Dog Grooming Near Bedford, MA at Golden Paws in Lexington
If you live in Bedford, the nearest professional grooming table is barely over the town line. Golden Paws Pet Grooming sits at 395 Lowell St in Lexington, a few minutes down Route 4/225 from Bedford Center, and a good share of the dogs on our books each week make exactly that short hop. We are appointment-only, so your dog gets a dedicated groomer from start to finish and a coat that genuinely gets looked after, not a rushed pass on a clock. Call 781-274-9144 to grab a time.
Do you groom dogs from Bedford, MA?
Yes. Golden Paws is an appointment-only dog grooming salon at 395 Lowell St in Lexington, about five to ten minutes down Route 4/225, just over the town line from Bedford. We groom Bedford dogs every week, every breed and coat type, and tailor each visit to the dog in front of us. Bedford borders Lexington, so we are one of the closest professional groomers to you. Call 781-274-9144 to book.
The grooming salon next door to Bedford
Bedford and Lexington share a border, so "near Bedford" really does mean near. From most of town, the Center, the Springs Road side, the streets off Great Road, you are looking at roughly five to ten minutes door to door. That closeness matters more than it sounds. Grooming works best on a rhythm, every few weeks, and a salon you can reach in ten minutes is one you will actually keep up with instead of letting the coat go until it mats.
Trail dogs, burrs, and what Bedford coats walk in with
Bedford is a walking town. Between the Minuteman Bikeway running up to the old Bedford Depot, the Great Meadows refuge, and all the conservation land threaded through the neighborhoods, the dogs we see from this side of the line tend to be outdoor dogs, and their coats show it. We get the spaniel who found every puddle, the doodle carrying half a field of burrs, the retriever blowing coat in June. A real bath and a proper high-velocity dry do more than freshen things up. That is when loose undercoat, mats behind the ears, and whatever the trail left behind actually get dealt with. For the heavy shedders, our de-shedding treatment is built for exactly this.
What we do
Full grooming with a breed-appropriate cut, bath and brush-out, de-shedding for double coats, a standalone nail trim when that is all you need, and a slow, gentle first groom for puppies who have never been on a table before. A full groom covers a bath with professional shampoo and conditioner, a high-velocity dry, a breed-appropriate haircut, ear cleaning, nail trim, anal gland expression, and a cologne or bandana finish. None of it is assembly-line. We work to your dog's coat and temperament, not a stopwatch.
Getting here from Bedford
Head south on Route 4/225 (Great Road becomes Bedford Street) toward Lexington and follow it toward the Lowell Street area. Most Bedford addresses put us five to ten minutes away. Coming from the Springs Road side near Hanscom, cut over to Route 4 and the rest is straightforward. We are at 395 Lowell St, Lexington, with parking right out front. First visit? Mention your dog's breed and the shape the coat is in when you call, and we will book the right amount of time.
Breeds we groom from Bedford
All of them, honestly, but the Bedford regulars skew toward active, outdoorsy dogs: Goldendoodles and Labradoodles, Golden Retrievers and Labs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, the occasional Newfoundland, plus all the Poodles, Shih Tzus, Schnauzers, and terriers you would expect. Curly, double, wiry, silky, our groomers are comfortable across the board.
Why the short drive is worth it
What keeps Bedford owners booking is steady, attentive care: a coat in good shape, a calmer appointment-only visit, and a groomer focused on your dog from start to finish. No cage drying, no overbooking, and parking right at the salon. Your slot is your dog's slot.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Golden Paws to Bedford, really?
Closer than most Bedford owners expect. We are at 395 Lowell St in Lexington, directly over the shared town border, about five to ten minutes from Bedford Center down Route 4/225. It is one of the shortest drives to a professional groomer you will find from Bedford.
My dog comes home from the trails muddy and matted. Can you handle that?
That is a normal Tuesday for us. Trail dogs come in with mud, burrs, and tangles, and a full groom is exactly where that gets sorted: bathed out, dried properly, then brushed or de-matted depending on how far gone the coat is. If matting is severe, we will always talk through the kindest option for the dog before we start.
What's included in a full groom?
A bath with professional shampoo and conditioner, a high-velocity blow-dry, a breed-appropriate haircut, ear cleaning, nail trim, anal gland expression, and a cologne or bandana finish, all tailored to your dog's coat and breed.
Can I book just a nail trim or a bath without the haircut?
Yes. A standalone nail trim and a bath-and-brush without a full cut are both available, handy between full grooms, or for dogs who do not need a haircut at all. Just say so when you call.
How do I book?
Call 781-274-9144 or book online. We will ask about your dog's breed and coat, find a time, and get you on the schedule. We are appointment-only, so booking ahead is the way in.
Ready when you are. Call Golden Paws at 781-274-9144 or book online. We are at 395 Lowell St, Lexington, a few minutes from Bedford. Real grooming, done right.
Last updated: June 2026