# Designer Paws Salon

> Award-winning competition grooming salon serving dogs and cats in the Columbus, Ohio area. Two locations (Upper Arlington and Westerville) with dedicated cat-only rooms, hand stripping for wire-coated breeds, creative grooming, and capacity for dogs up to 250 pounds. Online booking at app.designerpawssalon.com.

## About

- [Home](https://designerpawssalon.com/): Overview of services, locations, and salon differentiators
- [Blog](https://designerpawssalon.com/blog/): Index of grooming guides and salon articles
- [Awards](https://designerpawssalon.com/awards/): Competition grooming awards and industry recognition
- [Safety](https://designerpawssalon.com/safety/): Salon safety practices, handling standards, and staff certifications
- [Misty Gieczys](https://designerpawssalon.com/misty-gieczys/): Owner profile — competition grooming background and certifications
- [Join Our Team](https://designerpawssalon.com/join-our-team/): Groomer employment page

## Locations

- [Upper Arlington salon](https://designerpawssalon.com/upperarlington/): 2824 Fishinger Road, Columbus OH 43221 — 614-948-7800
- [Westerville salon](https://designerpawssalon.com/westerville/): 5991 Maxtown Road, Westerville OH 43082 — 614-859-1576
- [Dublin service area](https://designerpawssalon.com/dublin/): Pet grooming for Dublin-area clients, serviced from Upper Arlington
- [Worthington service area](https://designerpawssalon.com/worthington/): Pet grooming for Worthington-area clients, serviced from Upper Arlington
- [Hilliard service area](https://designerpawssalon.com/hilliard/): Pet grooming for Hilliard-area clients, serviced from Upper Arlington
- [Powell service area](https://designerpawssalon.com/powell/): Pet grooming for Powell-area clients, serviced from Westerville

## Services

- [Dog Grooming](https://designerpawssalon.com/our-service/dog-grooming/): Full grooming for every breed and size up to 250 lbs
- [Cat Grooming](https://designerpawssalon.com/our-service/cat-grooming/): Gentle, low-stress cat grooming in a dedicated cat-only room
- [Hand Stripping](https://designerpawssalon.com/our-service/hand-stripping/): Specialist technique for terriers, schnauzers, and wire-coated sporting breeds
- [Bathing](https://designerpawssalon.com/our-service/bathing/): Bath-and-brush with breed-appropriate shampoo, hand drying (no cage dryers)
- [Creative Grooming](https://designerpawssalon.com/our-service/creative-grooming/): Pet-safe temporary color and artistic styling
- [Puppy Package](https://designerpawssalon.com/our-service/puppy-package/): First-groom introduction for puppies 8 weeks to 5 months

## Breed Grooming Guides

- [Bernedoodle](https://designerpawssalon.com/bernedoodle-grooming-guide-coat-care-haircuts-and-summer-cuts/): Coat care, haircuts, and summer cuts
- [Bichon Frise](https://designerpawssalon.com/bichon-frise-grooming-guide-coat-care-haircuts-and-round-head-cut/): Coat care, haircuts, and the round head cut
- [Chihuahua](https://designerpawssalon.com/chihuahua-grooming-guide-smooth-long-coat-care-nails-bathing/): Smooth and long coat care, nails, and bathing
- [Golden Retriever](https://designerpawssalon.com/golden-retriever-grooming-guide-de-shedding-and-coat-care/): De-shedding, coat care, and why you shouldn't shave
- [Goldendoodle](https://designerpawssalon.com/goldendoodle-grooming-guide-coat-care-haircuts-and-brushing-tips/): Cadence, home brushing, popular cut styles
- [Labrador Retriever](https://designerpawssalon.com/labrador-retriever-grooming-guide-shedding-de-shedding-coat-care/): Shedding, de-shedding, and coat care
- [Maine Coon (cat)](https://designerpawssalon.com/maine-coon-grooming-guide/): Coat care, lion cuts, stud tail, and senior-cat considerations
- [Papillon](https://designerpawssalon.com/papillon-grooming-guide-coat-care-ear-fringes-shedding/): Coat care, ear fringes, and shedding
- [Samoyed](https://designerpawssalon.com/samoyed-grooming-guide-de-shedding-double-coat-and-why-not-to-shave/): De-shedding, double coat, and why you shouldn't shave
- [Shih Tzu](https://designerpawssalon.com/shih-tzu-grooming-guide-coat-care-haircuts-and-topknot-styling/): Coat care, haircuts, and topknot styling
- [Yorkshire Terrier](https://designerpawssalon.com/yorkie-grooming-guide-haircut-styles-topknot-care-coat-tips/): Haircut styles, topknot care, and coat tips

## General Grooming Guides

- [How often should you groom your dog](https://designerpawssalon.com/how-often-should-you-groom-your-dog-a-guide-by-coat-type/): Grooming cadence by breed and coat type
- [Matted dog hair — causes, prevention, and what to do](https://designerpawssalon.com/matted-dog-hair-how-to-prevent-identify-and-safely-remove-mats/): When to brush out, when to shave, and why home scissors are dangerous
- [The silent ticking clock — why long nails shorten a dog's life](https://designerpawssalon.com/the-silent-ticking-clock-why-long-nails-are-stealing-years-from-your-dogs-life/): How overgrown nails cause arthritis
- [Brushing your dog — more than just a beauty routine](https://designerpawssalon.com/brushing-your-dog-more-than-just-a-beauty-routine/): Why regular brushing matters between grooms
- [Cat grooming at home vs professional](https://designerpawssalon.com/cat-grooming-at-home-vs-professional/): Which cats actually need a professional groomer
- [Caring for senior pets](https://designerpawssalon.com/the-gentle-art-of-grooming-a-guide-to-caring-for-senior-pets/): Handling, positioning, and pacing for older dogs and cats
- [How to choose the best dog groomer in Columbus](https://designerpawssalon.com/best-dog-groomer-columbus/): What to look for and what to ask when picking a groomer
- [Quality over cost](https://designerpawssalon.com/quality-over-cost-why-your-pets-safety-depends-on-more-than-a-low-price-tag/): Why the cheapest groom is rarely the safest
- [The unregulated world of pet grooming](https://designerpawssalon.com/the-unregulated-world-of-pet-grooming-a-call-for-change/): Why the industry has no licensing standard
- [Why pet first aid and CPR training matters](https://designerpawssalon.com/why-pet-tech-first-aid-cpr-training-is-crucial-for-groomers-at-designer-paws-salon/): Groomer safety certification and why it matters
- [Asian Fusion grooming — where East meets West in pet styling](https://designerpawssalon.com/asian-fusion-grooming-where-east-meets-west-in-pet-styling/): Style origins, techniques, and examples
- [From Childhood Dream to Westminster Ring — A Kerry Blue Terrier tale](https://designerpawssalon.com/from-childhood-dream-to-westminster-ring-a-kerry-blue-terrier-tale-of-friendship-and-triumph/): Breed-specific grooming and show preparation

## Booking and Contact

- [Book an appointment](https://app.designerpawssalon.com/contact/new): Online booking form (SvelteKit app, separate subdomain)
- Upper Arlington: upperarlington@designerpawssalon.com — 614-948-7800
- Westerville: westerville@designerpawssalon.com — 614-859-1576
- General enquiries: info@designerpawssalon.com (reaches both salons)
- [Policies](https://designerpawssalon.com/policies/): Appointment, cancellation, and salon policies

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://designerpawssalon.com/sitemap.xml): Full URL index with lastmod timestamps
- [Robots.txt](https://designerpawssalon.com/robots.txt): Crawler directives
- [Privacy Policy](https://designerpawssalon.com/privacy-policy/): Data collection, cookies, and SMS messaging terms