Dogfather Grooming Fairfield

About

Dogfather Grooming was founded in 2005 by Matt Harwood, inspired by two poodles, Vader and Lulu, and a belief that grooming should be grounded in skill, empathy, and respect. Matt trained professionally, then went on to teach others, developing deep expertise in breed-specific handling, safe mat removal, and stress-aware grooming techniques. Those standards still guide the work today. Shorter sessions. Clear communication with owners. Calm, consistent care for every dog. What began as a passion quickly became a purpose-built business designed to give owners peace of mind and dogs a genuinely positive experience.