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    Rub-A-Dub Dog

    4.8 (61 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Melina T.

    **TIP** They're quite busy, so leave a voicemail AND a text message just in case! I was able to get an appointment 5 days ahead. My usual groomers are unable to take the demand for their services, which is a shame. HOWEVER, I'm so glad I found this place! Tina was kind and lovely. For my small maltipoo, it was $60 for grooming which includes wash, cut, and nail trim. Brought her in at 9:30 and she was finished by 12! My pup had immense hair/nail growth during the winter and her hair just kept getting knotted/matted so it was impossible to comb her at this point. Hence her newly shaven body! When I went to pick her up, they left the hair on her ears and tail (which is normal grooming styles for maltipoos) but I asked if they could trim those too. Told me to wait 5 minutes and voila! Hair was short and she looked happy! Will definitely come back again.

    Bill I.

    Breanne is the only groomer I have trusted with my pups in the last 9 years and followed her to Rub a Dub. She does a great job every time, plus my dogs love her.

    Dorothy L.

    Tina and her team are the only groomers I trust for my two dogs. I've been taking them there for the past 5 years. I know they're safe and in good hands. They always come back perfectly groomed! One of my dogs is incredibly difficult in terms of getting her nails trimmed. It's taken 3 people at the vet to hold down my 15 lb dog, but Tina is always able to get them trimmed without a problem. Plus they come back with adorable bandanas :)

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    Shana F.

    An Update!! I ended up taking my sickly baby back to Rub a Dub Dog because it is fairly close to our new home and I did want to give it another try. I must say that they exceeded my expectations. Not only did they give my baby her ever so loved puppy cut to perfection, but ut they also allowed the service to be on the house! I would've never expected that! I really appreciate such a thorough effort towards customer satisfaction. The attention to detail was amazing and my baby seemed happy overall! It not about how you start but how you finish and this was GREAT!! I will be returning!!

    Daisy G.

    I've taken my pets to Tina (the owner) and staff for years..they are always very friendly and welcome my dogs so lovingly every time. We are always satisfied with our babies grooming.

    Art H.

    Just picked up our dog , great staff, very friendly, awesome price and they gave him this cute handkerchief

    Denine A.

    Once again Rub- a- Dub Dog, Tina and staff has come through! Our pup, Edith got skunked on Monday morning. We did our best to de-skunk her, but she still had an odor. I texted Tina Wednesday and she could get her in Friday morning! Our pup smells delightful! Thank you! Thank you! We love Tina and Rub-a-Dub-Dog!

    Chris C.

    I take my 2 Pomeranians here for grooming and Tina is fantastic with them. They always come home super fluffy and smelling really good. Their cuts are always spot on and she has the cutest collection of bows for my little girl and bandanas for my boy. I wouldn't think of taking them anywhere else and highly recommend this business. I can't say enough positive things about this place.

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    5 months ago

    Breanne does an amazing job and she is great with my pup. I would definitely recommend this place!

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    Thank you so much...it's our pleasure to take care of Mick!

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    Tina is the best groomer. Price is reasonable. I'm always happy with the service they provide for my dog.

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