Best Dog Grooming Courses Vancouver Near Me

Honey: I absolutely love this groomer. Mika does an amazing job with my dog every time. I highly recommend coming here to groom your dog!

Teacher Jane: *Thank you for your reply and explanation. I was not asked to provide a picture, I asked for the top of his head to be left alone, I asked for a few things that was all met with direct nods and understanding AND never communicated to me anything about my dog’s hair texture so please do not gaslight with “YOU NEEDED” communication and understanding was a clear issue here. It’s up to your business to take the feedback and do something or not, but as a customer it’s important for me to let others know. I should’ve listened more to the warning of others and not been so open minded to try. Sorry things didn’t work out.I heard great reviews on this grooming place and some not, so I decided to have an open mind and see for myself. I gave clear instructions, took my time to explain everything with full on nods and understanding from the groomer but I realize now, English is not the groomers first language so instructions fell by the wayside. When I mentioned after why “this and this” wasn’t done, it was like he heard it for the first time.On the plus side, it was easy to make an appointment online, staff are very friendly and if you don’t care what cut your pup gets then this is a great place. For me, paying top dollars for a groom, I assume I’m going to a steakhouse instead of Macdonald’s. Unfortunately not the place for my pup.

Laura Croft: My dog had her first groom here and she looks amazing! She was nervous because she has separation anxiety, but all the of the staff were so friendly and understanding. A cute boutique shop where I will continue going while I live here. I have already booked my second appointment, I wish I knew about it sooner as well because they carry great food and treats you don't see everywhere as a nice bonus :)

Mahshid Zandian: I absolutely adore my dog groomer “David”! His attention to detail and care for my furry friend is unparalleled. I always leave feeling confident that my dog is not only looking his best, but feeling his best too. Thank you for your excellent service David🐶

nipinshirt: Cute store but very limited inventory for cats!

Mariko Makela: Seana and Maki are very friendly and so knowledgeable! Definitely recommend!

Diana Fontaine: Orchid & Allie love Maki, their neighbourhood friend and groomer at Dashing Dawgs!

Ron Duffy: Jenny was great with my little fearful dog. We dropped in for a nail trim; it was our first time there. I had an appointment booked for December and Jenny suggested I cancel it and just bring our girl in for nail and bottom trims until she is less fearful. She also mentioned the best way to wash her and to give her treats as I touch her feet. Looking forward to seeing Jenny in 3 weeks.

Joanne Duffy: Jenny gave me a few tips on how to train my rescue for her next nail trim at Dashing Dog. Excellent, kind and gentle care and very much appreciated by me and my nervous best friend.

Clay Brandao: Welcoming staff, well-organized place with many options of pet food and supplies. Dental and grooming services are also top notch. I would highlight David's work, he is very friendly, kind, and an extremely talented and experienced groomer. Definitely recommend to anyone who loves their pets and wants the best of the best for them!

Mélanie Presseault: Excellent service and groomer! Our dog always looks amazing and relaxed when she comes back !

Denby Greenslade: Maki is the best, we wouldn't want anyone else. Aurora loves her.

cheri Carey: I just love the grooming services for my dog Tiger.

K: Jenny is amazing! She is so patience and gentle with my puppy. I will continue to go to her! :)

Sunny Chung: I have been taking my dog since she was a puppy.  My dog tends to get anxious, but Maki, the groomer, always make sure my dog is comfortable.  When my dog was a puppy, Maki played with her for 30 minutes to bond with her first.  I trust Maki so much, and I appreciate her loving and compassionate approach to dogs. 💓

Eliott Wilkes: David is great with our 65 lb dog.

Betty McAinsh: Excellent service. Bobby loves his experience. We are always satisfied.

Deb: We are so grateful our precious pup ‘Molly’ is cared for so well at Dashing Dawgs!Maki does a beautiful job, and Molly loves her!

Susan: I went for a walk in, and they took us right away. Which was nice.I mentioned my dogs tricky dew claw that needs special attention. When he came out he of his appointment, he had blood coming from that spot, the technician didnt mention it, there was no powder to help it. A dremol should have been used to care for the tricky nail, things happen but it should have been mentioned post appointmentWon't be coming back here.

Sabina Freiman: Ozzie’s first time at Dashing Dawgs was excellent. Maki really listened to my requests and even took notes and clarified to make sure she understood what we were looking for. She made suggestions for the final look, and later gave us suggestions for brushing at home based on my expressed issues. She kindly took a video to show me how Ozzie behaved during the appointment as I didn’t know what she’s like, and she looked so comfortable and happy, even during the tough parts. When we came to pick her up, Ozzie wasn’t trying to run out the door, which is a great sign. Full groom and dematting took 3 hours as promised, and cost on the higher end of the spectrum, but was well worth it!

Paco Escobar: Been using the groomer here for a couple of months, very happy with the cuts. AFAIK they only work on 1 dog at a time, so if your little one doesn't like chaos this should be a great option. (The doggie day care is downstairs, away from the groomer station.)

Cathy Tang: Our dog has been coming to daycare for over a year every day and he loves it! Everyone is kind and cares about the owners and the dogs. Have been recommending them to others as a great place to let your dog enjoy their day and not worry about them being bored or lonely!

misgel ibeche: Excellent place, good service, very nice people. Our dog graduate from that training school. Our favorite place for our hairy son.

Gary Kwok: nice doggy cut

Tyler Song: Took our newly adopted dog here to get his nails clipped. Professional and speedy service as well as genuine care for animals. Will definitely be returning in the future.

J N: Have a dog? Need daycare or grooming? Stop looking, because you've found the best shop in the area, hands down.It's really obvious when dogs are happy, engaged and controlled in their pack. You see this every day in this daycare. Staff are attentive, deeply knowledgable and clearly passionate about what they do.And grooming? Second to none. Dogs come out fresh, clean and beautifully groomed.You owe it to your dog - and yourself - to go see the Downtown Dogs crew. I can't recommend highly enough!

Empress Void: The groomers do amazing work on my cats and dog plus the daycare all the dog have so much fun and come out happy it's a great I recommend this place for sure

Ian Macdonald: Just took my little 4 pound dog here!! They were very welcoming and gentle with my dog. Nails are cut good and it was very quick!! Vet was $17 this place is $10.50!! Love it, will be back. 😀

June Rhodes: Not great - bit of a dump and no place for the dogs to run.. Seemed to be piled on top of one another. Wouldn't leave my dog there.Grooming was ok, would probably take him there again if I didn't have another choice. Now I'm looking around, this would not be my first choice.

Yoshi Poshi: I LOVE this place and so does my pup! We've taken a couple of obedience classes here as well as some agility. Christine is a really great trainer, she uses a lot of positive reinforcement techniques.The daycare is great, my pup goes 1-2 times a week. There is always someone there watching them. My pup gets so tired that on the way home she can't even stay awake while sitting up!All the staff are super friendly too. I highly recommend this place!

Carolyn Azar: great full service place!! Daycare to run off the steam of a little puppy, training to help focus that steam as the puppy grows up, and grooming for when the steam gets to be a little too much. Christine runs a great place, all 3 of my dogs go there, with the pup being the regular. 2x week for daycare and consecutive training classes, excellent followup by emails for any issues, questions, help with those issues that you always have with a puppy or new dog. Kristy and Yoshika are excellent groomers and my dogs love them. Check them out on facebook - pics of the doggies at daycare! great friendly staff and always accommodating, no matter what you need!

Michael DeLong: Downtown Dogs is a great space to bring your pooch. We took our puppy in for obedience training classes, and he is now the most obedient dog we have met.We can't wait for the next set of classes - thanks again, Christine!

Jessica Brodie: Calm friendly environment, professional groomers, reasonable price.

Gregory Neilson: This is a pretty small operation, so they can't always pick up the phone, especially if they're looking after lots of dogs. They're very pleasant and great with the dogs and to top it off their prices are quite reasonable. I'd definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a great daycare or for grooming, just don't forget that its a small operation and they can't always pick up the phone :)

Brittany Schroeder: The women working here were so lovely, our kitty was less than stoked about getting his post-surgery matts dealt with but they really stuck through it with us, even though it took both my husband and I in the room to calm him down. They were incredibly professional and warm to us, and we got it done!Not too many groomers in this city will still take on the kitty lion cut so I SUPER appreciate that they have! The owner also coordinates adoptions and things outside of her work hours, she is a TRUE animal lover and we are so grateful to have her in the neighbourhood.1,000,000% recommend this place - great value, great craftsmanship, and incredible personality and love

Tario Sultan: Super friendly staff, great quality grooming service for pets.Highly recommended!

Karenna Williams: I'll preface this review by saying that Alma's (my cocker spaniel) haircut looks great. The layout of this salon is such that a dog is up on the table for grooming, and a number of other dogs are wandering around in the same area. When I went to pick up Alma, she came to the gate to greet me, along with another much larger dog that was loose in the same area. That dog then turned on Alma -- growled, snapped, lunged and barked at Alma while she literally screamed. The staff yelled the dog's name, but did nothing to otherwise intervene, and very little to bring Alma out to me quickly and safely. Instead, they handed me the interac machine. I asked whether that had happened before (specifically a reactive interaction between Alma and the other dog) and was told "oh sometimes when dogs get excited they can snap like that". While Alma's haircut looks good, the trauma that accompanied the experience was absolutely not worth it.

Emma Eberts: They do the absolute best job grooming my Aussie, and took such great care of our old family doggo years ago. 10/10 would recommend.

Rox Ortega: The staff were very nice and they got my dog in almost immediately. However, after my dog came back, we noticed she didn't smell good at all. In fact, she smelled way worse than she did before. We had to give her a dry bath just to cope with the smell. I don't know if it's because she was sharing the little waiting area with other dogs and those dogs were not clean yet or what. But yeah, we are pretty disappointed.

Jeff Wong: My experience with this grooming salon is that they are unfortunately just not skilled enough. Seems like the recent reviews reflect this too.My dog is in need of a nail trim and he’s quite skittish when it comes to grooming (he’s a rescue). So we brought him in and after 2 minutes they said that they can’t cut his nails cuz he was resisting. If it was an easy task that does not require a professional, then I would’ve done it myself. They said that he would need a vet trimming instead.We brought him to Paw palace down the street and they had no issues with him. So it’s really unfortunate that they just weren’t skilled enough.EDIT due to the reply from the owner suggesting I am making this up / “forcing my dog to be groomed”: This was in October 2021, please don’t insinuate that I am making this up. I have absolutely zero affiliation with the other place. The other location just provides a positive reinforcement based experience for my dog rather than “forcing them” which is what your approach is as you said.

Alcina Lam: I've been going to Paw Prints for over two years. I haven't encountered any issues. They do a great job with my two poodles. They always follow my requests and the results always make me smile. I noticed they do let the dogs roam around, which is suitable for my pups.

Isa Care: Very friendly, professional and make your life easier by accepting trimming your dogs nails eventhough every groomers in B.C. are overly busy. Thank you 💕🙇🏻‍♀️

Skye Gilliard: Great, quick, and gentle staff. Brought my blind dog here twice for a nail trim and they've been awesome every time. He's strong and anxious about strangers but they've just taken it in stride. They make it look deceptively easy, well worth the $15 imo.

Rosey Hudson: Quick and easy nail trims, I love that I can drop in with my dramatic dog and they cut her nails while I wait. She’s in and out before she has a chance to freak out.

Patricia Petersen: We are so happy to find this place. Jenn and her team provides the best service. Our puppy has so much fun when she goes in for her grooming appointment that she doesn't want to go home after! :) Thank you for taking care of our Bailey.

Rachel Speert: Excellent groomer. I am very picky in terms of groomers and Paw prints definitely meets my standards. Everyone is so friendly. I will not take my Bernese mountain dog anywhere except you guys!I still could not be happier with your service! Not only are you affordable which is a huge bonus! Ollie actually walked right in yesterday!!! All the other times he had to be bribed in with treats which is totally understandable. I guess this time he knew he was dirty and needed a groom 🤣🤣Thank you TEAM 🙏🙏

Maria Honda: As always, my doggie is happy,feels clean. I would recommend this place to doggie parents

Lopa Parikh: The team here is so amazing and patient - excellent grooming experience for my cat. Would highly recommend.

Muharrem Sev: Wonderful day at the groomers for Charlie SevSee you again before longCharlie

Nihan Okutan: First time here, brought my cat and they did a great job! Thank you!

Tom Jones: I called to get a dog haircut as she suffers from being hot most of the time I was given a time on Saturday May 21st . My daughter who owns the dog brought her for the appointment, and was then told all she was getting was a shampoo and nail clip, totally not what was asked for. The staff bulled her to have this done at an outrageous $90 double what most other places charge. Absolutely worst place ever

Amba Singh: Found this place as one of the best ones in Vancouver. Saw the reviews and got an appointment after 4 week and on the day of the appointment my dog was in for four hour. He came back the way he went in! Very minor trim around his eyes and rest everything was the same. The first photo is before the appointment and the second is right after. The trim was not blended in and looked very shabby. We paid full price for the service and now have to find another place for another grooming session. Disappointed.

nuvochic: Amazing work! They did a great job grooming my dog!

Bored Franceball: very attentive service

gary maguire: great hair summer cut......thx

Brenda Reid: We enjoyed a terrific first experience with Hotaru. They gave our standard poodle a meticulous and beautiful grooming! An entirely positive experience thanks to the friendly staff who really listened to our requests. Thank you Pet Parlour!

christie dakin: My cockapoo dog always looks so great after he comes here. Very happy with the experience.

ruth spence: It was Thor and Lokis first visit to Pet Parlour and they did an excellent job with them! Now they’re ready for summer!

Mona Iredale: Best experience, every time. From friendly staff to very easy to book, as well as taking such great and speedy care of my large retriever mix when she needs her nails done, I have never had anything but a five star experience at pet parlour. Even when my dog has a better idea than going to the groomers, the staff is always amazing to her and makes sure she doesn’t feel anxious.

Sylvie Butler: Pet parlour is where I take my two pooches for regular nail trims. Victor always welcomes his custumers with a smile. The store has a great choice of doggy toys and treats, you will also find rain coats and sweaters, leashes and harnesses, as well as soothing hemp oil for nervous doggies.It is conveniently located in Cambie Village where you can sit in a nearby café while waiting, or head to the Choices grocery store to get a few items.I highly recommend you and your pooches pay a visit to The Pet Parlour! :)

Devony Baugh: Had a fantastic experience at Pet Parlour. They managed my handful-1-year old Golden Retriever so well. Highly recommend them. Reasonable prices too.

Michael Tripple: I've brought my pomsky in several times for a quick nail and sanitary trim. Great service and reasonable price. I'll continue to bring her in whenever I'm in the area.

Dave Bradshaw: Great groom for our dog, and friendly, professional service. Will take him back for his next cut.

steph song: Lovely friendly staff and my dog got a great haircut. :) 👍🏼👍🏼

Chandra Levac: Love this local business. The owners are incredibly caring and did a wonderful job grooming my shy dog. We will definitely be regulars and I would highly recommend Pet Parlour!

Minnie Arora: Patricia & Victor are very accommodating! And as always great service!!

Attala Villamar: Titus and Castiel always look forward to grooming day. Love Patricia and Victor Loving pet parlour for 6 years now. Always on point with the cut.

Laura Edwards: My dog and I are very attached I was concerned about her socialization with other dogs and separation anxiety. The Pet Parlour family are kind, patient and devoted to their work with people’s beloved pets. Pet Parlour also trains my dog and takes an empathetic kind approach not based upon fear. I highly recommend Pet Parlour.

Eugene S: Pet Parlour has been great for our two labradoodles. They are always excited to come in for grooming and play day. We've been going there for our dogs grooming for almost 7 years now, and occasionally doggy day care as well. Our two doodles come back with a professional grooming making them so fresh and so clean. Victor, Patricia and the rest of the team take great care of our dogs.

Farah Hatim: Very kind and understanding staff!! Super quick and my scaredy cat actually left calmer than when I brought her in. Will definitely be returning:)

brian Harrigan: Good hair cut

Trevor Ford: I have two dogs, one is a bit of a jerk when he gets his haircut, but Pet Parlour did both their grooming perfectly. I was so impressed with how they looked at the end, they have earned themselves a repeat customer.

Hilary Davis: Great service and friendly staff!

dindon lin: Horrible place for your pets. Avoid at all cost

Karley Little: Linda and her team are fantastic! Both my dogs always get excited to go in and come out looking incredible!

Emily Back: Reply to the owner: No. I have not mistakenly forgotten a place? I am 23 years old. Not 97. I live in the neighbourhood, nice cover up story though? She seemed like she was the boss (maybe at the time) but it was a lady with white hair. Maybe grey hair then. Maybe she dyed it :). Your staff was absolutely terrified of her. I’m probably replying to her right now. I would love to say we are taking our business elsewhere but we CANT everytime we go into a different groomer our dog just shakes!!Update: our dog has ptsd after coming to this groomer. He is terrified of groomers. So they treat dogs AND people badly here! You will not be getting our business again. You think in an inflation people would treat others well in order to get their business.very grumpy white haired lady, who talked badly about me while I was outside and my mother was inside. My mother thought she was very rude and I even defended the lady saying I didn’t think she was that rude, then later learned that she talked badly about me! Wow! Not very professional. Would return for the service if they were nicer!

cici wilson: Went hear to see about a drop in , my dog needed his nail clipped and they offer walk-ins until 4:30 .I actually walked in with a couple of minutes to spare and was flat out refused, the attendant working was very rude, quite unprofessional, it would have literally took a minute of her time for my small dog..All in all the interaction was unpleasant, I will never return to this business..

David Lunn: I like this place

Kevin Embury: Pawsh is a wonderful place to visit! We recently had an unsatisfactory result at a different groomer and they were able to take our dog in and rectify most of the previous mistakes and made such a difference, will definitely be back! Thanks again!

Alison Coupe: Bring my 12yo poodle mixed here since 6 years now and never been disappointed. +++

Michelle Irvine: They always do a great job with Teddy!

Mal: I had been coming to this location for a year and the last appointment I had was so miscommunicated by the staff that my dog is unrecognizable. I am so disappointed by how the staff handled my clear instructions and still I am waiting for this haircut that I didnt ask for to grow back to how my dog would normally look like. What could have been prevented by a simple call to clarify instructions didnt happen and my dog walked out of there looking completely a different dog. I guess due to lack of choices downtown people have limited options and this is not ok.

Ximena Ortega: Amazing experience! Great service and love how my dog Lumi looks :)

Ichigo Ryu: Good service and cut. However, we noticed a lot of nicks underneath the coat, which we thought were bug bites. Im assuming they were brushing our puppy too hard with the rake undercoat brush, leading to the many nicks along his back. Others seems to have had a better experience. We probably won't go back though.

Mia C: After a horrible experience at another groomer, a neighbour recommended Pawsh to us, and we have never looked back! We have been taking our dogs here for years and they always come back happy and smelling great. The cute little kerchiefs they tie on them is just bonus cuteness!!!Super friendly staff!11/10 would recommend!

R Jackson: Maybe my dog was tough on them?I asked for a westie cut. They didn’t seem to be able to cut a straight line. Left a lot on the ears and tail.Also cut the kwik on many of his nails. I don’t think he will ever trust anyone to cut them after that.

Emma Chung: Joban

S A: I got my dog groomed here and they sent her home with two cuts on her underbelly and no acknowledgement. I called the next day to notify them of what I saw, and was told that the groomer didn't notice and they apologised. I expected some sort of offer to compensate for the injury to my dog, but was offered nothing beyond an apology. I guess they're ok with losing a customer, because I won't be bringing my dog there again.

Dorna Sadeghi: AMAZING PLACEEE!!I couldn’t be happier :)

J Rob: They did not follow specific instructions well, at least with our dog. Customer service was a little hostile and unfriendly.

F B: Always great! My goldendoodle pulls to get inside whenever we go, which is a good sign he is comfortable and enjoys his experience here. Prices are quite reasonable for the quality of service provided. I recommend Pawsh to everyone who asks about grooming.

Rata 4U: I'm very happy how my dog turned out....very symmetrical....very cute! Here's before and after photos....

Jordana Minutella: Always a wonderful job! ❤️

Melissa: Wonderful staff who takes care of our girl. She gets her mani/pedis here every month.

GP S: Very nice first experience at Dharma Dog today. Booked our labradoodle for a full groom after our old groomers closed up shop. Although Dharma Dog was significantly further, we had a great experience.The cut was exactly as requested and our pup seemed happy and well looked after. Most surprising was how quickly he was done. Appreciate Sophia’s positive attitude and her care for our puppy. Highly recommended.

Amir Tabatabaei: Friendly staff and lots of patience with my dog :) I’m taking my dog there again.

Jen: Dharma dog does a great job on both of our pups. We have been taking them there for almost 2 years. They really listen and cut their hair exactly how we'd like. Aside from my barking maniacs, it's usually quiet and has a very zen vibe.

Amanda Valle: I feel compelled to share my disappointing experience at Dharma Dogs on Fraser Street, which posed a risk to my dog's well-being. My 14-year-old Yorkie mix has been a regular client at Dharma Dogs for approximately a year, as she enjoys their grooming services. However, during her visit on May 9th, 2023, a distressing incident occurred under the care of a groomer named Kit.Upon receiving a call from Dharma Dogs within a shorter timeframe than expected, I became concerned. They calmly informed me that my dog was ready for pick-up but mentioned a small cut and suggested I seek veterinary attention. While I understand that minor incidents can occur, their proactive approach in contacting the vet and offering to cover the veterinary costs raised my concerns.In haste, I arrived at Dharma Dogs and discovered a noticeable cut on my dog's neck, which left both of us shocked. We promptly sought veterinary evaluation, where the severity of the injury became apparent. The vet determined that the cut had penetrated deeply into my dog's inner neck muscle, requiring immediate surgery under general anesthesia. Given my dog's age, the risks associated with anesthesia were a cause for additional concern.I was taken aback when the owner of Dharma Dogs calmly mentioned that they had anticipated the need for surgery. The thought of my 14-year-old dog facing the potential risks associated with anesthesia left me distraught. Thankfully, the cut narrowly missed major arteries or blood vessels, although its depth was alarming.To my disappointment, the incident shattered my trust in a place I considered a safe and enjoyable environment for my dog. I had believed Dharma Dogs to be a place where my dog would receive gentle care, akin to a spa day. The condition in which she was returned to me was far from what I had expected.As a young student, I had to take a week off work to provide dedicated care for my dog, especially given that I live alone. This incident has had both emotional and financial consequences, which should have never been the case.Although my dog successfully underwent surgery, she now faces a lengthy recovery period. I have been by her side, losing sleep as I comfort her through the pain caused by the incident. While the prognosis suggests a full recovery, her age increases the likelihood of potential post-surgical complications.Dharma Dogs assured me that they have implemented a policy for older dogs following this incident. However, it raises questions as to why such a policy was not in place beforehand. The safety of all animals should always be a priority, and it is unfortunate that it took this incident for them to recognize its importance.It is my responsibility to share this unfortunate incident to raise awareness. I urge others to consider this experience when deciding whether to entrust their dogs to Dharma Dogs. No pet owner should have to endure the sadness, hurt, and worry that my dog and I have experienced.

Miki Quan: They did a great job with my pup! I will be back.

Renee N: The staff are very patient with my dog's nervous nature. We come here for nail clips and paw pad fur trim. One staff will hold him while the other will clip.There's a window you can watch while they work.

Gisele: They cut and shaved my sheltie when I specifically asked them not too. The only reason I am not giving 1 star is because the owner refunded me and made an effort to make it right.

Maria Szabo: My dog Monte he is chihuahua mixAnd at Dharma Dog I feel very happy that we found the best place and staff here for our little Monte to have the best grooming experience

Arnold Karan (Aroc88): So great with my dogs! I will always come back. They take extra care and make sure the dogs are comfortable, happy and clean.

JTSiska: I drive from North Vancouver as they have been the best dog groomers we have ever had. Also one of our dogs gets very aggressive when people touch his face and they are able not only to calm him but do a complete wash and cut.

Nicola Tutti: Amazing! Everyone there is so kind and they do a wonderful job grooming. The best!

Matt Lazz: Our baby looks so good, we love the energy here, and they provided amazing service.

Natalie Wu: They have amazing service here and excellent furcuts! Sophia always makes sure my dog is well taken care of. I know I can trust Dharma Dog with my dog.

rab000203: Caring and dog loving staff. Thank you Dharma!!

T Tsao: One of the best pet grooming place in Vancouver. My dog is quite afraid of nailtrims and showers and get nervous easily. I can tell instantly all the employees here love animals, I would not trust any other places other than Dharma dog. They are caring, patient, professional which explains why they are always fully booked for weeks. So glad to have them in my area, they always take good care of pet so I can be worry free.

Elizabeth Hutton: I love this place simply because my three dogs come prancing out and I can tell they had a non traumatic experience.They take the time and listen to you and a great experience for dog and owners overall

Sahib: Had to give Dharma Dogs a review!! Leo is a hard dog to groom and they always do such a great job! I would recommend their services to everyone. Leo always comes home clean and looking handsome!!

Brent Matthews: I have 2 dogs and gt their nails cut. Very nice place, would come back for sure

A C: Fantastic service and great pricing. The people who work here are compassionate and work well with the animals. My dog is always thrilled to go here..

Mehak Vaid: My dogs, Kobe and Hazel, are regulars at dharma dog! We LOVE Sophia, she is absolutely wonderful and so gentle with our dogs! We trust her with them completely :) she has the best service, always super friendly and welcoming. Our dogs always come home looking fabulous after getting their grooming done by her. I really urge new and existing customers to book with her! Thank you for always being so kind to us Sophia

Mark Labonte: They do a good job and are super friendly.

Michael C: My dog was dropped off at noon and I was told that it would take 3-4 hours. When I called for an update at 4.5 hours later, I wasn’t able to get through despite multiple calls. Also when I first dropped off my dog, no one was at the front. I rang the bell multiple times but they didn’t acknowledge that I was there. Where’s the customer service? There’s none. Maybe hire a receptionist? If someone is waiting at the front for 10 minutes, wouldn’t it be common sense to at least greet them? When I came to pick up my dog, I was told it was going to take another 30 minutes. When asked why it is taking so long, I was just left with excuses that they were busy and that if I can’t wait I could come back the next day to get the rest of the grooming done. I understand it can get busy but it is no excuse to not answer the phone calls and also to ask someone to come back the next day to get the work finished is a ridiculous request. Also they were talking behind my back afterwards as well!!! The door is wide open and I can hear every word you’re saying so that was extremely unprofessional. Unprofessional and unreliable service and terrible communication skills.

Sue Mak: Sent our puppy to full grooming at 10:45 and we were told that it would be done around 3:30-4. Ended up got our puppy back at around 5 because they said it’s not done yet. So they have our puppy for 6 hours. Also got charged $110 not including tips for our 11kg puppy. We would say it’s pretty pricey and they do not list out how they charge you.

Chi Kay: Been coming Woof and Meow spa for the past year for my dog's grooming with each time being a good experience. Had an appointment two days ago, usually I get a call 45-60 minutes prior to closing found it weird but thought they might just be backed up with other appointments so just waited. Finally at 5pm I get the phone call to come pick up my dog, when I arrived the owner gave me additude saying that they close at 5 and that they called me and that we didn't answer her phone call. Showed her my call history and even got told that I was liar and that I deleted my call history and that she stated " I just find it weird how you don't have any phone calls all day, my phone gets many calls a day"The fact how I was called a Liar for a careless mistake on their end is absolutely ridiculous, if you or your employees made the mistake by dialing the wrong number just own up to lt. I have never been late or not answer my phone especially when my dog is at her appointment.Last time I will be coming here..

Stacey Robitaille: They do a great job with my dog Nellie. She loves going here for baths. Staff is always very friendly :)

Jennifer Le: My two dogs Miso (14 years old) and Milo (8 years old) love going to see the ladies at woof and meow spa. Miso has been to the emergency twice in the past year and the ladies always try to get him in and out as fast as possible. They handle my furry babies with so much care and love! I highly recommend these groomers to everyone!

Damon Stennett: Our first visit we were greeted warmly and made to feel comfortable leaving our Mistress of Menace who has greeted washing like it was a rite designed around summoning the Empress of Darkness by the very act of scrubbing the dirt and sweat from her grubby body.Upon our return, nearly 4 hours of wonderful dog free time, the Empress remained locked away, and our 115lbs of Menace was clipped, washed, and dried. She even let them use the blow drier. My skepticism aside, the result could not be denied.We will be returning. Often.

Connor Denoon: Excellent service and very friendly staff! Very happy with how Teddy looked after his trim!

Tommy Nguyen: Solo loves it here! All the staff always do a great job on him and give him so much love.

Wike Mest: Royce has been a client since he was old enough to be! Awesome selection of services & treats!Always highly recommended to everyone .

Amanda Hille: I have been bringing my pup here for years and couldn’t be happier. The love they have for him makes me trust he’s in good hands. He is always so happy to be there, I can barely say goodbye.I’ve noticed some of the reviews talk about service taking hours and the dogs free roaming… this is actually my favourite thing about groomers like this. It’s like a spa/play date for my pup and I am not sure who would want their dog locked up in a kennel all day…Thank you ladies for always taking good care of Nova 🙂

Josh: best cat groomers ever!!!! seriously love their jobs, it’s very obvious. merlin and cosmo say thank you ❤️

michelle gao: Great job with the haircuts! I love how soft my dog's fur is after and they also do such a good job trimming around his paw and they give out super cute bowties after!

Danielle Thiesen: Jenny was unreal!

mutty mut: Very good place to take our dog Emma to be groomed.

Jennifer Anthony: I love how they love my dogs! Jenni, Jamie and the crew are special. My dogs run to, not from this wonderful place!❤️🐾❤️ love Minnie and Jill

Juliette Repole: I'm so grateful for Woof & Meow Spa! What a wonderful job they did grooming my cat Ducky. She's visibly more comfortable now, and I am so relieved to know she feels better! I was declined by many groomers because Ducky can be difficult to handle, but Woof & Meow came to the rescue and handled the situation with great professionalism and expertise - we'll definitely be returning! When Ducky is happy, I'm happy - so thanks again - we appreciate you 3

Catherine Weller: Amazing customer service and treats!

jenny simpson: My dog Molly is treated like a princess here. Thank you so much!!!

Abril Argenal: Amazing! Second time brining my pups to these groomers and they understand my requests perfectly every time. Both pups look very well-groomed and fluffy when I pick them up, not to mention they give them complimentary bow ties and treats afterwards. I should also point out that one of my pups has anxiety and these ladies handled him very well!

レーレヴィ: Gets the job done.

Aubrey Shannon: We love our groomer at Ball and Biscuit. They are extremely attentive to detail, and our Labradoodle always comes out looking and feeling her best. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a reliable groomer that treats their animal with the utmost love and care.

Howatzer604: My Marley boy just had the best looking haricut I've seen on him in years. This place is the best. Don't rush them. They do amazing work for a great price. Thank you to the staff

Derick Fong: The groomers are friendly and professional

Will S: Great place that takes care, and their time with my pup. He always leaves here happy and looking great.

Chloe Derksen: Staff are so friendly and do excellent work. My pup is always excited to go, they take such great care of her while she’s there and the cuts are flawless.

Jan C: We moved to Vancouver last year and are so lucky we were able to get our lil yorkie into here for groomings. Carrie and her team are amazing! Our pup always comes out looking so adorable after a cut and receives so many compliments. We even get other yorkie owners that ask us where he gets groomed!

Michelle Garland: The groomers listened to what I wanted and did a great job!

Daniel Chow: Carrie is amazing, only pet groomer we use for our 2-year old shiba. Very patient, always does a great job. Nice storefront as well with reasonably priced pet accessories.Aug 2022 Update: Carrie is still amazing. Very lucky to have her as our dog groomer. Would recommend to anyone who needs a dog groomer.

Eric Lee: Great place to groom your dog!!!

Jonathan Loree: Great staff who are very good with our anxious dog.

Sabeehah Dawood-Khan: been bringing my yorkiepoodle here for the past 3 years and he absolutely loves the team. he always leaves the places looking happy and absolutely handsome.

Hayley Gregg: My dog always looks amazing after visiting!

Jen S: I’ve been a customer of Ball and Biscuit since they first opened. I have nothing but amazing experiences with both the staff and how they treated my old dog and now my puppy.

Edy Hartono: My puppy love it

Hannah Rosenberg: I took my goldendoodle here for the first time on a recommendation from a friend. The groomer listened to what I wanted and what my preferences were and when I came to pick up my dog after the grooming was done my sweet girl was groomed exactly the way I wanted. Also, she was calm and happy when I picked her up. I'm happy to say I've found my dog a new groomer and am going to definitely recommend to my friends. A bonus is that there's parking outfront.

Sarah D: Great service

Jack Fleuret: Inconsistency with practices, sometimes they would text you, call you, or tell you to come back at a certain time. Always different depending on who you talk to.When you do come back when they ask, they tell you they are not ready and to wait for a call or text next time.At other times, they will not text or call and ask you why you did not come back at the suggested time, even getting upset.Owner does not seem to take well to criticism about their lack of consistency and can be standoff-ish and rude. New staff members over the pandemic are friendly and helpful on the other hand.

Hannah Marshall: They were kind enough to let me book my senior dog even though they weren't accepting new clients. (It was the closest groomer we could walk to) Unfortunately on a weird turn of events my dog randomly got sick and died the day of... so I missed the appointment obviously. Sorry about that you guys, thank you so much for trying to accommodate us!!

Olga S. Morozova: We take our pups here for a full groom (shih tzu/lhasa apso) and nail trim (beagle). They always look great and the haircut really compliments the shape of the little one (especially the bum area, lol). Carrie and her team are the best!

Thomas Campbell: One of the staff dropped my 4 pound toy maltipoo from shoulder height. She smacked her head on a table and the floor.I’ve tried to get in contact with the owner for a few weeks now to suggest changing the handle on the pocket door accessing the dog area as opening it is very difficult with a dog in hand.Multiple voicemails and requests for a call made to the staff. Totally ignored.EDIT - (April 20, 2023):The owner did eventually reach out a couple weeks ago and explained that they were under the mistaken impression that my requests to connect with them were for the purpose of spam/selling them unwanted product.They apologized for the confusion and the incident with my dog. We discussed how Dogplay's policy is for staff to normally never carry more than one animal at a time.They were receptive to my suggestion of changing the door handle.

Mystrick Arts: Well designed website!

Auto Jansz: My dog got a great haircut there. He loves going to daycare which is wonderful cause he has anxiety issues. Very Happy.

Maria Pacheco: Love the staff and DogPlay site - they’ve been great with Eloïse. She always comes home happy and tired which is a great sign. An even better sign is her standing up in the back of the car itching to jump out and run in! Thanks DogPlay staff!

Al GT4: Our go to.

Raquel Edwards: Our high energy dog Apollo has been going to DogPlay for day care since Oct. It started out once a week and has progressed to 3x a week. Every time we drop him off he is excited, no matter who is behind the desk. He has had grooming and even though it is not his favorite thing he was happy to return. We once took him to a groomer/day care and he resisted going in after a few visits. We recently left him for boarding for 5 days. He was in good spirits, and very tired when we got him home. The staff is very good at communicating and answering any questions. We are very happy to leave our Dog knowing he is safe and happy and in good hands.

R Morales: Had a great experience with boarding my puppy at DogPlay. It was my first time boarding my 8 month pup who has separation anxiety. When he returned, he was exhausted from all the fun times he had during his stay. They also post photos/videos of the dogs frequently, so I could see my little guy was having a good time away from home with all the other dogs. All the handlers do an amazing job caring for the dogs, and really take time to understand the dog's behaviors, and are happy to give feedback and answer any questions. I highly recommend DogPlay!

chloe sophiea: Dogplay goes above and beyond! My dog gets so excited as soon as we walk in the building he forgets all about mom. At some doggie daycares you can tell the employees just view it as a job but at Dogplay the staff are so knowledgeable about dog behaviour and handling you can be confident your dog is in good hands. Also shoutout to Jordana she is AMAZING I highly recommend booking private training sessions with her. 10/10 for Dogplay!!

APL Restoration: Nice place

Sabrina Liu: My dog Shylo has been attending DogPlay for approx. 3 months now, mainly for daycare however she has boarded as well, and we could not be happier! My dog can be anxious/reactive and the staff have always been so helpful and honest when I ask for feedback regarding her day. Shylo always comes home happy and tired from a fun day of play.As an owner of a dog with higher behavioural needs, it was stressful finding a daycare that I trusted. The DogPlay staff really take the time to get to know your dog and their quirks and I have full trust that Shy is in good hands each time she goes.

Brian C: Great daycare for the pup pups, and the groomer does an amazing job!!!

Toni Scott: With great reception and stock I'd recommend it to anyone. They really put the dogs first.

Marissa M: Our experience so far has been wonderful. My dog Korra enjoys going to DogPlay and when I pick her up she looks so happy. The staff have been great to deal with. Highly recommend.

Andrew Moore: Best doggy daycare in Vancouver, great groomers as well.

Mash MAB: Good job, good price.Very polite and helpful

Robin Jones: Friendly staff for day care. Clean premises, fair rates. Very good dog grooming.

Suzanne Black: I highly recommend DogPlay!!!! The staff really care about the dogs and have been fantastic helping our anxious dog feel more comfortable. They take the time to work with your pup if they notice any concerns/unusual behaviour and the advice provided is extremely knowledgable! Both Darryl and the team provided detailed updates and have always been happy to answer questions along the way. Overall I think DogPlay provide a safe and fun environment and I'm so glad we have a great place to take our dog :)

Rubina d: We attended here almost a year ago, so late post, not sure I'd things have changed since. We had the worst experience, the place is dark, smelly, dingy with no ventilation. The only area that is bright and inviting is the reception area. The staff were hot and cold. The doggy kennel area was behind a curtain, when i peaked in, pups of all sizes were running around while the staff were on their phone. Never going back and would never recommend.

Mohawk First nations: Great staff I will see if they want to take on my cat

Centaine How: I work here💕

Alecia Maslechko: I just went here for the first time the other day. There was a little glitch in their computer system that gave me the wrong booking time so I showed up super early.The girls were so lovely and and told me the nail trim was on the house, then gave my dog some treats and a little bow tie. I was super appreciative of their great customer service plus they were fast and gentle with my puppy who was a bit nervous getting her nails trimmed for the first time.We will be back in a few weeks! Thank you Spa Dog team.

Natasha Wong: I am truly disappointed with our last bath and trim for our family pups. They’re both traumatized by us trying to do their nails a couple weeks after our last visit, which has never happened before. I’ve never had the pups so scared of us touching their paws to the point where they are running away hiding during home nail trims. If something happened it should have been communicated right away and not have us discover our dogs being terrified a couple weeks later. We’re not even sure their nails were trimmed properly as they’re so long already. I’ve tried calling and no answers.

Dylan K: Our two family dogs are now traumatized. Accidents happen, but transparency is key. Will not be returning.

Deirdre Petluk: Kons auto is extremely knowledgeable and worked hard to pin point the exact problem while side stepping causing costly issues. He is cognizant of peoples budgets and is very transparent about what he is doing at every step.

Keoni: The best dog spa in the city.

R Yensen: Bonnie was our groomer and she was excellent. She is no longer with Spa Dog and we will sadly miss her. Never had an issue with grooming.

Miguel Jimenez: Buen servicio pero lago caro.

Frost: Lovely dog spa in a great location. Very zen and warming inside not like the usual doggy spas. Very friendly, easy parking and good prices. Organic products used.

Katie Rempel: I prefer a slow approach to grooming where my dog is respected, and the grooming stops if my dog panics. I'd rather have an incomplete groom than a dog who refuses to walk through the door at a groomers. Spa Dog has been amazing at making sure both my dogs are comfortable, while building their confidence to stay on the table. Now my puppy can get through a complete groom and she still enjoys coming back.

MA Thompson: Everyone was very caring and gentle. Trixie came in looking like a wrestler and left looking like a pixie.

Renee Proulx: Super sweet people! I have a nervous rescue and brought her here for her first time being groomed. They made special accommodations for this, and got her out of there looking and smelling great very quickly! Very grateful and will be using them in the future.

Amy Reese: Staff are warm and personable. My usually stressed dog did great and we will 100% be coming back for her next nail trim & ear cleaning.

delilah black: The ladies here are so good with my girl! She can be a little spooky and nervous, but they are very patient with her and have worked to make her more comfortable with nail clippings and the blow dryer.Their prices are great not just for the services but also for their little store front. They're also willing to order in my girls food for me, too!Highly recommend!!!

Luminous Elephant: Such a charming, warm, thoughtful grooming salon! We brought our Bernese dog Luna for her first Puppy grooming and she was welcomed with organic cookies and cuddles.Her bath and trim were lovely with organic products and attention to detail - and most of all attention to her comfort and care through her first groom.When we picked her up she was playing happily with another dog and wagging her tail - not anxious or worried whatsoever.Love this spa - and the neighbourhood is delightful with a fabulous bakery for goodies and coffee just down the street along with Art galleries, art studios and Artisan shops.

Jeff Sha: Best groomer I've ever brought my Alaskan Malamute to. As many may know, malamutes can be very difficult to groom. On top of my dogs thick coat, he can also be very nervous during grooming and being handled by strangers (he can get aggressive). The staff, Crystal, Kylie, and Sunny, have always handled my dog kindly and expertly. I've been to several other groomers in the city but none have done as comprehensive of a job as the staff at Spa Dog. My dog always comes back in better shape than I've ever seen and has never acted out under their care. The staff are very professional and clear with their communication and always double checks with me about grooming details and arrangements.I don't usually write reviews but if you've got a dog that has been difficult to groom for other groomers, these folks will be your answer. Also good for folks with dogs that may have behavioral ticks. As someone who has been training dogs & training my own dog everyday for the last few years, I can vouch for how well the staff is able to interact with and handle dogs.Much love for all of you at Spa Dog :) :)

Samantha Anderson: I won't go anywhere else.I went there for my puppies first haircut, and they exceeded my expectations. Kylie is beyond personable, gentle and caring. We just got back from Franks first full haircut with her, and he looks great. I know he was happy while he was there and felt safe in their care.Thank you for taking such amazing care of my baby!

Neeharika Killampalli: We got out 6 month old puppy, Zoey, here for her first grooming and got the tidy up service. Kylie did an amazing job. The detailed work on Zoey's paws is what was pleasantly surprising! Zoey loved it there so much that she did not want to leave! We loved the experience, Zoey looks like a movie star!! We finally found the perfect groomers for our puppy! Thanks a lot guys! 👍🏼

Andrea Smith: These people are great! My sheltie always looks like a movie star (for one day at least) when I pick him up, and they just managed to cut our new rescue dog's nails with #nodrama. Shocking, given that my partner and I can never get more than one nail done at a time. Strong recommend!

Sophia Kim: I'm so happy with my dog's haircut! He looks so beautiful now! Absolutely their service is the best ever I had. Thank you so much!!♥️