We always to the we-wash option and it is always great! My dog comes clean and ready!

Found out about them through LivingSocial and so glad that we did! They provided wonderful customer service. My dog has never been as calm getting groomed until she visited them. She received a bath and facial cut and looks great! There is limited parking, but I will definitely recommend them to others. Thanks for the great service! read more

Great facility. Do it yourself dog wash that takes away the hard work of bending over a tub and cleaning up after cleaning your pup! They use high quality dog shampoos in many varieties for sensitive skin, black or white dogs, etc. Also provided are eye and eat wipes. They also have a professional groomer on staff that can do bathing/clipping by appointment. In addition they have a good selection of dog products including toys, harnesses, leashes, high quality foods and treats. read more

I love this place. The customer service is amazing and everyone is super helpful, especially Mary. My dog isn't the easiest to deal with and she still is so great with him. Highly recommend. read more

I had an amazing experience here today. Took Bella (my papillon) here for grooming/cut her nails. Bella is usually afraid of other people but since the beginning she seemed very comfortable with Tonya. She was excellent, she did exactly what we talked and Bella came back to me with a great smell, perfect grooming and very calm. It was the first time I took her to a groomer and I'm really happy with Tonya! read more

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I go to this place to give my dog shower every month. Staff are always nice and friendly. Con: Price for self-serve dog wash is 2X what a near by pet valu or petco would charge. read more

Have been a repeat customer at Muddy Mutt. Staff has always been pleasant to me and gives me a brief explanation as to how my pup was during the service. We have always use the "We-wash" (Muddy Mutts does the wash, etc...) and I have never been disappointed. We have always felt confident leaving our pup under their care for the asked for services. read more

Great location and friendly staff. Very easy DIY bathing for your dirty dog after a day at the park and/or swim in the creek. $18 seems a bit steep... $13 or $15 would be more accurate for what I'd be willing to pay for a DIY place. But the 4th star is for it's convenient location. read more

Changed owners a year ago. Saw prices go up and were more understaffed. I saw they got rid of all of the normal employees which kind of stinks but expected when there is a management change. I usually do the self-wash and get my dog expressed from time to time. Last time I went there wasnt anybody staffed to complete that service which I felt was unacceptable. I will still come here to wash my dog whenever he jumps in the water at the Shirlington dog park, but for normal washes, I found Pet Valu cheaper. read more

This was a pleasant relief after spending time in the dog park. Great location pick, guys! After a hot and muggy summer day, where my dog was rolling around in all kinds of streams, dirt, and what not, I definitely wanted to get him washed off before I put him in my car. The service here is really friendly. It was fun washing my dog in a place where I knew I wouldn't have to deal with cleaning up all his hair afterwards. And the tools and products they provide you really make it easy, and make your dog smell great. I wish they had more locations next to other dog parks in the area. read more

Had a really great experience here this morning! We adopted our little chihuahua Felino a few weeks ago and knew we needed to find a reliable groomer. I'm glad we found The Muddy Mutt! We made an appointment and had the professionals take care of the whole shebang -- bath, nails trimmed, glands expressed, and adorable bandanna placed around his neck :) I was a little nervous about how Felino would do being left alone somewhere for the first time since we adopted him, but the staff were very reassuring and totally awesome. Felino smells like roses now! When we picked him up, the staff member who groomed him answered my questions about what kinds of brushes to use at home and how frequently to bring him in for expressing his glands, etc. As a new dog parent I appreciated the guidance! I also think the self-service areas are really cool and will probably use them in the future when Felino just needs a bath, especially if we're coming after the dog park. What a perfect location for this place, it is EXACTLY next to the dog park -- could not be more convenient for muddy puppies and their parents! I definitely recommend The Muddy Mutt. read more

I went in for the first time for a grooming service. I didn't have a good experience. The place is dirty the floor is filthy there a dirty dogs coming in and out from the dog park and the floor wasn't cleaned. It also smells like dog urine. I feel very uncomfortable leaving my dog there and she was scared. The staff was nice enough but the dirtiness of the floor and the smell of urine was enough to turn me off, and it's not cheap. I have a 20 lb dog with a lot of hair and it was $85 plus tip. I won't be back. read more

My fiancée and I originally found The Muddy Mutt when we were looking for Origen, the food we had recently changed our puppy to. The place was always busy and happy dogs and parents were always on the move. One day we realized our Simba needed a bath and decided to see if they accepted walk ins. About 10 minutes later they were taking him into the back. An hour later, they gave us a call and our happy Simba looked and smelled GREAT. Our Shicon Teddy Bear feels just like a teddy bear! :-D Thanks for welcoming us to the Muddy Mutt family! read more

Location: Amazing Service: Amazing Treats: Amazing Cleanliness: Usually amazing (except for peak weekend times when too many people are waiting to self-wash their furry babies so the staff doesn't get ample time to clean up everything). Prices: a little expensive, but I'll bite the $16+ bullet once a week to keep my mud-loving fur baby clean straight out of her fun-day in Sherlington Dog Park. Usual amount spent per week - $16 for self-wash + 4 of the $2 jerky stick treats that my dog, Ocean, loves more than any other treat in the world. Overall - $24. Not too bad and still cheaper than getting my 65lbs dog professionally washed and groomed every week. Plus, they have cute little cookies and other nice baked goods. So if Ocean's been particularly perfect she gets those baked treats! Max amount spent - $30/week. Grooming item collection: Larger choice and variety than any order self-wash place. High quality shampoos. Ocean needs oatmeal sensitive shampoo and conditioner and special brushes and they have it ALL). Plus sometimes when I need to have her smelling nice I'll Spritz her with Mango Tango. Loyalty stamps: plus point! Honestly, the service makes a huge difference and they're really nice. Support local businesses! read more

Cute little place just ten steps away from the Shirlington Dog Park. Our dog, Eva, won't set foot in our bath tub at home (plus the tub is a bit too small for her anyway), and Muddy Mutt has the most perfect set up for a self-serve wash. For $18, you get a spacious bathtub, shampoo, conditioner, brushes, after bath spray, blow dryer, towels, ear/eye wipes, etc. and very helpful employees that get you everything you could need. We usually go during times that aren't packed, and have never had to wait for a bathtub. Once you're done, there is no cleanup to be done, as the employees take care of that in the end. We don't have to groom our pup, but we had her anal glands expressed once and it was done very quickly and efficiently. The store also sells small, homemade treats that our dog loves. They carry Taste of the Wild food, which is also what we give to Eva. Just a great place and atmosphere to be in - if there was anything I could comment on, it would be that the place is not very big - but they seem to make do just fine! read more

A friend of mine recommended this place right outside the gates of Shirlington dog park. Such a cute little place with an extremely friendly and helpful staff. I was amazed by how easily my dog walked into the tub and sat down for his bath. (At home I have to get someone to help me put my dog into the bath and prevent escapes.) I thought it was decently priced. I liked the bonding experience with my dog, and I also just like the opportunity to support small business. Don't forget- they have a frequent bather card too! read more

Muddy Mutt is AMAZING! Our dog Max is a handful even though he is only 27lbs. We had taken him to groomers at Petsmart and Petco but he gave every groomer a hard time and they refused to see him anymore. One day we found out about this place right outside of the Shirlington dog park and it has been heaven ever since. They are extremely patient with him, sometimes it takes them 3-4 hours including him getting comfortable with the space and people on every visit. It has been the best find ever and I honestly don't know what we would do without them read more

Today was our first time here with Max (our 6 year-old corgi). I loved the experience. Everything was ready for us, from a nice variety of dog shampoos and conditioners, to special wipes for your pup's ears and eyes. The "shower stall / tub" were at the perfect height for us humans, no matter how tall we are. Other useful bath-related things were also available, including towels, hair dryer (cool air), waterproof aprons for mommies and daddies, and rubber brushes for our dog's hair. The people working there were nice and friendly, and the location is very convenient to the dog park and Shirlington restaurants and bike trails. I also love the funky colorful murals on the outside of the building. Inside, the decor is happy and whimsical with bright-colored chairs and rugs. The building is not a large, big warehouse like I had imagined. It's actually a smallish cottagy-looking place. We'll be coming back often! But next time, will avoid the 4-6pm slot on a Sunday evening. It's very very busy! :) The price was $18. A bit on the expensive side especially since my own haircut and shampoo is almost the same price. But I was happy with the facility so I didn't mind paying a bit more. :) Here's a link to an Instagram photo of Max after his bath today at The Muddy Mutt: http://instagr.am/p/MABGYemyDF/ read more

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Great place to DIY Dog Bath! They're also great for nail clippings. Mary and Allisa did a really great job with my mutts. Thanks Muddy Mutt! read more

Three stars because it was convenient to wash my dog right after leaving the park next door... But the "shampoo"they include for self serve was basically a bottle of water with a little shampoo inside, I couldnt get it to lather on my long haired dog, so really I paid $16 for the convenience of rinsing my dog off after the creek.... she still smells like creek but I guess she's a little cleaner. read more

I've been taking my dogs to The Muddy Mutt for over 10 years. Letty is an outstanding groomer. I first took my Golden retriever. After she passed I got a Golden doodle. Doodles are hard to groom and Letty always does an outstanding job. The rest of the staff is also very professional. It was hard for them during Covid at the beginning. I feel comfortable with the precautions they have in place now. read more

Horrible experience, will never go again. Here's the email I'd sent to the owner, Amanda, who was ad unhelpful as her employees: I scheduled an appointment with your shop, The Muddy Mutt, for the first time since it switched ownership and the experience was terrible.  Your staff, with the exception of your manager, was belligerent and unhelpful.  They either refused to speak or mumbled.  I was never checked in properly, and was charged 96.00 for two short haired dogs to be groomed and deshedded.  I got my dogs back and they were bone dry underneath (as if never washed) they also smelled unwashed and had visible undercoat hair which was as heavy as when I brought them in. They were panting heavily and under duress from whatever was done to them in your store. I complained to the manager who looked, apologized and took them back in to correct it. When she brought them out they looked the same, and were panting even more, so I got them out of your store.  I want a refund for this immediately.   You'd just called as I was writing this so I'll include it in the review I'm posting on Yelp and Google.  The first thing you did when you called (before asking me, the customer what had happened)was launch into a diatribe about how you have the best employees in the world. You were speaking rapidly and hysterically until I finally asked if you'd like to hear what happened.  You stated that you already knew what happened and didn't need me to explain it, which I found astonishing as you weren't there.  I've never been told by a business owner that they didn't need to hear the paying customers side of the story. After I was finally able to tell my side of the story, you told me that you were on vacation and were being nice by even calling me back. I suppose this is a modern take on a work ethic,  as most small business owners know they're never really on vacation,  especially when they have subpar employees in charge.  The one thing you did say that I agreed with was you'd refund my money, although when I asked when that would be, you became excitable and started saying "I don't know, soon, I'm on vacation!" You finally stated that you'd do it this week, and I'll hold you to that.  You've done a terrible job with what was once a great business under it's former owner, Andrew. He did a great job, had intelligent employees capable of communicating verbally,  and lower prices. You should work on your customer service skills, as clearly neither you nor your employees are capable of a rational discourse. You didn't even ask what had happened before providing a rambling defense of your employees. read more

We were only visiting family nearby for a few days but our husky was blowing her coat like crazy. Muddy Mutt was able to get us in the same day for a bath and brush. For the service and the price, it reminded me of something similar to Petco or Petsmart. For a basic, I thought it would include at least a nail trim but that and anal gland expressions were extra add-ons so it was a good thing I asked when I called. My husky looked like she felt a lot better, but was still a little damp when we went to pick her up. I think this place would be better if I used the DIY dog wash. For grooming, I probably wouldn't go back. read more

Went there with an appointment to have my Cavapoo groomed and asked for nothing unusual and was told it would be 5-6 hours. The worst part about this place was that when I picked her up they had left all the excess hair still on her. If I am going to pay around 100 dollars to get my dog groomed I don't want to have to bathe her when I get home. I would assume that I am paying for them to wash her as well as cut her hair. Will not be returning with my dog. read more

I am so angry. I used Muddy Mutt quite awhile ago, and my pups always received very good grooming. I decided to try them again. I made an appointment 2 weeks in advance, for 11:00am. It usually takes 3-4 hours to get a call that they are ready, so I didn't call to check on them until 3. The guy who answered the phone said it would be about another hour, because she was really backed up. That would be 4. So at 4:45 and no call, I drove to Muddy Mutt. I called and got the voicemail. I left a message saying I was sitting outside, but didn't want to interrupt the groomer if she was still working, but could somebody please call me. I finally walked in at 5. The guy at the desk didn't even acknowledge me. Another young man, who was very nice asked if he could help. I explained that it has been 6 hours now, and I'm wondering what's going on? He said "Oh, they're ready, I thought we called you?" I said "Nope!" and I just called outside the store 15 minutes ago and asked to be called. He was very apologetic, and got my dogs. I paid $170.00, so $85 each, which is standard around here for a good grooming. I have never ever not tipped someone. This time I didn't, and I really shouldn't have paid until I spoke with the owner. It isn't the groomers fault that he guy at the front desk decided to be a jerk. And I understand groomers get backed up. But she did a HORRIBLE job. The cut for both was really choppy, and she didn't even clean their eyes. I will never use them again! read more

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It was my first time going to The Muddy Mutt and I decided to go there based on the reviews. Unfortunately, I was very dissatisfied with my dogs groom. His ears are completely lopsided and I had to fix the issue myself and he received a shave that left his entire body all choppy. You actually see the different links of hair all over his body. The only good thing about his hair cut is his legs and feet. I'm just upset I paid so much money for the worst hair cut my dog has ever received. read more

Naomi was wonderful with my cocker spaniel. Staff was great. Friendly, efficient and professional.

Tried and true dog groomers, by far, no. My 2 large breed dogs have only been to The Muddy Mutt a very small handful of times for a "makeshift groom", since relocating to the DC area. I will never leave my dogs in the hands of The Muddy Mutt again. In the Washington DC area, it is quite difficult to locate a groomer who will groom large breeds, so I had to settle. My pets are my family and whenever I've asked for a sanitary cut, I expect to see a real cut vs. a slight trim of 8 inches of hair. With large breeds and long hair, the trim matters, if it's not done right, don't bother. I'd rather take my dogs out of state for a "real" grooming, next time I will. The staff are all young, the owner-if he/she wasn't on site while picking up my dogs, I wonder if he/she is aware of the poor, customer service skills, attitude, & very poor communication skills among staff, and to top it off, they do not listen to their voice mail. The business closes at 7pm, so I scheduled my day around the time for a pickup close to 630pm. Between 4pm and 645pm, I received a total of 4 phone calls from various staff, to remind me, that my dogs were there, I knew they were there, why wouldn't I? Extremely unprofessional business practice. They wasted my time with the calls. No reminder is necessary. The final call @ an est. 640pm, stated, if you don't come to get your dogs' now, we're going to leave them there-----I was in my car en route to pick them up, again, a waste of time. Inhumane. Never again. read more

From the first phone call to picking up our pups, The Muddy Mutt has been exceptional. They clearly discussed all the options on the call, helped make the right decisions based on our needs, and took great care of our babies in their hands. When we picked them up they explained what they did and made recommendations for future groomings. It was the first time our dogs actually liked going to the groomer. This is our new groomer and we highly recommend them to others. read more

This location is extremely convenient which is the only reason why we come here. I'm currently waiting while my husband gives our pup a bath, and three of the ladies that work here are sitting on the couch, on their phones, talking crap about other coworkers. Never mind that there are several customers here (who might like to sit down) but the folks who work here look absolutely miserable and are in no hurry to help anyone. Super unprofessional and just plain gross. read more

I've taken my miniature poodle mutt there three times to be groomed. Two of those times I was beyond thrilled with the results. The common factor was their groomer Tanya. My little dog grows hair in EVERY imaginable nook and cranny, but she's no match for Tanya and her attention to detail. Tanya is a true pro who has delivered in a big way both times she's done work for me. If you call the Muddy Mutt for a grooming appointment, ask for Tanya! read more

This place was dirty and the staff was less than professional. It's not worth the prices that they charge. Although it has a convenient location, you can get a better deal and better service elsewhere. read more

I've taken my dog to Muddy Mutt a few times now. I asked the groomer to keep the face longer. She completely buzzed his nose and left the sides and top of his head super long! He looked like a show dog poodle, which is not what I wanted for my goldendoodle. I had to trim his face myself to even it out. Not sure if I will be back. read more

Great concept business doing self-serve dog washes. They provide you with the tub, the water, the shampoo, the dryers or sham-wows, and they clean up. It is located right next to the best dog-park in Arlington. We usually let our dogs play in the creek and then allow them to roll around in the dirt without fear because we know they are getting their cleaning after their play time. The staff and owners couldn't be nicer or more helpful. They always help out new customers with tips and sometimes even an extra hand. They also have a frequent customer card that I take advantage of because I take my dogs there so often. read more

My two puppyboys (mini-dachshunds Genghis and Goliath) LOVE this place - we usually go in for baths on Tuesdays in the middle of the day, right after they go swimming and then roll around in the icky dog park dirt until they are mud-covered and content. We have been going here for baths regularly since it opened up about a year ago. Often, when I park at the Oxford Street entrance to the dog park, they'll run up to the door of the shop to say hi to whoever is working inside first before we actually go in to the dog park. The owners are wonderfully helpful and friendly, and the people they have hired are equally so. When my little guys and I go and the place is not too busy, the employees will play with one of my dogs while I'm giving the other one a bath, and both of my dogs love the individual attention. They have all of the tools and implements you need to give your dog a really good bath - the tub, dryers, towels, shamwows, scrubbers, and brushes, along with several different varieties of shampoos and conditioners. I use the oatmeal shampoo on one of my pups (because he gets a little itchy) and the yucca shampoo on my other one, which makes his fur incredibly soft, and they both smell so good afterwards, I love it! For $17, it's cheaper than most dog wash places, you get to bond with your dog, and you don't have to clean up after the bath - no fur in your drain, no shampoo bubbles all over your bathroom, and no dirty towels all over your house, and a way to dry your dog off afterwards so he doesn't just get dirty again really quickly. I'm never going to try to bathe my dogs at home again! Because I'm kind of tall, and my dogs are tiny, I really like that they also have a tray that installs into the tub and lifts them up a bit so I don't have to bend down so far while I'm bathing them, saving me a lot of backache. (Which is especially useful right now, given that I'm almost 7 months pregnant.) Something else I also love about this place is that they sell the best harnesses and collars I have been able to find for my dogs - I was able to find collars that fit my dogs small necks that were a wider and thicker than the ones I found everywhere else, which makes me more comfortable than the skinny ones because I worry less about their necks getting injured when they tug on the leash a little bit. Plus, the collars are absolutely adorable, with fun prints, and they're really, really well made, so they're going to last a long time. I highly recommend this place to anyone who has their own adorable muddy mutt who could use a good cleaning from mom or dad! read more

I like the selection of toys and food they have here (though limited, it's quality stuff) I haven't tried the self-wash service so this review is simply for the store & nail trim. Nail trim was okay, and very fast. A bit uneven and rough, but I'd go here before going to Petsmart. I might go here again... but My boyfriend got a little freaked out by the last experience with the nail trim, though. He said she started trimming without asking if that's even what he wanted. Plus the dog was yelping, so needless to say he got pretty unnerved by the whole experience and no longer wants to return. read more

The self-service dog wash is super helpful for those going to the Dog Park!! I don't recommend the groomers however, the staff is all very nice and helpful, but the groomers are not where I would send you, especially if you have a longer haired dog. read more

We took our dog to this groomer for over a year but after today's awful experience, we definitely won't be back. At the beginnimg of our appointment, we asked the groomer to keep our dog at a shaggy length since it is almost November - however, when we picked him up, he looked like he had been given a summer cut. In addition, they increased their already expensive fee without letting us know in the beginning. Bad management and bad service - we definitely don't recommend this groomer. read more

Love this place! It's great because it's right next to the dog park. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. You can bathe your own dog and they have all the shampoos, brushes, towels and a dryer (if you need that). They also provide grooming services, nail trims (or dremel) and they do glands. Also it's great because you're supporting a small business! read more

I do not like that they hesitate to provide a fee over the phone; most places do so when you describe your dog breed and the service you want. I went to check out the place before bringing my dog in for service, and was not impressed with the groomer's knowledge. While I don't know for sure, and they may have done an excellent job had I have proceeded with a full grooming service, I didn't feel confident enough in the groomer or the place itself to have my dog groomed there. As an aside, I didn't like the area of the neighborhood (kind of seedy) with limited and metered parking. The place reminded me too much of a carwash with the chemical/shampoo smell and carwash/car service waiting room. I know people who go there and love it, but I prefer a different type of grooming process. read more