Real people, quiet rooms, a lifelong love of animals.
“Behind the name Petoria are real people who love what they do — and your pet can feel it.”
Petoria started in 2022 in a small grooming studio, with a single clipper, one folding table, and the stubborn belief that pets deserved a quieter kind of service. No kennel dryers roaring in the background. No crates. No conveyor-belt scheduling.
Four years later, we’ve grown into a two-room boutique salon and a family-home Pet Camp in NE Calgary — but the principle hasn’t moved an inch. We still focus on dedicated individual care, using world-class cosmetics chosen specifically for each unique coat. And we still behave as though every pet in our hands is about to go home and become the center of someone’s universe — because they are.
Lizzie is a certified groomer, a trained veterinary assistant, and a Pet First Aid & CPR-certified handler of pets who are nervous, senior, or simply particular about their day. The rest of the “team” is family — which is why every guest enjoys a truly personal, cozy, and home-style stay.
“The best groom is the one your pet doesn’t remember as stressful. That’s the standard we measure ourselves against.”
— Lizzie · Founder & lead groomer
Four things we will never compromise on.
One pet, start to finish.
No rotating stations, no “holding” in a crate between steps. Your pet is with the same hands from drop-off to pickup.
Only what we’d use on our own.
Professional global lines including Special One, Fraser Essentials, BEAU, and Pet Silk. pH-balanced and hypoallergenic options tailored for sensitive coats.
First Aid & CPR certified.
Entire team trained, refreshed annually. If something happens - and sometimes it does - we know what to do.
Your pet is family to us, because they’re family to you.
It’s the reason we chose this life. It’s also the reason we turn away 30% of inquiries when our schedule is full - quality over volume, every time.
- Pet First Aid & CPR2025
- IPG Advanced Grooming2023
- Veterinary Assistant2023
Team-wide · refreshed annually
From one clipper to a fullboutique — slowly, carefully.
Every certification, every new room, every tool has been earned through repetition. Petoria grew the way a good haircut grows — patiently, with the pet’s comfort leading the way.
- 2022 · Beginning
Lizzie begins her grooming journey.
First clients, first long days. The foundation of what Petoria would become.
Founding chapter“I remember the first time a nervous dog relaxed on my table. That was the moment I knew.” - 2023 · Foundations
Veterinary assistant + advanced grooming cert.
Completed Veterinary Assistant training and International Grooming School advanced certification.
Professional“Learning the ‘why’ behind the coat, the skin, the behavior - everything changed.” - 2023 · Home expands
First Pet Camp guests arrive.
We welcomed our first boutique boarding family - the beginning of cage-free, home-style stays.
Pet Camp“The sofa was claimed on day one. Nothing has been the same since.” - Mar 2025 · Safety
Pet First Aid & CPR certified.
Entire team completes comprehensive certification - emergency preparedness isn’t optional for us.
Certification“Hope you never need it, train like you will.” - Jul 2025 · Artistry
Creative grooming techniques.
Specialized training in creative cuts and show-standard techniques - for the owners who want something more.
Craft“Grooming is part care, part sculpture. The best ones feel effortless.” - Oct 2025 · Community
Cochrane Municipal Dog Park opening.
Proudly participated in the Grand Opening - because community dogs deserve beautiful places to be community dogs.
Community“A good dog park is a neighborhood’s heartbeat. We were honored to be there.” - Today · Petoria
Hands, heart & craft.
The culmination of years of patience, refined skills, and a lifelong love for animals. And - if we’re being honest - we’re only getting started.
Now“Every day we try to earn the trust you give us. Thank you for it.”
Quiet numbers, real trust.
Trust your furry family
to our family.
A quick text or an online booking is all it takes. We usually reply within a few hours.