Pawfect Grooming LLC., Southington

At Pawfect Grooming, a typical appointment isn't priced based on your dog's weight, their hair type, or how recently they rolled in mud. Instead, a standard session—bath, haircut, blow-dry, nail trim, teeth brushing, and more—is a simple flat rate by the hour or quarter-hour.

Pawfect's owner, by the way, started her career in grooming at the tender age of 21. Always sure she wanted to work with animals, Jodi DeLuca graduated from the Connecticut School of Dog Grooming and then picked up tips at several shops around the state. At her own spot, she ensures dogs first feel comfortable before making them look good.