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    Happy Dog Grooming Spa

    4.8 (67 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Kelly Lindgren E.

    We have been taking all our pups to Happy Dog for many years. Jennifer does an amazing job. Never any issues. She treats them as though they were her own. They do not sit still for us but they will for Jennifer! She has earned their trust. Picture included is from their last grooming session.

    This is Willow, she is a very anxious girl & Jennifer is beyond patient with her. She only takes one dog at a time which helps her tremendously! Jennifer has been doing this a very long time & I feel at ease when I leave Willow here, I know she is being cuddled & taken great care of. Thanks Jennifer!

    Frankie BEFORE grooming

    First time customer, brought in our new rescue dog Frankie. He's a two year-old poodle mix and can be a little nervous and jumpy. Jennifer did a fantastic job making both Frankie and us comfortable with the first grooming. His hair was a bit long and had some tangles but he came home looking fantastic. He also had a stress-free time and really seem to enjoy himself. Before leaving. I made his next appointment because we loved Happy Dog so much.

    Jerry (a 10-pound shih-poo) after his groom with Jennifer!
    Britnee K.

    Jennifer is by far the best groomer we've ever been to! We've had some pretty traumatic grooming experiences (and some awful haircuts to go with them), and Jennifer was such a breath of fresh air. Not only did she do an amazing groom on our dog, Jerry, but she also made us feel comfortable and safe! We knew Jerry was in good hands. She's a one-woman shop, so she only takes one pup at a time. No cages, no loud noises, perfect for anxious dogs (Jerry's not a huge fan of the groomer in general). She listened to all of our desires and made Jer look like the cutest dog in town. Thanks for an incredible experience, Jennifer! We're already excited for our next groom!

    He gets a bandana that fits after every cut. Something pets mart never did.
    Sonia R.

    After having bad experiences with multiple groomers at pets mart. I decided to give this place a call. First time I took Uno (my poodle) to Jennifer, she made sure to make him feel comfortable and let him smell around before she took the leash. Since then he loves going to her and I don't worry about leaving him there because I know he is treated like family. Her price is reasonable and for the attention she provides Uno to make him feel at home i think it's a deal. I definitely recommend you take your dog to Jennifer.

    This is Oreo!
    Sheryl A.

    We have used Jennifer at Happy Dog Grooming Spa since moving to the area about two years ago. Jennifer is excellent with our dog Oreo. Oreo used to get nervous getting groomed but Jennifer makes her feel calm and comfortable. Jennifer does a great job grooming Oreo. She is always cut perfectly. Jennifer is easy to work with. She is prompt for appointments and very accommodating. I highly highly recommend Happy Doc Grooming! See picture below of freshly groomed Oreo

    After on the ride home
    Jeff G.

    Jennifer did a fantastic job on our puppy's first ever haircut. She gave him her undivided loving attention, serving only one client in her shop at a time. We are very happy with the results and would recommend!

    This is Finley fresh from the spa! He looks and smells great.

    Finley nearly drags me into Happy Dog Grooming Spa to see Jennifer (when was the last time your dog went willingly into the groomer?). He is absolutely smitten with her! I love and appreciate her attention to detail. She is quick, thorough, and incredibly kind to my little guy. I would heartily recommend anyone in the area to Jennifer. You will love her as much as your pup does. UPDATE: Finley now has a little brother, Oliver. It's no surprise to me that he loves Jennifer as much as Finley does. They love their spa days and always give Jennifer kisses before we go. Jennifer is a one of a kind groomer. Do your pup (and yourself) a favor and call her the next time your little one is in need of a groom!

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    From the second I got on the phone with Jennifer I knew our dog Zoey was going to be in good hands. Great customer service, accommodating, and flexible! Zoey is a bit on the sassy side, but Jennifer handled her well and she came out looking so clean and fresh. Definitely will be coming back!

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    My dogs love Jennifer! They are able to walk around and not be in a cage! Plus they have the whole place to themselves. It is amazing.

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    So glad we found Jennifer. Our 3 fur babies were so well taken care of and look great.

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    You can tell Jennifer is an expert, she offers great advice, and performs a perfect grooming every time.

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