We took our dog Fig here for her first puppy groom one year ago and have been going back every 3 months ever since. They did an awesome job of introducing her to haircuts as a puppy and while she started out nervous with some excitement issues, each time we've seen a noticeable improvement with how she behaves. The groomers are patient and skilled, we are yet to have a haircut we didn't love. Shorter summer cut, more custom winter cut, you name it they're consistent. Our pup always comes home happy. Yes a little more pricey compared to some other groomers in town but it is worth the extra cost. read more

Highly recommend Be Happy Dog to everyone! I have been taking my dog Callie there ever since she was a puppy and have always had a great experience. MJ and the staff are wonderful so I know my dog is in good hands when she is dropped off. I've heard of awful stories of dogs being left at the groomer for a full day but they are always so quick so that Callie doesn't need to spend too much time there. When I picked up Callie today they gave me a report card! How cute is that?? She got an A+. We'll be going to Be Happy Dog for all the years to come! read more

Needed a new groomer for my mini Aussie and I called to see their availability and to my surprise the owner had an opening same day which was great! They require up to date vaccination but are flexible, if need be. The workers were very attentive when I was telling them what I wanted for my dog. They take their time and give you a form to fill out with your dog's information. read more

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Always a great result comes from their grooming of my pups Gracie ! I can't stand when I go to a groomer and they just shave my dog ! This team does a great job cleaning and brushing our my pups and styling her nicely ! Thanks always ! -Gracie and Rob read more

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The owner is an extremely aggressive person with no regard in how she speaks to you. She threatened to shave my puppy when she started trying to put her comb through his thick dry hair.All she could repeat was the dog was matted and how much more time and money it would cost. This was a lie. The dog had 4 knots and had been recently groomed.I also bought a specialty brush and brush all 9 pounds of him every other day. She was accusing me of negligence of my dog and shouted remarks in front of others. Truly embarrassing Please avoid her at all costs. ! Rude and disrespectful. Her grooming isn't worth the money either. I saw some dogs being picked up by their owners who had a lot of uneven hairs around face and torso. read more

Don't don't take ur dog here. What a bad experience. They cut my dog this is unacceptable. They are professionals right?? I'm so upset. They just tell me excuses read more

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Our 3 months old puppy got the puppy package, which included face trimming, bathing, nail trimming, ears and sensitive area cleaning. Java seemed very happy after. MJ said Java was the most well behaved dog. MJ did a great job. read more

Be Happy Dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Be Happy Dog does a great job on my mini bernadoodle every time. The owner is direct, but she is very busy, and must be doing something right because my dog does not dread going in for a haircut. read more

Groomer will lie and tell you your dog is matted and that they have to shave him/her because they want to charge you extra. When I dropped my dog off she tried to demonstrate that he's matted by pretending to brush him and saying the brush wouldn't move through his fur. I brush him daily. I asked for clean feet and my pup has razor burn. They cut THREE of his nails to the quick. My dog was traumatized and I will never be back. After checking reviews on fbook and Reddit I realize I should've done more homework before going here. I do not think they are licensed but didn't know enough to ask at the time read more

My favorite groomers! I handed over my Havanese in rough condition - big mats close to the skin, uneven coat from me attempting to snip mats out, his beard was stained, dry brittle coat, etc. I also explained he has sensitive skin, too. Be Happy Dog listened to everything and were so careful with him, for the first time his skin isn't irritated at ALL after a groom!! They worked the mats away from his skin so they could keep him longer and fluffier for me, and they shaped his face and tail so SO cute. They got the stains out of his beard as well, and my favorite part?? They kept his long beautiful eyelashes. Usually they always are cut off during the groom; I'm so pleased and happy to see them! My guy looks like a million bucks. read more

Be Happy Dog - They kept his eyelashes so long and pretty - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Amazing job and even better my dog loved them even after many hours of grooming--he is 110lb Bernedoodle with a ton of hair. Also received updates along the way. Highly recommend! read more

Be Happy Dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Went here because all other groomers were booked. My cavapoo puppy was terrified of entering the building and refused to go in once we opened the door. They make dogs sit out on the floor in fences while they groom other dogs. Owner lied and told us our dog was matted even though we brushed him right before coming. And when the owner tried to show us the matting, she took the brush, held it on his leg, and acted like the brush wasn't moving because of the matting. In reality, she just held the brush still. My dog cried when we picked him up and when the owner came and touched my dog, he started screaming. Never come here. Who knows what they're doing to the dogs to get them groomed. read more

Had a great experience with getting my dogs nails cut. Our groomer went the extra mile to make sure my dog was comfortable since she doesn't do well with getting her nails done. The groomer first trimmed and then used a file to round off the nails. Even though my dog was very nervous, our groomer was calm and professional. She also gave my dog a cute bandana at the end of her nail trim. Definitely will go again! read more

Be Happy Dog - Nail trim and complimentary bandana - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Thank you be Be Happy Dog for taking such good care of Marnie. She's a very nervous/scared rescue dog and they handle her like pros. They did a great job with her bath and nail trimming and had her in and out in less than two hours this morning. The bandannas are so adorable too! I'll keep using them as long as we're in Hoboken. Hopefully Marnie will be less scared over time! read more

Be Happy Dog - My happy girl after the groomers! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Unprofessional and abusive to customers. The groomer called us telling us we had no option but to shave our dog. She then stated that our dog was crying and to show us she started doing god knows what to elicit crying over the phone. We immediately out of fear for our dogs safety went to get her. We were willing to pay any amount to make sure she got out ASAP. We will be going ANYWHERE else as we have not experienced this before and our dog is 6 years old requiring grooming 1x/month or every other month. read more

My dog, Cookie was dropped off at 11:30 AM and they called me to pick her up at 4:30 PM. When I dropped her off she was shivering and crying which is fine, normal for my dog. But for 5 hours of my dog being uncomfortable seems a bit much! Her cut was not even at all and her tail was EXTREMELY UNEVEN AND CHOPPY. This was my first time coming to this establishment and will be my last. The workers weren't even friendly, maybe because I am not a white person? Lol either way, I was not happy with the services. I felt uncomfortable and rushed when asking questions. My dog was Not happy. They also had about 9 dogs there at once, so obviously they rushed-- it showed. read more

Be Happy Dog - My sad, uneven dog. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

We are quite picky with our groomers but are so happy we discovered he happy dog! Our dog always comes home looking fresh! read more

Be Happy Dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

We have been sending our pup Sara to Be Happy Dog (BHD), Hoboken for 2 years for grooming and have referred 10-12 of our friends. During this time despite a few occasions where they took over 3 hours and once 5 hours to return our pup, we have been considerate and supportive. On Dec 18th @4:15pm we get a call from BHD and were asked when are we reaching with our two dogs, we were astonished as we had booked an appointment for the 19th December at 4pm and the same was confirmed by the lady who attended the call. And what baffled us the most was the tone and tenor in which the caller spoke and expected us to be there right away. On informing that our appointment was on 19th @4pm instead of 18th, she got aggressive and spoke in most uncivil an unprofessional way. In fact, despite being their mistake, we tried to be accommodating, and suggested if we could reschedule our appointment to another convenient date but we were told to never send our dogs and hung the call. This obnoxious behavior got us very upset and we called them back and a male picked the call and we tried explaining as to what had happened but he said that they have been closed on Sundays since last 6 months, which we were not aware as their website mentions they are open all week, and would not take the appointment for Dec 19th @4pm. At no point he considered that it could have been a mix-up or miscommunication on their side. He started taking names of pups who belong to our friends (all referred to them by us) and defended by saying that this situation has never happened with them. He also said that all calls are recorded and this was our mistake. We have asked him to replay and post the recordings to confirm this accusation. Knowing that we recommended BHD to over 10+ friends and were a repeat client for 2 years it was very disappointing. We do not plan to send any of our pups to them after this unprofessional & rude behavior. BHD has not only lost our support/business but from every pup we referred. Unfortunately, they are not accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau) but this review will be posted everywhere to ensure it can reach to every puppy parent. read more

Please do not take your dog to this grooming location as they have had some reviews that come along as abuse and unprofessional. My pup was brought for grooming and came back home with razor burn/ irritation on his genital area. He's been to multiple groomers and nothing of this sort has ever happened. If I was told of the incident instead of finding out when I got home I would have handled it differently. But please reconsider and hopefully they will be out of business soon. read more

Be Happy Dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

My cat is afraid of dogs and these wonderful women made accommodations to make sure my cat could be groomed around the least amount of dogs possible. My cat was very matted and extremely stressed out, worse than i've ever seen before, but the women at Be Happy Dog were extremely kind and went above and beyond to take care of my cat no matter what and did an amazing job with her grooming and dematting. I'm extremely grateful to them for how they took care of her! read more

I am beyond frustrated and disappointed. My dog needed a groom desperately I have been very eager to book an appointment. After countless attempts with no response, I finally got a response. The lady on the phone said there were no appointments for a week. I was distraught but I decided to take her up on what was available a week from the day I made the phone call. She gives me a time, I cling to it and I plead with her that if she has any cancellations during the week she please call me to let me know. Here we are and the day of my appointment has arrived. I get there and a guy comes out to say they don't have me on the list and that there is no chance I was getting my dog groomed. I guess they are a very busy place and obviously do not need my business but I am beyond disgusted with their lack of customer service, empathy or ability to find a new solution. Sooooooo disappointed, frustrated. This place should be renamed BE UNHAPPY. BE FURIOUS! read more

We brought Ziba our pet dog to Be Happy Dog last month for grooming. The visit was by appointment. I was welcomed by an Asian woman who in my opinion scored a zero on customer-facing. She was abrupt and simply put not pleasant to chat with. I told her I did not want Ziba's pet grooming to be done by shaving. My reasoning was that she is a water dog and must keep her initial coat intact. I also requested a Springer Cut as she is a field springer. When I picked her up it was clear that I did not get what I requested. Ziba was shaved and her initial coat removed from her belly. On top of this, we were charged $150.00 CASH and $160.00 by Credit - when we usually pay between $100 and $115. Dog Grooming in Manhattan is more professional and less than what we were charged. We basically had a bad experience here and we wouldn't return especially when dealing with a rude customer-facing attendant. Look elsewhere. read more

Very busy for a reason. They are meticulous with their grooming and really listen for exact execution of particular requests.

I'll just leave my pup's picture here and let you guys decide for yourself.... This was my puppy's first haircut and I was super nervous because I didn't want the super "overdone" look. Be Happy Dog was AMAZING and super reasonably priced. They even gave me 20% off for being a first time customer!! Roo came back looking (and smelling) absolutely amazing. She even got a blueberry facial! Super jealous... I could probably use one of those. Go here! read more

Be Happy Dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Lied and stated that my mini golden doodle was matted and could only be shaven bald as an excuse not to have to put in the effort required to do the job. Save yourself some trouble and don't bother taking your doodle to this place. read more

From our experience best haircut in Hoboken. Everything is always sharp, especially around the paws & booty. Thank you be happy dog! Monkey is very happy read more

Be Happy Dog - Fresh cut - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Tried this place out for the first time today with our almost 2 year old golden doodle and LOVED it. After taking him to a groomer that would just shave him if he had a few Mattes, MJ took the time and brushed out the few mattes that he had so that would could keep him at the length we wanted. He came back looking super fluffy, smelling good and had on a cute bandana. He seemed like he had a great grooming experience. Definitely coming back! read more

Be Happy Dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

We are so grateful to MJ and the team at Be Happy Dog. We rescued a dog from our local shelter and he was not in great shape when he arrived - his hair was so long and matted. We know he wasn't an easy dog to groom and it was a pretty large task at hand to get him cleaned up and they exceeded our expectations. THANK YOU! read more

Be Happy Dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I used to recommend this place to everyone before but that's not gonna happen anymore. I took my dog there today and when we got home I noticed red rashes on her belly which look like razor burns. Her haircut has gotten progressively worse since the last two times as their prices have gone up. read more

MJ and her team are the very best groomers and I recommend them to everyone. They really value the importance of keeping things calm and making sure the dog has a positive experience. Our puppy Puddle loves going there and pulls to get in the door to get fuss and love from MJ which I think tells you all you need to know! As a bonus, they have excellent taste in post spa day bandanas that usually go with the time of year/upcoming holiday, and their floofy blow-outs are the cutest! read more

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Dog owners BEWARE. DO NOT USE THIS BUSINESS!!! I hope this post serves as a warning to other dog owners. I took my 5lb dog for a bath and nail/paw trim. Nothing crazy or out of the ordinary. I took my baby to the park while I waited for my dog. Then the nightmare experience: 1) I got a call my dog was ready for pickup and they requested payment. I've paid Venmo in the past. The guy on the phone said they don't accept Venmo. I mentioned I have seen recent transactions for dog grooming go through the Venmo app (see screenshot below) but he said no. Maybe it's only for certain customers- who knows. He wanted cash or I give my card on the phone. I felt my radar go up so I said I will give my card for processing when I arrive to get my dog. He said no again and wanted me to give my card over the phone. I said I don't feel comfortable and will give my card to them at the door. He then changed to requesting only cash then hung up the phone. 2) I quickly grabbed my baby then ran to the bank to get money and arrived at their door. A man came outside and started arguing with me over the payment. I gave him the cash and requested to get my dog outside. He then doubled down and started to escalate the situation continuing to argue with me. 3) I pointed out he has cash in his hand and the payment in full and I wanted me dog outside. I said I will go inside to get my pup if she is not brought outside. He then blocked the door with his body and continued to argue with me. 4) I had to scream at the top of my lungs to get me dog outside now else I will call the cops! He finally moved away from the door and went inside to get my dog. 5) when he came back outside to get me change HE PROCEEDED TO AGRUE WITH ME AGAIN as I was walking down the street with me dog! I took my dog and my baby and ran away from that aweful place as fast as I could. Never again! There's other dog grooming businesses where they won't hold my dog hostage and not show bullying intimidation tactics to customers. I hope this serves as a warning to others. read more

Zero stars. Do not go here. The owner is awful and extremely rude. First time customer. I showed up at 2:20 for my 2:30 appt. Immediately confused when the woman at the door was hesitate to unlock the door and take my dogs leash. Then someone comes out of a car, the owner. Telling me my appt was 2:00 and she can not take my dog. Extremely rude. I was actually in shock at her attitude. And then she got back in her car to finish smoking her cigarette. The funny thing is this place is called "be happy" the owner and employees seemed far from it. read more

We couldn't be happier with the attention we received from MJ. She treats all her clients as if they were her children. Jack was super excited to see her and was treated like the king he is. This was an all around excellent experience. read more

Be Happy Dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

We were not satisfied with the cut our puppy recieved, from both an aesthetic and technical point of view. It was the first trip to the groomer for our mini goldendoodle, and despite giving the shop direction with some photos we were excited about, his cut in no way resembled them, or any goldendoodle groom examples we can find. Whatever the approach was, attention wasn't paid to our desires, nor was time taken to educate us on why he may have had to be cut that way. After closer inspection, we also noticed that one of his testicles had what appear to be a reddened burn/scratch on it, which hurts him to the touch. We called and the shop, and texted them a photo, after which they agreed that it was their mistake. They apologized and offered to refund the price based on any medical bills, but overall they seemed more defensive than concerned. read more

So, I'm pretty frustrated with the service that we received today. I asked for my dog to be de shedded and I paid additional for this service. When we brought her home, her brush still came up FULL of hair. Which means that she was not properly de shedded and they just did a normal bath. They also cut her nails in the quip on the right side which I saw was not property done. This is dangerous for a dog and will give her a reason to resist her nails being trimmed. Needless to say, I wish I could have my $80 back and I suggest that you stop ripping off your customers. read more

I've been holding off on this review because I didn't want to write anything out of pure anger but now that things have settled... My 1yo dog got groomed on Friday 8/20. When I went to pick him up (4.5 hrs later... they only shaved him so unclear what had taken so long when he was their very first apt of the day), he was uncontrollably shaking. Half way through our walk home he stopped walking and sat there crying until we carried him home. By the time we got home, he couldn't walk more than two steps without crying. We originally thought he was just upset from the haircut/had razor burn or irritation from being shaved/or that his anal glands may have been bothering him. It progressively got worse each day to the point where he wasn't able to walk anymore and couldn't stop shaking uncontrollably. We took him to the emergency vet Monday to find out that he has soft tissue injuries down his back/butt and bruising on his tail. The vet said he was likely dropped or fell while at the groomers. He's now on pain killers and may need to go back for xrays. I called the groomer to ask if he fell or if there was any type of accident while he was there. The owner said "if you think we drop pets why would you bring your dog here." I am absolutely furious at the way the owner handled this situation and failed to report ANY accident to me when I picked him up. This was his 3rd time at this groomer and while they always gave a decent haircut, I would NEVER recommend going here. It's not worth the risk of there being an accident/drop and your dog getting hurt and having ZERO idea of any of this. read more

We just moved to Hoboken and had to find a new spot for our puppy to get groomed. Be Happy Dog was recommended to us by a friend with a similar breed of dog (we have a sheepdog poodle mix) and so we got her an appointment for today. We just picked her up and she looks great!! They took such good care of her and did everything for a great price. She even has a very cute bandana. Our little Tali is very happy with her new do! read more

Don't come here. The first time I brought my little puppy was okay, but every time after i was always told that my dog was matted and that they basically had to shave him down almost each time, and this was after daily brushing through his entire body. I even brush him right before his grooming appointments and somehow he's still "matted" and that they have no choice but to shave him down. Brought him to a few other groomers since then and not one had any issues with "matting", I even specifically asked if he had any matting issues and they all said no. This place used to be good, now it's just horrendous and has gone downhill in the last year. They lie about "matting" so they can shave down your dog for less work and then charge you extra money. My dog literally cried whenever he was brought here and would refuse to go inside unless I carried him in. Then when I pick him up, the owner gets extremely rude and aggressive saying that I don't brush or properly brush him and make accusatory statements. 0/5 stars if I could give it. Do NOT bring your dog here anymore. read more

Clean and efficient! My frenchie was very happy and I was happy to give her a hug with her smelling so great!

I have been bringing my 1 year old rescue pup to Be Happy Dog since he was a baby. They are so calm and gentle with him and always are able to complete his nail trim safely and efficiently. The prices are great and they give him a cute bandana at the end. Highly recommend! read more