I love these people/this business so much! I take my 13 year old blind/deaf cocker spaniel here because other groomers put the dogs in kennels and my little guy tears his claws out trying to escape. At QC Canine Design, they have a great fenced in area with cozy beds where the dogs can lay down or roam around until their owners pick them up. It's perfect! Plus, they're exceptionally talented groomers and manage to use extra care/caution for my old pup who's covered in skin tags and lumps. Other groomers have nicked him and he comes out with a super choppy cut and bloody spots! At QC Canine Design, his cut is GORGEOUS and they're super careful. Thank you for always taking such great care of my baby! read more

Everything went perfect and SARA and Thomas are wonderful people and they are good with dogs. My dogs love to go there. I wouldn't take them anywhere else. You should definitely try them. read more

This is the only place I bring my doodle. These guys are wonderful. Every pup pup interaction is sweet, kind and patient. True professionals who I can't recommend enough! read more

QC Canine Design - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I had encountered the owner (Sara) of this shop at a few community events prior to becoming a patron. Then, our regular groomer (Re-Re) from another spot began working here so we followed her along! So far I am glad that we did. Of course I am quite satisfied with the grooming outcome. My pups always look and feel amazing after leaving here. Initially, I was not thrilled about the street parking only. However, it has not turned out to be a big deal. I have visited a handful of times with my dogs and have yet to encounter a problem finding proximal street parking (Have not had to use meters either). Location of this shop is great as it is walking distance to many great spots uptown including Discovery Place and 7th Street Market. I also like that the website is very straightforward with pricing estimates and listing services. I love the design of the shop. The lobby is spacious and artsy, very cute. There is a play area for the pups (within the grooming area) with a window so that I can peek in on my pups, which I love. All the staff that I have encountered seem easy-going and efficient. Pricing is comparable to what I paid at our previous grooming location. A groom can be pricey depending on add-ons, but the quality of grooming is certainly worth it. I do not have any complaints per se, but I wish there was a way for customers to schedule online/via email (or at least make the request via email/online) For my first appt I emailed to schedule (and I don't recall if it took long for a reply), but I was advised that it is best to call to schedule. I'm not a fan of calls so now I try to schedule ahead [in person] when I take my dogs. Also the check-out process can be a little tricky, so it is best to use cash. On my very 1st visit I ended up getting locked out of using my card (by the bank) due to multiple swipes (clerk thought the transaction cancelled, but it didn't). Still these are just the woes of a somewhat new establishment,nothing majorly concerning. I definitely plan to keep bringing my pups here. read more

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Before and after! Thank you so much - great service, and they did a great job. 100/10 would recommend. read more

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I've been taking my dog Scotty here for a few years now and they always do an awesome job with his bath/haircuts. They're also very friendly and dog-loving folks and I know that Scotty is always in good hands when I drop him off. I highly recommend taking your pets here for all their grooming needs! read more

This place has good reviews so I gave them two chances. Hoping my first experience was a fluke. They are also the only groomer that is super easy to get an appointment with. I know why. First experience, my poor maltese came home completely shaved when I asked for a trim. Ears not cleaned, nails long, and his skin red? To add insult they charged me $10 more at pick than what I was quoted. Last experience, I took him for a bath and nail trim. He came home with a dirty face, long nails, and half the hair on his tail cut off. This time the charge at pick up was $15 more than I was quoted. He weighs 5lb, gets a weekly bath and brush, and they charged me $45. So ridiculous. Lesson finally learned, I'll wait as long as it takes to get an appointment at a reputable groomer from now on. It's great when owners respond by hurling insults at their customers. It shows their true colors for all potential clients to see. It also removes any guilt of leaving an honest review. read more

QC Canine Design - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I adopted a Great Pyrenees from the shelter, and she came horribly matted and smelly. I thought she would need a full body shave, but QC Canine Design was able to save most of her coat!!! She is super clean, her coat is brighter, and she smells great. You can tell she feels good about herself! The results speak for themselves. Look at the attached pictures. In the "before" picture, her legs and belly have lots of mats and the coat is dingy. In the "after" picture, she is groomed and her legs are shaved but still kinda fluffy which is a miracle! My groomer's name was RiRi, and they did a great job. The QC Canine Design team was professional, and I will definitely going back to help me manage this big baby! read more

QC Canine Design - After: groomed, bright coat, shaved legs, and darling Halloween themed accessories - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We just moved to the area and my fur child was in desperate need of grooming. Sara was super nice and helpful on the phone when I called to make an appointment. She asked questions about my dog and what kind of cut I was looking for. I was able to get in for an appointment very quickly! After dropping my dog off, she was ready to be picked up after about 3 hours and she looked great! Perfect breed cut, smelled fantastic, claws nice and trimmed, and finished off with a cute bandana. My dog is very much my child so I'm really happy to see she was well taken care of and happy when she came home. Thank you all!! :) read more

QC Canine Design - After: a brand new dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My little loves had a great experience at QC Canine Design The best pet spa in the Carolinas. Treated me and my pups with love and open hearts. Thank You!!!!! read more

QC Canine Design - My little lovelies had a great experience - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

They were nice enough, but my dog's haircut looks awful. It's lopsided, cut down much more than I asked, and they didn't listen to any of my very specific requests. They were supposed to cut down my bichpoo's hair by half, it's much more than that. It's unfortunate because like I said, they were very nice, it's just the worst haircut my pup has ever had. read more

QC Canine Design - What I got. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This was a place where they used to cut my baby's hair pretty nice at a decent price ($55) I have a little 10lb Maltipoo , super fluffy. Today I took her in and I had no problem I let lady know I was wanting to keep her length it was ok if they did trim her down a little , I even expressed if they could keep her teddy bear face (round) but when I picked her up her hair was soo short and no teddy bear face. Now when she went it she wasnt matted.Not only that but they charged me $67. And I had ask them why was it so pricey this time she's a small dog , they said bc our prices went up and the type of haircut I asked for... and Here I am wondering what haircut bc they only thing I asked was teddy bear face and did not have that what so ever. I'm truly sad bc she looks so cut down , patchy and her face look boxy :/ I really wanted to support this small business but I can't even validate them , money is the least of the problems but I can't even say the haircut was worth the price. read more

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First time here ;) my Maltipoo puppy came back with a whole shaved body and they charged $85? I don't mind if my puppy's cut was cute enough. Well I just moved to Charlotte from New York City and I've never been to pet-spa in the city where they charge this much for not cute shaving? Because of matted hair? Please that's not the problem. Problem was no professional groomer who can handle in proper way cut. They should've told us if they scratched my baby's leg like this blood? My puppy only weight 6lbs. First and last time! I could've been to Petsmart. Thank you so much!! read more

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The first thing you should know about me is that I care more about my dog's hair than my own. Our boy Rafferty is a Tibetan terrier. They've got hair, and they've got lots of it. They're also pretty rare in the United States, which means that a lot of people don't know how to cut their hair correctly. QC Canine Design was the third grooming salon I've tried here, and it's a hit! I've now gotten two of Rafferty's haircuts done there, and I'm really pleased with the results. The groomers take time when you check in to find out the exact cut you want. The shop is clean, and they let the dogs play with each other while waiting if they're friendly. And they don't put that disgusting fake scent that smells like a 14-year-old girl who just discovered the Rite Aid perfume aisle. Raffie just smells clean and delightful. I'm glad I found them! read more

QC Canine Design - Rafferty's second haircut from them. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I found out about QC Canine when I first moved to the Charlotte area from a simple Yelp search. I wanted to find a grooming salon where my fur baby is would feel like he's a walking into an upscale spa for dogs. I found just that. My baby, Romeo, has been with QC Canine for almost 3 years. The owners are both so wonderful & they always do their best to get Romeo in with my busy schedule. I've never been unhappy with Romeo's cut. They know that I like his ears cut short to the leather, teddy bear cut, with his signature blue tail. He comes home each time so relaxed and happy from his "spa days". So grateful to have found Sara and Thomas. Thank you for taking such great care of my little man all these years. read more

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My wife brought our dog here, reviews were good and location was a plus. The staff was nice over the phone but in person, they were rude. The owner, she could be a bit nicer. With that said, I gave this place a one star, because it's not worth it. When we picked up our dog, it was as if I sent him to daycare and the kids just used scissors to cut him up. Save your money and time and go somewhere else that you have better vibes of and actually get your pet with an actual hair cut. She gets mad and replies by saying this is a fake review. It's okay to have a bad review, just better yourself and your business read more

With so many options to choose from for a groomer - Dillon (my 6 lb malshi) and I are happy we found QC Canine Design. The location is easy to get to and there is a lot located in the back - so plenty of parking. I took Dillon for his first puppy cut and it was a great success. He came out looking so dapper. The staff is friendly and you can tell they love animals. I felt completely comfortable with Dillon in their care. When I picked him up he seemed happy. They offered to send me a picture of him before I left too! I enjoyed that :) He had his second cut today and is so cute and smells amazing! read more

QC Canine Design - So fresh and so clean clean - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I visited QC Canine Design on a handful of occasions in a 2-3 year time period and something never felt right. I really wanted to support this small business, especially since it's walkable from my home. Fast forward to covid- 19.... I thought I'd give this establishment another try and support them. It's been two full months since grooming establishments reopened in NC. I called on Monday and heard a voicemail that said they are not accepting new clients and have reduced hours. I left a message and received a call back today. They proceeded to tell me that I have not been a client in two years therefore they can not assist. Really QC Canine Design? If my money was good two years ago during good economic times then it surely should be acceptable during the pandemic. I do not understand the concept of completely disregarding that we do have an established history and turn away business from a neighborhood client. I know your business is not over flooding and you could of certainly taken on a little yorkie that I typically spend $1500 a year to get groomed. I completely understand placing business boundaries but the call I received this morning felt very disrespectful. Overall this place has poor business practices and will not be in business much longer with an unprofessional staff. read more

QC canine was our go-to groomer when we lived up in NoDa! They were extremely easy to get ahold of and always had some slots available in convenient times. Our little guy always came back looking and SMELLING fresh and sporting a cute little bandana. There were also a bunch of pups for him to play with there while he was waiting to be groomed and while he was waiting for us to pick him up. The staff is very helpful and does a great job of giving you options of cuts and different styles for your pup. We unfortunately moved to Ballantyne so we are too far away from QC to go there anymore but for anyone north of south end I would 100% recommend taking your pooch here for their grooming! read more

Our Pom has never felt so fluffy! Thank you for taking such good care of my Pomeranian!!! read more

QC Canine Design - Before & After picture - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

After being with the same groomer for over 3 yrs and one too many bad experiences I found QC Canine Design! The search was long and hard. After reading too many reviews of area groomers, I decided to do things the old fashion way... I stopped by. I saw the cute sign downtown as I drove by, and I started following them on IG. I thought to myself, this place is too good to be true. As I walked up I saw a perfectly groomed poodle walk by and I asked the owner about the experience. Nothing but rave reviews. I was totally excited. Once I entered QC Canine Design, it was better than I imagined. The business is very clean, absolutely beautiful, and unlike any grooming establishment that I have visited. The dogs were happy, they received one on one care. No barking in pain, odors, or caged environments. It looks and smells like an upscale dog spa. They answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable and confident about my decision to choose them. Today was the big day. My Princess and I were nervous and excited about our new groomer. Christine gave us a warm welcome and instantly began to bond with my Princess. We had a great consultation, before the grooming started. She paid great attention to detail and it was evident that she loves dogs and she absolutely loves and believes in her job. When I arrived my Princess was happily playing with Christine and she looked nothing short of glorious. I was so proud and pleased that I almost cried. The attention and care that my Princess received today was priceless. QC Canine Design is most definitely the BEST Groomer in the QC. I'm a very picky meticulous pet owner who demands the Best for my Fur Baby, and QC Canine Design delivered just that! Clean- A+ Friendly- A+ Safe- A+ Thorough- A+ Professional - A+ Technique- A+ read more

QC Canine Design - My Princess at QC Canine Design taking her Holiday picture - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I would give Sara 10 stars if I could! I have a very nervous rescue Great Dane who HATES to get her nails trimmed. Sara has always been more than patient with her and her approach makes my dog so much calmer than anywhere else I've tried. She is always friendly and happy to help and not to mention gives the best trimmed she has every received as well! The location is clean, beautiful and not stressful for the dogs. Highly recommend! After trying many locations and services, I'm so happy QC Canine Design was recommended to me and I gave them a try! read more

Beyond pleased with how my two fur babies turned out!! QC Canine Design did a wonderful job. My little ones are rescues, and they are always weary of new people. They left looking fabulous and happy. Happy to have found hairdressing home for my pups! read more

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I have taken my dogs here twice now, and they have come back beautiful both times. Also, they have returned much calmer than they have from other places I have visited. The customer service here is great too...I was worried about parking the one day & I called and they just sent 2 groomers out who met me outside with leashes to round up my 3 dogs and take them in. It was so read more

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I love this place for proximity, I took my dogs here for about two years and was always adequately okay with my service. Today I asked for one dog to be cleaned up with a full cut and the other one just a de shed because I love his long hair. They gave the opposite dog the haircuts I requested and I am honestly sad. If you want a regular cut and tailor to a single dog I recommend this place so much. But if you have multiples or more in depth requests I would maybe go elsewhere. They shaved my double coat and just barely trimmed the silky coat. I still paid and tipped appropriately because it's an honest mistake but I'm not sure I'll go back because it takes the double coat so much longer to grow out. read more

My sweet Jayda has been coming here for a several months now and I can officially say we found our permanent groomer. They did such a great job on her! They have her in and out in a few hours and everyone is so friendly! I will continue to bring my shih tzu to QC Canine Design! read more

QC Canine Design - Before and after - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So happy to have found this place. Went for the first time for my pup JuJu. We moved down here semi-recently and so far I haven't found a groomer I love. Juju's a Shiba Inu, which has that bratty quality at times and a lot of the groomers we've gone to have no idea what he is. Brought JuJu to QC Canine Design for a grooming and so glad he was all cleaned up. The staff was really sweet and I was worried he'd act up and they said he was very good. I appreciate the friendly staff and how clean it was there. Will totally bring JuJu there again. Thanks! read more

QC Canine Design - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Did a fantastic job on my cavapoo!! I had specific requests for how I wanted him cut and they achieved everything I asked for ! Very much worth the money...I normally wouldn't pay so much for grooming but they did such a great job and they treated him so well. I know for a doodle, his cut is going to last a long time so it's important to like the result read more

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We have been brining our dog here for about 3 years after moving closer to the north side of the city. Sara and her team are consistent, thorough and friendly. I love knowing that after we drop our toy yorkie poo off he will be in a large play area and given the attention he needs. He always leaves perfectly groomed with a cute bandana around his neck. I also appreciate the ability to Venmo Sara for payment. This is definitely the best groomer around the uptown and surrounding areas (and we have been to many). read more

We've found an awesome new to us groomer! Moonie went in for a walk-in nail trim, thankfully they were more than happy to offer a full grooming. She went in on Friday and still smells fresh and soft five days later. Moonie's white "socks" likely have never been whiter, everyone at QC were extremely kind and friendly, it's obvious they love what they do!! Thanks a bunch Moonie will certainly be back! read more

QC Canine Design - Moonie - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I wanted to find a new groomer closer to me in uptown and I am SO happy that QC Canine Design is SO fantastic that they are officially our new groomer in town :) They made my baby look super cute and payed attention to every note I had without making me feel like a crazy dog mom haha.. I also liked being able to send texts to the groomer throughout the day with photos, etc.. just made it an overall great experience and my bae was in such good spirits when I picked her up. I know she'll be happy when go back there!! read more

QC Canine Design - Pet Groomers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place is amazing! If you are looking for a groomer who is wonderful with your pets, caring, knowledgeable and skilled- QC Canine is the spot to take your furry friend! Sara and Tom are so kind and the availability always works out! I highly recommend QC Canine in the heart of uptown! read more

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I have brought my 2 girls here for YEARS! I moved a year ago & still drive a long distance just to bring them and wait for them to be groomed. This place is FABULOUS! My 2 ladies are 'seniors' and I don't trust any other place with the loves of my life! Only the best for them, at QC Canine Design! read more

The best dog grooming company I've ever experienced. I drive an hour to take my two dogs to QC Canine Design. They are professional, patient, and talented. My dogs love being dropped off with Sara and Thomas! read more

We love Sara! Oliver has been visiting her since we got him and we've never went home disappointed in his grooming. We also love her new space and the open play area they have. She always give such attention to detail and care for every dog she works. Plus she specializes in doodles, a plus for us!! read more

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Unreal service with the best attention to detail. Very nice people with a very well run program, grateful to have found this company for our furry friend. read more

First let me start this review by being clear it is in no way an actual review of this businesses services...because we were unfortunately not welcome to use them. I am 39 weeks pregnant and wanted to have our two pups groomed and pampered before we bring a new baby into our home. We have two sweet dogs, a small husky and a beagle/lab mix. I scheduled a couple appointments for them a week in advance and we were all very excited for to use QC Canine as it had come highly recommended. As soon as we arrived to our appointment, both of my dogs (who are clearly vocal breeds) were barking and excited. Within 30 seconds of beginning to check in to our appointment I was told by the man working behind the counter "yeah....this isn't going to work. Those are big barks....". He said they have an HOA above them as they are under an apartment complex. I totally get it...my dogs were barking and the dogs on the other side of the wall who were already being serviced were barking as well. That is how dogs communicate- I haven't met one that talks yet but maybe that's just me. What I don't understand is that we were not even given a chance and were immediately turned away.....because our dogs were *barking* (mind you, so were all the other dogs in the building). Our dogs are not aggressive...I wouldn't bring them to a place like that if they were. They were excited and unfamiliar with where they were and they heard a ton of dogs barking on the other side of the wall so they were barking back. Such an interesting reason to turn away business and it makes me wonder if there was another reason? Either way, we were immediately made aware that we were NOT welcome. I'm sure this place does a mean doggie haircut, and probably has great smelling shampoo, but I'm just writing this review to share that you should *be warned if you have dogs who bark you may be turned away*. It should state it clearly on the website that certain vocal breeds are not welcome. My husband and I were totally embarrassed and truly felt judged and I would hate for anyone else to go through that. Not to mention what a complete waste of time and energy this was for us. I wish the best of luck to this business and all of the non-vocal magical dogs it welcomes its doors to. Edited to add in response to owner; Hi Sara, Thanks for reaching out. No need to apologize as we are thankful our dogs were not able to be serviced by a business that doesn't know the difference between an aggressive dog and a vocal dog. There is a big difference between the two and one would think a business who specializes in working with dogs would understand that. I'm highly offended that you are referring to my dogs as aggressive, especially without being present for the interaction. Like I said before, I wish your business the best of luck and hopefully this review just helps future customers to make sure they "fit the mold" of the type of clientele you accept through your doors. read more

I absolutely LOVE QC Canine Design. I'm a nervous dog Mom with a small Morkie, after a few horrible visits with other groomers, I wanted to make sure my baby had the best. Sara is a pleasure to work with and the team always takes such good care of my Simba. They truly are the BEST and you can't go wrong by going to this spa for your furry babies! read more

Recently adopted our first dog and quickly learned she needs regular grooming by a professional. QC Canine Design is the first groomer we tried and we do not plan on going anywhere else. The staff are very sweet and take good care of our baby. I like that the dog owners can watch through a large window into the grooming area to see how the dogs are doing. Our baby always comes out looking fabulous and smelling great! They also take great instructions if you're looking to change up the cut. Prices seem comparable to other places in the area. They always seem to finish up quicker than the promised time. Recently had some friends try them out based on our recommendation and they also loved it! read more

We couldn't be happier. We took our shihtzu mix to QC Canine Design and they did a fantastic job. It was our first time there and the groomer made us feel really comfortable during the consultation. She asked lots of questions that showed her attention to detail. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend this place to other dog owners. P.S.: they only accept cash or Venmo for payment. They have charge a $2 fee for card payments. read more