I brought in a cat for a lion shave mostly to remove matted hair. I was surprised when told the cat should have arrived already sedated. While the full shave was not possible, the groomer compromised by removing all of the matted hair and shaving where possible without too much of a fight. She offered this at no charge but I paid for the service anyway because my needs were generally addressed. I appreciate creative solutions and good customer service and will be back. read more

It's been quite some time since we've been clients of As the Fur Flies (cost savings of a DIY Dad Groomer), but with our newest addition to the family, an ever growing 6 month, 42 pound Goldendoodle, we weren't quite ready to tackle a new challenge. Our old groomers no longer seem to work here, but we still rave about the kindness and care the team showed our pups back in 2021. 2026: Our new pup arrived to us covered in mats so severe I had to trim some myself, leaving him a bit uneven. We scheduled a grooming session but didn't realize he would be receiving a "first-time puppy cut," which is different from a full grooming appointment. I completely understand the difference, but I wish I had been informed upfront, as I was expecting a full-body cut--especially at the price we paid. A month later, we tried a different groomer, Ivy, after seeing a Goldendoodle cut on their Instagram that we loved. She did an amazing job! As a reminder, per most pet grooming policies, all dogs must have up-to-date vaccines before their appointment. Additionally, there is now a late pickup fee if you arrive more than 30 minutes after your pet's session is completed. read more

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Just took my very short haired doodle there for a bath. They charged $100. I am blown away. I won't be going back- feeling like I got robbed. read more

We've been using this service for our four year-old dog for most of her life and it's always been a great experience. I fully trust these providers. They are great at helping me articulate my preferences for her coat. Today was the first day we took our nine month old puppy and who's a very nervous young dog with strangers and it went so much better than expected. Thank you ATFF! read more

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I come back and back and back again because the folks at As the Fur Flies treat my babies like they are their own. They are honest and gentle in everything they do and I have never had a bad experience. Love this place. read more

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They are doing excellent work here! Took my fur baby in for a full groom and the appointment started right on time and they were quick, but efficient! She asked how I liked him cut and did exactly what I asked and more. Truly great work and the woman at the front desk was a gem. They were super communicative and even texted me when he was just about done. Never, ever have I ever experienced Ezra being more calm coming out of the groomer. This just tells me they truly care for our pets and did I mention, he smelled AMAZING. The cute Valentine's Day bandana added the best finishing touch. He received compliments all day! We will definitely be back! read more

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I've been following my groomer Jessica for years, from Midtown Board and Groom to Luxe Lodge in Spicewood (and that was A Drive!), so I was very happy to schedule an appointment at As the Fur Flies. First impressions. This shop is in a building that has seen better days -- I think it's been here at least as long as I've lived in Austin (40 years) -- and the whole shopping center could use a face lift. One of my first thoughts, and I realize this is just ridiculous on my part, was to avoid the oil spots on the asphalt after her bath. But then I reminded myself, the building and the parking lot have little bearing on what goes on inside. It's a no frills front desk operation, to be sure, but I peeked around back and it's super cute back there. There was a joyous reunion when April saw Jessica again, and as always, Jessica did an amazing job. I loved what another reviewer said: "Jessica is literally the doodle whisperer"! That is the doggone truth. And about the building, as the saying goes, you can't always judge a book by its cover. read more

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My baby Gizmo (Yorkie) is my world. He is spoiled beyond belief and if you hurt him I will come after you like a mad woman. If you do something he doesn't like, he will scream like you are killing him before growling and biting you. Since he is a Yorkie, he is also very stubborn and ornery, but he is my sweet Angel. Rebecca at As The Fur Flies is the only one who I trust to handle my boy and he adores her. He has actually learned some commands! A spoiled Yorkie learned commands! Crazy! He gets groomed every 2-3 weeks and actually doesn't mind it at all, even looking forward to seeing Auntie Rebecca. Go here. Trust me and my baby. read more

As the Fur Flies - My angel Gizmo that Auntie Rebecca takes care of. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Austin, Texas

My sweet puppy Ginger had a great experience! Marbella is her new best friend. This is exactly what I wanted from our first professional grooming experience. Ginger was so happy and wagging her tail. I know she will not shy away from grooming in the future. Some of the reviews mention this is not the least expensive shop, but sometimes you get what you pay for : ) Thank you!!! read more

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Quick, kind, & well-done. That's all I need! Landen has groomed our small dog (wavy/curly/llasa type hair) twice and done a great job. We usually go fairly short (to stretch time between grooms), but Landen still combs out and styles Truman's face and tail! During Covid they have had an efficient drop off and pick up time system, texting 15 minutes before Truman is done within a 2 hour window. I like that they have a short window instead of the drop off/be done some time today system I've seen other places. Having Truman in and out in less time reduces his anxiety. Lastly, but certainly not least during this budget conscious time, this place is on par or cheaper than any other place I've gone in ATX. Truman is a small dog but needs a lot of hand grooming. His session was $60 inc nails/ears/glands/bath etc. We keep coming back. read more

As the Fur Flies - Truman pretty dirty before his appointment. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The staff is AMAZING with my pup. I have always trimmed his nails myself but got tired of fighting him since he's getting older and they made me feel confident that he would be taken care of. The prices are always really good! read more

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We are new to AUSTIN so it's always scary to try a find a new groomer. Wasabi my poodle mix can grow some hair - meaning - he looks like a mop and can get mats especially around his ears and tail. we have gone to the same place for years after getting HORRIBLE cuts at PetSmart and petco (shaving isn't always the answer and if you're gonna do it, at least do it strategically!) I was a little frustrated looking for a new groomer in Austin. There are like 30 places though. One place said if you pick up your dog and it gets excited when it sees you and pees or poops - then you have to pay extra if you want that cleaned. What? They're dogs lol. Anyway my dog doesn't do this but I thought how odd that it's written in their rules. Needless to say I did not go there nor finish my registration. As the Fur Flies sends you a text (so convenient!) If they have availability and they were able to accept wasabi in a few days from my inquiry. They did an amazing job without butchering his hair. I love they way they did his paws. No mats on his tail but no complete butchered shave job! They were super friendly, affordable, and the service was fast (only a few hours)! Def will be going back! read more

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My cats have been getting their nails clipped here for awhile. They are so happy when they get home. Keyra,who takes care of the nails has many skills, she is the queen of cats. I recommend the kitty bath. The staff and the vibes of the business are very animal loving. As the Fur Flies has made our lives better. read more

10/6/23 I just noticed that another Five Star Excellent groomer for my Charlie ..., Jessica...doesn't have any Five star reviews from me on Yelp . I hadn't realized that because Jessica certainly deserves them. Jessica is excellent and loving and compassionate with my senior adopted Charlie dog. He has several chronic problems that cause grooming him to be a huge job. Jessica does great, excellent, 5stars all the 4 times I've brought him. He has an appointment Monday Oct 9 with the awesome Jessica again! She is his expert groomer. She has expertise in giving beautiful and loving grooming to "spicy" dogs. Charlie and I highly recommended Jessica and AsThe Fur Flies on Stassney in South Austin read more

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First experience today - and we will be repeat customers! Our groomer was so amazing - taking the time to learn each of my pups issues and concerns before giving them a wonderful groom. They are seniors with considerations for their health and anxiety issues - and I felt so comfortable leaving them in the expert hands at As The Fur Flies! Highly recommend! read more

I brought my doodle in today for a grooming. What he actually got was SKINNED. I am horrified by the wounds your team left on him. The fact that your team did not say one thing about these is awful. When I arrived to pick River up the team, talked about how much his groomer loved him and what a great time he had and how good he was. For me to get home and he is clearly not ok because he was practically skinned alive, he is very solemn, when I sat down with him to cuddle, that's when he winced and I found the spots under his ears. This is absolutely disturbing, horrifying and downright terrible business - along with a slew of other things. Your team should not be allowed to work with dogs and I want to ensure that the individual that hurt River is never allowed to touch another dog again. No owner should have to see the pain in their dogs eyes when they have clearly been hurt. DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOGS HERE. read more

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Finding a good dog groomer is essential to all good dog parents and I am glad I found this place! I went in a little blind in choosing As The Fur Flies; I don't currently live in Austin but needed to get my dog groomed. Normally I would use friend referrals/word of mouth when picking a groomer but Yelp spoke highly of As The Fur Flies and so I went for it! I felt comfortable from the moment I dropped my dog (Miniature Poodle) off. The staff were very friendly and I really felt that they were actually listening to me when I was describing how I wanted to have my dog cut - we went for the classic puppy it, requesting to keep his hair long on top, but short elsewhere. I left Lucky (my dog) for about an hour and a half and when I picked him up he looked EXACTLY like I wanted him too. He also seemed very happy and relaxed coming out of the grooming which is something I look out for. I am very pleased with my experience here and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a groomer who actually listens and delivers on what you are looking for. read more

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We're visiting Austin and my German huskey mix was in sore need of a good groom and nail trim. Lauren gave him the works: wash, de-shedding, teeth, nails. He's super shiny and very happy! read more

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I can't say enough about how happy we are we took our little man here to get groomed. Before, a few years ago, we went to (Big name, but I'll be nice here and not mention it) a place where our Maltese was literally cut to the point of needing stitches during a groom. It traumatized the poor dog. Now, Charlie is 16, almost 17, and he is fragile due to his age. Marbella does an AMAZING job with him! He's no longer scared to be groomed. He's not anxious with her, he feels safe, and she makes sure to give him the senior comfort cuts he needs. She sends us pics of him, and updates, because she knows we worry about him now that's he's getting older, AND after the cut from hell. We are so appreciative and grateful to have found Marbella. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

Highly recommend As the Fur Flies for anyone who needs a cat groomer! It's tough being a cat owner in a dog town and a lot of groomers here don't take cats. I'm so happy I found As the Fur Flies thanks to the positive Yelp reviews. Nancy is really friendly, communicative, and got my Maine Coon kitty Linus on the schedule quickly. He has allergies (as a lot of people do in Texas!) so he needs a lion cut every summer. The lion cut took about an hour and a half and he looks great. I also appreciate that there were very clear COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Thanks so much Nancy - you are truly the cat whisperer lol and cat owners can feel safe with our kitties in your care! read more

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I just switched groomers as we moved downtown and paid more than usual ($60) versus $45 up north. I gave them 2 stars instead of 1 because the dogs look great haircut wise but I just picked them up an hour ago and when I noticed one of my dogs sleeping I saw a huge cut on his inner arm. I Understand that sometimes that dogs get nicked but when I picked him up I was not told anything at all. I was asked to pay and nothing more. For the record this never happened at my previous groomers over the course of the past 9 months I've been with her. Paying more is one thing and don't mind paying more if it's better treatment in a nicer location but injuring my dog and not telling me is another. Accidents happen but at least own up to it. I am super disappointed as these dogs are my life. Very unprofessional on their end I won't be coming back and have attached a photo here for reference. read more

As the Fur Flies - The cut behind my dogs leg - Pet Groomers Near Me - Austin, Texas

After poor communication with our long term groomer we are so so happy to have found Lauren at As the fur flies! She did an amazing job with our special dood and more importantly she was kind, caring, and super personable. Thank you Lauren! read more

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I bring my kitty, Bodhi, to As the Fur Flies for grooming. Keyra has groomed him the last couple of times and she does such an amazing job. I can tell he is in good hands with how happy he is after seeing Keyra! read more

As the Fur Flies - This is Bodhi and George. When George gets a little bigger I'll be taking him in to be groomed at As the Fur Flies! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Austin, Texas

After being loyal clients for years, spending hundreds every month, booking our appointments months in advance, and referring every pet parent I know to him, Gavyn fired us without warning and in the most unprofessional way possible. He's left us confused, heartbroken, and now struggling to find a new groomer in the next 3 weeks before our poodle is due for another cut. He never spoke to us at pick up, offered one more groom to give us some time, or even suggest another groomer at the same location. I understand him needing us to find another groomer, but his excuse about his schedule and the manner in which he handled this were upsetting to say the least. *Edit for owners response* What I needed: A face to face conversation and some warning to find a new groomer. What I got: A sassy, unprofessional response lacking empathy and basic reading comprehension. "He also would've happily spoken to you at pickup, but it was very obvious that it wouldn't have been a productive conversation." That is quite literally the only thing that was needed to have avoided this whole situation. It was never offered, and apparent not desired, as Gavyn avoided us at pick up instead of bringing our dog out like he did every other time. I hope your company handles these situations differently in the future as your clients deserve better. read more

As the Fur Flies - The only communication we got from them. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm usually pretty laid back when it comes to beauty services for me like hair, nails, etc.. but when it comes to my dogs, I'm super picky because they've had far too many disastrous haircuts. This was my first time taking them here, and I was a little apprehensive. But they took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted done and repeated back to me what I wanted.. they even told me to text them pictures. They delivered EXACTLY what I asked for. And they were finished really quickly so my dogs didn't have to stay in the kennel for long!! (Like less than two hours for two dogs!) The price was incredibly reasonable too. I will be bringing my girls back every time they need a spa sat TLDR: happy owner, happy dogs, great price, great customer service. Update 7/2020: after the whole corona shutdown, ATFF was closed, they finally reopened and my girls were able to get back in! They were super shaggy.. they have an AMAZING process to keep safe and distant. You come in, put your animal in the crate, take all of their collars/leashes etc. and then leave. That way you and the staff don't have to get close to each other. Then when you pick up, your pet is in the kennel waiting for you and they send you an invoice via email which you can pay with card or google pay. No contact at all! I'm a bit of a worrywart so this process is awesome. And of course my girls look perfect! I love this place! read more

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My Jon snow was so well taken care of. His fur is all smooth and soft now. He was so calm when I picked him up. He was freaking out when I dropped him off. Love this place. Definitely recommend it, especially if you have a long haired cat since it is harder to find good cat groomers. read more

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We have been looking for a groomer in south Austin and so happy they moved south! My pup looks great and the best haircut she's had. Will be back. Also was fast! I love that I didn't have to leave her for half the day. read more

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Brought my pups here just for nail trims and will absolutely be back! I get pretty nervous trying out new grooming spots b/c even with a nail trim gone wrong, you can traumatize a dog. I have had multiple situations where my dogs have come out bleeding from other groomers. As the Fur Flies, made me feel at ease and they were SO sweet to my pups and talking them through it (I heard them it was cute)! Reasonably priced and did a great job! read more

Very disappointed. Brought my foster dog in for a grooming and they called me shortly after to pick him up. Later the employee said they were a fear free business, which I appreciate, but they did not even attempt to place a muzzle. I have been grooming him at home and looking for a pet grooming business which does truly care for my dog. read more

We have been coming here for the last 6 months for both our golden retrievers! We love the groomer named Wes, he has done an amazing job making our goldens look all cleaned up. Thank you for your great work! read more

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Had a great experience bringing my cat in for the full bath and haircut. He had severe mats on his tummy and hind legs and they took care of all of them and salvaged as much hair as possible. He came home smelling sweet and his fur is so soft. Also just appreciate how sweet they were with my guy, I'm always hesitant about leaving my kitty with other people but he was so happy/relaxed with them! read more

Disappointing. I'll just bathe and clip my dog myself next time. At least then I won't be insulted and overcharged.

We took our corgi here and he had anxiety and couldn't be groomed. They convinced us to pay $350 for a "Table Training" where we bring him back weekly and he progressively learns to trust the groomer. He seemed to improve (according to the groomer). After this, we booked an appointment to have him groomed. My girlfriend put the grooming instructions in the notes. I brought him in, told the lady we wanted a full body trim, his butt shaped, sanitary groom, and his nails trimmed. When my girlfriend picked him up he was SHAVED. They shaved a corgi. CORGIS HAVE DOUBLE COATS. YOU DO NOT SHAVE CORGIS. I never spoke the word "shave" and they convinced my girlfriend that it was my fault and charged us $108. It will take months for his coat to grow back and we're praying it comes back properly. I cannot believe they scammed us out of $350 for training and then the woman who did all of the trainings isnt the one who groomed him. Some new girl did it, and she didn't even care to listen to my girlfriend's complaints. She left before they charged us $108 for shaving my dog. Any groomer would know that you cannot do this under any circumstances - and there's plenty of reputable groomers in Austin. If you absolutely have to go here, make sure you give detailed instructions. Maybe even write them down so they can't lie after they've f***ed up. read more

We are so happy we finally found a good groomer here in Austin! They were fast, efficient and left my Toty girl looking beautiful! We will continue to support this place by bringing her there. We are very thankful! read more

As the Fur Flies - Before ATFF session / After ARFF worked their magic. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I can't say enough good things about this place! They have taken care of my fur baby for a few years now. The staff are super personal and have taken the time to really get to know my dog and make him feel comfortable. They always ask about hot spots or sensitivities and make recommendations to accommodate. How they get him so white is a mystery to me, especially after he rolls in freshly cut grass. He turns greens!! I can honestly say I wouldn't use anyone else! read more

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Love this place! My dog needs constant grooming due to his skin issues. He's usually done in less than 2 hours and super happy when he's done. All staff are sweet and professional - and the pricing is very fair. Thank you for taking care of my boy and keeping him handsome and dapper! read more

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They are a godsend for me and my cat! I have a hard time trimming my cats nails on my own. I walked in and they were done in two minutes flat, no fuss and no drama. They are so professional, absolutely will be coming back regularly for my pets nail trim. read more

Jessica is literally the doodle whisperer and my boys alwlays look super handsome when they get home! Good location and clean facility too!

I was so grateful when my buddy referred me to Amber and As the Fur Flies for training with my puppy. Ruby is my first dog and I wanted to make sure I was being the best puppy parent possible. Amber was so informed and willing to answer any and all questions I had, as well as guide me through the training. She was more focused in teaching me how to teach my dog so I could effectively work with Ruby on my own as well. The experience was amazing overall and I would strongly recommend Amber, especially to first time puppy owners. read more

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We love Marbella. She is fantastic with our golden-doodle who doesn't like to be groomed. She is patient and cares about him. He's excited to see her and his cut is always fabulous. read more