If I could give Animology in Olympia more than five stars, I would…read more Atlas just had another spectacular grooming session, reminding me why we happily make the 2 1/2-hour drive just to see his groom team. He absolutely adores them, and the care they show him proves the feeling is mutual. From the moment we arrive, Atlas is excited and treated like family. Their attention to detail is unmatched, and he leaves looking amazing every time -- clean, fluffy, and clearly feeling great. This visit was extra special because they surprised him with a Seahawks bandana so he can cheer on his team in style for the Super Bowl. It's thoughtful touches like this that set Animology apart. They don't just groom pets -- they build relationships with them (and their humans). Even though we live hours away now, Animology will always be Atlas's groom team.

The service was great! We came in for my dogs birthday to get her a little cake and were so excited…read morewith the bakery options but when we got home and cut into it we realized we spent $20 on rice cakes slapped together with some frosting. I could have made a better cake out of kibble and peanut butter they would actually eat! They did not like it and it was a huge waste of $20. I wish they had made it clear what the cake was made of but maybe it's on me for not asking.

UPDATE part 2: I took Juno to a second groomer to fix her haircut, and she said she's never seen a…read morecut so uneven and poorly done--and that we shouldn't have even been charged for it. I'm very disappointed in Micah's work and how rushed he was just to get Juno in and out. It only took him one hour when she's usually there for at least four. I will not be booking with Micah again and would not recommend him. We've been taking our dog to Grateful Dog for over a year and have always been happy in the past, but the last couple of appointments have been really inconsistent. This last visit was especially disappointing. I asked for a teddy bear face and got the complete opposite. There were long hairs left everywhere, we had to spend about 30 minutes at home fixing it ourselves, and honestly, I feel like I could have done a better job. It also makes sense now why payment and tips are requested before you even see your dog. The quality just hasn't been the same lately, which is a real letdown after being a loyal customer for so long. Update: I'm also upset because our dog walked in with the perfect length eyelashes, they were so cute and they cut them completely off, leaving like a centimeter. So if you don't want your dog's eyelashes shaved off, make sure you specify before dropping them off.

Took our two dogs there for grooming & wash, upon picking them up it was apparent to us that they…read moreweren't bathed at all because both pups smelled terrible (like cage odor). Also the grooming (cut) was on a scale of 1 to 10 a 1... Won't go there again!!!

Patti and her husband are such great people, and they are also the best groomers in town! Highly…read morerecommend taking your pets in for a quick clean up or full groom.

Vakre Grooming is far beyond stellar grooming. We have a GSD, Kane, that absolutely adores his "Spa…read moreDay" with Patti! No matter what condition he comes to her in, he walks out with a refreshed, spunky spirit with his coat luscious and shining. She does more than just shampoo him and it is visible, he literally trots as if he is feeling like a million bucks! Endless thanks to the love and quality that she provides, each and every single time we visit!

The groomers are both friendly and knowledgable about grooming. They treat my cat wonderfully and…read moreshe has never had a bad experience there. She is groomed at least every other month and I have never had a problem.

I've taken my pup to many groomers over the years, and this is the best he's ever looked! Not only…read morethat, the prices are reasonable and my dog left happy and wagging his tail. That's always a good sign to me that they treat him like one of their own. I will definitely be going back!

I was hesitant taking my dog to the groomer for her first time. Mandy was very professional and did…read morean amazing job. She was quick, efficient, great communication, and my dog looks amazing. I am so happy and impressed. We already booked her next visit!

She did amazing and they dont have to be boarded all day!!!! Will definitely be back thank you!read more

I was so excited to find Freestyle Dog Grooming after my long term groomer I had a relationship…read moreretired. Sunny is an amazing groomer, loves dogs and is passionate about her career. All 3 of my pups look amazing when I pick them up and she able to even deal with my most emotional dog (not a fan of grooming). Highly recommend this business and the talent performed there. It's a bonus to see the little photo shoot she posts after each session on Facebook of all dogs groomed that day.

This is the best groomer in the area, hands down. Sunny is a wonderful person and she does an…read moreamazing job with my anxious dog. The only downside is that she's very busy because she's so great, so book well in advance!

Friendly Grove's Lisa S is an agent for several pet relocation services. She helped get our dog…read moreSonny to the Cargo terminal at Seatac safely and comfortably after 5 days of boarding at Friendly Grove. Sonny got to India where we were waiting and he loved his time at the Grove. Daily walks in the woods and lots of attention made him happy. Great service and clean well operated boarding kennel!!

I was a long-time customer of Friendly Grove and trusted them with my dogs for years…read more Unfortunately, that trust was broken after a grooming appointment where one of my doodles came back unable to walk. My husband had to physically carry him out of the vehicle. When I contacted the business, I spoke with Maddy at the front desk, who reassured me that my dog had not sustained an injury while in their care. However, I was not present and was never shown any video footage or documentation to support that claim, which left me with serious concerns about what actually happened. Months later, I received a brief email asking me to update my information in their portal. I responded honestly and shared how unsettled I still felt about the previous incident. Shortly after, a staff member called and said they would be happy to schedule grooming appointments for my dogs since they hadn't been in for a while. However, when I arrived to pick them up, I was told that my dogs were not actually scheduled for grooming but that they "accommodated them anyway." I was then informed that Friendly Grove would no longer be grooming dogs at all. The entire interaction felt incredibly confusing and dismissive, and it came across as though they were simply trying to push us out as customers. They offered a $120 credit for that service and essentially told us to find another groomer. My dogs had been going there for years, and $120 doesn't even cover the cost of a single grooming service. After years of loyalty, the lack of transparency, accountability, and communication was extremely disappointing. I expected far better treatment from a place we trusted with our pets for so long.

We boarded our two little dogs for the first time and they loved it! Highly recommended!…read more Very attentive staff and a spotless facility!

I brought my bitch in heat and my intact male in to be groomed. I told the groomer that she was in…read moreheat and that they were to be separated. When I came to pick them up she asked me if I wanted her to bring them to the front. I said yes, but to bring them one at a time since my bitch was in heat. Next thing I see is she is coming out with both dogs. I grabbed one of the dogs and said "No. She is in heat." The groomer responded with "I did not know that". It's one thing to make a mistake but another to lie about it. Additionally, I wrote a letter describing this situation to the owner, Vicki. The manager replied with an email. To it she attached video footage of the event. In this email she attempted to explain why the groomer came out with both dogs together. I had several people read this email to see if they could understand the explanation it. They could not. In this email the manager also tried to rephrase the groomer's statement as"'I didn't know you didn't want me to walk them together because we had just talked about that in the grooming office." It's a good thing they had the video footage because it clearly shows the groomer saying "I did not know that" in response to me saying "No. she is in heat" when she brought them out together. Again I had several people read the email. They couldn't understand it either. The email did not contain one word of apology, which would have gone a long way. I just got an email saying that they had cancelled my future boarding appointments...petty.