Outstanding experience Juan put our anxious dog at ease - she is so much more comfortable with her…read morewonderful summer cut. Highly recommend!

We had such a fabulous experience with Sniffs & Wiggles! It was the first time our 10 month old…read moreYorkie, Charlie, was professionally groomed, and they did an amazing job. When we called to make our appointment, they did an over-the-phone consultation and gave us a price estimate, which was very competitive - especially considering they were the ones coming to us! They parked right outside of our apartment, showed us their van and their equipment (top-notch), and talked to us about how we wanted his hair cut. We showed them some photos of what we liked and were able to describe how we wanted it cut (it was our first time so we didn't truly know how to best describe it - something like a puppy cut but not too short because he's a very skinny pup), and they made our vision a reality. It was so nice not having to drive across town to go to another pet grooming salon where it takes all day long, and not knowing when he would be ready. It was nice knowing that he had individualized attention and we knew exactly when he was ready. Plus, we didn't have to travel anywhere! I can't describe enough how great the convenience was having them come to us and the assurance we had knowing that he wouldn't be neglected or kept in a cage waiting for eons. All-in-all, Juan and Heather were prompt, professional, and did an amazing job with our dog. They even gave us written details on how they cut it, so that they could repeat the exact cut for next time, which is SO helpful. We HIGHLY recommend Sniffs & Wiggles and are looking forward to having them cut and bathe him again.

always a great groom. Friendly staff who genuinely seem happy to see your pup. Recommended 5/5!!!read more

Kaila has been our groomer for at least a decade and I can't imagine bringing them to anyone else…read more We have some easy dogs and we have a couple of assholes (or at least asshole adjacent); Kaila has never had an issue figuring them out and finding a way to work with them. We have one guy who will absolutely bite me if I try to trim his hair, but he trusts Kaila implicitly. We have another dog who can't even get her nails trimmed at the vet; she will only let Kaila do it. Between our own dog and dogs we've fostered she's probably worked on at least 200 that I can think of and when I say she treats each of them as her own I'm not being hyperbolic. As an individual Kaila is easy to communicate with, honest, and totally fair. So happy to be able to support a locally owned and operated small business like hers.

Brittany is a life saver for our nervous boy who isn't a fan of going to a groomer with a bunch of…read moreother dogs around. She pulled up to our house right on time, was knowledgeable, and was great with our Rudy. He got The Works and came out of her van smelling like bubble gum! He is now on her regular schedule for nail trims and the occasional bath, and we couldn't be happier!

Called several times. They don't answer the phone. Don't bother wasting your time callingread more

Scheduled my very nervous goldie for a full haircut. Beautiful results two hours later for around…read more$100 - a handsome boy again. Thank you for your patience, Sherri, I know he can be a pain in the *ss !

I have to say shampoodle went above and beyond by coming to my home to clip my dogs nails. The fact…read morethat they go to homes to service your pet is outstanding and beyond in customer service! Cheyenne was absolutely fabulous. she deserves five stars as well

!!!! Greg has retired and his longtime right hand JESSIE is now the owner. New phone number is…read more518-495-2290. I have been taking my standard poodle and my late PomChi here for three years, and I'm always pleased with the quality of the cut, attention to nails and ears. Highly recommend!

My cat is really fat and really fluffy. She's 10 years old and has never been groomed in her life…read more I don't even own a brush cus she detests being brushed. I have a really small but sharp pair of scissors and weekly I found myself cutting off golf ball sized mattes from her fur; around her neck, on her belly. Luckily she's a really agreeable girl and never really minded this procedure. It wasn't until she had three bad bouts of diarrhea in a row that I reached my last straw. With the long hair around her butt, liquid poop was a nightmare. When I called, Greg's voicemail politely stated that they were not currently accepting new clients; but I left a message anyway. I asked them to please please please shave my cat. They responded the next day with amazing news! They wanted to make room in their schedule for her. For the first time in 10 years, I was able to truly behold the shape of my kitty. She's tremendously flabby and soft...and so adorable I burst into tears when I saw her new doo. Thank you, Greg.

Grrreendog also has doggie day care. my dog loves it because it includes enrichment, a nap, other…read moreactivities unlike other day cares which just have the dogs run back and forth and back and forth. Lulu's "teacher" even writes up lesson plans!

Will give two stars because it wasn't the worst experience all around. I had a great experience…read morebooking my appointment and with the front desk. However after bringing my dog home I noticed his ears were cut choppy and his body is uneven. For $95 I expected a more even, polished cut. It seems they may have rushed through the appt. maybe they need re-training for their groomers to cut dogs hair properly. Not sure how they looked at him and thought this was appropriate for them to let a dog leave looking like this.

The owner finally returned my call & left a nasty voicemail only after my review. She also sent me…read morea message in an attempt to get the review removed. Don't waste your time here.

My pups were happy today !!! She did a great job. They looked and smelled great!! We will be…read morereturning :)

I absolutely love the Barking boutique. , I have been going there since they were on Central Ave!…read moreThat is since 1985. Linda and Madison are great with our dogs and are so accommodating!

To all dog owners who are having trouble getting a groomer, give the Barking Boutique a call. It…read moretook a number of weeks to get an appointment, but I was very happy with the end results. The staff were knowledgeable of how to cut for my long haired pup. He even came home in a red plaid kerchief. And, he smells delightful, his fur is soft as silk. Ahhhh, a clean dog. Parking was sufficient for dropping off/or picking up. The boutique was sufficiently large enough to accommodate 2 ladies to groom 2 dogs at a time. No off-putting odors I've gotten at other places. My dog, who is very cautious with hoomans, was happy to stay and accompany his groomer into the grooming space. Bring cash, they are no longer accepting cards. They also no longer offer doggie daycare.

Bernie loves going to Puppy Play as we call it!! He got a bath, nails grinded and had a Play Pal…read morewhere he didn't quite feel like playing, so it was Cuddle Time, his fave!!

Our dog loves it there and the staff is amazing. If I was rich I would let her go every day just to…read moreplay for a while

Hounds on the Hudson has moved from Albany. Last year, a sustainable clothing store moved into the…read morespace. I don't wish to delete my previous review because I really did have difficulty getting a response from the business, but the owner did eventually contact me. I think it was months later. She seemed very nice. She was very apologetic. She said she never noticed my phone messages or emails. The business was having technical difficulties and she assured me the problem was an aberration. I'm happy to see that the business has a better website and is doing well enough to expand to two locations. Sending my best wishes.

The most amazing experience I have ever had working with people, outside of family and friends,…read morecaring for my dog. My 7 year-old Maltese, Frederick spent this last year being walked twice a week by several of the staff at HOTH. I receieved gracious notes, he had the opportunity to meet other dogs in the neighborhood, and I was always treated in a caring, professional, and thoughtful manner. Fred also made two stays at the Bed and Biscuit, being cared for round the clock by HOTH staff. I have NEVER boarded my dog, so leaving him with someone outside of family and close friends was a choice I made very carefully. The cost for walks and overnight stays was reasonable and something I could afford living on the very small budget of a graduate student. I always felt wonderful knowing Fred was getting some love and attention during my long days at work. I can't recommend their services enough to coworkers and friends with animals. One of the only reasons I am sad to be leaving the Albany area for a new job in St. Kitts, is not getting to work with Hounds on the Hudson!