First, my rating is based on the quality of the grooming my dog has received there. What I liked is…read morethat the cut was always a solid cut. They keep notes in their computer so you know what you had done last time and can alter it accordingly or just say 'the usual'. Key parts that I liked were special attention to cleaning hair out of the ears, a sanitary trim that was short but not shaved (so there was no irritation), well shaped body trim, extra care to trim up the paws, and a nice touch of leaving long eye lashes. Prices do seem a bit higher than I would expect, but I like the work that they do. Finally, the reason I said this was based on the grooming is because the parking lot, building, and entry area makes you rethink your decision to take your dog there. No Barks About It is part of a strip mall with seemingly half the places abandoned and a parking lot with large pot holes. The drop-off entry area is just barren of anything that makes you feel warm and fuzzy about dropping off your pet there. Maybe some nicer chairs with a table and some magazines? It's just so cavernous it feels weird.

Went and paid to have my dog evaluated and was told that my dog was not a good fit as he was too…read morefearful. My pup is 7 months old and spent the first 3 months of his life in a puppy mill. Since I work full time, he needs to be socialized during the day with other dogs as opposed to being in a crate and play with different dogs than my other two at home. Isn't the point of doggie day care to help with socialization and get exercise for a pup that is otherwise crated during the day? When I noticed that they noted that he was 2 years as opposed to 7 months I called and spoke to someone who then said that sometimes pups regress at this age and other things and they proceeded to tell me that there are other day cares that might be a better fit. That right there ended the conversation for me, obviously they only want specific perfect dogs and not those that may need some help. They want the easy dogs and have enough dogs going where they felt they did not needed my business. I would never bring a dog to them with that attitude, it does not speak favorably of them. As a side note, I work with several different rescues as a foster home and have fostered over 20 puppy mill releases and taught them how to be real dogs and placed them in great homes, my other dogs at home are rescues as well. I have worked with dog behavior specialists and have an understanding of dog behavior.

My dogs are both always so happy before and after their groom! You can tell they are treated with…read morekindness, respect, and love. They look amazing every time. Highly recommend!!

Nicole does a terrific job with Charlie and he always looks wonderful after visiting!read more

I would like to write a rebuttal to Karen S's review…read more FACT: We purchased two female golden retriever puppies from Melodie three years ago. My husband and I have had golden retrievers for 25 years, so we're kind of experts. I knew immediately, upon meeting Melodie, that she was the one from whom we wanted to buy our puppies. She met with us for a long time and went over all their documented vet visits, their health records, and their lineage. FACT: Prior to picking out our puppies, she took us around the huge property--it's a lovely farm just outside of Ithaca. She introduced me to her horses, all the dogs, and even the mama pig that had just had a litter! The puppies have the ideal set-up: Melodie has the puppies in a barn with their own compartments, each nested with their own litter, thus they stayed with their siblings (at the time we met them, they were five weeks old, and she had two litters). Their "rooms" led outside to a straw-filled pen where the moms were allowed to interact with the puppies. I loved this setting; because they were used to "going" outside, therefore they were so easy to potty train! They were very happy puppies and never even whimpered once we got them home. They were not at all timid or skittish; they played right away with our older golden Maddie, who was eight at the time. Perhaps Karen S is more accustomed to hyper personalities like Australian Shepherd dogs exhibit and should stick with that breed... FACT: Melodie was very fussy about their diet and showed us what she had been feeding them, which is what the vet recommended. Her dogs were so healthy, in fact, that our vet in Elmira purchased his golden from Melodie too; and he grew up on a farm with goldens all around him. He thought our goldens were the healthiest he's ever seen. FACT: Her grown up dogs, the mamas and the papa Caluha, all wander in and out of Melodie's home. She has a huge yard that is fenced in, along with a large pond in which the dogs play. I see that Karen S bought her dog in November, when typically the dogs remain inside; we bought our girls in July, summer of course, and everyone was outside playing in the pond! FACT: Subsequently, we have had two friends who have purchased goldens from .Melodie. One male friend stops by to see us quite often to show how proud he is of the golden boy that he has; another set of friends, who lost their male golden last year, just bought one -- they've had her two weeks now and said she never once whimpered. FACT: We have a business in our home, a construction business, and our customers comment on how calm our girls are--they always assume they're much older than three years old. Melodie is truly an expert at breeding calm, perfect golden retrievers--and we would never look elsewhere! We are on the waiting list now for both a boy and a girl puppy. I'm not sure why Karen felt so strongly about this to post but you may be assured--this is NOT A PUPPY MILL! Eileen P

Such a great breeder and truly cares about her doggies. I wouldn't go anywhere else for a golden…read moreretriever pup.

Sassy Dog was recommended to me by a friend with 2 small long-haired dogs, and I've been taking my…read moretoy poodle there for about a year now for grooming. Sara Stickane -- the groomer/owner -- used to groom for a veterinarian in Ithaca and has opened her own place in Jacksonville (just south of Tburg) on Rt. 96. Sarah is a very pleasant person, has an excellent demeanor with animals, always does a nice job with my dog, and her prices are reasonable. I've been able to get appointments that were convenient for me, and Sarah is very good about returning calls for appointments left on her answering machine. We've been very happy with Sassy Dog Grooming and would highly recommend Sara's services to others!

I was very happy that girls actually wrote down what I wanted and when I picked her up her hair…read morelooked like what I asked for. The cut looked great, her fur was soft and silky. I have a very small dog and I was happy she didn't act traumatized afterward.

They do a very good job and are loving and caring with your animals moved by from Texas and needed…read morea private groomer for my mini Schnauzer and could not find one because no one was taking on new clients and l found Brad prance dog grooming he owns on yelp app. And I recommend them to anyone who would ask me about a groomer .They are great and know their stuff when it comes to grooming and caring for your animals. Lisa kluchonic

The best groomer we've had...Brad is the most caring animal lover I've ever met!! He takes his time…read morewith my little puppies and they don't mind going!!!

I had moved to the area and needed a place for my dog to stay because she was very anxious in a new…read moreplace and the staff was so friendly and helpful to get her in right away for the evaluation because I had to go to work and did not want to leave her so upset and alone in a new place. They have a great team and I felt very happy knowing she was in good hands while I was at work. Highly recommend their services.

The best doggy daycare and grooming in Syracuse! Sara and Sam and the crew are fantastic!read more

Kim and her staff are very friendly and professional. Having just moved to the Twin Tiers I was…read morevery very disappointed to find that many of the local dog groomers had gone out of business or were not taking new customers. I was looking at having to take my dog over 60 miles 1 way to have her professionally groomed. Not a very happy prospect. Found Kim's business on Yelp and hoped that she would take my dog. 3 weeks later I dropped Anna off. Met Kim and her staff. Very very pleased. 2.5 hrs later I got the call that my dog was ready to be picked up. Got a lot accomplished during that time. My dog was looking good, nails trimmed, shampooed and ready to rock! The price was very fair for the high quality of service. Recommend Kim's business very highly.

Wonderful people with great hearts for dogs and tremendous skills. I know when I take my dog to…read moreKim Barber's Dog Grooming she will come home looking marvelous and will be well cared for while she is there. Can't ask for any more than that!!!!

We've taken our dog here for two extended kennel stays, and both times she was kept perfectly…read morehealthy and happy. In one instance, she came back even healthier than we left her (she had a small wound on her foot that healed up while she was there). They keep strict pick up/drop off times so as not to constantly rile up the dogs throughout the day, and dogs are kept on a good schedule of playtime vs. naps and eating. When I contacted them to check up on the dog during the middle of the week, they were able to tell me how she was doing and even which dogs she was socializing with. Overall, we had no issues. I also want to point out that there are multiple 1-star reviews here based solely on the fact that people didn't think the owner was friendly enough to them, which is insane. In one case, the reviewer didn't even use their services. This is a kennel and doggy daycare -- not a country club for humans. The owner doesn't need to give you a big smile and shake your hand; this isn't the customer service industry (and even then, some customers are far too entitled). They just need to take care of your dog, and they do that perfectly well.

Great service, communication, and team. They work with us to accommodate our loved Borador in short…read morenotice. Highly recommended.

Our pup Teddy Bear loves this place. For being his first visit. The place is amazing. Well kept…read more Friendly. Very clean. The groomers are great. Brittany and Kallie are terrific. You can tell they take pride in their business. Teddy Bear feels welcomed and very comfortable with them. Groomers that I highly recommend to anyone that loves their pup as much as we love our Teddy Bear. Thank you so much "Hair of the Dog"GROOMERS!!

Absolute thieves. Tried charging my card $224 cause I was out of town working and missed my…read moreappointment. Luckily the card they had on file was hacked and not able to go through. Complete THIEVES!!

I took Opal, my very shy, very skittish, quite matted long-haired kitty, to Susan's today. I…read moreusually take care of her coat myself, but the mats on her belly and chest had gotten so bad that I couldn't brush her out without hurting her. Susan was very gentle with my girl and got her looking and smelling gorgeous. Best of all, Opal was calm and happy when I got her home - I'd expected her to be hiding half the day, but she seems much more relaxed than before I took her! There were two dogs being groomed when I first got there, and both groomers were gentle and careful with both dogs. Another dog client came in later while I was picking up my cat, and the dog seemed happy and eager to come in to the groomer's. I'm so glad I found Susan's Pet Grooming and definitely will be returning regularly.

Susan is fantastic. I've been taking my pups to her for the past six years. I recently moved to…read moreMiddle Tennessee and a couple time when visiting the valley. I can find a groomer my girls like locally and it warms my heart that Susan will make her time to groom my girls. Bet prices are good too. She's wonderful and I girls and myself love her.