Hi Karen , I just want to say how much Bailey and I miss you terribly. We moved to Riverside Rhod Island and have not had a good groomer since you. I miss you and your excellent staff tons. We have had quite a few groomers and no one come even close to you. Wish you would open up a business here and show everyone how terrific you all are. I hate Bailey in a crate and so does he. Miss seeing all the little pups. We are about to try a new groomer tomorrow.UGGH. Hope she is good and loving. Maybe he won't run out the door as soon as he get in the building like he did at the last groomer. He was telling me "Mommy get me out of here". Think of you so often and wishing you all wonderful holidays. Love to all, Joan Duncan Best business in the World I am in Riverside , Rhode Island not CA. read more

The girls are great and Abby loves it there. Her bows stay in from one grooming to the next! read more

Ahead of the Pack - Pretty Abby - Pet Groomers Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

been going there for years with a couple of my dogs. You can't ask for a better group of people. The service is excellent. The quality is excellent. I highly recommend Ahead Of The Pack to anyone that wants to get their loved pet groomed. read more

Ahead of the Pack - Stuart - Pet Groomers Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

My family and my dogs love Ahead of the Pack! Hope and her family/staff are amazing. They have worked with my schedule when needs have changed. I do recommend not calling day you need to have grooming done as she is popular and fills up quickly. There is an area in the front you can peak through the windows and see the dogs. They all look to be having an amazing time. The dogs can mingle and have play time while waiting to be picked up. If you have any issue or needs you can let them know and they will keep separate. They will listen to what you would like done to your dog but also tell you if/why should not be done. They usually always match the bow and bandana to the season/holiday and take pictures of your pet. I and my pets are very happy here and I hope they continue to operate for years to come read more

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I love Hope, her mom, and the rest of the girls here. I have a doodle and it's the only place I've gone where I actually like his haircut. They are so gentle and good with the dogs. My dog gets chronic ear infections and Hope is always so careful with his ear and helps clean it out. read more

Ahead of the Pack - Pet Groomers Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

We go to Hope. She does a Great job. We have a Wheaten Terrier. She is very sweet and takes good care of him. Mary is the one who has called me back and confirmed. She is very nice too. Very happy we found them thru a friend who has a little one. Mine is medium size one. Hard to find ones we trust. read more

Ahead of the Pack - This is my Logan . We to to Ahead of the Pack. She does a great job. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

I would give more stars if I could. Hope and the girls are so amazing with my Mr. Max. He had some trauma and the take such good care of him. He loves going there and comes out looking even cuter(I know if it's possible right!) I had another dog who passed away tragically and the staff sent me a card and flower seeds, it was so thoughtful and so appreciative. Thanks for all the wonderful work and sincere compassion you give your furry friends. read more

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So worth the drive down to Warwick neck to visit this lovely puppy parlor. My anxious aussie shepherd has gone here twice and come out looking beautifully bathed, trimmed and groomed. No cuts or nicks anywhere. The groomer here takes her time and truly loves her poochie pals. They are a bustle of business here so I most often get the answering machine when I call, but they are fantastic about calling back asap. The other plus? I can usually get in the same...or next day if I'm flexible with my availability. Not super cheap, but not super expensive. Around $ 50 for the "works"... bath, cut and groom. Only downside? CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Mildly inconvenient. Reiki treatments are an added bonus. Great time for the canine... and she comes out looking purdy. read more

Was so impressed with Ahead of the Pack. My Wheaton terrier grand puppy was in town and in need of a good grooming. Hope did an amazing job grooming him. His fur is so incredibly soft, and he just looks great. Kudos to Hope and her staff. Job well done. Very clean establishment that caters to the pups. read more

I have been taking my dogs here for grooming a little over a year. My dogs both have short fur and very minimal grooming needs and my pups always leave smelling clean and fresh. One of my dogs is very temperamental about being handled for a nail trim but the staff has NEVER had an issue. My other dog is a very shy and anxious guy so I am always apprehensive about bringing him somewhere new. From the beginning, Karen (owner) has gone ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure my guy feels comfortable at all times, including allowing him to hang out under her desk while she does paperwork. I can honestly say this is one of the best local businesses I have ever dealt with and by far has the friendliest staff overall. They all know myself and my pups by name, the prices are more than reasonable and I always receive a call back within a reasonable amount of time any time I have had to leave a message. I have also taken two of my foster dogs here to be groomed and can say that regardless of the size or fur texture of the dog, Karen and her staff always do an impeccable job and assure that the dogs are as happy as possible while waiting to be groomed or picked up. I am a fan of checks, myself, but I do understand why some people would prefer paying with a credit card. But this would never stop me from visiting Ahead Of The Pack because of the exceptional service I always receive. Keep up the great work (: read more

I bring my dog here on a regular basis and I am never disappointed. He is so excited to get through the door, and he comes home looking beautiful! Karen is always friendly and loving with all the animals. read more

Came here for the 1st time today. My dog only needed a nail trimming and we were in-and-out within a few minutes. The women who greeted us was very friendly, and the facility is adorable. We would have given 5 stars if they took credit cards. Thank you for your services. -Love my fur baby, Jax. read more

Took my two new pups here yesterday and (Auntie Karen) talked to my pups first and they both liked her so that was a big plus.They had baths,nails clipped,ears cleaned and a small trim around their feet,eyes and back sides,and got kerchiefs to wear home too.They both came home smelling wonderful and they were both so fluffy ...love how good they came out and we will be going back.Prices were more than resonable too. I had two older dogs that i use to take to petco,but they never seemed to have the same people their and i'm sorry i took them there,they never seemed happy to stay,and their prices were abit much. But very happy with the treatment my babies got yesterday read more

I've been taking my dog to Ahead of the Pack for approximately 3 years now. Karen is so sweet and loving to our pug Oscar. He is always so excited to visit and doesn't even look back as she brings him into the play room. What I love about this groomer is that they have a big playroom where all the dogs can interact but if the dog decides that they want to be left alone there are areas that they can be by themselves. I love pulling up into the parking lot and seeing the dogs sitting in the main bay window looking pretty. Even though I no longer live down the street from Ahead of the Pack I still take the drive to bring Oscar here because I know he's in good hands and all for a great price. Please note, it is a cash only business but that certainly has never stopped me. read more

Donna & Brenda, Took our 6 month golden/doodle there for the first time. We very much liked the place from the reception, through to the pick up. Karen and her team did a great job with his touch up cut. He enjoyed spending the few hours with them and the other dogs, that were there with him. How do I know this, when we picked him up, he was very happy to give Karen kisses before leaving. We will be a return customer. Thanks, Karen for making us feel very comfortable with leaving Dunkin with you. read more

I take my dog here to get her nails clipped. It's only $10 and they're really quick. They are all really nice and take good care of the dogs. Make sure you bring cash because they don't take debit or credit cards. read more

Love Ahead of the Pack. We took our long hair dog, Bailey, there for years. He hated getting groomed but did great here. The owner treats the dogs like they are her own. We took Bailey in for one last groom towards the end so he would be comfortable. She cried. She knew it was going to be the last time she would see him. I'm crying typing this. She really cares and I feel good about leaving my family member with her. We are bringing Zoey to her today. I am sure she will come out smelling so fresh and so clean. read more

Great lady with a real love for dogs! Place is clean and safe, affordable AND they do a good job. She was happy when she came home prettied up. I was happy with the $40 head to toe wash and cut/nails/ears. Id give her 5 stars if the parking was better and they took CCards such is life :) read more

I've been going to Karen for years. She is a great person and so is her staff. I had three rescue dogs and she always treated them like they were hers. I only have one left, Bree and she loves that she can see all the other dogs. and play with them when she is their. Karen is so reasonable and reliable. If you are looking for a home away from home to groom your dog, This is the place to go. We give her 5 Barks at Ahead of the Pack read more

Karen is a wonderful groomer. I have a Bichon Frise and he looks gorgeous everytime he goes. I can't say enough. She also has a very good heart and does a lot of kind things for the rescued babies. read more

We have been taking our two Shih tzus to Karen for a few years, at first we were very satisfied. Karen is friendly and the dogs loved going to her. But in the past 18 months the service has definitly gone down hill. Each time our youngest dog came back she had been scratched or nicked somewhere. Yesterday after I picked them up, I noticed she was limping. I checked her back paws and found them red raw where she had been shaved too close. I had mentioned to Karen that this dog was having problems with her right front paw, but there was nothing wrong with her back paws. As I said in the beginning we were very pleased with Karen, but it seems her groomers are getting younger and I don't think they have the correct training. read more

I discovered this groomer when I lived in Warwick, and now that I live in Connecticut I still will only take my 3 Bernese Mountain Dogs to Ahead of the Pack. My dogs always look absolutely perfect, and they are usually done within 3 hours. Please note that my Berrners have thick coats, and they are very active. By the time I get them to the groomer, they are a mess. I truly believe the work there is flawless. And these women will go out of their way for you. Last year I had a puppy with a compromised immune system who couldn't be around other dogs, and these ladies went above and beyond to meet my puppys needs. I think their pricing is very fair, especially knowing the work that goes into cleaning up my crew. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

Wonderful Karen is amazing. And I'll never take my dog to another place ever again..my pitbull was so well behaved many thanks to her

Absolutely LOVE this place and Karen and her staff and my Trixie loves it along with her new furry friends

I highly recommend ahead of the pack. They took Mia in even when they were busy. She came out nice and clean and a little trimming. They got her undercoat out and she smells nice. I plan on taking her there every time. read more

They are dog whisperers! Amazing! Charlie is a handful and a lot of other groomers wouldn't even attempt grooming him, but ahead of the pack and Karen have made it a pleasure for me and my little Charlie I recommend them to any and everyone with a loved animal! read more

Just wanted to say that for many years I was taking my precious dog to Seekonk to get groomed and I live in Warwick. I work in N Dartmouth and just couldn't fathom driving on a Saturday to Seekonk. So AHEAD OF THE PACK came HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and we have been going there for quite sometime. I LOVE it, Karen is a VERY KIND PERSON, and SHANNA is also GREAT. I will continue to go there and will recommend her services every chance I get. read more

Karen, Shauna, and staff are wonderful with my dogs. They love their jobs and it shows. Karen is very generous towards my foster/rescue dogs and helps them look their best for future adoptions. Wonderful place read more

I brought my goldendoodle here to be groomed my dogs fur had never been cut she had about four or five inches of fur I was very specific about how much length I wanted cut off my dogs fur I showed her with my fingers said only an inch she confirmed with me that only an inch was to be cut off when I picked her up three hours later the woman had cut off almost all of my dogs fur it looks like she pretty much shaved all my dogs beautiful fur off I told her I wasn't happy with what she did and she didn't seem to care at all all she said was "sorry" I was clearly upset that she did whatever she wanted and then she still made me pay the $65 for completely the opposite of what I asked for and then told me she really should have charged me $75 dollars I would not recommend this groomer to anyone I've never had a worse grooming experience DO NOT GO HERE if I didn't have to give at least one star rating I would give zero read more

owner was very short w me which i didnt appreciate...did an ok enough job...only takes cash which is a little annoying...i do like how my dog can mingle with other dogs while he waits for my return.. customer service is poor therefore i will not be returning.. read more