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    Petite Pet Gallery

    4.3 (257 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Services - Petite Pet Gallery

    Bath and groom only

    Full grooming

    Pet haircut

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    Chewy after the spa 7/13/2024 chilling at home where he is the king.
    Allyson P.

    Since I moved to Maryland 9yrs ago I found Petite Pet Gallery and Chewy groomer is amazing. Rebecca loves her career and love Chewy unconditional. She is reliable, kind, caring and very understanding.

    They always do a really nice job cleaning up my ragdolls  wild hair! Just in time for the warm weather#groomedcats
    Kate Y.

    My cat has always had excellent hair cuts from this groomer but her last cut was not as carefully done. As you can see in the pic they clearly shaved too close to her skin. There is another similar spot on her neck as well. As other reviewers have stated in the past few months: this groomer is unfortunately going downhill and I don't believe the same talented groomers work here any longer.

    This is how he looked when we dropped him off

    STAY AWAY!!! We have taken our new puppy there 2 times. The first time he was groomed, they clipped his nails and gave him a bath. It did not appear that he had the trim we requested and his ears were clearly not touched. The second time we received a call saying he needed to have his hair cut "a little short" However when we got him back - he had been shaved!!! And his skin was nicked behind his right ear. We will NOT BE RETURNING

    Our gal with a summer cut!
    Alisha S.

    We've been taking our little 5-pound doggie here for grooming for a couple years now. At this point we just get "the usual" for her, and it comes out consistent and fantastic every time. For the first visit, we spoke with the team about the kind of look we wanted, and after the cut we took a photo that they now have on file as a reference for subsequent cuts. Our dog is a sweetie but can often be timidly nervous around people other than her family--and certainly, having to go through grooming of any kind is not her favorite. And yet she does so well with the Petite Pet team... we've always felt confident that our little lady is being cared for. Also key for us is that appointments run smoothly--we're given a window of time and it's usually right on target. We get a call about 30 minutes before the grooming session is set to be done, which allows us to plan our pickup accordingly. So between a good cut, good timing, and good care of our dog, this place is an easy recommend.

    This is the result of groomer hitting nodule on top of head.
    Jay H.

    I took my Pooshon here for second visit. First visit I thought was a bit pricey but they did a reasonable job so I returned only to discover the name change and the price increase. The first visit I was desperate as we are visiting the area and I was willing to pay a bit more for the convenience. Now they are charging a separate fee for what is normally included when I take him to our regular groomer. Well, this visit was twice what I normally pay ($100) I emphasized to the intake receptionist (who was very nice, btw) to watch out for the nodule on top of head. That did not happen. Then she wanted to charge me a "special handling fee"because my dog tried to bite groomer. My dog was extremely stressed when I picked him up. Well, I would also be aggravated if you cut me while grooming too! In addition, He drank water profusely when I picked him up which leads me to believe they do not have access to water. I do not see anything special about this grooming that it would cost so much more money. Not a happy pet owner with this groomer.

    Joelle K.

    I took one of my cats to Grooming By Em and it was fine, BUT she didn't need to be shaved and was just a de-matting/bath, so I thought I'd give them a shot with my other cat who did need a shave down. After bringing her in, we found out she needed a flea bath. She must have picked it up in the last warm months. When I got her back, her nose was completely raw and she was squinting terribly. I'm now on the way to the emergency vet because she won't even open her eyes. When I called to ask them what happened they said "well we use all natural products" but why were her eyes exposed to flea medication for any reason???? I was also told that my cat was "bad" and was charged an extra fee because she scratched the groomer. I've had this cat for a long time and have NEVER had this issue. In fact, quite the opposite - I've been told my cat is great to groom - so obviously something went wrong during the groomer and now I'm facing a hefty vet bill in addition to the $108 I paid to the groomer! Not even an offer for a refund but a discount on my next grooming. Seriously??? See the pictures for yourself. Before and after.

    Alec G.

    I have been a customer of Petite Pet Gallery for around a year now and have always loved the work that they do on my dog! They know exactly the right way to groom him based on his proportions and breed. When I first came in with a puppy, I had no idea how to take creative direction, since I was a first time dog owner. They knew exactly how to groom him and I left there ecstatic (and still do every time I pick him up!) They also make sure to take any comments you may have and would fix the grooming on the spot. I once picked up my pup and saw that his ears were too long, so they quickly fixed it up with no hassle whatsoever. They're very responsive to my concerns and want their customers to leave there feeling happy. I love the results I see from this company and am an avid fan, so I'll be very sad when I have to move away within the next month and have to find a groomer that is on the same level. However, I've noticed that the groomers would sometimes miss my pup's "thumb" nail completely! I usually pay extra for a nail buffer, so this sometimes is disheartening to see. If my dog's nails get too long, he begins to chew at them, which can cause his paws to be irritated. This honestly isn't that big of an issue. Even with this, I love the service provided here! This is just something to note for the future. Besides this, I have never had any issues with Petite Pet Gallery. I would have given this business a 5-star ranking otherwise. The length of my pup's nails do not concern me, but his reaction and the effect it has on his health does (especially when I pay extra for a nail buffer to make sure this doesn't happen!) All in all, the grooming services provided here are exceptional, especially compared to places in the area!

    Carly J.

    Great groomers! They understand what I wanted, and were able to give my pup Ludo a beautiful trim. tl;dr - my mom took Ludo to a groomer in PA while she was sitting her, groomer did a TERRIBLE job and ruined her brows, complained that this 9# puppy couldn't be groomed and not to bring her back. Grooming by Em did a wonderful job and managed to fix what awful things the other groomers did to Ludo. We will definitely be back!

    Becca P.

    This place is absolutely amazing! I was so nervous taking my 7 month old puppy in. Groomers I had been to previously told me I had a fear aggressive dog. The groomer I went to wouldn't even groom my dog unless I gave her trazadone to calm her down. I felt confused since my dog is truly the sweetest. Not wanting to medicate my young puppy, I knew I had to find a better option. After looking on the internet, I found Grooming by Em. Javier willingly groomed my puppy without the trazadone and told me that my puppy had no aggression problem at all. Em pointed out a few possible reasons that my puppy would be fear aggressive at the other groomer, which I did not know of before. Em also spent time speaking with me about my puppy, which I greatly appreciated. My puppy came out looking SO beautiful and HAPPY! I would recommend Grooming by Em to any dog owner. I am ecstatic that I will no longer have to medicate my puppy, and that I found a groomer that my dog feels safe and happy with. Thank you SO much Grooming by Em! Becca

    After his cut. Nice and evened out
    Alex D.

    We tried grooming by Em out for the first time and were pleasantly surprised by their friendliness and good work. Before taking him for his cut, they asked how long I'd like to keep his hair and what spots needed extra attention. Our boy came out looking nice and he didn't seem to have been under a lot of stress or anxiety. He looked proportional and the even if that makes sense. The place itself is nice and inviting with dog treats, toys and grooming products available for purchase. My only gripe is that although he came out looking handsome, he was dropping loose hair like CRAZY! I don't know what could be done to mitigate this prior to release but yea, it'd definitely be helpful. All in all, this place is still deserving of a 5 star review in my book.

    Here's my Tenley!
    Katelyn H.

    We've been dedicated clients at Grooming By Em (now Petite Pet Gallery) for over 5 years now with our two medium-sized Labradoodles. We always had amazing haircuts on our dogs and recommended many other people go there, as can be evidenced by my previously glowing review. In the last year, though, the quality has gone down signifcantly and I'm not the only one who has noticed. Everyone else I've referred there has said the same thing has been happening with their dogs, too. I've always requested a specific cut, but I have never been unreasonable-- I've admitted when I've slacked in the brushing and they needed to be shaved. That's on me, as their owner, and I don't expect a groomer to clean up my lack of maintenance. Em and her husband are fantastic groomers, but no longer groom there it seems-- the people that groom there now are far from the same quality they were. The quality has been going downhill for about a year now, but the final straw was today. I brought my two dogs in today-- one was matted on her body and I told them to shave her because she was beyond repair, it would be too painful to try to dematt her. Her head was fine, though, which the receptionist and the groomer agreed with when I spoke to them. When I picked her up her body was shaved like I asked, but they also completely scalped her head. It is far from the round head we asked for, is described in her records, and that she's been getting for the past few years. She looks pretty ridiculous. My other dog had longer hair but I had brushed him out almost entirely before leaving the house. He had some matting on the chest I noticed in the car and one big one hidden under his ear flap that I told them could be shaved, but the rest of him was fine. We talked about it before I left the salon and the groomer claimed he wouldn't be able to get the clipper through his coat because it was too thick and would need to shave him-- which, even though I could have personally shown the groomer exactly how you deal with that, I had to get back to work so I agreed to let him be shaved if necessary. It's just hair, it will grow back. When I picked him up, he was shaved too (which is fine, I said that was okay) but his head was also scalped. There's some fringe, but again it's not the cut described in his card (round muzzle and head, shortened ears, keep the visor) or the cut he's been getting for 5 years. I was able to shape their heads to be more round myself with shears when I got home and they'll look okay in a few weeks when their hair starts to grow out, but this isn't a service worth driving 30 minutes each way and paying $230 (including tip) for. I miss Em's cuts!

    Front of store.

    They do NOT sell dog cookies or treats!!! Waste of drive. Door locked young lady came out and I asked. She looked at me like I made the photos posted of dog cookies up.

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    It was a great experience and they did a super job. They were professional and pleasant to deal with.

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    Ask the Community - Petite Pet Gallery

    Good morning are you open today? Seems like your phone lines are down. I would like to schedule an appointment for my yorkie. Thanks

    Yes we are taking care of this right now. What day did you want to come in?

    What do Em normally charge for a Bichon cut & wash?

    Depending between your pet being medium or small the price will be between $71 to $67 and that includes ear cleaning, nail clip, a mango facial , a full bath brush and cut.

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    Review Highlights - Petite Pet Gallery

    We returned to our bill covered by one of the groomers and new dog beds, toys, and treats from Em and the team.

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