Grooming at your dog's pace.

Fear Free grooming in Ada, Michigan, where your dog's comfort comes first — never rushed, never forced. One dog at a time, with as many breaks as they need.

Bean, a mini dachshund, sitting at the front desk at Way of the Dog Grooming
Ashlyn Grasmeyer with Bean, ears perked, on the grooming table at Way of the Dog Grooming
Meet Your Groomer

Hi, I'm Ashlyn.

I've loved animals my whole life, dogs most of all, and I think some people are just given a particular kind of love and patience for them. My nana is where grooming came from — she had two doodles, and we used to watch grooming videos together. She's also why there are two little hearts in my logo; she drew them in a note to me the week she passed away.

The dachshund in the logo is my Bean. She's almost three and she loves to howl on command. She also struggles with anxiety, which is a big part of why I groom the way I do — once you've watched your own dog be frightened by something, you start noticing it everywhere.

"My mission is changing grooming with a Fear Free approach that puts the comfort of each dog as my top priority."
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The Work

Recent grooms

Bearded collies, doodles, goldens, giant fluffy mixes. Every coat is different, and I love getting to work with all of them.

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Fear Free methods, one dog at a time. Real-time availability, secure payment, and a calm day for your dog.

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