I'm writing this still shaken and honestly in tears. I brought my three small dogs--my two Shih Tzus and my tiny 4-lb, 3-year-old Maltese, Luna--for grooming. What should have been a normal pickup turned into one of the scariest moments I've ever had as a pet parent. When I arrived to pick them up, they handed me a dog that looked like Luna... but it wasn't her. It took me a second to realize, and in that moment my heart dropped. At the same time, another person was literally about to walk out the door with MY dog. My baby. If I had arrived even one minute later, Luna would have been gone. I cannot even describe the panic and fear I felt in that moment. What made it worse was the way it was handled. The man at reception, with gray hair, was incredibly rude and dismissive. Instead of apologizing or trying to understand how such a serious mistake happened, he said, "each person should recognize their own dog." No concern. No accountability. No empathy. As if this was nothing. But this is NOT nothing. This is someone's family. This is a life that could have been lost because of carelessness. read more

As a Merryfield customer for over 3 years I truly hoped someone would call me back today after leaving a message for your manager Ryan. I dropped off my 16 yo shitzu yesterday at 4:45 pm and showed up for pick up at 8:15 pm. I was informed the groomer was a no show. My senior shitzu was there for three hours unnecessarily.No phone call nor text to say come pick up your dog groomer did not show. I asked why wasn't I called, to which I received a $30 credit (to be used in 30 days)along with call them tomorrow to reschedule and if I didn't like it, go to a pet grooming salon. No apologies, not even a management will get back to me. Whatever happened to communication and common courtesy. I am extremely disappointed. read more

Great job by the student with my little Yorkie. Definitely will be back. She was thorough and for the price you can't got wrong. read more

Merryfield Academy - Look how white they are - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Oakland Park, Florida

The total best place ever.. I am reluctant to write this because I am afraid that once people find out about this, I many not be able to get my OES in for grooming. I went here many years ago with my two sheepdogs and then I ran into the owners wife while shopping one day and she mentioned them again to me.. This is the best .. the girls treat my Oliver like a King, they are super affordable, super knowledgeable and we are super happy . Olivers instagram is Oliverwhitfieldhudson... check him out how great he looks we go there every ten days .. we went to another place where he cried and would not get out of the car.. Oliver is an influencer for many companies so you can imagine how important it is that he looks good always read more

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Took my dog in for a teeth cleaning and was very impressed with the service and treatment of the dogs. So much so that I also purchased a bath and nail trimming. Although I understand some people being hesitant to have a student perform the services, however, they are closely supervised by an instructor. I will definitely return. read more

I brought my dogs here after a dog died at my groomers, and they did an excellent job. Probably the best haircut Toby has had. And surprisingly Hartley didn't bite anyone. I was so happy I called a couple days later to let them know. read more

Merryfield Academy - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Oakland Park, Florida

I love this place! I take both my poodles here and they do a way better job than any groomer I have found near me for half the price! I drive 25min from my house to take my dogs there but it's so worth it. They specifically are amazing at grooming poodles! HIGHLY recommend!! They also you can tell really love and care about the dogs. read more

I was going through some rough financial times and couldn't afford to take my sweet little Shih Tzu to his regular groomer that charges $85+tip. I found this place online and made an appointment. SO glad I did. Sonia did a phenomenal job and my dog and I are beyond pleased with the cut. It is perfect. All the staff here are also so kind and friendly. What a hidden gem. I absolutely LOVE this place. We will definitely come back again. Thank you! read more

Easy to get to from where I live . I was greeted along with my dog . A girl took all my info and wrote down how I wanted my dog groomed . Dropped him off at 515 picked him up 830 . His cut was shorter than I wanted & I had asked them not to trim down his wick as he pees on himself and that was also overlooked. Overall she did a good job & it is a learning school I will go back but will just make sure who ever grooms him next to please groom him as I ask . All the other customers seemed happy as well . I'm not going to make a big deal about it like I said it is a learning school and he wasn't harmed in any way . Cooper & I will go back . read more

We took our little dog Maylee here for pet grooming.The students do a great job and get the training at the same time.They gave her a bath,cut her hair,cut her nails,cleaned her ears and her glands all for $25 larger dogs are a little more expensive.You have to make an appointment for a date and time.This is a great deal,had to pass it on. Everyone is friendly and the students get along with the animals very well. read more

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Merryfield Motel for Pets (not sure why this says Aquariums, but the address & ph. # are correct) is a great place to leave your trusted friend if you're heading out for a week or a month. It's so hard to leave a pet w. a stranger, but sometimes you have to. This place used to breed dogs so they've got a historic name. Today, they're just a pet-sitting spot with clean, friendly facilities that are operated & maintained by the owner & his staff of friendly employees & students. We searched all around South Florida for a good place to leave our (big) dogs & ended up here when many were booked far in advance (6 months? really? my OWN weekend vacation wasn't even booked 6 mo. in advance!) or very nice, but too expensive (i.e. $40+ per day is too much for us). The owner is a bit quirky when you call, but they are very good-hearted & take great care of our "kids." read more

The dog community in Fort Lauderdale is a very passionate community so I feel the need to share my experience. This place is absolutely HORRIBLE. if you love dogs you should not bring your dog here. My dog is a yorkie that has never had an issue at a groomer and this place told me my dog is "vicious" and "needs a muzzle". I dropped my dog off at 8am, they informed me to pick the dog up at 3pm. I got there at 3 and They then told me they kenneled my dog for the past 7 hours because they couldn't groom him. Ridiculous place and very unprofessional. Spend the extra money and take your dog to a real groomer with experience. Don't waste your time here. read more

My Maltese is the love of my life and I spare no expense when it comes to his health and happiness. I started taking him to Merryfield when he was about a year old. That was about 12 years ago. There were some bumps along the way but Buddi enjoyed going there so I made allowances.We were devoted to Merryfield until the last time that I called for an appointment. (about 6 months ago) when I was told that I had to have his shots records with him. Having moved several times as well as having to leave him in a relative's care for over a year, Those records are packed away somewere and some may be at other locations. I always made sure that his shots were up to date and was totally honest when asked about them when I took him in. I moved out of Broward several years ago and even though it was a two day trip (requiring an overnight stay at a hotel) I still took him to Merryfield because we trusted them. Unfortunately, that trust was not reciprical. In the summer of 2018, I decided to take my Buddi to a Veterinarian Clinic nearby (as my health wasn't up to a trip) per a recommendation from a friend. When we arrived, the vet asked about the shots records. I assured her that he was up to date but, since I did not arrive with them in hand, she informed me that I would have to pay her over $300 for shots before she could see him. When I explained that I was a disabled veteran and that I did not have the money to pay her for shots that he did not need, she became rude and asked who had been grooming him previously. I explained that we normally went to Merryfield (thinking that she was going to ask them about his history). We left after refusing to pay her what she wanted. Shortly after this, I called Merryfield and was told that we were required to have all shots records with us before they would groom my baby. I was stunned and more than upset. I have never heard anyone (at Merryfield) ask other clients for proof of their records (only asked if they were up to date) so I can only assume that the vet had made a call to Merryfield as revenge for my not paying her outrageous demands. Every word stated here were witnessed by the friend who accompanied me to the vet. visit and was present during the call to Merryfield. There are no groomers in my area so I have to employ amateurs and hope that they do a fair job thanks to Merryfield's rejection. I would never take another pet to them! Ever! Having politics used to harm a small pet is what I consider malicious animal abuse. read more

Today I took my puppies here . Mazie Jane. She is a Newfoundland. Beautiful. Great place .

This place is awesome! I took Clea there today and the groomer did a fabulous job!! I don't think I'll ever go anywhere else. Three thumbs up!!!! read more

After three separate visits to the school, plus a great deal of time, effort, and travel expense (i.e., 1500 miles of driving, lodging, etc.), I was so excited to finally be attending Merryfield School of Pet Grooming. The primary reason why I selected Merryfield was because the school promises "the most highly-skilled instructors in the industry." Regretfully, being the "most highly-skilled instructors" does not guarantee the same level of professionalism that is expected of students. On page 40 of the Merryfield Student Catalog, it states: "Foul language...and being disrespectful are all considered to be unsatisfactory conduct and grounds for dismissal..." Unfortunately, after observing (am and pm) classes on 01/14/2019 and after sitting through class on 01/15/2019, I realized that the high standards of education I was seeking from Merryfield would not be fulfilled. I definitely did not agree to having 25 (or more) "F bombs" hurled at me (and my classmates) by a Merryfield instructor during a lecture on pet grooming. Two Merryfield instructors were co-teaching the class. When is it okay for the "F" word to be tossed around repeatedly and casually in a classroom setting?* As a student, I want to feel a sense of optimism and empowerment following a classroom lecture. Unfortunately, I felt the complete opposite. I left that class feeling agitated, upset, discouraged, and deeply disappointed. Instead of using profanity profusely, perhaps that instructor should devote the time to learning how to correctly pronounce canine anatomical terminology. In my opinion, this would be a better use of her time and would also benefit the students. Following that negative experience, these questions were posed to the School: 1) Are students required to listen to lectures laced with profanity, in order to get an education at Merryfield? 2) Are Merryfield (junior and senior) instructors not cognizant of the fact that a student (or students) might actually be offended by this level of profanity? 3) Would this level of profanity have been used if grooming clients had been present in the classroom? The School Director was also informed that learning tools that were promised during Orientation are not being implemented as stated. To date, the School has not acknowledged nor have they responded to these concerns. My expectations of what was promised by Merryfield School of Pet Grooming were not met and therefore the basis of my decision to Withdraw. *Note: I have served as an educator for over 15 years, the number of times I have used profanity in a classroom is ZERO. read more

They always do such a good job making our Kiki so cute. We've been going here die years and would highly recommend to anyone.

We are very happy with those students that made a awesome job on our cat Rose. She got the lion cut that we asked for and she is the queen of our neighborhood! My wife was so happy when she saw her! The place to go for your cat or dog. They welcome you with enthousiasm and you it is obvious that they like animals! Perfect! The price is also very reasonable! Tips are welcome! Thank you again for making our little Rose so cute! Linda & Stéphan (Fort Lauderdale) read more

Best place to drop off your pets if you are going away for the weekend. They treat the animals with respect and take good care of them.

I believe that the Pet Grooming work is overall beautiful and that this school serves a great purpose to our community by providing quality and affordable service to pet owners who also help the students learn by entrusting their pets to being groomed there. read more

This is my first time writing a review on Yelp and thought I would start with Merryfield. We are so happy with this place. We have left our dog (medium sized hound) at this location 3 times now. They treat your pet as if it's the only one in the facility. Our dog slept in a very clean and warm environment. It is so comforting knowing your pet is in good hands while out of town. Staff is very friendly and patient. My dog howls alot and can get quite annoying! I highly recommend & do suggest reserving in advanced because you don't want to miss out on this wonderful place even though they have always had availability for us...we are sticking to this place as long as we travel and have pets around. read more

DON'T EVER TAKE YOUR PET THERE!!! I dropped my dog off last night for grooming, and got my dog back with several cuts and the huge one on his neck! In the morning, I took my dog to the same place to show them what they did to my dog. I told the front desk guy (big ass one, he doesn't even care and move his ass to help or take care of you) what happened. At first, he made me wait, and then called me to put my dog in his desk to check what was going on. He didn't even try to move his ass to stand up to check my dog, no apology or respect whatsoever! He only said that it is not a cut, my dog did it by scratching himself. I told him that it is new just happened he wasn't scratching himself before! He is an extremely disrespectful guy I have ever seen. He told me to take my dog from his desk instead of helping me. There's NO SYMPATHY to understand how my dog is struggling with pain. They have horrible service and customer care! I will take my dog to vet today :( read more