I am so very glad I chose Waggerz for my two dogs' grooming needs. It was recommended by Just Dog People up the street. I got an appointment within 2 weeks (that's good compared to my former groomer). I am spoiled, I mean, Beau and Olivia are spoiled. I made sure in Massachusetts that I got them to the best, local groomer, but when I moved 25 minutes away, I STILL went to this groomer and skipped the big name salons. Waggerz is fun. The store front is filled with items to buy, and colors to pick if you want your fur baby's hair colored a little bit. I saw nail polish, too. I'm not into that, but if you are, make an appointment. I didn't get specific names, except the groomer that did my dogs, MacKenzie. She gave both of my dogs an incredible cut. And, they use good products that clean and leave a soft scent behind - nothing too perfumed. I hope you will give them a try. read more

Contacted them to schedule a full groom for my Shih Tzu and was told " So unfortunately we are not able to book you moving forward. Looks like you have a holiday missed appointment fee and it seems like you have been extremely rude to the staff and about our policies. We are no longer able to service you. We wish you luck and have a good day!". Ive never actually brought my dog here, I scheduled here a few months back and canceled 48 hours before, where I spoke with a man and was told "thank you for letting us know" and asked if I'd like to go ahead and reschedule. At the time I didn't have a day in mind so I declined. Never did he mention a fee (which isn't an issue at all if that's their policy) I work in healthcare and we do the same with last minute cancellations. But being told I was "extremely rude" is CRAZY.. I don't know who's lying or if they've got me confused with someone else, but this NEVER occurred! After reading multiple negative reviews after being told this, maybe this was a blessing for me and my dog. read more

Unfortunately, I loved this place until my latest experience. I took my two Aussies for a bath and hair trim. At check in I was told they looked good with no mats. When I picked them up, I had a $100 charge extra for mats. They did not call to let me know there was another charge. I was so disappointed and I do not recommend this place. I will NEVER go back again. Stay away is my opinion..... read more

Unfortunately, our experience seems to reflect what others have shared here. My sister and I dropped her dog off for grooming and, as caring pet owners, we asked a few respectful, straightforward questions to understand what services would be performed. We weren't rude or demanding--just making sure we knew what was happening with our dog. The grooming itself was fine, but when I returned alone to pick the dog up--and had already paid--the manager, Ashley, told me that our earlier questions made the staff uncomfortable. She warned that if there was "one more issue" with how we interact with the team, we would no longer be welcome. To be clear: asking polite, clarifying questions when entrusting your pet to someone's care should not be considered a problem. It's called being a responsible dog owner. Also worth noting--the grooming prices are inconsistent. The very first time we called for a quote, it was about half of what we've paid since, with no clear explanation for the increase. What stayed with me most was the lack of empathy. I sat quietly on the bench putting the dog's harness on, holding back tears, and not one staff member showed an ounce of care or compassion. After reading reviews where others describe crying and being dismissed--or worse, removed by the police--I'm just relieved that didn't happen to me. read more

The business owner spoke so ugly to my mom and aunt that she made my mom cry! She told them their dog was welcome back but not my aunt. In what world would you bring your dog somewhere you are not welcome? Let alone let them take care of them. My aunt has a disability, has had a stroke and in a wheelchair, and the owner said to my mom that my aunt is making her employees uncomfortable. Perhaps you need disability employee and patience training. Best of luck continuing your business treating your customers like that. I will be praying for you all. read more

Rude staff!!! We used to bring our dog there but found a new groomer closer to us when they refused to groom our dog because her rabies vaccine was 1 day overdue (we had an appoint ment with the vet a few days later). Our baby hated going there anyway and she never looked like she was getting an even cut. Several years later, I decided to give them another chance on our new baby, but the staff was very rude and refused to book an appointment because we cancelled the last time spur of the moment. Must not need business read more

Just moved in. I appreciated the transparency as to how things worked and what would be extra. Getting an appointment was easy and pick up was when promised. My dogs looked wonderful. read more

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The grooming itself is good BUT, unless your dog is groomed regularly, it appears that all dogs that come in there are matted (they claim) and need additional work to dematt! A $65 grooming turns into a $100+ grooming due to their dematting fees. I brought 2 dogs in for grooming to be SHAVED and they charged me an outrageous amount for dematting even though I wanted them shaved to begin with. I went to 3 AI sites and asked the following..."if I plan on shaving my dog who is slightly matted, do I need to remove the matting first or can I just shave him?" Google Gemini "It's generally not recommended to try and remove severe matting before shaving" & ChatGPT "If your dog is slightly matted, you can shave the dog without fully removing the mats first, but there are a few important things to consider before you proceed" and finally Microsoft Copilot "When You Can Shave Without Removing Mats: The mats are not too tight or close to the skin. You're using a powerful clipper (preferably professional-grade) with a short blade, like a #10 or even a #7F. The dog's skin under the mats is not irritated or inflamed. In these cases, you can typically shave under the mats, lifting them off with the blade safely." HaHaHa... What a joke and nice try Waggers. The owners response did not address what I said. Almost all dogs that go in there are knotted and need additional work/fees. EVEN IF YOU WANT THEM SHAVED TO BEGIN WITH! I now changed my review to a 1! read more

My wife has been taking our two dogs to Waggerz Groom Room for quite some time, but after her recent experience, we're never going back. She had an appointment at 11:00 AM and left early to make sure she'd be on time. Unfortunately, she didn't know that the freeway exit near the groomer was closed for construction. She ended up having to drive an extra 6 miles just to turn around, only to find the next exit was also closed. By the time she finally navigated through all the detours, she arrived at 11:20 AM, completely stressed out and in tears. When she walked in, visibly upset, the staff showed zero sympathy. Instead of being understanding, they informed her that because she was late, they would charge her a $65 fee. To make matters worse, they couldn't even fit our dogs in that day, so we'd have to reschedule and pay for the grooming services separately--on top of the $65 fee. My wife, already overwhelmed, was devastated by their lack of compassion and left in tears. We understand that we were late, but we've been loyal customers for years, and the way this was handled was completely disheartening. Charging a $65 fee when they couldn't even fit our dogs in and expecting us to bring them back and pay for a full grooming later? That's not how you keep customers coming back. The horrific lack of empathy is something we won't forget. If you value decent customer service, look elsewhere--Waggerz Groom Room isn't the place. ***Response to Tabitha's comment below*** - Tabitha, your response says it all. First, no one is debating your policies; we were late, and we understand that. However, a little bit of grace with repeat customers goes a long way. The lack of empathy in your response is evident, and now, you're being dishonest on top of it. There was no phone call made to either me or my wife to notify us of the cancellation. Second, my wife was indeed in tears--so to say otherwise is simply untrue. Should my wife have Googled your phone number while driving 70 miles an hour? Would you have preferred she break the law to let you know she was running late? A bit of understanding and a simple apology would have gone a long way, but instead, you've chosen to double down on rigidity and dishonesty. As for your snarky remark about us only having had two appointments with you--well, it's unfortunate that you don't value even your newer customers. Every loyal customer starts somewhere, and your dismissive attitude toward our business just highlights how little you care about fostering long-term relationships with your clients. Your recent reviews should tell you something about how your business is being perceived. Your lack of empathy, both in person and now in your response, says everything we need to know about how you value your customers. We wish you all the best as well, but it's clear this is not a place where customer care is a priority. read more

Waggerz has really stepped up their game! My dog enjoys going there (evidence: tail wagging on the way in). They seem to genuinely care for her. Her hair (including the coloring of her Mohawk) looks phenomenal. We have come to love Waggerz! Give them a try! read more

Waggerz Groom Room - Pet Groomers Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

I love the new receptionist!! Ash & Jess are always so good with my demon dogs and they always look so amazing afterwards! If I have questions, they can almost always answer them or find the answers for me. Capt Morgan has been licking his feet and his feet had become a bit reddish. I asked if they could possibly lighten them to match the rest of his coat; not a problem! And of COURSE he looks incredible! Anne Bonny usually manages to get herself in a tangle or two; can I do something to help with that? Try this... I feel so comfortable taking my demon dogs to Waggerz and the reactions the dogs have to just seeing them, shows how much of a positive impact Ash & Jess and the rest of the crew there make. Dogs know, even demon dogs, who is a positive person and who is going to cause problems to them. These are GREAT people who do GREAT work! read more

My two Shih tzu pups have been getting their trims here and the staff know what they are doing. I've received many compliments from pet professionals, vets, trainers, etc. who want to know where i take them for grooming because they do an amazing job. I think so too. read more

Waggerz Groom Room - Pet Groomers Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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I have never been spoken to, like I was today dropping off my dogs. My schnauzers were just groomed at this business in June, the lady up front said they were matted and would have to be shaved. I disagreed with her, and agreed for them to go ahead and do what they needed to do, she told me to just take the dogs with me, if I was not coming back, the groomer was not comfortable grooming them. She said they would not just trim them or wash them since they claim they were matted. I think they are just lazy. I have been a business Owner in this Community for over 23 years and also from here, I would never talk to a client the way I was just talked to. Terrible customer service. Karla F read more

My baby skint from head to toe. Her ears were even shaved and they were silky smooth. She didn't have Matt's like they tried to claim. It was just a way to get more money from me. She was so bad that she looks like a different dog! I brush and comb her every day even the morning of the cut twice to help them out to make her silky for her cut. Even gave a tip. It was the worse cut I have ever seen and will take months for it to grow back out on her face!!! I was so sick to my stomach even the next day. Now I'm just mad!!! Will never go back!!!! Karen S. read more

I'm not sure what happened. the girl I dropped off on Wednesday is not the girl I have right now. We will not be going back. BTW. I had to post a star, otherwise this would not be posted. YELP needs to fix that. Waggerz contacted me within 5 minutes of my post. The manager was courteous and listened to what I had to say. This may very well be an isolated incident, but my baby is a rescue and I will do everything I can to Be her advocate. They did a great job in her grooming, read more

l gave the business a rating of 1 a year ago due to the numerous run-ins with the redhead that thinks she has to argue / get defensive when a customer inquires about something and could never just say; We will do better next time. l had asked about why my dog's nails had not been done to another employee and redhead jumps in to say - Well you know he bites when we do his nails..... ummm nope had never been told that before. And he had always gotten good report cards from his appointments. A lie? Who knows. He has been groomed elsewhere and l was not told this. So l go to make an appointment this week and apparently there was a note on my account about my rating. l was hoping the redhead was no longer there as l did like the grooming. Instead of trying to discuss this with me, or try to do better as the owner said they would in response to my Google review, all of a sudden after some silence she had to call me back because the 'system crashed' Another lie? She called back to tell me they couldn't schedule me because of my Google review. Unbelievable but thankful as this place doesn't deserve my business. I happily took my dog to Paws-N-Claws where he received a great grooming and wow, there was no mention of him biting. The ethics of this business is pathetic and the owner should truly not want management nor employees to lie, or exaggerate and should hold them accountable. I have since found out that the redhead is actually the owner. SO glad l didn't give them any more business! read more

I love the way they treat my dog He got groomed today he smells so good and looks like he was loved on over there. They are the best. This is my second dog dealing with them they treated my Yorkie like it belong to them. read more

Ashley is unparalleled and I give her the highest of recommendations for anyone that needs a little extra TLC for their pup. She has always taken such great care of my Trip Murphy each month. I know I'm leaving him in the very best hands when I drop him off at Waggerz Groom Room. Everyone from the owner to the receptionist to the groomers..... well just about every single one of them treat my pup and me like a million bucks when they see us arrive and during his pick up. I always think to myself, "They must tell everyone their pup is the very best, most behaved, handsome and their favorite of all!" I could not recommend this small business more favorably. I love all of the staff for being such loving dog people and making each experience there quite special. We CAN'T wait to get our autumn photo next to the beautiful new wall of fall flowers and wooden spool next month. It is really something phenomenal when your dog goes in so willingly, tail wagging into a grooming. They spoil him and he loves them so! So does his "Mom". Thanks to this small business and all they do for the pups in the Cleveland area of 40-42 behind Smithfield's. I don't know what we would do without them! read more

I took my dog to this place a few times and eventually I missed an appointment, because of an emergency with kids. I called a few hours before the time of the appointment but the rule says 24h. I called them and they informed me I would have to pay $ 32 because I missed the appointment. I was ok with that. I knew about this fee. So I told her : "ok, I'll pay that. Can we schedule a new appointment ?" Answer was : No, you can't schedule an appointment until you pay this fee for no show. This alone was a reason for me to do not go back to the place. It didn't make sense. I was saying I was going to pay it in the next appointment. But my wife considered we should be tolerant, she went there, paid the fee and scheduled a new appointment. Our dog went there for a few more times and we ended up missing another appointment where we did not have a chance to call 24 hours in advance. There we go again paying that fee. At this point my wife and I were ok with that. So my wife called them and they informed once about the fee, she said she knew about and she was willing to pay. As they talked the person from Waggeerz Groom Room mentioned several more times about the fee. This time they were willing to schedule the appointment but were non stop repeating that a fee would need to be paid for the previous missed appointment. Almost at the end, after hearing several times about the fee my wife told her "Again, I`m ok with paying that". Then they hang up the phone on my wife. Rude ? Yes, definitely. People there are rude, simple as that. They have an obsession about fees for people who can`t communicate 24 hours in advance and even if you tell them you are willing to pay, they will give you a hard time. Best advice I can give to you looking for a place to groom your dog. Go check somewhere else. That`s what we did. My wife went there, paid for the fee and we never came back. And we will not come back. Overall treatment is rude, and we don`t need that. Make yourself a favor and look for another place. read more

Hell to the NO.... I had an emergency and was not able to pickup my yorkie at 3pm and informed them 1 hour earlier that I would be about 20 minutes late. They told me that they would not wait for me and would take my sweet yorkie to the SPCA!! SHAME on WAGGERZ! I will NEVER take my dog this this place and could NEVER recommend EVER ! read more

Waggerz Groom Room - Pet Groomers Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Reid did an excellent job with our two dogs, Barrett and Roxy. The staff has been nothing but friendly and helpful. Recommend them highly,

My sweet Sheltie has been getting groomed at Waggerz for 2 years now and I could not be more pleased. She looks amazing when she is done and the groomer does exactly what we ask for. The appointments are always on time and the staff if very nice and friendly. I highly recommend Waggerz! read more

A very clean, professional store front, and friendly folk even in the face of COVID. But where it really counts is with my pup, and Waggerz shined (so did my dog). I'm actually not a local resident but rather am visiting from Colorado, and on the road trip my dog had way too much dirty fun. Being only a year and a half old, this was her first real grooming. Waggerz got her to be soooo soft and smelling wonderful, and my puppy was not traumatized in the least. Her nails were done perfectly which I've had other groomers not do as well. Highly recommend you support this local business (versus the big box folk). They did great. read more

We have taken our doodles to Waggerz since day one. They always do such a great job. Our babies come home smelling and looking great! Charlie and Cora appreciate you guys!! Thank you sooo much!! read more

I took my dog to wagers groom room and they didn't cut her hair correctly. I took her back to get corrected and they refused. The reason they refused was because every time they groom your dog they leave space for a little review on their website so I told them that they're increase in price was ridiculous because it went up to $96 to groom my dog who is a 16 lb dog she does have dremeled nails and a purple tail however they did not cut her hair correctly it was parted in the middle and hung down on the sides she looked like Moe from The Three stooges. So I called twice to get her fixed and they never call me back so I went in and they said you said that you were going to find another groomer so we don't feel comfortable fixing her because we can't make you happy. I told them I just paid $96 for them to cut my dog and it's their responsibility to make me happy by cutting my dog correctly. In the end they still didn't cut her correctly and we parted ways. I will never go back there again. The owner is rude and non-caring. I was sitting there crying and she didn't even care. read more

Definitely not a good experience. Called me two days before appointment I waited 5 weeks for, to see if I would reschedule due to some staffing issues. Should have known right then it wasn't going to go well. Woman said my dogs coat had some matts in it but really just had some tougher areas on her back side to comb through because she's an F1b golden doodle. Gave me every excuse and said she could get shaved down but I was welcomed to leave and take her back home with me. Quite rude about it too. OK, I get it. You are too busy to deal with it. I'm not perfect, but Never, has any groomer ever complained about my dog's coat before. You don't want/need my business, great. You won't get it. read more

I have been using Waggerz for several years now and they have always done a great job on my mini Schnauzer Baxter! He is always shaking when he goes in but always happy as a lamb when I come back to get him. They treat him right! read more

Love how close it was to our home, they were able to grind my dogs nails which never happens at other groomers, the staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will be going back! read more

I was in town visiting some friends with my golden lab. In playing around, she ended up rolling in something I really wish she hadn't. Not being at home, a friend recommended Waggerz. Everyone was courteous, professional, and were very gentle with her (she's blind and nervous about new people at times). Thanks for the good service and the much better smelling pup! read more

Waggerz is amazing. Friendly people, great work. Only people that my dog will allow to clip her nails. So glad I found this place!

A small grooming studio with a professional, personable staff. They have worked with one of our cats twice now and we have been very impressed with their work and how well they handed our cat. They are now our go-to Groomers. read more

We were looking for someone to groom our three dogs. One dog had special issues. She was a rescue - had been abused and neglected and previous owners had not kept up with her nails. For this reason her nails were long but couldn't really be cut because her quicks were so grown out. Poor thing would slide on our hardwood floors. Everywhere we went, including her vet, said there was nothing they could do. They could trim them but nothing of substance. When I asked her vet what we should do because she was slipping and sometimes would take a fall. Her solution was to cover the floors with rubber backed mats. I emailed Waggerz to get pricing and explained the situation with Abby. They replied that they wouldn't be able to really cut them but could trim and then grind them. I was hopeful that it would be enough to keep her from slipping and to cut down on the annoying click, click, click every time she walked. The other two dogs were rescues as well and needed "the works" because they were looking very scraggly. Neither of them like baths and I warned them of that ahead of time, We got there and the staff came out and made such a fuss over them. We knew we were leaving them in good hands. They did the trim and grind on Abby's nails while we waited and we are going to take her in every two weeks for this to help with the quick. Less than three hours later the salon called and said the girls were ready. They were bathed and had the deshed treatment, nails cut and a haircut. This is the prettiest our newest rescue has ever looked. The middle "child" had been groomed when we lived in SC but the haircut was awful so my husband was very reluctant to allow anyone to cut her again but even he had to admit she looked beautiful. I am so glad that Waggerz was recommended by a neighbor in our Facebook group. We don't need to look further. read more

Great job listening to what I wanted and executing on my boys' cut! They took the time to understand my concerns and ensure the dogs were groomed perfectly! read more

I was very pleased with the prompt appointment and didn't have to wait for weeks to get my dog groomed. The groomer did exactly how I wanted my dog groomed. Very happy customer and happy dog! read more

the owner is very rude. She was nicer to my dog than me. Terrible customer service.

Tabi and her staff have gone above and beyond to help me in a couple of stressful situations, one with a rescue. They were caring, gentle, professional and very loving with my pups both times, not to mention they left with a great cut, flea free and feeling so much better! I highly recommend! read more

First off, this was Tucker's (cocker spaniel) first visit to this groomer, and he won't go back. They made me feel like I wasn't taking care of my dog. If the issues were explained to me like "hey, you might want to take a look at this, this and this". Instead it was "this is a serious skin condition that really needs to be seen by a vet...he has gunk (exact word) on his feet, and they were trying everything to get it off...he's having a hard time getting dry, because of the skin condition...but I'm going to do the best I can" It was the tone. I felt like such a bad dog mom. When I went to pick him up, it was reiterated that he had a serious skin condition, not by the groomer, but by the girl that was up front. No one came out to tell and show me the concerns they had. When I got home, I didn't see anything on his feet? And he let me look at them with no issue. And didn't see the places on his neck, back and legs they spoke about. If it was that much of a concern, they should have shown me what they saw. He is seen at his vet regularly, and was groomed at his regular groomer 5 weeks ago, and NOTHING has ever been mentioned. We take care of our dogs...and I was made to feel that we didn't. If it was not meant to sound like that, then maybe you should watch the tone in which you speak to your customers. I left there very upset. read more

I spoke to the groomer about my pup's multiple cuts and she spoke to me with an "attitude" and not even feeling bad about the situation. She boasted she has worked as a groomer for 20 years, and that I am free to find other groomer if i am not happy with the service. Well, DEFINITELY WILL NOT GO BACK! I HOPE YOU TREAT OTHER FUR BABIES WITH LOVE AND RESPECT, because I did not see any compassion at all. The way the situation was handled was very poor. read more

I will never go back to this business! The owner & groomer are rude! The owner doesn't value business/customers. Maverick is still a puppy & does the excited Pee. This isn't his first time & they are aware of this as well as I'm always saying he pee's. Well this morning we arrive & the groomer walks up & as I'm saying he pee's, he peed on her leg! She then says to me, I didn't get the memo he pee's & says he wet my pants! Walks away & goes to attend to her pants leg (understandable). Well the receptionist was checking another dog in (that arrived prior to us), but no one bothered to take Maverick to the back so I could grab Jayce out the car. So I stood there over 5 mins waiting on her to return to get maverick. When she dies return the receptionist needs assistance with the other dog, so I said ok we leaving bc her Comment at the beginning wasn't sitting right with me! As a groomer, you get peed on & more! It wasn't until then that she addressed me again & informed me she had a right to clean her pants (which wasn't my issue). I informed her I would be contacting the owner, her response: I'll get her she's here! She goes back & I'my sure gives the owner her story. The owner then comes out & tells me: if you don't like how we do business then maybe you shouldn't do business with us! They do great work & the receptionist is a sweetheart, but those two DON'T!!!! Needless to say, I had a 7am appointment before work! read more

Will never give this business another dime of our money. We had an appointment today for our furbaby and my mother-in-law's furbaby. I found out last night my partner's nephew has covid and couldn't call because it was after hours and didn't think in all the chaos to leave a voicemail and after working 14 hrs yesterday I didn't wake up at 8am to let them know as the manager said I should have done; however, I told them just before my furbaby having to come in. They wanted to charge me 30.00 for not being able to bring my mother-in-law's dog today. The manager kept having an attitude with me and lack of empathy of the fact that life presents itself with emergency situations and we are living in a pandemic. I was still willing to bring my furbaby in until the manager made me very uncomfortable to bring him in. I did let her know today would be the last time my furbaby would come there and she said "I'm surprised you still feel comfortable to bring him here today." Ugh, yeah...totally uncomfortable now, so I decided after that comment not to bring my furbaby in either. I have always gave a 24 hr notice in the past; however, sometimes life doesn't give you 24 hrs to tell someone of a cancelation. The manager could use some empathy and understanding and if she lacks those emotions, then it makes me now think she sure probably won't give it to your furbabies. All of this for wanting to keep myself and their employees safe. read more