Dog & Cat Grooming in Powell, Ohio

Designer Paws Salon is the closest award-winning dog and cat grooming option for Powell, Ohio. Our Westerville salon at 5991 Maxtown Road sits about 15 minutes east of downtown Powell via Home Road or SR 315, and we serve pet families across the Powell area — the Village of Powell, Liberty Township, Olentangy, Orange Township, Lewis Center, and the Highbanks Metro Park corridor. Every dog and cat we see gets one-on-one attention from competition-trained, nationally award-winning groomers in a salon built specifically for the kind of careful, low-stress grooming that big-box salons and rotating-stylist chains can’t match.

Driving to Designer Paws from Powell

Our Westerville salon at 5991 Maxtown Road is the closest Designer Paws location for Powell residents. There are two good routes depending on where in Powell you’re starting:

From the Village of Powell & Liberty Township — about 15 minutes east on Home Road, then north on SR 23 / South Old State Road to Maxtown
From Olentangy & the river corridor — 12 to 15 minutes east via Powell Road / SR 750 to I-71 north, exit Polaris Parkway east to Maxtown
From Orange Township & Lewis Center — 8 to 12 minutes east via Polaris Parkway to Maxtown Road
From the Highbanks Metro Park area — 15 to 18 minutes east via SR 750 to I-71 north and Polaris

Our Westerville salon is just east of I-71 at the Polaris exit, with free on-site parking and a ground-level entrance — easy in, easy out, even with a large or anxious dog. Powell pet owners often tell us the trip is shorter than they expected once they head east on Home Road instead of trying the chain salons in Polaris Fashion Place.

Why Powell Pet Families Make the Drive

Powell has a handful of grooming options — chain salons in pet superstores, a few mobile groomers, and small one-stylist shops. What we offer that they don’t:

Competition-trained groomers — our team competes at national grooming shows and brings that precision and continuing education to every appointment, not just show dogs
A dedicated cat-only grooming room — physically separated from the dog floor, with its own quiet drying area. Cat clients never see or hear a dog during their visit. Most Powell-area groomers either don’t take cats or groom them in a corner of the dog salon
Hydro-massage bath station — warm recirculating water that reaches the skin, gentler on anxious or matted pets than a standard tub
Individual dry kennels — every dog has their own quiet space while drying. No stacked kennels, no shared drying areas, no rushed turnover
One-on-one stylist appointments — your pet’s groomer is with them from intake to pickup, not handed off between multiple staff during a single visit
All sizes and coats — up to 250 pounds — Powell’s mix of Goldens, Labradors, doodles, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and the occasional Great Pyrenees or Saint Bernard all get the same careful treatment

Grooming Services for Powell Pet Owners

The full menu, all available at our Westerville salon for Powell clients:

Full-service dog grooming — breed-specific haircuts on every coat type. Powell sees a lot of doodles, retrievers, and sporting breeds; we do scissor work, hand-scissoring, and breed-pattern cuts that hold their shape between visits
Cat grooming — lion cuts, comb-outs, sanitary trims, and full bath-and-brush in our dedicated cat-only room. We handle senior cats, long-haired Persians and Maine Coons, and cats with severe matting that other groomers turn away
Hand stripping — the traditional technique for terriers and wire-coated breeds (Wire Fox Terriers, Schnauzers, Cairns, Westies, Border Terriers) that preserves coat texture and color the way clipping never can. One of the only Central Ohio salons still doing hand stripping at competition level
Creative grooming — pet-safe color, asymmetric trims, and artistic styling for parades, photo shoots, or just for fun
Bath & brush-out — hydro-massage bath, hand drying, nail trim, ear cleaning, and sanitary trim. Great between full grooms or for short-coated breeds that don’t need a haircut
Puppy Package — a gentle, confidence-building first-groom experience for puppies under 5 months. The most important groom of your pup’s life sets the tone for every visit after

Common Powell Breeds & What Their Grooming Looks Like

Powell’s family-suburb feel and proximity to the Olentangy River corridor mean we see a lot of active sporting breeds and family doodles. A few breeds we see often from Powell clients and what their grooming typically involves:

Goldendoodles, Labradoodles & Bernedoodles — full groom every 4 to 6 weeks to prevent matting at friction points (collar, harness, behind ears, between legs). Powell families often have multiple doodles; we book them back-to-back so the household trip is one stop. See our Goldendoodle guide and Bernedoodle guide
Golden Retrievers — Powell’s most-common breed in our experience. Regular deshed and skin-conditioning baths keep the feathering and undercoat in shape. See our Golden Retriever grooming guide
Bernese Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards — heavy double coats need deep deshed treatments seasonally, plus regular bath-and-brush. We have the bath capacity and high-velocity drying to handle them properly
Labrador Retrievers — short double coat, regular nail and skin care matters more than haircuts. We do bath-and-brush plus full nail and ear care
German Shepherds & Huskies — heavy seasonal blowing of the undercoat needs a real high-velocity dryer setup (not what a household shop-vac can do)
Cavaliers, Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels — feathered coats common in Powell families. Regular bath-and-trim keeps the ear feathering and skirts clean and free of mats

Of course we groom every breed — this is just what we see most often from Powell.

What to Expect on Your First Powell Visit

If you’ve never groomed with us before, here’s how a first visit works:

Book online at app.designerpawssalon.com — pick the service, location, and time. New clients can also call 614-859-1576 to talk through what your pet needs first
Arrive at 5991 Maxtown Road — free on-site parking, ground-level entrance. Plan an extra 5 minutes the first time so we can do a full intake
Intake conversation with your stylist — we go over what cut or style you want, any sensitivities or anxieties, current matting condition, and health concerns. For matted pets we discuss humane options together rather than pushing through
Grooming time — most full grooms take 2 to 3 hours; large dogs, heavy double coats, or matted pets may take longer. We don’t rush, and we won’t book another dog tightly behind yours
Pickup & review — we walk you through what we did, what we recommend for at-home maintenance, and book your next appointment if you’d like

Convenient to Powell Neighborhoods

We see clients regularly from across the Powell area:

Village of Powell & downtown Powell — historic Powell along Olentangy Street and Liberty Street
Liberty Township — the residential expansion north and west of the village
Orange Township — east toward Lewis Center and Polaris
Olentangy & the river corridor — Powell Road / SR 750 along the Olentangy
Highbanks Metro Park area — south Powell along SR 23
Lewis Center — between Powell and Polaris, easy Polaris Parkway access
Sawmill Parkway corridor — for clients on the south side of Powell along the Sawmill commercial corridor

What Powell-Area Clients Say

“I took my cat in on Tuesday and had a wonderful experience. It was quick — around only an hour — and they did an amazing job. My cat is an older gal who doesn’t keep up with herself very well anymore, and she came home the cleanest and softest she has been in years. I would highly recommend them for anyone with a cat needing a little extra TLC.”

— Kelly L.

“I didn’t catch the girl’s name today but she was so sweet and took care of my Chanel. I have never had a bad experience here and they are always quick and pleasant with any interaction. I have recommended them multiple times to my friends, especially since not many do cat grooming.”

— Kelsey B.

Powell Grooming FAQ

How often should I bring my Powell dog in for grooming?
For most coated breeds (doodles, terriers, spaniels, retrievers with feathering), every 4 to 6 weeks keeps them comfortable and prevents matting. Short-coated breeds usually do well with a bath-and-brush every 6 to 8 weeks. We’ll recommend a cadence based on your specific dog. Our grooming frequency guide covers this in more detail.

Do you do cat grooming for Powell cats?
Yes — we have a dedicated cat-only grooming room with its own quiet drying area. We groom Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls, short-haired cats with severe matting, senior cats, and anxious cats that other Powell groomers may turn away. Read more about our cat grooming approach.

Can you handle my big Bernese / Newfoundland / Saint Bernard from Powell?
Yes — we groom dogs up to 250 pounds. Our bath and drying setup is built for large double coats. Heavy breeds typically need 3 to 4 hours for a full deshed, so we book them a longer slot.

Do you offer hand stripping for terriers near Powell?
Yes, and we’re one of the few salons in Central Ohio doing hand stripping properly. Hand stripping preserves the coarse texture and color that wire-coated breeds are meant to have. Plan for a longer initial appointment so we can assess coat condition and stage the work properly.

My Powell pup hasn’t had a first groom yet — can you help?
Yes. Our Puppy Package is built specifically for puppies under 5 months. We focus on confidence-building rather than a full cut on the first visit, so your puppy associates the grooming experience with calm, gentle handling for life.

Is there a closer Designer Paws location to Powell than Westerville?
Westerville is the closest at about 15 minutes from downtown Powell. Our Upper Arlington salon is also an option for Powell clients on the Dublin / Sawmill side of town, about 18 to 20 minutes south via SR 315.

Book Your Powell-Area Appointment

Ready to bring your Powell pet to Designer Paws? Book your appointment online any time, or call us:

Westerville (closest to Powell):
5991 Maxtown Road, Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: 614-859-1576
Email: westerville.front@designerpawssalon.com
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM

Upper Arlington (alternate, Dublin / Sawmill side of Powell):
2824 Fishinger Road, Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: 614-948-7800
Email: ua.front@designerpawssalon.com
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM

For more on what makes Designer Paws different, see our dog grooming services, cat grooming approach, or browse our grooming blog for breed-specific guides.

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