Tara is great. I have been taking my two small dogs here for over two years and they both love her as do I. I highly recommend Tara. She is careing and loving with the dogs and the grooming always looks fabulous. read more

Bailey and Bear were in desperate need of grooming services and I'm not good at planning ahead. I was able to be an appointment the next day. Convenient location - great results. Thank you - we will be back! read more

Desert Dog Spa - Bailey and Bear - Pet Groomers Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Popped in to see if there was availability for my new dog to be groomed, they took him and did a great job. They made my boy look very handsome and regal. I'll be back for sure. read more

Desert Dog Spa - Crypton looking his best. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

This was a few weeks ago, but I dropped into this place last minute hoping for some luck on getting my overdue dog groomed. The groomer woman was very nice and accommodating, told me to come back around noon and she could get her done then. Dropped my dog off at noon, and she told me it would take about 3 hours, and to come back then. When I returned for my dog around 2:45, the groomer told me she was unable to get my (6.5lb) dog out of the cage because she was "too afraid".... this is not the temperament of my dog at all. She asked me to come back to the kennels to get her out for the groomer, and my poor pup was shaking in the corner of a kennel completely untouched. She had not been bathed, brushed, or even touched the entire time she was waiting there for almost 3 hours!! I understand if things get busy or if my dog is not cooperating, but where was the communication??? My dog spent close to 3 hours in an unknown kennel all while a "mystery dog illness" is going around plaguing dogs....come on....do better than this Desert Dog Spa. If you were too busy to take her, then you should have just told me that. If you needed help getting her out of a kennel, you could have called. There is NO reason my dog needed to sit in a kennel for 3 hours being traumatized. None. read more

What kind and caring service your pups will receive at Desert Dog Spa. Not only is Tara a talented groomer, she also gives each dog that walks into her shop that little bit of extra loving that makes them eager to return. Big dogs or little ones, brave or fearful in the end they are all happy and look wonderful when she is finished!! read more

I have been taking my two dogs to Desert Dog Day Spa for a little over three years now and have never had a bad experience. The dogs always look great, but more importantly, they love going which says a lot about how they are treated while there. Thank you Tara for all your help and support in keeping my fur babies happy and looking good! read more

We have been using Desert Dog Spa for ten years and have been completely satisfied. We have had two Cavalier King Charles dogs who happily goes in the door and loves seeing Tara (the owner)! We have another King Charles that have health issues and Tara makes sure his needs are met. Thank you, Deborah Grady read more

I've been bringing my Jug (Jack Russell/Pug mix) "Lena" to Tara the owner of Desert Dog Spa on a regular basis for years. The skills and knowledge she puts into caring for my dog is so comforting. Trust me not all groomers are the same. It's nothing short of a blessing that I discovered Desert Dog Spa. A Sunday drive brought me to Cavecreek years ago and while making a stop at cave creeks Dairy Queen and taking in the sites was when I gazed upon the Desert Dog Spa sign tucked away in the corner next door to the Dq . Having been to numerous groomers in my part of town none of them ever conveying to me that it was safe for me to leave my dog in their care while I ran errands. So I would sit and wait and watch them drop the scissors and groom my dog and whether it was my being there to observe or not that made them uncomfortable. I dont know . But It was enough for me to say they weren't good enough for my standards. I don't think I'm asking for a lot. I'm not rich by any means but I won't settle for mediocre. So finding a groomer that has the skill set that could yield a champion show dog but at a price that won't break the bank. Impossible and I thought it was. Until I met Tara at the Desert Dog Spa in cavecreek. I live over twenty miles away from her location. But I wouldn't trade the feeling of comfort that it brings me to know that my dogs in the trusted care of Tara and Desert Dog Spa for anything. I've tried everyone else..I wish I could give more than 5 stars.. read more

I Brought in my dog who is an unusual breed with a challenging haircut. Tara was friendly open and did a great job. She was communicative and helpful. I am so glad to have a place close by to take him to. read more

They are so accommodating with last minute grooming needs. Our little one always looks so adorable when we pick her up. We highly recommend Desert Dog Spa! read more

Desert Dog Spa - Little Mica loves her Spa Days! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Took my dog there. Easy to deal with, lady was nice and my dogs hair looks incredible. She is so fluffy

First class grooming and gentle care to the dogs. Quiet environment and not too many dogs at once. I stayed and watched quietly a few times. My Mom has been going here for many years and to the excellent veterinarian a few doors to the left. Her Westie's have always come back happy, proud and spectacular. Her 3rd pair of Westie's now! I have a rescued white Maltese/Yorkie and the same, excellent job. Very happy. They know what they're doing and want to please you. And they seem to really care and love the dogs. You'll see. They're wide open and you can see everything from the front counter. And I've noticed that the dogs are happy to go, not scared to death or unhappy when you go there. No panting, or trying to make a break for the door, Like at the vet! ;) Think about it, I've had a dog in the past in another state, that was hurt by someone not careful with her toe nails, at a Texas groomer. She would never again in her lifetime allow nail trimming without a terrible fight, or not freak out going back there. Which was how I figured out what happened, and why someone was fired from the Texas grooming place. Thumbs up, 5 Stars, highly recommended! read more

The lady that runs this business is so rude. She had told me 3-4 hours for my dog, so I made appointments for after 4 hours. I hadn't heard so I figured I would just pick up my dog, and if she wasn't finished, I'd just take her how she was. The lady was rude to me about this, slammed cage gates and doors as we were leaving. If she's this aggressive with me, I'd hate to see how she treats the dogs when they aren't cooperating. read more

Awesome job! My two black Labs got the royal treatment at Desert Dog Spa. Shampoo, de furrrd, nails trimmed, and she even tied a bandanna around their neck! When I picked them up, they were relaxed and happy. You can tell Tara loves animals! Fair price and excellent service is a great combo. read more

Brought my Border Collie there for about three years. Now...just wanted her nails trimmed. Charged me $15 for about 2 minutes of work, that should have been gratis. Not going back...and some attitude on the part of the 'help'. Nope. I'll spend the $75 elsewhere. read more

I brought my 2 dogs here in the summer - their haircuts were good the first time. I brought them back in September and I truly don't think they were even groomed. Their coat was the same length and just as unruly as it was when they went in 5 hours earlier. Their nails weren't trimmed either. I don't know if they just didn't have time to get to them and tried to pass it off or if they just didn't bother. I just took my dogs and left - I was pretty dumbfounded. I won't be back - there are too many other great groomers in the area to pick from. read more

Dropped my pup off at 10 am and got him back around 2:30pm. When I picked him up from desert dog spa he reeked of cigarettes and perfume. His cut looked great but the smell was nauseating. I immediately went home and gave him ANOTHER bath to remove the disgusting smell. read more

I have been taking my dog here for about 6 months and I absolutely love them!! Most of the places around here are booked up weeks in advance and it's almost impossible to get an appointment. Desert Dogs will work you in even when it means staying late on a Friday night. They do an awesome job, I would highly recomend them. read more

I have a bulldog anybody that owns a bully breed knows they are definitely a diff breed (oh lord) anyhow I had been turned down at a couple other places because of Mickey's breed they were immediately intimidated not taking into consideration that he was an abused dog and I rescued him about 8 months ago so it's a work in progress anyhow desert dog spa cheerfully accepted Mickey with all his quirks I won't lie I did stay and help and I got a bath along with Mickey but the service was exceptional and we got the job done thank you very much read more

I have used Desert Dog Spa for probably over a year after it being recommended by a friend with two standard poodles. I have a toy poodle who as a puppy was given the usual shots only to find after many months and much money spent that the shots broke down her immune system. Therefore, she is very delicate healthwise and stresswise. I found HEATHER, after calling about ten grooming spas who would not consider grooming Brandi while I waited thus making the time involved an hour vs. many hours which is so much better on her system. Heather does an excellent job and is very gentle with Brandi. I am so thankful for this Spa and especially Heather! Marilyn read more

I've been taking my Standard Poodle to Desert Dog for many years. Heather has always done a fabulous job and I wouldn't trust him with anyone else! He always comes home smelling great and looking handsome! read more