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    City Dogs

    3.6 (131 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Services - City Dogs

    Dog daycare

    Bath and groom only

    Pet boarding

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    Full grooming

    Pet haircut

    Pet sitting

    Private dog training

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    María Y.

    AVOID THIS PLACE - ANIMAL CRUELTY Today we brought in our angel miniature dachsund for the initial evaluation (6 hours of daycare). We received a call about one hour before pickup telling us that she hurt her paw while having her bath and bled a little but was fine now and not bleeding anymore. We assumed it was a minor thing. When we picked her up she was bleeding ALL OVER nonstop, we called the vet and she said the injury required immediate veterinary asistance so we rushed her to an animal hospital. City Dogs not only failed to keep her safe but neglected our dog and denied her basic medical care after the injury happened. I do NOT trust them to keep her or any other dogs safe. Please avoid this place.

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    Chloe B.

    When I arrived for my dogs first grooming session at the time that was specified no one was at the front desk/downstairs in general. After sitting on the windowsill for a few minutes someone came in and I told him why I was here/when my appointment was. He was obviously the daycare supervisor and not the groomer or the front desk guy. He said he'd go upstairs to check if the groomer was there yet. While he was gone an extremely rude front desk woman entered, did not respond to my hello, and asked "dog name?" I told her someone was helping me and she said "ill be helping you" in a rude tone. After checking me in she asked "clipper size?" again with a rude tone abruptly and when I said I didn't know what that meant she told me I could stand up (since apparently there was a guide to clipper sizes on the counter). Milo's grooming turned out fine but I was anxious all day knowing he was in the hands of such unprofessional, unkind staff. We will not be going back. UPDATE: I had to reduce my review from 2 stars to 1 because someone from city dogs called me to say they're sorry that I'm "still so upset about it three months later" AKA called to tell me that I should be over it instead of offering any sort of genuine apology.

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    tlaloc v.

    Thank you City Dogs! Took our pup for daycare and the service was a real life saver. They were prompt and flexible with our drop off and pick up time and since it was her first time in, they require a trial day where they write up a report of her activity for us. My favorite part was that they welcomed her in by putting her picture on the front door and gave us a photo of her first day!

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    Patricia H.

    I don't even know were to begin, I'm still in shock... I took my dog for a haircut today, it was my first time going to City Dogs. As I walked in, they asked for my dog's name and immediately took him away, they did not bother to learn anything about my dog, his breed, style, nothing. When the groomer finally came to speak with me, the first thing she asked me was "do you want me to shave him?" "No", I responded "I do not want him 'shaved' I want his hair trimmed and I want the beard to stay" "Sure, I can do that" she responded. They let me know it would take between 3-4 hours, and that they would call me once he was done. After almost 5 hours, I had not received a call, so I went back myself to check on my dog, Duko. When I arrived, they brought Duko down, and I was just in shock. I couldn't even recognize my own dog! All his personality was gone when they chopped off that beard of his. The groomer mumbled something about why she decided to chop it off, but I was so in shock I couldn't make out what she was saying. They didn't even bother to call me to say that they had decided to not listen to what I wanted and go ahead and do whatever they felt like. For 9 years my dog had always had the same haircut, up until now, when they decided to charge me $70 for the worst haircut I've ever seen. Of course, I will never be back again, I will be going back to Bonnie's Dog and Cat Grooming, because at least I know that my dog will be in good hands there.

    Todd S.

    I have been taking my dog Fitz to City Dogs on 18th Street for the past 6 years and can't say enough good things about the operation there. The staff is so caring and give Fitz a lot of personal attention. I love reading the report cards and how the staff notice details and cater to his unique personality! We all love our dogs like children and it's tremendous peace of mind for me to travel, knowing Fitz is happy "on vacation" at his second home. Fitz gets so excited when it's time to go to City Dogs and loves seeing all of the staff there, who are a second family to him. Thank you City Dogs for your continued great work and care for Fitz!

    Bonham the day after his haircut at City Dogs with Pernell.
    Scott C.

    Pernell did a great job on Bonham's first haircut. He called us before to talk about what we wanted and sent a picture as he was finishing up. I could tell he was patient with him. He gave us feedback about what Bonham wasn't used to (the clippers) and tips on how we can help him become more comfortable to the vibration and sound by practicing at home with old electronic toothbrush on his back as we pet him. Janita was great checking him in and with answering some initial questions.

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    Park, Bark n' Scrub - Mobile Pet Grooming - Maria is a genius!

    Park, Bark n' Scrub - Mobile Pet Grooming

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    We started using Park, Bark n' Scrub many months ago due to the unreliability of our previous…read moremobile groomer. We are thrilled with the change! Danielle is friendly and reliable and most of all - she does a great job. We always go with a short cut on our Maltese for ease of maintenance and Danielle's cuts are very consistent. Our dog always looks the same, which is a big positive in my book. Other groomers have delivered inconsistent looks when we simply wanted the same haircut. The convenience of the mobile service is hard to beat too. It's a little more expensive than service at a brick and mortar building, but it's worth it in my opinion. You won't regret going with this business for your furry friend's grooming needs. Highly recommended. ***In the post-grooming photo of my pup, he'd had a recent vet procedure that resulted in a stitch in his forehead and a partially shaved right leg. Danielle was careful and attentive***

    Okay, obviously having the grooming van come to your door is incredibly convenient. What you might…read morenot realize, it minimizes a huge amount of stress! Most groomers do multiple dogs at once--and your dog sits in a cage in the meantime. Not great. Maria is working with just one dog --yours--from start to finish--so it's way less stress for your baby. I should also mention that Maria is the best, kindest, most competent dog groomer in the DMV. Full stop. If you have a small dog, don't even *think* about going anywhere else! Not only will your furbaby be gorgeously groomed, you will have the peace of mind of knowing he is being cared for by 1) someone who genuinely loves dogs, and 2) is also incredibly talented and experienced. I don't trust my little guy with anyone but Maria.

    Masterpiece Canine Spa - Fresh from the groomer and ready to snuggle!

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    Masterpiece is a name completely in line with what you get with this groomer. My pom Oliver is a…read morecantankerous little guy, but they love him anyway and take extremely good care of him. His groomer Sharon always makes him look like a million bucks and as adorable as humanly possible. He also has severe tracheal collapse, so finding a groomer that will not wrap anything around his neck and keep him safe is a must and I absolutely trust him with them. Their policy of never kenneling any dogs is also a big plus, as anxiety can exacerbate his cough and ensuring he's not waiting around or left alone is crucial in containing his cough fits. You get what you pay for with groomers, and while Masterpiece isn't inexpensive, you WILL get the best groom you can get in the city. If you've got a dog like mine that has a lucious coat that needs lots of TLC and/or a dog with major health considerations, I highly recommend you come here. Your dog will get LOTS of compliments on walks.

    If you have a simple cut (think teddy bear), your dog is young and healthy, and want your dog cut…read moreshort, this salon will do a good job. The salon is unable to work with dogs with special circumstances (medical issues, matting, etc.). I was refused service after my dog had a tumor removed. The groomer was unwilling to take the time to remove 10% of the mats that were caused from the Cone, after I extensively removed 90% of them myself. Ownership's communication style can be abrupt, abrasive, and strict. Ownership is not open to feedback in any way. At masterpiece, money, social media posting, and maximizing time/effienecy, come before love of the animal, passion for the craft, and empathy for the human being.

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