Do-it-Yourself Dog Washing
Giving your pet a bath at home means clogged drains, muddy bathtubs, and a sore back. At Paws Inn Pet Essentials, we eliminate the mess and stress with our self-service dog wash in Waconia, MN. Our elevated tub accommodates pets as tiny as a Toy Spaniel, and as big as a Mastiff. Call (612) 806-1854 with any questions about our do-it-yourself pet wash.
Self-Wash Nook Location:
Our self-wash is located upstairs at
201 West 1st Street, Waconia, MN
(Enter through the door marked “Self-Wash Nook” on 1st Street and check in with our staff.)
Parking is available:
- Street parking directly in front on 1st Street
- A city parking lot located across the street
The Self-Wash Nook is by appointment only.
- Book your 30-minute self-wash session online.
- A $10 nonrefundable deposit is required at booking and will be applied toward your total.
- You will receive a confirmation email or text.
- Check in at the Self-Wash Nook.
- Staff will provide all supplies.
- After your session, check out with staff and we will apply your deposit.
- We handle all cleanup.
Price: $20 per dog per 30-minute session.
Each session includes:
- Private self-wash station
- Premium shampoo
- Clean towels
- Professional pet dryer
- Ear protection wrap
- Staff cleanup
Specialty upgrade shampoos are available at check-in.
- Each appointment is 30 minutes.
- One dog per appointment.
- Only one dog is allowed in the wash room at a time.
- Book back-to-back appointments for multiple dogs or extra time.
- Late arrivals end at the scheduled time.
Supervision & Safety:
- Owners must supervise dogs at all times.
- Only one dog is allowed in the wash room at a time.
- Dogs must remain leashed outside the tub.
- Children under 12 are not allowed. Guests ages 12–17 must be supervised.
Pet Health:
- Dogs must be healthy and free of fleas, ticks, wounds, or contagious issues.
- Notify staff immediately if parasites are found.
- No skunked dogs until fully treated.
Behavior:
- Aggressive or disruptive behavior may end the session early.
- Staff may refuse service for safety.
Bathing Restrictions:
- No grooming tools, including clippers, scissors, nail trimmers, or de-shedding tools.
- Only approved shampoos may be used unless staff approves yours.
- Dogs must be towel-dried and controlled when exiting.
Cleanliness:
- Staff handles all cleaning.
- Please keep water in the tub as much as possible.
- Notify staff of accidents so the area can be sanitized.
- The $10 deposit is nonrefundable.
- If you cancel or reschedule at least 12 hours in advance, your deposit will remain as a credit on your account for a future appointment.
- Cancellations made with less than 12 hours’ notice and no-shows will forfeit the deposit, and it cannot be transferred to another appointment.
Photos:
We are happy to take a photo of your freshly bathed dog for social media. Let staff know if you'd like a picture. You may opt in or out at any time.
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