Alice's Trail Waggin Pet Services

Pet Care Services and Rates: PLEASE NOTE - 15% HST will be applied in addition to all service rates listed below. If outside our service area, services that take place on Statutory Holidays or when special requests are made, all service fees are subject to increase.

Overnight Pet Sitting (In-Their-Own-Home). The service fee is $85 +tax per night. There are additional service fees depending on the start and end times on the first and last day of the service. Those time-frames AKA Intervals begin at $40 +tax, and increase as more time is requested. In order to reserve this service, 15% (non-refundable) of the service fee must be paid in advance. One 45 minute dog walking service is included in the above fees.

*adVenture Overnight Pet Sitting. Venture is our business owner's Yellow Lab, and together, Angela and Venture offer a premium pet sitting experience. Of course, not all dogs and cats enjoy the company of other dogs, nor is every dog built for the adVentures they go on, therefore there are a few stipulations that go along with what this dynamic duo offer, but please feel free to contact us for more information. Their service fee is (at minimum) $100 +tax a night with corresponding Intervals.

Dog Walking We offer three types of walks 1) Group walks (where your dog is comfortable sharing this time with other dogs is $30 +tax per walk 2) Solo walks (where your dog is more comfortable walking by them self is $35 +tax per walk 3) Solo/Puppy walks (younger than 18 months) is $40 +tax per walk. There's a $10 +tax additional service fee per additional dog (unless the dog is younger than 12 months), per household. Each walk is 45 minutes in duration.

Kitty Care (any small animal). The service fee is $20 +tax per visit. Each visit is 20 minutes in duration. The rate remains the same no matter the number of cats. The service fee increases for cats that require medication, and that fee depends upon the cats temperament.

Day/Evening care (in-your-home). The service fee is $25 +tax per hour (4 hours minimum). Our dog walking service is included.

Potty Breaks The service fee is $20 +tax per visit. Each visit is 20 minutes in duration.

Reservations and payment regarding our Pet Care Services It is mandatory that one of our team meets with you and your pets, in your home, (at least once) before agreeing to care for them. This will ensure providing our service will be comfortable for everyone, especially the pets. All our services must be pre-booked in advance. Due to unforeseen circumstances, there is no particular time frame that you need to pre-book however the sooner you pay to reserve the service the better, otherwise the service cannot be guaranteed. If another client requires the same service and we are not pre-booked with you by payment our time cannot be guaranteed. Electronic Money Transfer is the ONLY form of acceptable payment. After meeting a member of our team but before booking by payment there is a Pet Care Contract that will need to be read and signed by both parties, as well as a Pet Care Instructions Document. If outside our service area or if services take place on Statutory Holidays, or when special requests are made, all service fees are subject to increase. Other than the service fee, we reserve the right to change these policies at any time, but only after any changes are discussed with you.

Cancellation policy for Pet Care Services We understand life happens. With the exception of the deposit for our Overnight Pet Sitting service, you many cancel a service at anytime and we will be happy to refund you your money (by Electronic Money Transfer only). We are also happy to hold your payment and apply it to any future service.

Dog Grooming services are provided IN YOUR HOME. We DO NOT have a location at which dogs come to be groomed.  We also offer cat grooming! This service is available from St. Stephen to Hampton, Saint John to Fredericton, and Moncton and its surrounding areas!

IMPORTANT PRICING AND SERVICE STRUCTURE ANNOUNCEMENT; CHANGES as of 03/01/2026:

To our valued clients, At Alice's Trail Waggin Pet Services, we are committed to providing the highest quality care and a patient, 1-on-1 grooming experience for your pets. To maintain this level of service and keep up with the rising costs of professional supplies and operations, we will be implementing a new pricing structure for DOG grooming services effective March 1, 2026. In our 11 years of providing grooming services, this is only our third price adjustment, and our first in 6 years. We have worked hard to keep our rates steady since 2020, but this change is necessary to ensure we can continue to dedicate the proper time and care to every dog that visits us. What to Expect: Base Rate Updates: Adjustments to our standard DOG grooming rates based on pet size. Tiered Puppy Packages: Our 3-session puppy program is moving to a two-tier system to better reflect the time required for different breeds and coat types. Complexity Surcharges: Specific fees for difficult handling, heavy undercoats, or severe matting to ensure our groomers are compensated fairly for extra labor. Cat Grooming: Please note that there are NO CHANGES to our CAT grooming rates at this time. We truly appreciate your loyalty and support throughout our 11 years of grooming. Please feel free to contact us directly or ask us at your next visit if you have any questions regarding your pet's specific rate for an upcoming appointment. Thank you for trusting us with your furry family members!

Each dog grooming session includes brush out or pre-shave (depending on your dogs coat), ear cleaning (plucking), nail trim, bubble bath, blow dry, and finishing tidy. We also provide a basic brush out/bath/blow dry combo, and (a stand alone) nail trim (grinding for an extra fee) service. We supply all the necessary equipment and complete any clean up necessary; you will only need to supply the bathtub!

Puppies through 11 months old, and for young dogs that have yet to experience grooming, who need a bath & light trimming, plus TLC to help them get comfortable with grooming, we offer a 60 minute session that includes, a bath with shampoo & blow dry, 15-minute brushing, light face trim, nail trim, scissoring feet & pad shaving, and sanitary trim. This 60 minute session also includes short breaks from having the puppy on the table, which will allow for rewarded periods of play. We're also happy to take this approach with adult dogs that are intolerant to grooming, to help condition them to become more at ease with grooming sessions. We want to make grooming a positive experience!

PLEASE Contact Us (scroll up to the top right corner of this page) directly for more information about rates and services on our puppy, dog, and cat grooming.

*Cancellation policy for Pet Grooming A confirmation of our appointment will be sent to you at least 4 days prior to our appointment. If you cancel within 48 hours of our appointment you're required you to pay 50% of the scheduled service fee and same day cancellation requires you to pay 100% of the scheduled service fee before re-booking. Please ask to reschedule our appointment if you, or anyone in your household is sick, or has been sick within the last 48 hours. This policy becomes void due to extreme weather conditions. A grooming waiver will need to be signed and returned to us before booking.

Our Dog Grooming Workshops are led by our team of experts and are periodically held in Fredericton and Saint John. Contact us to preregister and develop fundamental skills for maintaining your dog's appearance and well-being. Bring your dog(s) for one hour of customized instruction. Dates and locations to be announced. Registration fee is $140 per person, with a $40 non-refundable deposit. Provincial sales tax applies. Dogs with a bite history will not be permitted.

NOW HIRING Please send your resume to trailwaggin@gmail.comFor more information, click on each image below to enlarge

Community Service - Low Income Dog Grooming Events

We are proud to host and participate in Fredericton's Low Income Dog Grooming events.

A few times over the past few years, The Fredericton Inn graciously agreed to allow the use of a conference room and outdoor courtyard in order to groom a close to 100 dogs for FREE. These dogs share their lives with individuals and families, in our community, that find it difficult to pay for professional dog grooming services.  Many local businesses, professional groomers, and Veterinary teams are donating their time at this event, not mention the already ~40 volunteers ready to help in any way necessary.  Many clients of ours (Alice's Trail Waggin Pet Services) have sponsored some of the dogs that were registered.

These events provide proper grooming for the beloved dogs, and give instant financial relief to individuals and families that otherwise struggle to make a decision between either having their next meal, filling a prescription, or getting their dog groomed. We believe every dog deserves to feel its best. Some people can't make that happen on a regular basis but we certainly can help!

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