Bessie's was a recommendation from a friend after a previous groomer was a complete disaster. I previously used to take my dog to From Head to Tail Grooming Spa in Alexandria until I found out my dog was bucking and hollering while on the grooming table. It turns out the groomer was squeezing his genitals while being groomed, which I had witnessed with my own eyes. I was very hesitant going to Bessie's and my dog never liked the previous groomer. Well I dropped him off for his appointment and called about 2 hours later to see how he was doing - lo and behold they said he was an angel. I picked him up and he LOOKED SO GOOD! I have taken him back since about every 6-8 weeks and they do such a good job there. I cannot recommend Bessie's more!! Absolutely love taking my dog here and he loves the groomers; they are so sweet and understanding with him. They said he is a statue when he's getting groomed!! (Shocker to me) but all credit goes to Bessie and her lovely team of groomers. 5/5 stars!! If you are hesitant about taking your animal/loved one, don't be with Bessie! She's the BEST!! read more

Since Leslie the receptionist passed away last February, the experience is not the same. Also, my pups usually groomer for the last year left as well and therefore, after his last Mediocre cut I have decided not to go back! I'm another note, I also noticed the shampoo they used was different than usual. My pups coat was drier than usual and did not smell nice when picking him up. Disappointing! read more

My dog has been here about 5-6 times now. She's gets groomed every 5-6 weeks. Never disappointed. Everyone there is so nice and the other dogs getting groomed while I pick up my baby look super happy! I like how they cut my dog's legs so perfect. Highly recommend. Talented groomers!!!! read more

Bessie's Pet Grooming - Her bear was perfectly fluffy and round, but she just drank water after I picked her up!!!!! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Bessie's pet grooming has the friendliest staff. My dog always looks so beautiful and clean when I come to pick her up. They do a great job! They are easy to communicate with. One visit, I wasn't able to pick up my dog until after work and they assured me it was ok and my dog was on the receptionist's lap. It gave me comfort knowing all the employees give the dogs attention and care. They just basically have a puppy party and aren't in crates all day. Everything from bathing to blow drying is all hand done. Just look how cute my rescue poodle/ shizh tsu mix is! read more

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it was terrible, i ended up having to go to urgent care for my dog because his eyes were bleeding. vet stated it was due to neck trauma , which means there was some choking involved either by hand or lead or had jumped off the table because groomer wasn't paying attention. They denied they even used a lead and said it was just because of stress ?? In the end they didn't want to reimburse me for $400 vet bill that was caused because of treatment at their practice. he has gone to this vet since a puppy he's a little over a year, they've always told me he was a nipper but NEVER recommended sedated grooming. after making them aware that it had to have been neck trauma they stated they didn't use a lead, but how can you not restrain a dog that you know is a nipper??? read more

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I've taken my pup to be groomed by Bessie for the past two years. Previous pup numerous years (when Bessie was at Columbia Pike Animal Hospital). Each time my furr-baby runs to greet Bessie full of kisses. I'm greeted warmly each and every time. Both of my lil ones look so great when they come home (it's a shame it doesn't last longer - before they have to roll in the dirt :) I trust Bessie to provide the best of care while my pup is there. I highly recommend Bessie's Pet Grooming! read more

Bessie's Pet Grooming - Looking extra sweet! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Great service, quick and easy! You come between 8-9am and it's first come first serve. My two dogs finished in about 4 hours and they look super cute~ everyone is friendly and they listened to my requests. My dogs are on the more reactive side, but the staff were patient when I dropped them off and the dogs seemed happy heading home! read more

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Finding a groomer for my Pom with such a thick coat has been hard. I took him to Bessie for the first time today and she did an amazing job!!! I showed her a picture of how I wanted his hair cut and she cut it exactly! Thanks for the amazing service! See you in 6 weeks read more

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Know how to take care of a dog and not blame the dog for "biting" a grooming place should be able to take care of dogs that bite and if you can't deal with that return the dog to the owner Horrible place read more

Honestly, I was shocked at this experience. I was referred here by another groomer and was not prepared for how my dog turned out. His haircut looked ridiculous, long on the top and harsh transition to a shaved stomach. Shaved. He is a cavalier. There was still a small matted area left under his arm and he had a small nick in his armpit. To be fair, I'm not 100% sure they nicked him, but it looks like a cut from a shaver and it's a weird spot to somehow get a small cut. Additionally, his toe pads were shaved too far up and his feet were extremely irritated and some had open wounds. He did come out smelling good, they gave him a cute bandana, and they have standard prices. But this was not a good experience and unfortunately I will not be back. read more

This was my first time coming to Bessie after a friend recommended me bring my slightly aggressive/sassy bichon frise to her. I was so surprised that she was so amazing with my little pup! He is very wary of strangers but warmed up to her so fast. Other places have turned him away since he growls. He looks the best he has ever looked! She even does nail trims, ear cleanings, and more as part of her full groom. I'm so excited to keep coming back! read more

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Like always Bessie leaves my dog looking like a completely new boy. She handles all the pets she sees amazingly and is always gentle and kind to them. My dog can be very shy/scared but is completely fine with Bessie handling him. I would recommend Bessie 100%!!! read more

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Have been taking my dogs to Bessie for the past five years and will continue because the grooming is on point and she and her staff are genuine, warm, and welcoming. My dogs love it too ! read more

Bessie's Pet Grooming - Our Yorkie Gamma a few days after grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Bessie just always does a great job with my babies! I'm very happy with her work and talent! Highly recommend and honestly the best groomer in NOVA! She has reasonable prices and very flexible. I been grooming my little girl with her almost every 2 months and always does a fantastic job! read more

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My dogs HATE going to the groomer. However, finding Bessie was a real gift. Although they still hate going, she is kind, gentle and so very tolerant of my crazy Aussie and my elderly sheltie who sometimes has pee accidents. Other groomers charged me extra because the Aussie was nervous and because the sheltie was old and needed gentle handling. I cannot say enough about how pleased I am with her excellent service. Will be a customer as long as I have pets! read more

Bessie did a great job as always! My puppy loves coming here for grooming and play time :) read more

Bessie's Pet Grooming - Bessie is an artist! She always makes my puppy super handsome! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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my uncle brought his dog to this place and they totally messed up his sweet dog. how can you claim it's the dogs fault you leave scratches over their stomach and cut their hair unevenly and then not even mention you cut his nails so short you hit a nerve and he had dried blood all over him... my poor baby, no wonder he bit yall!! he was so scared and he's so traumatized!! terrible ownership and no responsibility taken at all. do NOT go here. they do not care!! they claim they are not trainers nor should they be cutting "aggressive dogs" hair. HE IS 8 POUNDS!!! and you muzzled him so how?!?!? We are SOO upset. DO NOT COME HERE!!!!! read more

My good friend recently took his puppy to get a haircut, typically routine care for your puppy right? Well not this time, from what my friend told me and seeing his puppy it was a nightmare! First off he had been taking him there for the last 2 years so you would think same cut no issues and quick in and out but no actually the complete opposite. His poor puppy was mangled, hair all uneven, blood stained fur on his belly, and to top it off his poor nails cut so short you could see the nerve. Upon my friend making these discoveries he approached the front desk asking what the reason was for his dog being in the state it was, they tell him "aggressive" dogs are a risk to their business and if his puppy bites them 3 times the have the right to put his puppy down. They then explained that his puppy was extremely aggressive and difficult to control forcing them to muzzle him and them use and chainmail glove to "save their fingers". Now let us recap, my friend was a regular of this groomer for 2 years with no previous issues, his puppy was returned to him looking much less than satisfactory, when speaking with business instead of them taking accountability for their actions blame a dog instead, nothing was offered for poor services but rather the topic of putting my friends puppy down. To me this entire situation could have been avoided if this business held their staff accountable while providing the best service for their customers and their fur babies. I advise anyone and everyone who is thinking what is best for their fur babies, DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

bad customer service, poor care of puppies, price is not worth bad haircut for you puppies.

My dog always comes out of here looking handsome and perfect not to mention Happy! Bessie is meticulous and always does a perfect job! Front desk lady is very sweet to the dogs and super friendly. Oh and prices are very reasonable! read more

Great local spot for pet grooming! It's like a beauty parlor for dogs. Well-behaved dogs get to visit with each other while their friends get styled. They have a friendly staff and offer great service for a reasonable price. read more

When you arrive at Bessie's you're greeted by a couple of happy customers (dogs). Rather then being kept in crates, dogs are allowed to mingle and play until it's their turn to be groomed. I have always had my Labs given a summer shave but hadn't found anyone to do it locally. Until I found Bessie. She gave my Lab mix the greatest cut I've ever seen! She's an absolute artist. If I was more technically talented I'd include a picture but believe me, my Ollie has never looked better! read more

We cannot begin to list the number of positives we encountered with Bessie & her staff. For introductions, their genuine warmth, caring and doting they bestowed on us and our canine from the time we entered till the time we collected him was comforting. The meticulous work Bessie performed on our dogs' nails, teeth, ears and full body grooming was beyond spectacular, in fact, unbelievable! We stared repeatedly at him for several days in complete amazement. He's not exactly a runway dog, but was made runway ready for any modeling gig after his exceptional grooming session. Thank you very much for the excellent care and compassion you extended to our 4-legged son. He's very happy, so we're also happy! Simple. We'll see you again in about 2-months. read more

I brought my two scotties to Bessie yesterday. She did a wonderful job! Nice, bright, clean surroundings, and friendly staff. Very reasonably priced! read more

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I went this past weekend for my five month old cockapoo puppy, and Bessie did a great job! I have been trying to find a new groomer for my puppy, as a previous groomer I took him to told me he was too anxious to get the full body groom done, yet still took four hours to groom him and charged me exorbitantly for only a bath, nails, and shaving his underside -- most of which I would be able to do myself. I wanted to find a groomer who would take the time to keep him calm and work with him to get him comfortable to cut his hair, since he was starting to get pretty shaggy and it's getting warmer. She only took 1-2 hours to get him fully groomed, and the before and after look great! Her pricing was also very reasonable, and I even got a new client $10 discount! Thank you so much, and I look forward to taking him here again for his next groom! read more

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I am so impressed with Bessie's. We took our two rescue pups (one is a Dachshund mix, the other a Sato) in for baths, nails, ear cleanings, teeth brushing - the works for short hair dogs. Both of my dogs are extremely shy but the staff at Bessie's were patient as we let the dogs adjust to the environment. The place is sparkling clean and has all of the equipment and features you'd expect for a full service pet grooming salon. When we returned to pick them up, our dogs were happy and all spruced up. The prices are very reasonable and with the service we received, Bessie's offers an overall excellent value. read more

Bessie's Pet Grooming is the best pet spa around. Bessie takes excellent care of my little poodle. He always comes out looking like a little movie star! Prices are comparable to other groomers in the area. The front desk staff is professional and always friendly! I would recommend Bessie's Grooming to everyone who wants their pet to have outstanding care and a great grooming experience. read more

I unfortunately have to write a very negative review at the moment for an incident that happened this past tuesday March 14th. When I arrived everything was normal, like every other time I've gone before, we discussed plans for the haircuts and then I left. Around 12:40 I received a call that my dogs would be ready to go around 1 and that was it. As I arrived, I was given two out of the three of my dogs and was getting ready to pay when the receptionist/cashier let me know that there was a "little" problem which was that the groomers almost choked out my smaller dog, they began to tell me he had collapsed and was not breathing, and needed compressions. I was still charged for all three dogs and then had to rush my own dog to the emergency room to be seen where he had shown up with bloodshot eyes and a purple tongue. I think it is absolutely ridiculous that this has happened and why was I not told when this happened is mind blowing. I'm fortunate enough that he is still with us but please be careful taking your dog here, as this can happen to anyone and you may or may not be told about the harm you are putting you're babies in the care of. read more

a sweet small dog who was rescued over a year ago. she is very well cared for and groomed regularly. she was brought to bessies grooming for the first - and only time ever. the pup was kept in a cage for seven hours- with no grooming performed and no call to the owner. a call from the owner to Bessies grooming that afternoon revealed that her pup's grooming for nails, glands, ears and her fur-trim would be done in the one hour before closing. The groomer rushed through everything. she then stated that the dog was matted, which was entirely untrue. then she stated that the pup tried to bite her, but there was no mark whatsoever. this is a five year old pup who is gentle and loving with everyone. no aggressive behavior was ever observed. when she was picked up, the dog was frantic. she remained under the bed for two days! this is inexcusable. bessies groomers has no care or concern for your pup. Find a reputable place where your dog won't be neglected, abused and traumatized. read more

Bessie's charmingly decorated grooming salon is convenient. Scheduling was easy and the staff friendly. Plenty of parking and easy to get to. Our Standard Poodles cut was done perfectly and without stress, which is important for a nervous rescue dog. A minor miscommunication brought about an issue, that was immediately and expertly fixed. PS: all the pairings of adorable pups were done by Bessie herself, a lady with many talents. read more

I took my cockapoo puppy in for a grooming. She looked amazing afterwards. Everyone at Bessie's was so nice, the building was so clean and my kids loved the cute dog bandana. Definitely returning. read more