scrubbing of sensitive areas
- Stress and fatigue during bathing
- Tugging on fragile or thinning coats
- Discomfort for dogs with limited mobility
Our goal during every senior dog grooming appointment is to provide a thorough cleaning while keeping the dog as calm, supported, and comfortable as possible.
Better Skin And Coat Care For Dogs Of All Ages
Healthy-looking fur begins with clean, properly cared-for skin. Dirt, natural oils, dander, dead hair, environmental debris, and grooming-product residue can collect beneath a dog’s coat. Traditional bathing methods may clean the surface of the fur without evenly reaching the skin underneath.
The Prima Bathing System helps distribute shampoo throughout the coat, allowing it to lift away oils, odors, dirt, and buildup more effectively. The oxygen-infused application helps provide a refreshing, deep clean without requiring aggressive scrubbing.
This professional bathing process may be especially helpful for dogs with:
- Dry, flaky, or sensitive skin
- Oily coats or noticeable odors
- Thick double coats
- Long or curly hair
- Excessive shedding
- Delicate senior skin
- Dirt and debris trapped beneath the fur
- Skin folds or difficult-to-reach areas
Our groomers also consider each dog’s individual skin and coat needs when selecting products and determining the most appropriate bathing approach. We take extra care around sensitive areas, including the face, ears, paws, stomach, and areas where the skin may be thin or irritated.
Professional Grooming For All Ages, Sizes, And Breeds
Although senior dog grooming is one of our specialties, the benefits of our professional bathing system are available to every dog that visits Sun City Grooming.
Puppies can benefit from a gentle introduction to bathing and grooming. Adult dogs receive the deep cleaning needed to maintain a fresh coat and healthy-looking skin. Senior dogs receive additional patience, support, and attention to age-related sensitivities.
We welcome:
- Small, medium, and large dogs
- Short-haired and long-haired breeds
- Curly, wiry, silky, and double-coated dogs
- Puppies, adults, and senior dogs
- Nervous, shy, or easily overwhelmed pets
- Dogs that require extra time and gentle handling
Every dog is different. Some enjoy the grooming process, while others may become anxious when exposed to unfamiliar sounds, water, handling, or equipment. Our groomers pay close attention to each dog’s body language and adjust the appointment whenever additional patience or reassurance is needed.
The Benefits Of Our Professional Bathing Process
Our advanced bathing and skin-care process provides important benefits for dogs of every age and breed, including:
- A deeper, more even clean
- Better shampoo distribution beneath the coat
- Gentle removal of oils, dirt, odors, and buildup
- Less aggressive scrubbing and coat manipulation
- Improved care for dry or sensitive skin
- A softer, cleaner, and fresher-looking coat
- Reduced bathing time for older or impatient dogs
- Greater comfort for dogs with sore joints or mobility concerns
- A bathing experience customized to the dog’s individual needs
The experience
Every Dog Gets The Royal Treatment
We bathe dogs one at a time in the tub, dry them right away, and fluff-dry by hand — absolutely no cage drying. We welcome dogs of all sizes and keep the shop a relaxed, happy place: dogs that visit us are usually wagging their tails when it’s time to go home. All of our staff work as one team, with procedures we developed together so every dog gets the same careful standard — no matter who’s at the table.
Our work
Before & After
What Sun City Families Say
★★★★★
“I have a large senior dog that desperately needed grooming. They got him in quickly and did a phenomenal job! Abel was happy and calm when I picked him up also!”
— Valerie B.
★★★★★
“I have gone to Dorothy for around 10 years with my 3 Standard Poodles. The best ever! She is so patient and kind to my fur kids.”
— Gloria D.
★★★★★
“My dogs are older and I don’t trust them with just anyone… good prices especially for the care and quality of their grooming.”
— Jannat
Come see us
Right Here In Sun City
15424 N 99th Ave
Sun City, AZ 85351
Monday–Saturday 7am–4pm · Sunday & major holidays closed