I have a rescue dog who is very anxious around other dogs and strangers. She can be hard to manage…read moreduring grooming. Thank goodness for Purrfect Pooches! They are very good at handling nervous dogs. Our groomer, Maddan, was very friendly, understanding and patient, and has always done a great grooming job. I highly recommend Purrfect Pooches!

They are truly amazing. They care a lot about each animal they groom and it shows. They are patient…read moreand kind with animals that are scared/nervous (ones that need a muzzle). They never show anything but kindness and love towards them. They also care a lot about the community they work in and help people around them. Highly recommend for your fur babies!

Safe, low key, VERY little screeching even with a cat bath and the animals come out restored to…read moretheir original beauty! She is professional, knowledgeable. Don't waste money on frilly locations. Plain and simple and USE HER!!!

They did a wonderful job grooming my older cavalier today! And were so nice to take her last minute…read moresince she had been struggling with the sudden heat! 10/10 recommend!

Kathan and Kayla are the absolute best! We have been taking our Portuguese Water Dogs there for…read moreover a decade.

This is the second time I have used APATR for grooming services. They are phenomenal!! They take…read moretheir time with the dogs and really get to know them and what their comfort levels are. My dogs are always happy and well groomed when I pick them up, I haven't been disappointed yet. We've had Amber both times and she is great! She always has great tips on how to keep them looking good in between groomings. I will definitely keep coming back :)

We offered to care for a friend's Giant Schnauzer. She noted her dog disliked being groomed and it…read moreshowed. While staying here, Moxie got out, she rolled in everything! Boy did she stink and her long fur was a disaster! We hired Hannah from Tidy Toe Beans and the results are beautiful. I wish I could post pictures, Moxie is a different dog! Hannah did a Giant Schnauzer breed specific cut, which she specializes in, then Moxie got the full spa treatment. I sent pictures to my friend and even she can't believe how shiny and immaculately groomed her dog is, the cut is just gorgeous! And the best part for Moxie, she is no longer chewing her paws, Hannah used a salve on her feet that stopped the itching and allergen free shampoo and conditioner, and she is no longer scratching her ears either. Moxie is a giant handful for anyone, but Hannah took it all in stride and we're so pleased with the results (and NO stinky dog smell, even over a week later).

From the owner: We are a small local business with a family atmosphere offering services to dogs and cat of all…read moreshapes and sizes!

Yesterday I took my two stubborn huskies to The Merrimack Doggie Spaw for the first time, I was…read morerefer by a friend to go here because I was in search of a crate free groomer. Kodiak and Maya absolutely hate bath time, we typically only bring them to a groomer in the spring to speed up the grooming process and just bathe them at home the rest of the year when they're just dirty and need baths! So needless to say, they're a bit difficult to handle when it comes to grooming... BUT The Merrimack Doggie Spaw was amazing! My dogs literally look the best I've ever seen them after a grooming, theres virtually no shedding left to be done (which anyone that owns a husky knows how rare that is this time of year)! Dallys was awesome, there were some issues with my dogs acting up (Maya having a melt down in her play pen while Kodiak got a bath and Kodiak trying to escape the bath) and she handled it great! I loved that she didn't lecture me on their behavior like some people have, and recognized that it's due to stress, and came up with a plan on how we'll handle their grooming next time to save one of them from hurting themselves and to make her job easier! So if you want you're dog to look amazing and get exceptional service, definitely book a "spaw" day at The Merrimack Doggie Spaw!

From the owner: All natural shampoo and conditioner from Espree. CRATE…read moreFREE!! - We have 6'x8' playpens for our doggies to relax in after their grooming! Individual attention for the older or disabled pet. Every dog that gets a bath gets a SPAW treatment!

Thoughtful and patient with the doggos. Truly cares about the dogs and the end result!…read more I hope this review stays up! I did not delete my last review but I see it is gone.

the only dog groomer that will actually go out of their way for you and take loving care of your…read moredog wish I found them sooner.

My Gracie is a 4 year old rescue and she had never been to a professional groomer so I was…read moreconcerned she'd be a shaking and nervous as she usually is. She was happy to be there when we walked in and a dream when I got her home. I know her first time must have been scary for her but they took such good care of her! She didn't hide on me at home like the last time I took her in to get her nails done. It felt like I took her to her first day of school and she got off the bus happy! Thanks team! Here's a before and after... Update: still going to spaw and they take such good care of my Gracie! She looks so pretty in her holiday scarf.

We have taken our dog to the Doggy Bag and Day Spaw twice now. The staff are sooo nice and…read morespectacular with Francis (our dog), and he always comes out happy and ready to play. My only drawback is that, I asked them to to do 3/4" inch, but they did 3/8 instead, because he had some dreadlocks.... which was probably smart. Otherwise I totally recommend this groomer!

Boy, I'm glad that I followed my instincts, after a preliminary visit to McOsker Kennels, before…read moreour dogs boarded there, and that I did not rely upon these Yelp reviews, as I never know what the numerator and denominator are of clients to Yelp reviews, and I always question the authenticity/credibility of Yelp reviews. Having said what I did, above, we decided to board our dogs at McOsker Kennels for almost two weeks. Our dogs were returned to us, happy, healthy, and clean. They were NOT covered in urine or feces. My instincts tell me that the dogs had a good experience at McOsker Kennels and we/they would return there. McOsker Kennels seemed responsible, respectable, professional, health/medically sound, and clean. We did not have our dogs bathed/groomed before our dogs were returned to us, so what we got was "pure dog," and not a case of hiding the condition of our dogs by bathing them, immediately before we picked them up. We groom our dogs, and their skin was clean and healthy when we brushed them out and bathed them, on the afternoon that we picked our dogs up at McOsker Kennels. On the "could improve side," it would be great if there was an occasional photo/video by email, while our dogs boarded at McOsker, communication with McOsker, by email, was inconsistent and not reliably responsive, and, despite explicit written directions left with McOsker, there may have been an issue with the medications that one of our dogs received or did not receive. We know better for next time, the points that we need to emphasize, including the correct name of our dog. In closing, McOsker Kennels appeared to me to be a respectable, reliable business, who we would be confident doing business with in the future.

Terrible care. my dog was in boarding for 5 days and came out smelling like feces & urine with…read morefeces stuck on his fur Never again.

I first chose country club kennel because I was impressed by how airy it was and by the lack of…read morekennel smell and how nice Steve and his staff are. And my first impression was right! Our 2 french bulldogs love hanging out country club kennels with Steve and his staff. They are able to board together, in the same run. We board them a couple times a year even for extended times (2 weeks). I am also very happy with their grooming services, the dogs returned clean, with their nails trimmed and happy.

Steve is the man my dog hated having her nails done and Steve came in to save the day and was in…read moreand out in 5 minutes thanks again Steve you are the man

I am so happy to have found Jeni the groomer! Even better than that, My dog is happy to go to Jeni!…read more I have been to a few groomers in the Amherst area. I would have to drag my poor dog into the building! Not any more! She loves going to Jeni the groomer! If you want your dog to be groomed perfectly and at the same time be treated with the love and attention you would give her/him yourself, go see Jeni. She genuinely loves her clients! and it's not only her, her staff is just as wonderful. A special mention & thank you to Karen for being so sweet to my baby!

From the owner: With over 40 years combined experience, we strive to make your pets look and feel their best. We…read morespecialize in doodles, but are proficient In all breed standard cuts. We also groom cats!