My RATING is ZERO STARS! The website won't let me put ZERO. My sweet dog Miles (a Bedlington Terrier) is not easy to groom and he is very scared of other dogs. Miles and my partner and I have been working with a wonderful dog behaviorist, Heidi, for over a year now. Heidi has helped Miles have a happier life. Heidi spent a while trying to help us find a good groomer for Miles. (The one groomer that Miles loved recently moved to Florida.) Heidi spoke with Ania for at least 20 minutes and I spoke with her for about 15 minutes, both of us explained the special needs of Miles. In particular, we explained that he is scared of grooming and scared of other dogs. We also had a preference for a groomer who was not a man, since Miles feels less comfortable with men. Both of us told Ania we were willing to wait until she returned from her vacation so she could groom Miles instead of her recommendation, Gabriel. Ania insisted that we use Gabriel, that he is very good with all dogs. Both Heidi and I complied with Ania's wishes based on her recommendation. She suggested we have the first appointment at 10am so no other dogs were present. We trusted Ania. Imagine our surprise when we arrived and there were four dogs in the shop at the same time as Miles!! Worse still Gabriel told us that he knew NOTHING about our special requests for Miles!! Apparently, Ania ignored everything Heidi and I discussed with her. Miles, Heidi and I left, never to return again. From the looks of a few reviews we are not the first to complain about Ania not listening to requests. Conclusion: if you have any special requests for your dog DON'T USE BFF PETWASH!!! read more

Ania and the team at BFF pet wash are great! I've brought my dog here many times for grooming and they always do a great job and are super quick! I recently started the dental cleaning that Gabriel does and my vet was so impressed at my dog's teeth on her last appt. Definitely recommended! Thanks again guys! read more

love the ability to "self wash" my pet to make him more comfortable - clean and oersonable

My cat is ragdoll (fluffy) and an anxious groomer. He loves having a shaved coat, but due to his anxiety, he can be a difficult client. Anna, Gabriel, and the rest of the team at BFF Pet Wash have become our saving grace. They are so easy to schedule with, and approach each pet with individual care tailored to their needs. My cat comes home a completely relaxed, happy, beautiful boy. No matter how anxious he is, they take their time to ensure his coat is even and smooth. They do a thorough job, even in the tough areas near the tail and face. This is a wonderful greenpoint-native business, that truly cares about the service they provide their community. read more

Bff Petwash - Happy boy with his lion cut - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have never written a Yelp review before, and do not intend to cause harm to a small business during a pandemic, but feel it is necessary for other dog owners to know what they are walking into here. I have used BFF Petwash twice since October of 2020 for my doodle. Both times, I was slightly put off by the staff's demeanor towards me and my dog, but looked past it because of the good reviews here and the recommendation to use this neighborhood spot. My dog hates coming here, which I should have taken as a sign earlier on. This last week I reluctantly took my pup in for a grooming session. She was recently spayed, so her matting got very gnarly over her two week recovery period. This is normal for doodles, especially puppies who are growing into their adult coats. I asked the man working to do everything possible to de-matt her (without harm) while keeping her hair long and fluffy. He said there was no way to do that -- he'd have to shave her short. I sadly agreed that was the best for her and went on my way. When I picked her up, she was not shaved. He explained he was able to brush out her matting, which I was happy to hear! However, later on, I noticed her licking and pawing at several spots on her chest, and armpits. I was absolutely horrified and saddened to inspect further and see a huge, bloody open wound on her chest, and two more sore/red spots under her armpits. It looks like they had poured powder in them to stop the bleeding, and she was biting at them to relieve itching or pain. I'm now seeking treatment for her from my vet for these injuries. I've contacted the owner via email (voice mailbox is always full) and hope to hear back ASAP to rectify this situation. I cannot even imagine the pain my pup was in while being groomed. I will not be using BFF Petwash ever again, and urge them to revisit their business practices. read more

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We had a great experience at BFF! I brought my four month old mini golden doodle and bff was excellent. They were very gentle with her and told me in advance what to expect with her being as wiggly as she is:) she came out happy as can be and looking wonderful. An added bonus is you can see right into the shop to watch the grooming process if you wish. We will definitely be back! read more

Bff Petwash - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have a toy poodle with very curly coat. Until today she has never had a positive experience at a groomer. This is a top-notch business and I could not express how happy I am with how my dog looks and how she behaved when she came out because she was as happy as she was when she went in, which means there was nothing traumatizing :-). Jessica, the groomer we worked with took the time to be gentle... She was patient, so we did not have to shave her. I showed her an example of what we would love if it was even possible(???) and she was able to emulate it! That was unexpected. The staff clearly goes above and beyond and I will certainly be a customer from now on. read more

Hi, I started grooming with BFF with my dog sister in 2014 and Anna was a groomer until sister passed in January 2023 and now Anna is grooming my new puppy Xena and yesterday was her first grooming and she did such a good job and treated her so well I would definitely recommend them read more

DO NOT GO HERE! We had the worse experience taking our Mini goldendoodle. Was told he was matted which any dog groomer worth it's salt would of just seen that he needed a good brush but this seems to be their approach as another dog owner picked up their dog before us and she was told the exact same thing and her dog shaved within an inch of its life. Not only that but the lady working there tried to give us someone else's dog - which she then proceed to let run around unattended by the front door whilst she spent 5 minutes finding our dog. The appointment took over 6 hours ( we were initially told 4 hours, then 5 hours ) for a dog that was completely shaven. No skill involved whatsoever and yet they charge a "surcharge" for doodles. Why I don't know?! Finally, we then had to stand and watch the groomer curse and huff whilst she spent the last 15 minutes finishing our dogs cut. Just as we thought things couldn't get any worse, she then had to spend another 10 minutes locating our dogs lead and collar which she'd somehow misplaced. I actually feel sorry for the lady who works here, if it's not her own business then she is clearly over booked and not able to give good customer. read more

I just brought my 1.5 year old miniature poodle here to be groomed and I'm extremely pleased with the results! Jessica was very professional and made sure to keep me updated throughout the time she had my pup. She did exactly what I asked of her (cut his hair nice and short for the hot weather and didn't leave a poofy puff on his head lol) -- she even gave him an adorable bow tie! We'll definitely be back :) read more

Bff Petwash - Happy little guy after his haircut! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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October 08, 2023 Dear Company, I wrote to you about BFF Ania The Manager after she groomed my Toy Poddle. She did a very good job and I was very happy. I told her I had a small Yorkie and that I would bring him to her to be groomed after his hair grows in, which would be in a few months. His hair was cut off - shaved off by the groomer without my permission. I asked her why she did that and she said "It was a SUMMER CUT. That was the end of her. My Yorkie's hair started to grow in and I told Ania, BFF that I would bring him down. She said she knows how to do a Yorkie cut and I expected him to look nice. I gave her a letter that stated I want a pony tail, his ears down and NOT TO CUT HIS BODY HAIR AS IT WAS GROWING IN. ON September 25, 2023 I brought Peanuts down. She had a note and read it. The end result was SHE CUT OFF ALL HIS HAIR ON HIS BODY AND CUT ALL HIS PONY TAIL HAIR OFF COMPLETLY AND CUT HIS FACE VERY VERY SHORT. I could not recognize him when he got home. SHE DID A TERRIBLE TERIBLE JOB AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CUT A YORKIE. THAT WAS NOT ALL SHE DID. SHE STOLE MY YORKIE'S COLLAR - BLACK LEATHER AND RHINESTONES AND HIS LEASH THAT WAS12 INCHES AND HAD A PADDED HANDLE ON IT. When I got home I noticed the collar and leash was not on him. I called her up and all she could say "I don't want to lose a customer over this. I would not trust her with a ten foot pole. I am happy she did not hurt my puppy. Please remove MY COMMENTS ON HER THAT PRAISED HER. She cannot be trusted. By Iris Lange read more

I go to really good groomers in LA, so it's been tough finding a place near Williamsburg ..this place is just ok... I guess if you have nothing to compare it to they will suffice. Used the wrong blades on my dog the haircut was choppy.. I recommend Brooklyn Paw House in Flatbush.. it's amazing but far.. read more

Ania did an amazing job on my dog Kima! Will definitely come back. read more

Bff Petwash - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been coming here from day one when it opened and my two Yorkies Chewy & Louie come out looking wonderful each time!! Ania the owner is always the best and treats our dogs like her family!! Jessica who grooms them is also so professional and does an amazing each time!! Best place to get your grooming!!!! read more

I have been coming here for almost 2 years and have had the best experience with my large german shepherd / golden retriever mix. Jessica and Gabriel are great with my dog. I usually come by during the work day with barely any notice because my schedule is hectic and they do their best to accommodate me. In terms of timing and communication, I really like how they give me a 15 minute heads up before my dog is ready. If I am busy and not available on time, they have been accommodating for that too. My dog has the biggest smile on her face when she's fresh and clean afterwards! read more

I've been bringing my 5lb toy poodle here since 2020! Ania is amazing with her and always does a great cut. My dog is super nervous and has the notorious poodle hair so grooming day isn't her favorite! Even with the occassional knots Ania is very gentle and her love for dogs is very apparent! read more

The service here was GREAT! We called last min to have a cut for our toy poodle and they accommodate us with open arms, he also did an amazing job on the haircut and how he interacted with Melo. It was a great experience thanks to the cashier (blond, sorry forgot the name) and the groomer. Thank you for making this process more comfortable, as this was Melos first groomer experience! read more

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Do you know how difficult it can be to find a very good dog groomer? I've been to many different dog groomers in the past and I think after all these years, I finally found the one I've been looking for. The place is very small, but I love the great friendly service. The groomer was so understanding and friendly and spoke to you like you known her for a long time. Not many dog groomers will know how to cut a doodle hair, most places will cut it like a poodle. If you're looking for a dog groomer, give BFF Petwash a try. read more

Bff Petwash - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We were really mystified to pick our Aussie up with a completely shaved strip up her butt! I was asked on the phone and by the groomer what we would like and very specifically said MINIMAL cutting, no more than an inch. When I asked what happened the groomer said it was to keep things clean when she peed. Part of grooming is to know what each breed is meant to look like, and Aussies never ever have shaved butts. More vexing is that she completely ignored what we asked for. It looks like our dog was shaved for a procedure at the vet. Also the prices are super high, $65 for a "mini cut" which is just cleaning up around the face and butt. Wouldn't recommend unless you're into a "Brazilian" for your dog. read more

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We have been taking our pup here for 4 or 5 years and the groomers are all wonderful, specifically Anya (owner), Robert, and Jessica. There have also been others whose names I can't recall. I see bad reviews from customers who probably dealt with that one groomer during Covid who was incredibly gruff and did not belong at the "front of the house." He groomed well the one time we proceeded (another time we bailed on him) but obviously we're better off now that he has moved on. Don't judge this place by that guy. The issue has been corrected and you won't be disappointed here and now in 2022. read more

This place is super clean and the staff members are very professional. I definitely recommend this place, took my doggies for nail cut and also a wash! Will definitely come back! read more

I had a wonderful experience with my Taj recently. He had been overdue for a grooming and I was not happy with the last few places. His skin is very itchy and needed care. They were so nice, took time to meet with me and afterwards gave me some good advice. He looked amazing, too. read more

Bff Petwash - Not the best photo but he looks very handsome. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nina looks so cute after her mini-grooming! Thanks Jess for being so customer-focused and adjusting the time to accommodate us. I recommend the services of Bff and will definitely bring my pup back here. read more

Bff Petwash - Dog haircut - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I brought my two calico cats here in late September to get a shave. The women working were very friendly and nice, yet I was quite shocked that they were working in a environment with no A/C or ventilation when it was absolutely boiling inside and out. I was very happy with the quick shave and service, but it wasn't until a couple days later that I noticed a huge cut on my cat's neck. I brought her to the vet straight away and they gave me a prescription for her and a note confirming that the cut was from the shave. I contacted BFF the next day and followed up in the weeks following via phone and email. No response or accountability was taken by the shop for the extra $200 spent for their mistake. To be honest, I would gladly have returned to BFF if they had taken responsibility for my cat's infection and vet bill. read more

Bff Petwash - cut from shave - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'd like to start off saying I have never, ever written a Yelp review before this one. The sheer disrespect we received with the grooming of our goldendoodle puppy has compelled me make sure other owners are aware. I'd give zero stars if I could. This was our 2nd groom with the salon, the first one we had no issues so we figured this would go smoothly. We dropped him off, explained what we'd like done, and 5 minutes later received a call from the salon groomer letting us know that the dog would require dematting. When I inquired what that would entail and if it would hurt the puppy I got "well, yes, it's a painful process and you can expect redness on the skin, but because of the condition the dog was brought it it's needed". FIRST, to say to your client "the condition the dog was in..." is not only rude but demeaning. This is our first doodle so we are admittedly learning but to accuse owners of poor care of the coat is unacceptable. Furthermore I had told the groomer to please wait, I would need to discuss with my fiancé and call back to confirm if we'd like to move forward. I was told "well you won't speak to me, I don't answer the phones, you will speak to the owner and OK". We hung up - after speaking with my fiancé we decided to we want to pick the dog up. I called the salon back several times and it would go straight to voicemail; tried calling from another # in the event calls were being screened. After getting through about 5 mins of persistent calling, we were told that the owner could see on camera (she was remote) that the dog was started on (after asking to wait!) and the dematting was almost done. At this point, my fiancé had ALREADY gone back to the salon, but because the groomer was in the back and owner was remote - he wasn't able to flag him down. At this point, we knew the dog would be stressed so we left the dog to have the groom completed thinking the worst was behind us. WELL WE WERE WRONG. When we picked up the dog we were horrified. We understand that the groomer said redness is expected but the dog was extremely red, especially in sensitive areas such as inner thighs (understand the skin is thin here) but also, the cut was so close he had nicks in SEVERAL places, also on his private areas (if you know what I mean). More horrifying is we notice the next day he was continuously licking the back of his back leg and back of his front elbow - we discovered he must of gotten cut quite badly because it was inflamed and crusty (clearly a scab started to form or they applied powder to make the bleeding stop). Further investigation revealed smaller but similar cuts and scabs on his chest and near his shoulder blades. Upon sending photos to the owner, as we had a texting chain, I only received screenshots back from her conversation with the groomer, Skyler, investigating what happened. The screenshots showed him being defensive, that his job was well done. NO acknowledgement of the pain the dog must have gone through, NO apology, no compensation, no empathy. No owner should ever go through this. I can't imagine the pain and fear our puppy went through. We may have looked past this as an isolated event a requested another groomer next time but the fact that we didn't even receive an apology or any concern for the dogs well being (especially after seeing pictures) tells us that this place just doesn't give a shit about pets or customers. Utterly appaling and shameful. read more

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Had a great experience bringing my 9 month old pup in for his first grooming. They did a wonderful , attentive job cutting my baby's hair and he's so happy. Thanks for the great service! Definitely recommend for your fur children read more

Staff takes great care of my dogs, even ones that are sensitive and have allergies. No better place. Highly recommend!

Hi There, We had an appointment at 2:30 today and I got a call from this store at 1:50PM to cancel. I had to call my husband to bring my dog back (he already left home with my dog at that time). It is super disappointing about this unprofessional service. If you can't manage your schedule, you should not have run this business. I will not return this store never again! read more

I have a 4 month old puppy named Milo, I walked in last min to schedule an appointment for my dog to see if i could schedule something and Jessica was so nice enough to fit me in her busy day. She suggested that we do a mini groom because he's too young for a haircut (which i never knew dogs can be too young for a haircut). He looked and smelled so good when i came to pick him up. i also loved the fact that she gave him a bowtie. I WILL be coming back. read more

Bff Petwash - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My mini Australian shepherd always looking so fresh after his grooming at BFF ! love Ania, highly recommend!!

This is the best grooming facility I've been to. It is clean, excellent groomers and friendly atmosphere. You can really tell they love and care for your pets Anna is the best! Would give this place 10/10 any day! read more

I love this place and Jessica is definitely my favorite! We found this place for our two dogs while living in Greenpoint. We then moved to Queens and couldn't find a groomer we liked. We now take a cab back and forth just to go to bff because they do the best job! read more

Brought our pup here after speaking with Ania, the owner. We had the good fortune of having Gabriel as our groomer. What a truly nice guy and excellent groomer! Our dog looks great and was totally relaxed when we dropped him off and picked him up! A real pleasure all the way around! read more

Ms Ania is the best! She has been taking care of my little fluffy baby for years now. My dog has seizures so it is important that a person taking care of him is not only grooming well but is gentle too. We are both extremely happy with the grooming services! read more

Teddy always looks terrific when he comes home from a session at BFF Petwash! The team is friendly, loving and no-nonsense - I know that our pup is in good hands. read more

I absolutely loved Bff pet wash and I know my pup, Amherst, felt the same way. Since adopting my pup from the shelter, it's been very difficult to drop him off at the groomer seeing as he can't handle being placed in a crate and has a bit of fear of strangers/separation anxiety from his parents and a DIY pet wash is perfect for us! The space itself is wide open with 8 large stainless steel tubs. No need for reservations, it's first come-first-serve. The woman working there, ?I think the owner, was so sweet and helped walk us through everything we needed to know in order to prep us for getting our pup nice & clean. Everything you could need is included--from brushes, towels, a shampoo/conditioner bar where you can choose a specific shampoo based on what your pup needs(my dog has been experiencing a bit of a dry coat now that the weather is getting colder and I chose a soothing oatmeal shampoo), ear cleaning pads, conditioning sprays, and scented fragrances. The entire process couldn't have been easier- no messy clean up and our pup didn't have to go through the stress of being left in the hands of stranger to bathe him. I also really love the products they use as I have a hard time at home getting him to smell as delicious as when he leaves the groomer and my husband & I can't stop snuggling him as he is so soft and smells amazing! All-in-all, a great experience and we can't wait to come back! read more

Finally! A decent DIY dog washing place in Brooklyn. I went in today for the first time and was very impressed. Instead of one tub to wash your dog, they have eight brand spanking new, stainless steel tubs with easy access for your pet. The staff is very friendly and the prices are great. I've been looking for a place like this in Brooklyn for years and I'm so glad I finally found it. And it's quite possibly the best DIY place I've ever been to. If you have a dog, especially a larger one, go here. You won't be sorry. read more

Oh my gosh, where has this place been all my life?! My crazy Shiba Inu, Kirin, hates being washed. She almost had a heart attack at the groomer's (Kirin hates people). So the fact that this place is available for me to wash and groom "crazy dog" myself is PHENOMENAL!!! She hated every second of getting a bath, but she took it like a champ! Plus, she got lots of yummy treats. And I got a fluffy and clean dog! It was definitely a win-win! I highly recommend this place for anyone who has a hard time with taking their dog to the groomer - whether it's because the dog hates people, water, or if you just don't trust anyone with your animal. Also, they have groomers on staff there, so if you want to drop you baby off, they will take care of it. The lady who worked there was super helpful, sweet and funny. Made the experience really pleasant. Again, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

My dog Ollie and I love this place! Very clean and a practical solution to not dirty up your own tub or sink at home! The shampoos are really nice and it's a great place to wash your pet! read more

Bff Petwash - Super clean Ollie! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Living with the hair of an 85 lb Golden Retriever is hard enough, let alone in NYC. My husband stumbled on BFF Petwash, just a short walk from our apartment and for $18, it was totally worth a shot. Today we made the trek. The place itself, it very cute inside, small but cute. There are a ton of items/food/treats you can buy and about 6 bathings tubs from what I remember. The young lady who was working there was extremely helpful in showing us where everything was, how it worked, and even discussed what shampoos we should/could us. We spent about 1.5 hours there scrubbing, conditioning, brushing, and drying our baby and he looked and did wonderful. The great part is that they not only provide the tub but towels, shampoo, conditioner (didn't even know you conditioned dogs but hey, why not), brushes, smocks to protect your clothes, and a great dryer for the dogs. They do a pretty good business, which is walk-in. I would say in the time that we were there 6-7 dogs came in at one point or another. Overall, we were ecstatic with the place, the employee, and the whole process. We will definitely be returning. Also, I know that in NY it seems everyone has everything done by other people but remember, this is your pet it's about the best quality time we've had with our Max in recent weeks. It helped that he was very comfortable. Suggestion: Take two people if you have a larger dog, it just seems easier!!!!!! read more