Speciality Dog Groomer
Ai Kikuchi
Ai is an artisan groomer who works with dog lovers by helping small, medium, large breeds as well as show dogs look their best. After spending over two decades improving her craft in Japan and the U.S., and for various international competitions, Ai knows how to truly make your dog look their best with show-level quality grooming. It’s not just about getting a haircut for your pet, it’s about making your furry companion proud because everybody is smiling at them as they pass by on the sidewalk.
Ai has been featured in magazines such as, ‘Trim Japan,’ and has won multiple grooming competition awards at SuperZoo in Las Vegas, Groom Expo West, and the Silicon Valley Pet Event. She was also a grooming instructor at the ‘Sugawara Gakuen’ in Sendai Japan and holds the NDGAA certification of Master Groomer in the U.S. Ai worked for more than 10 years at the, ‘Dog’s Best Friend & Cat’s Meow,’ in Albany, CA and was loved by her customers for her skilled grooming technique and high level of care. She currently offers her services in the Greater Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area regions.
Grooming Philosophy
Ai believes grooming is about individualized care and comprehensive wellness for each dog. She strives to provide a high quality in-home spa-style experience, looking beyond the cut and also caring about their hair, skin and physical health by balancing things like water pH and using high quality natural and organic products.