My family had been going to Diamond Dog Grooming for about 11 years (2011-2022) and it is only now that I am making this review, so please forgive me for such a delay. It is important to note that I had ample time to think over Lisa's services, and when I remembered her business, I knew I just had to say something before I let more time pass by! I have quite a sharp memory and can still provide specific details on what makes Diamond Dog Grooming a wonderful place that will make your furry companion look and feel incredible. Before I dive into my review, I must offer context about the customer that would become a regular at Diamond Dog Grooming: Oscar was a scared little pup that was abandoned by a cruel woman who left him at a groomer's in New York, and shortly afterwards, that establishment literally went up in flames. The poor guy survived the fire and was taken to a shelter, where he needed to find an owner quickly or else he'd be euthanized. It would've been the end of the road for him, if not for my mother. She invited Oscar into our home as he trembled in her arms on a freezing January evening; his ribs were poking out of his fur, as he was a timid skeleton too afraid to even sleep in front of anyone. It took months before he was healthy enough to bring to a new groomer, and we made sure it was one that was reliable enough to care for our new best friend. When I visited Diamond Dog Grooming for the first time, I noticed the sweet smell in the air that I would later know to be some kind of treatment that Lisa would provide my dog that would have him smelling like fresh laundry. We were greeted warmly by her, and while I can't say much for her prices (my mom handled all the payments), I will say that they were reasonable enough for the average middle to lower class family in New Jersey. We would drop off Oscar at Lisa's and specify exactly what services we wanted. Around the early afternoon or so, we'd get a call that he was ready to be picked up and that was it- nothing more complicated than that. The parking outside was a bit difficult, but it was worth it to see just how much our dog had glowed after his visit. Oscar's fur was always freshly trimmed, eye crust wiped, and tail wagging with joy. The place itself was very neat, with all dogs properly restrained to prevent them from running off. Sometimes, you can walk in to see one of them being pampered on a table- it's the cutest thing! Even around holidays, Lisa gifted Oscar with a special item like a toy or bowtie. I never doubted that she deeply loved him and her work. Nearing the end of his life, Lisa noticed his behavioral changes where he struggled to sit still for grooming, snapping at her. Because of this, the services couldn't always be provided, but Lisa wouldn't charge my mom for that day. After Oscar passed, Lisa was visibly heartbroken, and it was evident that my dog was one of her most beloved customers. My mother visited for the last time to gift Lisa with a keychain that I made for her that had a photo of Oscar smiling in the park, so she could always remember his face. I'm very glad I was capable of providing closure for a lady that cherished my dear, furry friend. I cannot say a single negative thing about Diamond Dog Grooming. In all the years I've stopped by, I've been met with great customer service. Even better was how Oscar evolved from being frightened and antisocial to friendly and peaceful in Lisa's care. It used to baffled me when she'd say how he was such an angel when I knew him to be very aggressive. Yet over time, I saw the effects she had on him show up within the household. I thank Lisa and her team for providing consistent care to Oscar, and making his last days more beautiful than I could've imagined. Diamond Dog Grooming is truly a gem of a spot that anyone would be lucky to find. read more

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I can't say enough about Lisa.Wonderful experience with Lisa. I'm used to big short-haired dogs but little Ellie fell into our lives with her soft blonde fur. Unfortunately what I thought were adorable curls were actually mats. I tried to comb, cut and clip myself which was not flattering to poor Ellie. Lisa took one look at her, fell in love (because she's the sweetest dog) and knew just what to do. There was no undue waiting or stress for the dog. It's one at a time, with total attention paid to the dog and a lot of care taken. Ellie came home cut way down and I got instructions on how to care for her coat until her next grooming which will absolutely be with Lisa. The price was really fair and I highly recommend Diamond Dog Grooming! (UPDATE: We've been back a bunch of times and Lisa is always great and Ellie comes out looking like a model!) read more

Diamond Dog Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

Wonderful experience with Lisa. I'm used to big short-haired dogs but little Ellie fell into our lives with her soft blonde fur... Unfortunately what I thought were adorable curls were actually mats. I tried to comb, cut and clip myself which was not flattering to Ellie! Lisa took one look at her, fell in love (because she's the sweetest dog) and knew just what to do. There was no undue waiting or stress for the dog. It's one at a time, with total attention paid to the dog and a lot of care taken. Ellie came home cut way down and I got instructions on how to care for her coat until her next grooming which will absolutely be with Lisa. The price was really fair and I highly recommend Diamond Dog Grooming! read more

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I have a very fussy Schnauzer and Lesa takes the time and that's an amazing job every single time I really wouldn't go anywhere else

So I made an appointment for my 8 pound Chihuahua two days ago and I considered myself very lucky knowing that it's difficult to get an appointment here. When I walked inside, I'm assuming the owner, a woman, immediately asked me how old my dog was and I said she's 14. She replied with "I wish I knew how old she was" (well, you didn't ask me and no other groomer ever did either ) "because I wouldn't have taken her, She's "ON BORROWED TIME" and she really should go to a vet to get groomed. Needless to say, I gave her a piece of my mind that she should have asked me and she should ask everybody how old their pets are especially if they're new Customers, I also told her how rude she was by saying that my dog is on borrowed time and how she would've liked it if someone said that to her about her pets. And to boot, not the least bit Apologetic! She kept looking towards the back for what I assume wants to get the intention of another employee that was in there. RUDE! RUDE! RUDE! I have never my in the 14 years of my boo's life, ever encountered anyone at a Groomers with such poor attitude. She did me a favor because I would never want that type of bad juju around my dog! read more

I've been to other places and she's done the best job, also calling me to move my appointment up. I took my dog to a groomer a month before I went to her and they never told me my dog had fleas and my dog still shed tremendously. She told me he had fleas and treated him without charging extra and he doesn't shed as much at all. She does a great job and no job is easy.... read more

DO NOT take your FUR BABIES to this UNPROFESSIONAL AND RUDE FOR NO REASON AT ALL PLACE!!! I BELIEVE SHE ON SOME SERIOUS ILLEGAL MEDICATION. LISA gave my dog a half ass sanitary clean up cut and when I wanted to discuss with her that she had forgotten to clean his under belly and pee pee area.....wanted to know when I can bring him back. She walks away and YELLS at me I DON'T HAVE TIME TODAY (did'nt have my dog with me) AND I DON'T WANT YOUR BUSINESS ANYMORE!!! WOW!! was I shocked because I've never had a problem for over 3+years was happy with her service until the other day....I've even taken my neighbors dog to her. Who was also pleased with her service OH WELL! her lost!!! GET HELP LISA read more

Best groomer in Bayonne. It can be hard to get through on the phone, but keep trying. Lisa is worth it!

I am on hold now for 7 minutes and counting--I've called back 5 times only to get a busy signal, haven't heard a busy signal in over 20 years. How many times am I supposed to call back? read more

I took my extremely scraggly dog for grooming at Diamond, and he came back looking like a completely different dog, in the best way! His fur was evenly cut all over and was silky smooth where before it was a little rough and extremely patchy. He looks ready for a dog show,and he seems happy with all the attention he's getting too! We will definitely be bringing him back! read more

This is by far the best dog groomer we have brought our pups. They are so caring with our dogs and the other dogs you can see when you are in the shop and always do a great job. love love love read more

Excellent! For years I had a Scottish Terrier, and Lisa took wonderful care of our Lucy. She always looked so beautiful after her grooming, and would proudly prance around. After Lucy passed we adopted a Schnauzer mix, and he adores Lisa. She makes him look truly adorable. This past summer I adopted an elderly Jack Russel/Rat Terrier mix. He's old, partially blind, partially deaf, somewhat incontinent and he has a huge fatty tumor which can't be removed. Lisa worked with him, took care of him, got him bathed and clipped and he looked great. He doesn't trust many people (how can you blame him, after the way he was treated) but he really took to her. Lisa's commitment to pets of all ages and sizes is very evident, as is her caring nature and beautiful work. Not every dog will sit still for a grooming, but she works diligently to make sure all are beautiful and well-cared for. Lisa has volunteered her time to help groom shelter dogs. Now that's love. read more

Lisa from diamond dog groomers is a wonderful woman with a beautiful soul. Yesterday I picked up Lucy our latest foster pup. On the way home I picked up my fur baby Dean from her, he spent the day getting groomed after she clipped my rabbits nails. When I told her our new foster was in the car and needed a bath when we got home she dropped everything and told me bring her in and give her a bath. She not only bathed her and made her smell sooooo much better but clipped her nails and gave her a new collar. I can't tell you how much I appreciate her and all she does for my fur babies. I recommend her highly. read more

not a bad person but a slave driver for a boss! doing anal ears wash dry de matting cleaning wanting me to answer phones and deal with customers while doing 40 dogs a day! imagine just trying to grab 40 dogs and stick them in water let alone triple wash glands and pulling ear hair and double dried w 2 4hp heat blowers that actually hurt most dogs' blows em off the table and their sensitive ears so they scramble and scratch ' has to be done asap regardless! i was being groomed to be a slave so one could chill listen to music mad just trim' a reg day is like 30plus dogs and will keep taking walk ins because the robot will do it ' leaving soaked dehydrated hungry and exhausted ' go home try to eat take dog out wash n get to sleep wound up like a cheap toy just impossible ' meanwhile im getting up earlier to pick up the boss and drop her kid off' when i first went in all the tables were rusted n torn to shreds' dogs feet n tails would get caught n made it all so much harder' I took it upon myself to go find the material strip the old tables and refinish them and fix the ones that were falling apart. I even did a big electric job that no one wanted to touch because we had one outlet that kept throwing the fuse all day long with nobody wanted to fix it, so I did it on my own and I know I was the most thorough dog washer and reliable person but when you abuse someone. I don't know how do you think that could be sustainable read more

I've been taking my dogs to Diamond Dog grooming for the past year. Lisa and her staff are absolutely wonderful. My Cavalier comes back looking great and smelling fantastic (which I can't say is a common thing for the little "cheese face"). My Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is 110lbs of pure chicken, but Lisa manages to get her nails clipped with kindness and lightning speed. My dogs and I are so happy to be clients. read more

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The owner of this groomer is absolutely amazing. I've taken my little 5 lb chihuahua for a nail clipping on several occasions and she's been so gentle and caring with my little nervous fur baby. Definitely will continue to take her there. read more

AWEFUL! I have a 12-year old disabled Shih Tzu. We took her in for a puppy cut, and they shaved her completely. On top of that we are in the middle of a snow storm. My sister picked her up and I could not believe she even paid them. When I called to tell them I was beside myself about this, the women had the audacity to cut me off right away, took a very nasty tone and tell me they could not handle her - oh and that they 'feel sorry for her!' If they could not have handled a disabled dog, they should have told us from the beginning or I would have stayed with her. I was like "you don't feel bad shaving my dog - down to the ears - in the middle of a snow storm?!" She is going to freeze now :( Then the women told me to never come back - I am disgusted. These people don't care about animals, they only care about charging pet owners. Terrible customer service and their haircuts are not even that good! If you love your dog, do NOT go to Diamond Dog Groomers in Bayonne, N.J. read more

Awesome place, awesome staff. I've never had any issues. My dog loves this place. I love seeing the owner's dogs when I go in there, too. It has a very homey feel. I find that her prices are much more reasonable than some competing businesses. You'd pay double in Hoboken, that's for sure. My little guy's wash & cut is about 45, which is uber reasonable. Last week they groomed a dog for Liberty Humane Society because some piece of trash poured nail polish on the dog (a cute little terrier mix) and dumped her. Diamond Dog grooming's owner donated her grooming services, hand-trimming the dog when the dog was fearful of the clippers, and made her into a stunning little girl. She was adopted yesterday, woot! read more

Love Lisa she is the best. My dog always comes out looking great and smells amazing. read more

Diamond Dog Grooming - My lovely dog saying "CHEESSSEEE" for the camera after and wash and cut.. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

Great neighbor! Great groomer! Me and max love what they do. Their appointments are flexible and they always get the job done. Max always leaves feeling like a brand new pup and if they keep him happy I'm happy! read more

Diamond Dog Grooming - A little camera shy, but he is so happy with his hair cut. Thank you Diamond Dog! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

Noticed this new groomer on my drive home gave them a call made an appointment for one of my two long hair chihuahuas and could not be any happier with the whole experience and what a great job I was so impressed with her abilities that I spoke with her about possibly doing my other long hair chihuahua from hell a real problem child and she told me she specialized in problem dogs and had me bring him right in I stuck around incase the demon child would get the best of her and if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes he was no match for her whispering powers I can't remember her name at the moment but she has a new loyal client for ever and she's currently only charging $40.00 for a dog under 15lbs and I have tried all those others in the Smyrna area and they just not in her league don't hesitate give her a try you will not be disappointed. read more

I was a big fan of "Oh my Dog" in Kearny, but due to the location and wait time, its difficult to feel like driving to Kearny is convenient. So I decided to try a place closer to home. I decided to try this place out, wish I would've researched other places before hand. T hey get the job done and the cost was about $55 for my 6lb Yorkie, but I don't see myself coming back here anytime soon. I didn't like the cleanliness of the salon and the fact when the dogs are done with their cuts they're tied to hooks on the walls near the main grooming station. I'm still on the hunt for a better Doggy salon in Bayonne. If anyone has any suggestions please message me. read more

Lisa did such a great job with Zero. It was my first time bringing her, I was a bit nervous and did a ton of research beforehand. Everything went perfectly. Thank you! read more

Diamond Dog Grooming is great! They always make my Malshipoo look adorable. I highly recommend their services. You won't be disappointed! read more

Diamond Dog Grooming - Diamond Dog Grooming is great! The groomer always makes my Malshipoo look adorable. I highly recommend their services. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

Best pet groomer in bayonne. Lisa is a very caring groomer. She did the best cut on my dog Lola. Thank You LIsa.

I've been bringing my Havanese/Yorkie mix here for almost his entire adorable life and never had any complaints. Lisa, the owner, loves my dog and I don't ever know who's more excited to see the other. She always consults me when I bring him in to ask what kind of cut I want and listens when I have some funky ideas to try out. Mostly though, I keep it simple and Lisa gets the job done! Can't say enough great things about them as far as pet grooming in the Jersey City/Bayonne area is concerned. read more

I have been with Lisa and her staff since the day she opened. At the time I had 2 yorkies which she took care of for me. I will take my little Molley no where else. Lisa and her staff is the best. They truly care about animals, do not drug, and do a wonderful job in grooming. Besides, they are just nice people. HIGHLY RECOMMEND DIAMOND DOG. Diane St. John Hi Aunt Lisa, Hope all is good. See you soon, Love Molley St. John read more

Took Roger to Diamond Dog (named after David Bowie's Song) Groomer on 36th Street in Bayonne. The owner did the best job on Roger we have ever seen. The price was reasonable and service was quick. She could have sold be a doggie coat but said his own fur was adequate. (honesty pays) I will be going there from now on. read more

Diamond Dogs was recommended to me as the best place in Bayonne. Lisa might be a great groomer, but I have no way of knowing that. In fact, she left me in quite a bind. I am writing this review because I'm very disappointed in the way that I was handled. Today is Thursday, August 1. We adopted an 11-year-old senior dog last week. I called diamond dogs last Friday to try to get him in ASAP as he really is in need of a good grooming. (The poor dog spent over a week at the shelter in Newark and has some mats in his hair.) I think it would help to make him more comfortable. Diamond dogs didn't have an opening until Thursday. Even though we were scheduled to leave for vacation that day, I figured we could take him in the morning, get him groomed, and still leave in the early afternoon. When I parked across the street for my 9:15, appointment, Lisa called and told me that she would not hear of the dog. She said she did not realize that he was a recently adopted senior dog and didn't feel comfortable grooming him without knowing his past history. I understand her possibly having reservations. However, I informed the person on the phone that he was 11-year-old dog that we had just adopted when I made the appointment. That would've been the time to tell me that they didn't want to deal with him. Then, I would've had plenty of time to make arrangements to find another groomer Who could handle an 11-year-old dog. Update: after Diamond Dogs canceled on us, we called Doggie Spa on 15th St. and Broadway. They said they would have no problem taking our dog and actually had a cancellation and were able to fit us in right away. Based on what happened to us, I would recommend thinking about going to Doggy Spa for your grooming needs. read more

Anton hates to get trimmed. Hates it. For his mere 20 pounds, he can get downright nasty when he gets trimmed. This time it wasn't any different, and despite his protests, the groomer did an excellent job of handling him. She gave him a new cut, enhancing his already almost-not-able-to-take-it cuteness to new levels of "awwww". Anton is a wire-haired dachshund, with an undercoat which needs to be stripped. Not only could she strip him (which not all groomers know how to do), she cleaned his ears, and styled the doggie mohawk I asked her to leave on him. We will definitely be coming back. Anton is looking handsome and likes this groomer more than he wants to lead on. read more

Diamond Dog Grooming - Stripped and trimmed and loving his doggie mohawk. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

I really like this place. I have a poddle and everytime that i send my doggy there the staff made a great job on him. Clean place, nice service, friendly people & and the most important to me its that i feel secure when i left my baby. read more

Diamond Dog Grooming - When i pick him from the grooming. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

Nice staff & facility. Overall decent haircut on our dog. The problem is that each time we take our dog they for some reason shave raw the hair around our dogs anus and the underside of the tail. We have been very clear asking them not to do this yet they decided to do it again. This causes considerable discomfort and irritation to our dog and doesn't stop for several weeks. As a result they are losing this customer since they must think it's funny or something to shave a dog like that even after we asked them not to. read more

I have an mini eskie and I used to have a shih tzu (she passed of old age though) and I've been bringing them here for a couple of years and the staff is always welcoming and nice and I know exactly what I'm being charged for. My two dogs had two pups a couple of years ago and we gave them to my nieces as their birthday presents and their mom brought them to another groomer but he closed so I recommended Diamond. When she brought them in, the girl at the desk looked so confused and she said 'I know your dogs seem so familiar but why?' and my god sister informed her that their father was a regular client and the lady lit up and shouted 'Yuki!' (that's my eskie). It's great that they not only remember us, not only remember the dogs, but they remember their names. Not only that, but all three boys looked very handsome for the new year. read more

Diamond Dog Grooming - Normally eskies don't get their hair trimmed but he had gotten tangled in some branches so it was necessary. They were amazing. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

This was not the first time she has done this but I gave them the benefit of the doubt. I understood she was behind and her shoulder was hurt but my dog has a cut by her mouth and neck... never going again read more

My dog always loved the groomers never had a problem..My previous groomer stated that he was very aggressive the last time...and they had a hard time...now i think something happened but i'll give them the benefit of the doubt! Tried another groomer and my dog was very aggresive...My cousin told me about diamond dog grooming and i was praying they would take my dog in...(mind you i have a shih tzu) I told her the whole story and said she would always try a new dog once....When i came back, Kobe was cut the way i wanted and smelled great! She also told me that he's not aggressive and that he's just scared and traumatized. All in all, she gave my baby a chance and i love the work she did!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place!!! will be going here from now on! read more

Great place. They took care of Pebbles my Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Cost effective & happy dog. What else could you ask for. Oh I know no charge on nail trimming between baths. read more

My dog doesn't require grooming, only her nails trimmed, so I've been coming here every few weeks for the past few months to get it done. The staff is always friendly and stop what they're doing to accommodate us as walk ins - they even file her nails down. I went to some closer places, but they weren't nearly as friendly, and certainly didn't seem to love animals as much as the staff here. I can't speak to the quality of the grooming, but the animals I see always look happy and never seem under stress. read more

Love this place! the ladies are so sweet and always remember my dog Trixie. We recently moved out of Bayonne and unfortunately our schedules don't work for us to drive so far to get our dog groomed. The owner offered to work with me as best she could with my schedule to make it work. Always a great haircut for a great price. read more

This place is great! I started bring my labradoodle, Jill, here last year and I am hooked. The staff is great and have always delivered exactly what I wanted. They are extremely thorough, getting into every nook and cranny, and are totally flexible with styling preferences. The prices are reasonable and they are incredibly fast. My dog loves coming here :) read more

I love the job the do here, my Scottish Terrier(A tough cut) always comes out looking incredible. They're friendly fast and overall my favorite groomer around! read more