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    Smelly Dog

    3.7 (338 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Dog daycare

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    Adrianna W.

    First time here, clean spacious place with friendly staffs. Pricing is reasonable. The downside is it takes awhile, appointment was at 12:30pm and pickup time was 4:20pm. The haircut is decent, you pay for what you get.

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    Alondra A.

    Ace always leaves Smelly Dog looking and smelling amazing! The team does such a great job and clearly cares about the dogs they work with. Grooming can sometimes be stressful for Ace, so it's great to pick him up looking all happy and clean. Highly recommend! :)

    Phoebe J.

    We've been bringing my dog here for the past two years and have been consistently pleased with every grooming experience! As you can see from the photos, we've experimented with a few different styles, and each one has turned out great. Whatever shampoo they use smells amazing and keeps him smelling fresh for days. I've been told he can be a bit tricky to groom especially around his face, but the team has never complained -- and his face always looks even and well-trimmed, unlike some past experiences we've had elsewhere. The online booking system is super convenient and they're always quick to confirm or respond to new requests. We just hit our 10th visit and got our 11th groom free thanks to their punch card -- which was a nice little bonus! Highly recommend this place if you want consistent, skilled, and caring groomers.

    Update response: Thank you for responding. You are correct, we did receive a refund, but it came through as an email labeled as an invoice, so we initially assumed it was just a receipt for the services. We do appreciate the refund. However, neither my husband nor I ever received an email or phone call explaining what happened or outlining the options you mentioned here. More transparency and communication from the beginning would have gone a long way in resolving this situation. We do appreciate the refund and eventual follow-up. Original post: We've brought our dog here several times with no issues and even requested the same groomer -- but this last visit was a nightmare. None of our booking instructions were recorded, the 2-3 hour appointment turned into 5 hours with no updates, and we had to call to find out what was going on. When we finally picked him up (after paying before even seeing him), his cut was drastically shorter than requested, uneven, and full of clipper marks -- some spots were shaved down to the skin. We have also noticed changes in our dogs temperament since the grooming and we are concerned that he experienced something traumatizing. We've emailed multiple times asking for an explanation and have gotten zero response. After being loyal customers, we're shocked by the lack of professionalism and carelessness and will not be returning.

    Buddy resting after 8 days of boarding at Smelly Dog

    We have been boarding Buddy for over two years at Smelly Dog. He requires medicine twice a day which is why we choose to board. The staff at Smelly Dog always remember who Buddy is when we arrive. Even though he is a little high strung, they always have the patience to care for him. They provide his medicine and follow our instructions. He always comes home peacefully, almost never anxious. Thank you to all the staff who care for our baby! I would highly recommend for any boarding needs.

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    Gina T.

    We put our golden retriever in daycare twice a week at Smelly Dog and he's been going for about 5 months. The employees are all very friendly and our pup loves them. On Valentine's day and Easter they did art projects with the pups, which they gave to me at pickup along with cute dog treats that they make in house. The communication has been good here. We get twice daily reports with lots of photos and you can text back if needed.

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    Maddy G.

    Our new puppy just had his first groom at Smelly Dog today! The staff were happy to have him there since he's still such a small, cute puppy, and I felt so at ease that he was in good hands. Sue is wonderful with both our pups, and we always appreciate her transparency by letting us know how the dogs do with their baths. With how happy we've been for the past 4 months, we consider ourselves very loyal customers of Smelly Dog!

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    Danielle M.

    The only place I take my Pomeranian for her hair cuts! They always do a great job, have great customer service, and treat my dog like their own. Attached are photos of before and afters of her most recent hair cut.

    Siara B.

    Brynn did my girl right! Her haircut and deshedding appointment went really well and I'm so happy with the results. Also, the interior is really nice and inviting. Doesn't smell like dog at all!

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    Gina B.

    It was our first time here, the staff were all friendly. The self doggy wash area was clean and well stocked. They have a dog bakery and a selection of toys and accessories. I don't live anywhere near here but would come here again.

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    You guys gave my dog a terrible cut. Just not what was asked for. Like what the hell? Still charging wrong price too. Slimey

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    Thank you for the review Stacey. Kona is welcome back anytime!

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    3 years ago

    Ordered a cake and picked up some cup cakes and cookies, the dogs loved them. Staff was very attentive and helpful!

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    3 years ago

    Take your pet somewhere else. This place has potential to be better. They never answer the phone, their scheduling is awful!

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    2 years ago

    Friendly and helpful staff, reasonably priced, and fast service- thanks Smelly Dog, will be back again soon!

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    Good service, pictures daily and dog seemed happy on pick up. Had them shampoo and blow dry was good.

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