We've been using Dog House for 3+ years for Medici, a gentle and enthusiastic Lhasa Apso. Grooming a Lhasa is a supreme art and Dog House groomer is a perfectionist and artist-he emerges ready for Westminster every time. Walking service-the same one or two pros appear on schedule and Medici glows, ready to go, returns with all 'business' finished. Day Care-as a puppy, he couldn't wait to run up the steps to the DH every morning to romp, coming come in the late afternoon hungry & tired! No way he would have such fun with me in the apt, plus they walk him in the Park! Overnight stays-most dogs hate the idea, but it's summer camp and none of those pathetic, sad eyes saying 'how could you abandon me like this?' More like 'have a nice trip, don't hurry back.' The proprietors Alon & Carolina are penultimate pros at handling large, small, and in between pups and ensure safe play. You never worry if your treasure is having a great time in your absence. read more

Dog House Spa - Medici-a Dog House regular. - Pet Groomers Near Me - New York, New York

My dog Theodore is very scared of groomers and until we found dog house spa would always come back terrified and clearly traumatized, but he is a shih tzu mix with a long coat and even with daily brushing grooming is a necessary evil for him. Dog house spa is the exception! He comes out happy and excited and looking adorable and clean, always. He is notorious for giving the groomers there a hard time (out of fear, he is usually such a good boy I swear!) but they handle him without terrifying him and are even almost able to style his face which has NEVER happened before. I am very grateful to have found them. read more

Dog House Spa - Theodore after his haircut - Pet Groomers Near Me - New York, New York

They brag about being in the grooming industry for 18 years and they hand me back my puppy like this. My pet has been to NUMEROUS groomers & was always dropped off with a smile & said she was a pleasant delight. MY APPT WAS AT 9AM i was instructed pick up was at 12. WHEN I CAME BACK THEY SAID PICK HER UP AT 3 because she tried to bite them. Never ever has she shown any type of violence to anyone so i know that was a lie! They were busy and pushed me back for more well known clients or probably was HURTING MY ANIMAL FOR HER TO FEEL THREATENED TO BITE. HORRIBLE HAIR CUT, HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE read more

Dog House Spa - OWNER BRAGS ABOUT BEING IN THE GROOMING INDUSTRY FOR 18 YEARS TO HAND ME MY PET 3 HOURS LATER THAN THE ORIGINAL PICK UP TIME - Pet Groomers Near Me - New York, New York

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I workers for the Dog house spa and they are great. The dogs are placed in a a very nice and relaxing environment. The owners actually care about the dogs and they treat them very well. They also have the best groomers in the neighborhood. I would recommend this place to anyone in a heart beat read more

Excellent staff and skilled service. We have had our dogs walked, groomed, and boarded at the Spa for over 20 years.

I love it! Totally recommended! They treat my baby dog ​​like a prince, he is usually shy with people he does not know or when I took him to other places to bathe him and he cried to me all the time, but at Dog House Spa loves him! He leaves happy and they take great care of him so well. They send me videos and pictures of how he is doing, and they remind me when his vaccinations are due, so I don't worry, they are the best! I always recommend them to everyone! Nothing but the best for my four legged baby read more

Dog House Spa - Pet Groomers Near Me - New York, New York

Alon and Carolina run a wonderful, family owned shop. For many, many years I have used the Dog House spa for day care, grooming and sleepovers for vacation coverage. I never worry. Alon is a staple of the neighborhood and looks out for everyone in addition to the dogs. I trust him and Carolina and their staff implicitly! I tease him that he can't retire until I stop owning dogs. The best! read more

The groomer is awesome my bruno and Coco look soooo cute and the owners are very nice .

A hidden gem. Great service. Wonderful and kind groomer. Have been coming here for years, first with my medium sized golden doodle, now with my mini one. I get stopped all the time because he looks so good. also good for dog sitting and boarding. read more

Thank you so much!!! By far the best place to bring your dog for grooming and daycare!! Prices are very good!! And more important they really like what they do ! I will definitely come back! Thank you for taking care of my Yorky (: read more

Dog House Spa - Pet Groomers Near Me - New York, New York

I cannot praise this place enough. I took my 3-year old Maltese rescue found in a parking lot with his eye scratched out ( very traumatized) and he gave the groomer a hard time but she did not give up on him. The owner & his wife are. gracious & kind. read more

We've been taking our dog to Dog House Spa for grooming and boarding for over 10 years. They're great and reliable.

I used to work here a while ago & I quit. NEVER GO HERE!! The owner is rude & disrespectful! He is lazy & makes everyone else do everything for him. All he does he sit on the couch, he doesn't interact with the dogs only to tell them shut up. his wife is a very nice lady and actually cares, but he doesn't he overworks the walkers doesn't pay them enough for everything they do. He barely cares for dogs. His own dog isn't even allowed in his home! She stays I. The shop 24/7. The dogs must be quiet at all times & sometimes get yelled at for playing with each other. Groomers are nice people and do their best but the owner is terrible. If I could give them 0 stars I would read more

Took my young dog to be groomed and brought her home to cuts and dried blood. Groomer was extremely defensive and insisted she did nothing. Would not return. read more

I have my dogs groomed here when I feel the need for then to look like miniature Farrah Fawcetts. The groomer here is very good. I have two yorkies and this is right down the street from me so it's pretty convenient also. They do boarding and daycare, but it's really pricey. I have gotten free day care with the grooming (they better!) it costs me around $175 bucks to have my dogs groomed here. The place is owned by two brothers from Israel and they are so cute. I wouldn't recommend just taking your dog here for daycare or boarding because they don't have lots of space for them to run around. and for the price there is better. They either keep them locked up in this small space in the back of the store or have them in a cage downstairs. Not ideal. But. really because of the location it might be worth it, I personally would rather take the trip downtown to have my dogs boarded in a place where they can run and play all day indoors than to be locked up in a small space and for less money! The four stars are really for their excellent grooming services. I have always been happy with how my dogs look and smell when they emerge from the dog spa. Although, at this rate, I think I spend more on their hair than mine! read more

Terrible experience after 4 years as a customer. Never returning. I had confirmed a grooming appointment for my dog 3 weeks in advance, dropped him off at 9am and spoken with the groomer twice to confirm the cut for my dog. At 11am I receive a call that they are too overwhelmed with other dogs and won't be able to groom mine, despite him being the first appointment of the day. The owner/manager was very rude when he called and should not take more dogs than he can handle. Prioritise your pet, do not send them to a greedy money hungry "spa" that takes on more than they can comfortably and safely manage. read more

They have a steady clientele.But Very small, no room to play. Staff could care less, they yell at dogs. The walkers are VERY careless, they cross mid block, when light is about to turn green, drag dogs, have no communication or kind words for the dogs. They only talk on phone. Wonder if they are trained or even insured and bonded. They dont ask for vaccine records when boarding or day care or grooming Grooming never on time, cancel and say come tomorrow, everything is fast and the customers seem like they are bothering the staff read more

Amazing grooming spa !! I adopted my new dog from ACC NYC today . She was severely matted and Dog House Spa took her in right away to get her groomed! They are sweet people ! Strongly recommend! read more

Dog House Spa - Pet Groomers Near Me - New York, New York

Just left (without having my dog groomed) after having a very odd and kind of scary experience with the owner. After spending maybe 2ish minutes in conversation with the groomer and then asking where exactly the dogs stay after their baths the person at the front desk/owner entered the conversation telling me they would call me 15 minutes before the dog is ready and they don't like to keep the dogs there all day. I had no intention of keeping my dog there all day but said, "in the event that I'm not able to be there the second she's finished I just wanted to clarify exactly where she will be." The backstory (which I was attempting to explain when he became so agitated and kept cutting me off) is that at her previous groomer her leash was tied up to a stairway and she chewed through her leash and ran into the front Entry of the groomer where she could've easily run out into Lexington Avenue traffic. So I wanted to be sure that she was going to be crated because PS there WAS IN FACT a dog who's leash was tied up to the stair railing right by the entrance of this groomer when I went to drop my dog off, so it seemed relevant to mention that this would not work for my dog. When the owner told me he was about to cancel my appointment because he was too busy for this I told him never mind I think I'm going to leave, and I look forward to writing your yelp review." To which he answered, "great and I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood." ????? Which in the context of his aggressive manner with me felt most definitely like a threat. Enter at your own risk... read more

We have been taking our dogs here for several years for grooming as well as boarding and even half day "doggie play time". We have only had very positive experiences - always. The people there try really hard and care about the dogs.The grooming has been excellent and my dog always comes home looking great and happy. In fact, when I walk my dog in the neighborhood, she pulls me to the front door of this place and begs to go in. I've read the negative reviews and have to say, running a small business like a doggie spa with boarding and grooming, cannot be that easy anywhere, especially in NYC. Yes, sometimes the employees may be overwhelmed or distracted with a bunch of barking dogs in the background while trying to simultaneously run a retail business, Not an easy feat in upper east side But having tried many places all over the upper east side, and even Petco on 116th Street, The Dog House Spa has been perfect for our family and our dog consistently for several years. You can trust them explicitly for short term or long term boarding as well as dog walking and grooming. BTW, this is written by a true client and not solicited...I just like the people that run the place and you can trust your pet with them read more

I took my dog there to be groomed and my dog returned shaved. According to the groomer the dog had some knots, which I don't believe was the case. In any event, I should have been warned beforehand and given the option of not going ahead with the grooming. Needless to say I will not be going hack. read more

i love this place so much . its hard for me to make it out because im all the way far out queens :( ( booo) but whenever i get the chance i leave my mini poodle for a trim with jay ! shes the best , did exactly as i asked with the grooming . the few times i was there standing around id see how they would actually prepare the fur babies meals , they were treated like little humans !! i have a hair salon in fresh meadows any i recommend everyone to bring their babies here ... like many yelpers i know negative reviews throw you off but this place is so worth it that being said i love this place and will forever bring my baby zoey here when im given the chance :)!!!!!!!! read more

The dog house is the best place you can ask for your dog. I left my English Setter Daisy for 5 days . my neighbor told me he saw my dog in the park few times a day when he was walking his dog at 6:15 am. Daisy looked very happy with the walker. This place is clean as a cleanest I've seen. You need to call few days in advance to get in for grooming. Daisy go there twice a week for day care. You can always notice her excitement when we get there. It feels like home for her. Highly recommended.ask for Alon or Luis read more

I had read the negative reviews and talked my fiancee out of getting our golden doodle groomed there. Until.... every time we asked owners on the street where they got their's groomed, they responded "Dog House Spa" So I took him today and he came out amazing! great cut, clean ears, beautiful coat all fluffed out. I highly recommend Dpg House Spa read more

I've been recommended by friends to go this dog spa. The customer service is great, there was good communication between the owner and I. When you walk in there was a welcoming feeling They took good care of my dog , after picking my dog up he looked happy after getting his grooming from them. My dog was looking fresh as ever. I would recommend this place to anyone with dogs to go there. read more

Absolutely not!!! would I recommend this place for your fur-babies. The spa is elegantly designed, but it stinks, the music is too loud, poor lighting, and overcrowded. The staff member that greeted me, clearly does not have a passion for for animals. He lacks dedication, patience and love to care for the doggies, as well as a few cats I saw. He was stressed out. Naturally the energy he transmits is evident on all the doggies and cats expressions.. When I attempted to greet a few he tells me " do not go over to them" while simultaneously practically yelling to them "shhh, stop" so i asked "what is the problem? poor babies" he says, " i will be feeding them soon." In any event, he is rude, obnoxious and more importantly the fur-babies are clearly not happy in this "upscale, elegantly, designed" environment. read more

This place was wonderful but one of the owners went back to Israel. Now it's a dirty mess with baby carriages blocking the isles. The animal food selection is poor. No one cares how it is run and the dogs in "day care" just lounge around in a small ares and sleep. No one plays with them read more

This place is a lifesaver. We recently moved to NYC and brought a German Shepherd that was not used to the city. We tried many different companies in the area, none of which could provide the care our dog is getting at this place. The owner has years of experience and worked with our dog on his leash aggression and his urban adjustment. He is now such a happy dog , loves to go there, and we are so grateful! Thank you! read more

I took my cocker spaniel Lady to The Dog House Spa. She was treated like a princess... A wonderful pedicure. The groomers were outstanding. Definitely worth the price. The owner and his son were really playful with her. I will definitely be back. read more

The Dog House Spa is one of those great classic New York City small businesses. Great and highly competent service combined with a fantastic friendly attitude. My dog has been going there for 7 years for daycare and boarding and baths and he is one happy camper! In fact, on the days when he isn't going there for daycare, we can't walk by the place without his insisting that we pop in to say hello to his buddies and to grab a treat from the bowl by the door. For me, the Dog House Spa makes having a canine companion in Manhattan a true 'walk in the park'. read more

I have never written a Yelp review, but I have to with this business. I brought my dog there for grooming at 8:30am and told the receptionist I would be back around 6:00pm to pick her up. They told me that was totally fine. When I arrived at 6:00pm they told me I should really take her out as she hasn't been outside all day. When I asked why not he said 'I don't take the dogs who are there for grooming outside.' So, despite the fact that he knew my dog had been their for the entire day, he didn't take her out, or even tell me that he doesn't take them out if they are being groomed. I would have happily paid for their dog walking service had I known they were going to keep her inside for the entire day. read more

Awesome place. My goldendoodle always comes out looking like a star. Good place for day care too. Dogs get tired out by good walks in Very nearby Central Park. Owner and staff genuinely love dogs. read more

I didn't get any further than the phone call. I don't know if the person who answered the phone was the owner or groomer, but wow! What an attitude. Sort of like doing me a favor by even talking my call. Maybe you'll be lucky if someone else answers the phone when you call -- possibly they're good at what they do -- but I'll never know. read more

I dont usually write reviews, but after my dog has repeatedly pulled me away from the Dog House Spa as we walk to the park, I feel compelled to share his very bad experience there. The groomer and owner DID NOT follow instrutions on how I wanted my dog groomed. They seldom walk the dogs when they are in their care and the worst part is they can be very rough with your pet. After they take your dog down to the basement one never knows how they are treated. The very last time I brought my dog there, his chest was shaven so close blood rose to the surface of his skin. I took pictures and decided to Never send him there again. However 6 months later he is not over the trauma and literally pulls to walk on the opposite side of the street whenever we near the block. The prices are high and the quality of service/groomer is dreadful. Please do your faithful friend a favor and avoid the DOG HOUSE SPA ON 97th St- bet Madison & 5rh ave. read more