I've been bringing my dog to Groomingville for about four years now after being referred by a…read morefriend. What keeps me coming back is the friendly customer service, careful handling and how thorough they are! My dog really loves the owners and the groomers. I book my dog's appointments online - they send out reminders and text notifications when grooming is almost complete. My dog always comes home adorable, soft, smelling good and they always send her off with a cute bandana. They take really great care of my dog!

After being loyal customers for almost 4 years, we are officially done with Groomingville…read moreRockville. Our last three visits have been frustrating, but this final experience was the breaking point. I brought my Border Collie in with very specific, detailed instructions for a "pet trim" to improve her comfort and hygiene: Detailed scissoring and blending on the legs to avoid blunt, choppy cuts. Thinning shears to reduce density on her tail while maintaining the "flag" look. A "tunnel belly" and sanitary trim for cooling. Instead of the skilled scissor work I requested, they took the absolute "easy way out." They finished her entire grooming in 30 minutes (it usually takes an hour), and when I picked her up, she had been shaved to a 1/8th inch "puppy cut" all over. For a double-coated breed, this is devastating to their ability to regulate temperature. When I called to address this, they claimed I asked for an "all-over trim." In what world does a request for a blended, functional trim result in a total shave-down? To make matters worse, the staff member hung up on me, saying they were "really busy" and offered zero accommodation or apology for ignoring my instructions. It is incredibly disappointing to see a business treat a long-time customer with such blatant disregard. They clearly prioritize speed and high turnover over actual grooming technique and customer service. We will not be returning.

It breaks my heart to write this review. For 3 years I have taken my dog to Life of Riley. I went…read moreevery six weeks and I loved my groomer, Betty. It is like having your family doctor that you trust and are so consistently thrilled with. Unfortunately, when the new management took over issues started to pop up all over the place. When, I started taking my dog to Life of Riley, there was an open door policy, you could walk in and drop off your dog or pick your dog up. There was also a mirror up front to see what was happening in the back. First, they added a buzzer, so you could here when someone came in. Then, the door was locked all the time and you needed an employee to let you in. Why would a groomer have a locked door policy? My groomer, Betty, left and other groomers are following suit. Recently, I made an appointment for Hermoine to get groomed. Please, remember, I was a regular customer for 3 years! (every 6 weeks or 9 times a year) My groomer was 15 minutes late and my dog and I waited in the car. When she arrived, there was communication issues with groomer. I didn't feel comfortable leaving Hermoine there with this groomer. I was really disappointed, since I had such a wonderful experience with Betty. My dog and I left and Hermoine was not groomed. I will not be going back. Thank you to Brittany, who came out to the car to talk to us, about our bad experience. Please, look at the recent reviews. I can not recommend Life of Riley and I really hope the new management takes all of the negative reviews into consideration and makes, some much needed changes.

We have brought our two dogs for grooming at Life of Riley Rockville for 3 years, but after this…read morelatest visit we no longer will be customers. A health issue occurred with one of our dogs following his grooming appointment in mid-October. A few days after the groom we began to notice some scabbing on his skin, and two days later he was unfortunately covered in brown scabs with clumping hair. He went to the vet and was diagnosed with a skin bacterial infection. He had to be prescribed both daily antibiotics and a medicated shampoo. Following treatment his hair is also now spotty in a few places which has never happened before. A few days after visiting the vet, I reached out to Life of Riley Rockville to inquire what occurred during the grooming appointment that might have led to this skin infection. Both of our dogs were given the highest rating possible on their grooming report card, so I must conclude that either the groomer was too rough or failed to properly sanitize the supplies used during the appointment. The first email went unanswered, so I followed up a week later to see if it had been missed. That follow-up email has also gone unanswered. At this point given both the incident that occurred with our dogs and the non-existent acknowledgement and communication in the aftermath, I must recommend you find another dog groomer in the area.

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.

I made an appointment 12 hours ago and cancelled do to severe weather. I am 71 visually disabled…read moreand don't drive. They informed me I will be charged. i live on social security. truthfully the reviews steered me away from this grooming service. There were injured animals leaving after being groomed. Don't trust their service!

Elysiem is a warm and welcoming place for pets. The groomers are gentle, patient, and clearly love…read morewhat they do. My dog came out clean, soft, and looking adorable. The space is bright and smells great, and they also offer nice treats and accessories. Definitely a spot we'll return to.

We love Doodle Doodle. The owners are super kind and you can see how much love they have for their…read morefour legged clients. The location is conveniently in downtown Rockville with ample parking and quick access to their Salon. We love the free range approach making it less stressful for the dogs. Also, them focusing on Doodles gives one relief knowing they understand how to handle their unique coats. We immediately booked them on a monthly recurring cycle for three months. Our only issue is why our dog, Coconut, is not one of the doggy models displayed on their website. ;) Thank you Doodle Doodle! We are so glad you opened shop! - Coconut's Family

Love how our dog Conan turned out! This is 1 week after the groom so he's a little messy. We love…read morethe round face Doodle Doodle gave him--he's even cuter than usual! Conveniently located in the heart of Rockville town center. Prices were fair. Parking lot and street parking available. We definitely will be back!

This was our first experience with Healthy Hounds and so far I'm not impressed and unsure I will go…read moreback. 1. I called ahead and schedule whatever is done my first visit. When I arrived there was no record and they didn't know I was coming. Ended up giving me a tour and when I asked if I could do the evaluation for my dog, they said they needed vaccine forms. Ok, fine, but would have been nice if they had told me that ahead of time. Not a big deal, but I took note of poor communication. 2. We work out the vaccine forms. Not sure what happened as Healthy Hound told me my dog wasn't up to date. Ok, so I call the vet and ask to get him updated. Vet says he IS up to date. Fine. Weird and a waste of my time, but fine. 3. Get the evaluation scheduled now the vaccines are sorted. They tell me I have to sign a form beforehand. Ok, done. When I arrive they tell me I have to do it again. Ok, no big deal but am noticing they just seem overall unorganized. My dog is dropped for the eval and I let them know he's a herding dog who loves to run and he does bark. They say no problem we have lots of dogs like that. Great. 4. They call kid way thru the eval and say my dog passed but "because he is a puppy can they give him breaks?" I ask what a break looks like and they are sort of vague and not making sense but something about protecting him from fights because he runs a lot and the other dogs get worked up. So I ask if he got into a fight? They say no, they caught it before it escalated. So I ask for clarification: what is the break they want to give him? They say they want to put him in a secluded room from 12-2. And upon my insistence, they finally admit this break is to give the other dogs a break from my dog. I know my dog is a lot of energy, so I get that, but the point of sending him is to have him USE the energy. I can crate him at home for free. So I'm already thinking this isn't a good fit. 5. I go pick up him up two hours earlier than I have to because I'm. It feeling this. I was required to put a credit card on file and assumed that would be how I would pay. Long story short, that's not the case and they wouldn't give me my dog. Now, I understand I have to pay. That's good biz but the poor communication just feels like a dealbreaker. They seem so unorganized. Caveat: from what I understand there was a system change and I suspect I have just fallen thru the cracks, it happens. But calling to tell me my high energy dog who I'm sending for him to be able to run and play needs to be secluded for two hours of a five hour session and how they tried to spin it like "he's a puppy he needs a break" feels like something we aren't going to recover from given this is my first impression. Super bummed. Really wanted this to work.

UPDATE 10/31/2025: General Manager Gus reached out to us to clarify the policy and to get a better…read moreunderstanding of our senior dog's treatment plan in order to come up with a path forward for our senior dog to continue to receive services at Healthy Hounds. We are happy to say that the issue was resolved to our satisfaction. While it took some time, we are thankful that it was ultimately addressed in the manner that we had come to expect from our past positive experiences at Healthy Hounds. Despite this particular situation, Healthy Hounds is one of, if not the best, daycare/boarding facility in the area and it would have been very difficult to find another suitable alternative. --- REVIEW 10/28/2025: We've been loyal clients of Healthy Hounds for years, bringing our dogs for daycare, grooming, and boarding -- trusting them as a key part of our pets' well-being. They have long been accommodating of our dogs' special needs, including caring for our blind dog with neurological deficiencies and our senior dog's TPLO surgery restrictions. So imagine our surprise when our recent experience took a shocking turn. Our senior dog -- a regular, well-loved guest at the Rockville location -- was suddenly banned from all services because he is undergoing chemotherapy for mast cell cancer, a treatment he receives once every three weeks and may continue for life. This policy was never communicated, written, or enforced during the many months he has been receiving chemo. He has been boarded six times and attended daycare weekly since treatment began, with full transparency on our part. Not once were we told this was an issue. We're not upset that Healthy Hounds wants to protect dogs -- we're upset that they handled this situation poorly.

Patricia Dee Pet Grooming did a great job with my domestic longhair cat. His fur recently got…read morebadly matted, and we desperately needed help. With the pandemic, however, almost no one was offering cat grooming. Pat and Tom were able to get us in right away. Due to the amount of matting he had, they had to clip most of his fur. That part didn't surprise us. What did surprise us was how good they made him look. Our cat looks years younger, and is even acting much happier. I expect we'll be taking him back periodically from now on. Pat and Tom were friendly people, and were great with our boy. Tom gave us some good advice for helping avoid matting in the future. They do run the business out of the basement of their house. It's well equipped and has it's own entrance, but don't expect it to look like PetSmart. It's a genuine mom and pop small business, and one I would definitely recommend.

I wish I had found Patricia sooner! She took great care of my guy. He is 16 so not all groomers…read morewould take him but she was flexible with her schedule and was able to expedite him a little because of my schedule constraints. Most importantly, she did a great job cutting his hair for his photo shoot that weekend.

My dog absolutely loves this place. They really take care of the dogs while grooming them which I…read moreappreciate SO much. 10/10 I wouldn't take my dog anywhere else.

Very good service. They totally transformed Molly from a nasty mess into a cute little Snorky…read more Molly was looking so bad - her coat was so overgrown and she stunk. I could barely stand to be around her. So, I dropped her off at Canine Design. Gave Doreen all the special instructions - that she needs special, gentle care, that she hates to have her paws and face touched, that she can be difficult when stressed - snappy - even aggressive. Picked her up a few hours later totally transformed - sweet smelling - even a hint of a smile. Certainly glad to be back in my car heading home. I know the pic doesn't do justice - but you can see she is back to being a small dog with all that hair now removed. Thanks Canine Design for transforming Molly (she's banned at Petco and some other groomers)

I have a regular groomer that I really like and she grooming my Maltese for almost 3 years. She…read moreraised her price and I couldn't afford it as often as I would have liked. I was worried about finding another groomer. But Azria was very good and have a great bubbling personality and she took the time to listen to me and took the time for each of my dogs. Because I am disabled, I can't afford overpriced groomer and she was reasonably priced. I happy with her love for pets and her clients

Azra has been grooming my goldendoodle at my home for a few months now. I'm so so grateful to have…read moreher as my girl's groomer! She does an absolutely fantastic job and my dog loves her. I would highly recommend Azra for any dog that needs regular grooming!

Wow, what a great place for my GoldenDoodle! Staff is friendly and the place has a clean, modern…read morelook. I love the I-Cam so I could watch my dog play during the day. I also got him a nice doodle cut when my normal groomer shut down for covid. Will definitely keep coming back here!

Wonderful experience in getting my cat's nails trimmed and filed in this pandemic. Will definitely…read morebe back.