About Us
Dogs in Heart is a somatic dog grooming service specializing in dogs who experience anxiety, aggression, fear, or other grooming difficulties. We offer trauma-informed grooming.
We are more than just a dog grooming service. We support your dog’s emotional healing, build trust, connect, and seek to understand.
For trauma-informed grooming, we focus on positive reinforcement and individualized care for dogs who experience challenges with grooming. Since grooming is a lifelong part of a dog’s life, our goal is to support, comfort, and help your pet develop a more positive perception of the grooming experience.
Different techniques are used depending on your dog’s individual needs and the level of difficulty they experience during grooming.
Ria Oh
Certified Dog Groomer (KKF – Korean Kennel Federation Level 2 & 3 Certifications)
Specialize in trauma-informed grooming for anxious, reactive, sensitive, and difficult-to-groom dogs
Animal Communicator · Pet Medium · Intuitive
Advanced Scissoring Techniques
Asian Fusion & Teddy Bear Styling
Pet First Aid Certified
Hi, beautiful soul,
My name is Ria Oh, and I am a somatic dog groomer based in Calgary, specializing in trauma-informed grooming for anxious, fearful, and difficult-to-groom dogs.
My connection with animals began long before I became a professional groomer. Ever since I was a little girl, I have felt deeply connected to animals and naturally sensitive to their emotions, body language, and individual needs.
Over the years, grooming taught me that a dog’s experience matters just as much as the finished groom.
I began noticing how many dogs struggle with grooming for different reasons. Some are fearful, anxious, sensitive, reactive, or uncomfortable with handling. Others may have had difficult experiences in the past. For their owners, finding the right groomer and approach can be just as stressful.
I realized that many of these dogs simply need more time, more understanding, and a different approach.
That is why I created Dogs in Heart.
My approach is centered around trust, connection, and individualized care. I do not believe every dog should be expected to tolerate grooming in the same way. Instead, I work with each dog in front of me, paying attention to their body language and comfort level and adjusting the pace when needed.
Grooming may include breaks, settling time, gentle handling, and a slower pace when a dog needs it. My goal is not only to achieve a beautiful groom, but to help each dog feel safe, respected, and understood throughout the process.
I believe that building trust takes time, and that small moments of connection can make a meaningful difference. With consistent, thoughtful care, many dogs can gradually become more comfortable with grooming and handling.
Every dog has a story, and I’m here to listen.
I love what I do, and I do what I love.
My work comes from love, patience, and respect for every dog as an individual.
Also From Ria
Ria also offers separate intuitive readings, pet psychic mediumship, and pet-loss support through Sacred Message with Ria.