If you want your dog to go blind bring them here. I dropped Chico off here Friday morning, April 26. He's a healthy 7-year-old Border Collie mix and had no eye issues at all when I left him. By the time we got home, both his eyes were red and he kept squinting. As the day went on it got worse -- by the evening he was hiding under furniture, wouldn't open one eye, and his face was wet from tearing. I've never seen him like that. I took him to an emergency vet that night. They diagnosed him with a corneal ulcer and sent us home with four prescriptions: ciprofloxacin drops, a triple antibiotic ointment, an ocular repair gel, and autologous serum eye drops they had to make from his own blood. He's on a 14-day treatment plan and needs a follow-up recheck. read more

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great Service Leal Welington an Max was super nice an friendly my dog was very calm an felt comfortable with them. I Love Love Angels Haircut deff will recommend family a friends thanks so much again Great Costomer service. read more

Our dog Vinny always loves getting groomed here and he always comes back looking perfectly and exactly what I asked for! read more

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A CUT ABOVE has been our groomer for the last four years. There is absolutely positively no better place in terms of artistry, courtesy, efficiency, just all around warm and fuzzy. Our standard poodle is model-quality, thanks to A CUT ABOVE read more

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They are like a factory assembly line rushing through the grooming. I will not repeat.

If you have a labordoodle and want your pets coat destroyed, cut improperly do it doesn't grow back correctly by all means bring your loved one here... if you want your happy dog can't wait to leave this place by all means bring your loved one here.. if you want to get overcharged for inferior care and grooming by all means bring your loved one here .. need I say more.. the worst. read more

This review is for the 69th st branch. They trimmed my dog nail too short that it cut at the quick. My dog was bleeding so much. Surprisingly, when we picked up our dog he was not bleeding and after walking a little we started seeing blood everywhere and it was coming from his nail. Clearly, the store applied something to his nail to stop bleeding which washed away after walking. No one cared to communicate the mistake to us. Pictures attached to see how horrible he was bleeding. I am not bringing my dog back to this place. read more

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I've been coming to A Cut Above since 2005 and four dogs later. They are patient, knowledgeable and always communicative. Especially nice is that they are always gentle with a nervous dog. When we pick up our pooch, Magpie Magee he looks and smells great and is happy. read more

Tiny Tales is absolutely the best pet groomers ever they are totally accommodating very friendly & my pup is super happy being with them thank goodness for them read more

I asked the groomers at A Cut Above to make my Goldendoodle's hair one quarter inch shorter and they shaved him without informing me. He was not at all matted. The staff seemed overwhelmed and dismissive when I was clearly shocked when picking him up. My dog is now quite stressed and uncomfortable due to his haircut. Do not go here! read more

Cut Above usually does a great job. However, my recent experiences of getting my dog groomed were terrible. When dropping off my dog last Sat, I wrote down: "closed to shaved with head and tail left longer". When I picked him up, the hair was really long. They admitted that they used the wrong blade. I returned on Tues to fix. Now the entire body was shaved. The staff (an Asian American Pacific Islander lady) said that I didn't specify those details; however, I did! Rather than trying to fix the problem or just acknowledge my disappointment, she argued with me. I left utterly disappointed. read more

I have been going to A Cut Above for almost 4 years. The service and quality has gone down significantly over the past year. I have a dog with long eye lashes that I love and the first time they cut them, I asked them to please not cut them again and write it on his file. Since it has been written on his file, it happened 3x more times and recently 2x in a row and the last time the groomer said he didn't which was just insulting. Beyond that, the quality of the cut and attention to detail has also gone down. It's dissapointing because I was very happy with the service for the first 3 years and my dog would always come out looking adorable. Unfortunately, the owner didn't care and told me to find a new place so I will. read more

We couldn't be happier with the artistry and professionalism of this great salon. Ming & her staff are wonderful read more

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Wow, really the absolute best pet grooming salon! Outstanding customer service and amazing grooming. Plus their prices are super reasonable. Ming is truly wonderful and always takes excellent care of my cats. Highly recommend!! read more

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Great experience with these stylists! When I picked my dog up, she was so clean, fresh, and happy. They also worked quickly so we didn't have to leave her for long. Very friendly and professional, we'll definitely be back! read more

DO NOT BRING YOUR CAT HERE. Our cat Jax is long haired and eventually his hair gets matted. We bring him in to get the knots out and we have his back side shaved. THEY SHAVED ALL OF HIM. It took four hours to get him back and see what a horrible job they did. When my husband first got them, he saw the technician handle him roughly. He is the most gentle cat in the world. They should be ashamed. I paid $125 to have my cats beautiful coat butchered. Who shaves a cat?!? read more

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Took my very friendly Labrador for grooming. I had to personally intervene to stop an employee hurting my dog as he was carelessly handling him. Specifically, as he was drying my dog, he got too close with the drier and as my dog was crying out in pain he did not stopped. I had to ask the receptionist to stop this guy from hurting my dog. I never went back. Very bad experience. read more

This was our first visit to a groomer. Everyone was lovely and understanding about our nervousness. And they did a phenomenal job on the wash, blowout and trim (especially the stubborn matting). We found our grooming home. Thank you, everyone! read more

A Cut Above Pet Stylists - Our first grooming was a piece of cake thanks to the great people at A Cut Above on West 69th Street! xo - Pet Groomers Near Me - New York, New York

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! Took my 10-lb rescue Maltese (Janis) here for a 1 p.m. grooming on June 14. When I made the appointment I was NOT TOLD it would take 3-4 hours (!). The waiting room was hot and when I checked in, I was THEN told how long it would take! I NEVER experienced a waiting time like that before and I've had dogs most of my life! I almost turned right around (which I should have done) and left. I returned at 3 to check progress and Janis had been stuck in a cage (I told them NOT to crate her! ) She hadn't even had a bath yet! TWO HOURS AFTER BEING DROPPED! The worst part was she spotted me from the crate and was very confused. I didn't want to re-traumatize her by taking her home and having another appointment made elsewhere. I finally received a call that SHE was ready and came back. When "she" was brought to the waiting area, I IMMEDIATELY said "That is not my dog!" The eyes were all stained, and the cut looked too short! AND IT WAS A MALE DOG!!!!! They INSISTED this was my dog and the stains were "normal" for the breed. I was so upset by this point, crying and trying to make sense out of this situation. The worst part was NOT BEING BELIEVED that this was NOT MY DOG! I was vindicated--when they FINALLY realized their grievous error. The cost was exorbitant, to boot! More than $140!!!!!!! I've had mobile vans come to my home which cost far less! And there was no confusion about JANIS because they only groom one dog at a time. The "salon" should be called "A Cut BELOW" since you have to walk down a steep staircase to get there! It wasn't easy for me, being in recovery from foot surgery. Not a welcoming environment at all. When I complained, it seemed like the personnel didn't comprehend what I was saying. VERY frustrating. I was informed the owner would get in touch after several calls were made to the salon after I returned home. NEVER GOT A CALL, not even an apology. I can't believe how callously my pup and I were treated. As a journalist, I intend to write about my experience in a future column. This is not how people and pets should be treated. Shame on this salon! read more

I have been a loyal customer to Ming for over 25 years, Sadly her current management team at the 83Rd Street location is abysmal. I have had 5 of my six Poodles groomed there since 2001. Now, the local team displays none the care, concern and love, they have had for so many years. I will never go back, and I sadly realize that it doesn't matter. The Manager works off-site and refuses to give updates to the grooming status of my dear Poodles. There is a distinct lack of care; and at top dollar prices I would have hoped for better. I will never go back, currently looking for an alternative. Sad. My name is len and if you wish to communicate please do so through this site. read more

Recommend for baths and overall establishment! Hygienic grooming and nail clipping was good, but the overall trim was a little frustrating as they didn't really follow my requests (both times) and ended up cutting too much of my puppy's fringe and it was uneven. read more

What happen to Ms. Loretta? I have been searching for her. I noticed she no longer in Clifton. Where is she my pups miss her?

My husband and I have a Shetland Sheepdog. We are extremely particular about how the breed should be groomed -- especially after having some terrible experiences elsewhere with our last Sheltie. This place came highly recommended by friends of ours, so we gave them a try. We will never take our dog anywhere else but here. Diana is usually the one who helps us and our dog, Ziggy, loves her. When we pick her up, she's usually hanging out by Diana instead of playing with the other dogs. Anyway, talk is cheap, but a picture is worth a thousand words. I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves. read more

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My dog went for a bath and brush out today and she got some minimal trimming around her face (at my request). She looks amazing! My dog is a Bichon / Poodle mix, so she has curly coat that mattes easily and requires frequent brushing. We usually get berated by groomers at other places for her mattes and told her coat needs to be shaved though we try our best to give her daily brushings and keep her matte-free. The staff at A Cut Above was amazing - they were able to brush out all her small mattes and are clearly highly experienced with dogs with curly coats. They clearly take pride in their work and love dogs. With this in mind, I would suggest anyone confirm all details prior to dropping their pup off for grooming. We called multiple times approximately 3 - 4 hours after we dropped her off to get a status update (we didn't ask how long it would take when we dropped her off) and inquire about approximate pickup time. No one answered the phones so we ended up walking there to check in. She was ready to be picked up at ~1:30 pm when we walked in to check in (we dropped her off ~9 am). Oddly, around 4 pm, we received a text that she was ready to be picked up though we picked her up ~3 hours prior. I imagine if we didn't proactively walk there to pick her up, she would have been there for 7+ hours waiting. To be completely fair, I recognize they were extremely busy today. All in all, she was very happy at pick up, I was very happy and I will be going to A Cut Above again for future groomings. Thank you to the staff at A Cut Above! read more

My dog looked so good. She is a senior dog and they were extra sweet with her and accommodating. She is a fierce 10 pounds but they were able to get the job done wonderfully. read more

I dropped my dog off for a grooming at 11AM and he wasn't finished until closing at 5PM. I called multiple times to check on him after I was quoted a 3 hour turn around. They left him sitting in a crate for HOURS. No one bothered to tell me why. I would have rather rescheduled to another day. I had to drop everything I was doing to RUSH to pick him up when he was finally finished because they were closing for the day. He's a 10 LB dog... He doesn't need 6 hours of grooming. The owner could have cared less and keeps chasing me down for a payment I've already made. They are unorganized and unprofessional. They have no remorse for their bad service and unethical treatment. Avoid this place. read more

Had a great experience at A Cut Above. We were able to get an appointment very quickly, our Bernedoodle was ready within a reasonable time and the cut was very well done. They even modified the cut right there when I asked for a change. read more

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Our two pups have been coming to A Cut Above for 8+ years and they absolutely love it. Any time I come to pick them up they look and smell great and seem really happy. Ming and her team of groomers are very open to feedback any time I've asked them to make a slight change like trimming something shorter. They're also very accommodating with appointment times even on short notice. So appreciative to have a great local business that loves our pets like their own! read more

I have the BEST experience going to A Cut Above Pet Stylists. The location is not convenient for me since I live downtown BUT they have groomers who are all EXCEPTIONALLY trained and knows how to care for every one's pet. Every employee is ATTENTIVE to needs of the animals. I trust no one else! read more

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Awesome love them. They are super friendly and great with animals. They did a great job on my dogs. My dogs love them.

I live on the UES, but heard from several people that "A Cut Above" was the place to go. They were ALL right. My dog had his first grooming today, and I couldn't be happier. He looks like himself, which is what I wanted. They did a great job and he smells so good. This is THE place to go. Only wish they had a East side location. read more

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Current rating 2 because their service has gone down hill--front desk and groomers. Too bad as they have been my 'go to' groomer for over a decade. I started off by bringing my Persian Himalayan cat to Ming and her crew. This was over 10 years ago and it was at her first location on 83rd & Amsterdam. Everything could not have been nicer Fast forward--not sure if they don't need the business so much? Do they not care so much? I brought my mini schnauzer there... we left and I saw a cut on her leg. Yikes. I walked back even though I needed to be somewhere and got a defensive attitude from the manager that my dog came in with the cut!!! Wow! So... why not take a photo and call me to make me aware?!? Huh? Then she says... take the dog to the vet see if it came from a grooming? If so, we will pay for the vet! The other bad experience with the same manager is I brought my DSH (domestic shorthair) cat to have a bath... they told me the cat did fine. Second time, The cat was so traumatized that the cat shit himself four times-- apparently the notes in the computer actually read the cat had not done well the first time but they never told me that. I never would've brought the cat back. It took me years to be able to get the cat into the carrier. Even now when I travel with the cat, the cat throws up every time. How rude and unprofessional. Personally, I think Ming might consider removing that person at the front desk. I found someplace closer where they still appreciate my business. Good luck Ming. While I appreciate the owner responding about the cut on my dogs leg... it neglects to address several issues: 1) why did I not get a phone call initially that there was a cut? 2) why the defensive attitude from the front desk staff? 3) What happened with my cat when he shit himself the first time??? And I was not told so when the cat returned a second time when sadly the cat himself four times... so that now the cat is seriously traumatized in the carrier??? These are items that you neglected to address in your response to my review Ming. AND-- these were all handled by the same manager at your front desk on W. 69th St. AND None of these happened when you were managing the front desk. You can pass the buck all you want and put it back as my responsibility about the cut on my dogs leg... It was NOT only one error on your managers part. Even now, it feels odd that there's no apology from you... And never really an apology from that person at the front desk. Merely a brushing a side of almost an 'oh well, these things happen!' My cat shit himself four times. That is so cruel/bad work ethic of your manager to not let me know the first time that the cat did not do well!!!! Please keep defending her and keep her on your staff... And I think in all honesty you will keep losing people/clients who won't even tell you why they don't come back. Your choice Ming. read more

My 17 1/2 year old poodle mix was scalped. I've been coming here for more than 10 years. I never had her ears cut down, always left a poof on top of her head. They took one look at her and said they needed to shave her even though she has come in as shaggy in the past. Even when I said okay to a closer than usual cut -- quarter inch rather than the usual half inch -- I never approved the shaving down of her ears, etc. Absolutely awful. And when I complained, they couldn't care less. Charged me nearly $150. Outrageous. read more

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We've been taking Bear, our elderly Pom to A Cut Above for the past 3 or so years... this review is long overdue! A Cut Above has done a wonderful job cutting Bear's long fur. They have a positive attitude and listen closely to detailed requests from my fiancé and I. The cuts usually take about 2 hours (they usually request 3 hours) and our dog is always excited to see us... less so to get his hair cut, but that's his problem not ours ;) read more

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Being new to NYC I needed to find a good groomers for my hypoallergenic dog as her coat grows fast! Taking her to the Park regularly I would see similar breeds that I liked their groom, I would ask where they were being groomed, 9 out of 10 were groomed at 'A cut above' I have been there 3 times now and have been extremely happy the service, the grooming, the courteous and well informed staff, most importantly my dog is very happy to go and be there! They also offer a 'free' blowout and brush two weeks after the groom! They are a little pricey but for all reasons above I am more than happy to pay for the peace of mind! I highly recommend 'A cut above'. read more

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I always come to this location! They are always so good to my dog and they take reservations last min (aka day-of) which is a huge help for me! I have a husky so they always wash him and brush him- they also give a courtesy brush like 3 days later to get all the extra stragglers. It's all glass so you can watch how they treat the dogs and cats and it's welcoming. I def suggest. I think I've been 3 times now. read more

This place was amazing. We had just picked up a Great Pyrenees, Samson, from the pound for a friend on a short notice (a day's notice to be exact) and we didn't think through the fact that he needed to be groomed. The staff that dropped him off mentioned that he, "picked up some ticks" on his way here when they handed him off to us. My boyfriend and I immediately called dog groomers around the area and ended up picking this one. Reasons why this place was so amazing include the fact that 1. They gave us a 20% discount for adopting this polar bear (look up Great Pyrenees google images:) ) even though we barged into their space with such short notice while they were busy. 2. ALL the staff both receptionist, groomers, cleaners were incredibly friendly, understanding, and empathetic people. 3. Despite our newly adopted Samson still had his winter coat, fur that was matted, and ticks (they found around 50 of them...), they had a speedy team that groomed and bathed him. All that to say, we are SO thankful for them. I could not have asked for a better outcome to what could have potentially been a night with 50 ticks crawling around my small apartment! Yikes! read more

Love a cut above! It's always been easy to get my frenchie in on short notice. They do a great job. The location is also super convenient for us. He seems like he likes going, so that's always a good sign that they are are doing something right. I am really picky about who I trust to leave my baby with. This place gets 5 stars! read more

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My Bichon Ben moved from Ireland to New York with me over two ago now and I did a lot of research to find this place. Caio is an award winning groomer and from his Instagram photos I knew I had found a good one. He really knows how to do a Bichon cut, but also very talented with different breeds. Let me tell you first that I am very very fussy , I like things done to perfection. I've been taking Ben here since his first cut, every month for the last two years and I have never been unhappy. The staff are always lovely and they listen to what you want. I never have a problem getting an appointment. You drop off and they call you when your baby is finished. There is no rush picking up, so it gives you some time to get errands done. Honestly the best groomers in the city. I get an Uber all the way from Astoria to the upper west side just to bring Ben here. Trust me, you won't be disappointed I've added a few pics read more

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Today was our first experience with Cut Above, and it's been excellent. My 4 year old Shihtzu-poodle mix had a terrible grooming experience early on in life, and has experienced some anxiety in these situations since then. We have tried three other groomers in Manhattan over the last year, leaving with Bailey shaking and terrified. Today, Bailey looks fantastic and was insanely happy when I picked him up, wagging his tail the entire walk home. FINALLY I think I found a place we can return to!!! Looking forward to our next session at Cut Above. read more

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