Love this dog shop. The employees are incredibly friendly and attentive. Each visit I'm greeted and helped by multiple employees. My dogs love visiting to pick out new toys and treats. They don't love bath time at the self-serve dog wash stations, but don't seem to mind the nail clippings. I, on the other hand, appreciate the convenience of the elevated dog wash stations with the portable dryer. If preferred there is also a separate room available to dry your dog. With multiple stations and employees, we have always been able to walk in for a dog wash and nail trim. On busier days we have been added to a waitlist. The list moved quickly so it really only took and extra 5-10 min. We used that time to peruse the shelves, which we wanted to do anyway. Most of the items and services are reasonably priced for a specialty dog shop. Only thing I don't like is price difference between the nail trim and grinds. They seem to take roughly equal effort and time and other places charge the same price for either service. The website needs updating since I believe nail trims cost $15 and the nail grind is $25. The website lists $10. If I'm remembering correctly. The employees are all enthusiastic and helpful. They go out of their way to ensure you are assisted and offer to recommend products as needed to match your dog's preference. They will even assist with fitting your dog with a harness. We have visited numerous times for toys, treats, supplies, baths, and nail care. I appreciate their rewards program that offers complimentary treats and services. I recommend this dog shop to others and look forward to returning! read more

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This place is something to bark about! Bow WOW!! I had been told it was a self serve Dog Washing business (which it is) but it is sooooo much more! This is the boogie boutique for your barking babies!! So many products I was looking for hours. We took 2 small dogs to get their claws filed down, and not a yipe was heard. Even my overly dramatic teacup chihuahua didn't cry. My roommate's papillon decided the bakery offerings were too good to pass by! She decided to go the self serve route while the human's talked! Snagging one on a lower shelf before she got busted by the cashier! Highly recommend this canine boutique! read more

Nice and welcoming. The staff is well versed on different treat and food options for your fur babies!

This is a great place where you can wash your dog yourself or have the staff do it. Lots of options and a very nice set up. Not my dog's favorite past time, but the friendly, knowledgeable, and professional staff helped a lot. read more

Best pet shop ever!! If you want a locally owned business to treat your pets like their own go here!

Got a free coupon for a bath. The team was so helpful. I continue to drive 30 min out of my way to get my dog food there. read more

Just Dog People - My pup after her much needed bath. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

I absolutely love this store and so does my dog. They have the best selection, high quality and super helpful owners.

Still my absolute favorite place. The owners are so extremely welcoming and friendly. They take the time to explain products to you and help you find things that will work best for your dog. I have gone to them with questions related to the best kinds of treats, puzzle toys, different foods to try and everyone is so knowledgeable about the products in store. The employees are always the friendliest people you will ever meet. You can tell the owners take care of their employees. The store is always well stocked and clean. If you ever need anything for your beloved pup, this is the perfect store! read more

Daire (Dalmatian/Lab mix) says: My name is Daire, and I absolutely love this place! They always welcome me and my humans. I go in and meet other dogs and sniff to my heart's content. I always come out with new swag and treats. Today, a very nice lady fitted me with a stylish new, red harness. It helps me remember that while I am a puppy, my humans do not like me to pull. I just get so excited! I can't help myself. I would recommend this place to all my canine friends. They have cool stuff, and they are human friendly! Mom and Dad say: Ditto! Best doggie village around! read more

Forever kind and helpful.I always feel like a cherished customer.

I have stopped in here several times to get my dog's nails trimmed and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. They have the cutest collars for your pup (I've bought one for every season), fresh baked treats and Taste of the Wild dog food. They also have a great rewards program. I definitely need to try out the self-serve dog wash station someday. read more

Dog lovers with the best selection of treats and supplies anywhere. Very knowledgeable and personable.

Just took my dog Ace there for a grooming and they were incredible! Took him right back at his appointment time, had him finished in less than an hour, and were knowledgeable on what to recommend for his dry skin. He gets super anxious getting groomed (which then makes me as his mom anxious lol) and we both felt super calm and comfortable here. Highly recommend! read more

It doesn't get any better than this if you love your dogs as much as they love you. Staff is top notch, friendly and knowledgeable about any of your needs. AND... no mask needed. If you're looking for that, the big chain stores may be for you. Thanks JDP for all you do and have done over the years for us. read more

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, very helpful. Wide variety of products for all types of dogs. Highly recommend!

I like to store, the staff and the owners. Always friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, I will never use the again to groom my Yorkie. The cut wasn't great but I only wanted a trim. My poor baby came home with his eye totally red like it was nipped with something, which took a very long time to heal. He also came home lethargic, uninterested in any thing, which lasted almost three days. He was not himself and he has never before or after that been lethargic, etc. so I completely believe he was given something to either calm him or make him sleep until it was time to pick him up, regardless of the fact they after not suppose to. He is a friendly, playful, happy dog and when he was returned with such a different disposition I was beside myself. Never again for grooming. There are better places for grooming. read more

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Was a regular here until the last two visits when literally no one wore masks while NC was a COVID hotspot. My better half is immuno compromised and we simply can't shop in places where something as simple as wearing masks during a pandemic to protect everyone is adhered to. read more

Popped in to kill time and do not regret it! Found some great choices of treats for my very allergic pups. The staff were super friendly as well. Tons of items to choose from and very clean place! So happy I found this place and I will return!! read more

Extremely disgusted and honestly... horrified after my last visit here with our puppy. She came home with a hemorrhage in her eye, (pictured) and the next morning, had the same hemorrhaging in her other eye. This also happened to occur the day before her first birthday which sucked even more. When I called to discuss the matter with the owner, he rudely interrogated me, (as if I had somehow done this to my own puppy), and refused to acknowledge even the remotest possibility that they were somehow at fault until finally he made up some bogus claim that my pup probably did it to herself while she was in some kind-of holding kennel for 20 minutes barking at another dog who was in a separate kennel barking at her. Honestly, the only way this could've happened was if they mishandled her or had her improperly restrained in a kennel. AND FOR 20 MINUTES?!?!? Why would they keep a puppy in a kennel that long when an appointment was made? (The owner couldn't provide a reasonable answer for this either). They were incredibly rude, dismissive, and accused me of accusing them of animal abuse. Doesn't this sound questionable? Meantime, my pup spent the morning of her first birthday at the vet and we spent $160 having her thoroughly examined to ensure that nothing was seriously wrong. The vet said that it was bruising that would take 1 - 2 weeks to heal. Also - I did have an attorney call them because I was so disgusted and they refused to speak with me in a professional, polite and appropriate manner - and was as a result, infuriated. All messages left by my attorney went unreturned. I am not a litigious person, (I've never threatened legal action once in my entire life), but I honestly was sick-to-my stomach trying to speak with the owner of this place - and while I knew there would be no recourse for me from a legal standpoint, I was hoping the owner would at least communicate with him because I had hit my breaking point and was still too busy worrying about my puppy's well-being. No such luck. He consistently dodged my attorney's calls, which is why I am here to warn everyone against going to this place. I was in tears for two days because I was so worried. I will NEVER return and I hope people pay attention to this. Our pup will be going to the groomer at our vet - Carolina Ranch Animal Hospital and Resort, where they... a) adore their clients and their customers and are beyond professional and b) know how to dremel a dog's claws without severely bruising their eyes resulting in a trip to the vet the following day. Also, the vet called to check on ME because she knew how upset I was. She did explain that it looked worse than it was and was probably more traumatic for me... but then WHY ON EARTH couldn't the owner just have apologized instead of initially trying to blame me, then coming up with inexcusable excuses like kenneling a clearly upset and improperly restrained dog for 20 minutes and then ignoring all attempts at communication thereafter? UNREAL and UNACCEPTABLE. AVOID. read more

Just Dog People - Pet Groomers Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

We had our dog groomed there yesterday. They normally do a great job. Yesterday they severely cut my dog while trimming/grinding her nails. She can't put any weight on her back paw at all. They took zero responsibility for the issue and even tried to convince my husband she came in that way. Why would anyone try to groom a dog with an open wound? My 2 year old active dog can barely get outside to use the bathroom. I am so angry. read more

Just Dog People - This was 3 days after. It took her a week to walk on. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

This pet store is about a 20-25 minute drive away from where I live, but it is definitely worth the drive for me. There are much closer pet stores, but I believe this is the best around. I love the employees as well as Katie. They are very knowledgeable and willing to help. Most importantly, you can tell they believe in the products that they sell from the way they talk about them. You want the best for your furry best friend, and from food to toys to accessories and beauty supplies, they carry the most trustworthy brands. It's also important to shop locally as well, so abandon the chain stores and go to Just Dog People because they have only the best products to give to your best friend. read more

Don't go on Wednesday - they clean the wash stations once per week and they smell like ammonia for hours, ended up not washing dog. Don't assume the nail clipping is $10 because we were charged $20. Chaos in every corner - the credit card machine was out make sure you bring CASH read more

Just fantastic!! The staff is terrific, very friendly and very knowledgeable, lots of great products. We have been coming here for about 6 months and our experience has been wonderful. We would not consider shopping anywhere else, highly recommend it!! read more

This is now my favorite pet store! When I moved from Colorado Springs I was unsure were I would purchase my dog food. I was looking for a store similar to Wag N' Wash. I stumbled across this place. This store has quality dog food and treats. The staff is super friendly. If you're searching for a local business to purchase dog supplies and you're not into chain stores like: Wal-Mart, PetSmart, and Petco then give this place a try. I drive almost 30 minutes out of my way because of the superior service I receive, and the premium products they sell. I can't emphasize this enough....their customer service is awesome! read more

Okay, I kept going back and now I love this place! The 2 times I've been there since writing my original review always started out with letting my pup out in their little Dog Park, which is an awesome thing to have in that area since my lil' buddy and I are in the area a lot. Then both times I decided to go in for something. The first time we got an awesome dog bed (which was for Muscles but Cali the Cat has taken over it!) and a nice Tweed Jacket for Muscles. I asked for a treat sample and I got one! The staff was nice. Then today we decided to go in again and I bought ANOTHER dog bed (this one Muscles is claiming!) and some interesting dog foods. The folks in there were so nice and this time we got lots of treats! We're fans now, and we will definitely keep going back! read more

Fantastic, amazing customer service! I can't even begin to describe how fantastic the customer service is here. They take their time with you, they won't rush or try to get away from you, they will make sure you are more than satisfied before checking you out. I went it because my mom told me you give them a try. I was looking for a new dog food for my puppy (currently 12 weeks old) because hers was giving her horrendous gas. So I go, I'm immediately greeted at the door and explain to them what I need. I was taken to the food, she explained the different brands, the benefits, so on, then suggested a brand to me. I ended up with brand she suggested, along with a new harness, a pig ear, and a few other treats. When rung up, it was no where close to what I thought I'd be spending. I spent a little over 60. If I had gotten the same things from Petsmart, I would have spent well over 100. Their store is full of treats and cookies for your 4 legged friends. Pig Ears, Beef Pizzles, Horns, Hooves, Baked Treats, just to name a few. I've bought quite a fee Pig Ears because my puppy loves them and they keep her distracted for a little while. Also, bring your four legged little friend by the store to say hello! The owners love meeting your furry critters. The owners usually have atleast one of their fuzzy pups wandering the shop with them. No worries, they are extremely.well behaved and wouldn't mind if you give them a little loving. They also have a rewards program! You can earn coupons you can use on anything in the store. Not to mention, they also have a program with the dog food. With CERTAIN BRANDS, if you buy 10 bags, you get one free. Or it's buy 11 get one free, can't quite remember which it is. You don't have to buy it all at once, they keep track of what you buy. It's fantastic! They also groom your puppy for you. They will trim your pup up and trim their claws as well. Not only that, but they have a self service dog wash. Just bring your dog in, pay a small fee, and wash your little fuzzy friend. I just love this store. This is where I'll be getting all my stuff for my puppy from now on. The staff are amazing, owners are fantastic people, prices are reasonable, and I just love the look of this store. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I definitely would! read more

Wonderful service here for pets and owners! We bathed our dog here and not only are the prices reasonable, they provide everything you need! Also they have great dog foods and and a deal after you purchase a number of bags, you get one free! The owners are very friendly as well, thanks for your awesome service! read more

I am soooo jealous of Garner NC for having a "Just Dog People" :-) We were fortunate to find it right off I-40 while heading back to Topsail after the hurricane. My grandson and our family have a brand new Cocker Spaniel and were rushing home to see him and his sitter. We were blown away by the customer service, the knowledge, and the selection offered by "Just Dog People". Everyone was so nice, even the customers! We purchased great treats and a few other items, we'll be calling or driving up to visit again. They also have a wonderful DIY shampoo supplies/grooming room that I would love to have close by in Wilmington/Jacksonville.. This is just an A-1 dog lover's paradise/store!!! Thank you to them for offering a discount to veterans too!! read more

Such an amazing place !!! Great customer service, great addition to our community and my dogs actually love going there for their baths. Highly recommend !! read more

These folks, Katie, Jason and their staff are just fantastic! Customer service is as good as it gets. Everyone is very knowledgeable, very friendly and very helpful. A great selection of top notch products. Retail just doesn't get any better than this. We discovered Just Dog People about 3 years ago and our entire brood (of 5) are very glad we did. read more

I drove from Apex today to take my senior corgi who has a degenerative nerve disease causing him to need a set of wheels for mobility here so he could get a good bath. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was blown away. From the moment I walked through the door, everyone was so kind and helpful. The staff went out of their way to make me and my pup comfortable and to accommodate his special needs. I was able to take my time to give him a much needed bath and get the staff to do a nail trim. As a special treat, one of the employees brought my pup a complimentary blueberry facial! I mean...wow! The entire experience was wonderful. It was worth every dime spent, every mile I drove, and every minute it took. It was a special treat for my pup and I am always looking for opportunities to make him feel extra special....I found one here. And we will definitely be back! read more

Not very responsive when you email them about getting an appointment. They should take that option off their website. Not sure if we will go back. Calling another store... read more

Cannot say enough high praises about this business. Great selection of products to meet all your dog needs. The self serve dog washing station is a nice asset. Katie, Jason and the entire staff know how to treat their customers well and make your dog feel special each time you visit. read more

We LOVE just dog people! Everyone is friendly and helpful. We purchase 3 bags of dog food a month and they offer a royalty program where you buy 10 bags get the 11th free! This is a $50 value for something I get anyways. The owners are so kind and go above and beyond. Thanks Just Dog People for making us feel like family read more

Best store for dogs and cats! The workers are the sweetest people you will ever meet and they sure do treat your dogs like royalty when it comes to bathing them! I recommend this store to anyone who considers your pet as a family member, wants your pup or cat treated like a king or queen, and loves to be treated like you are more than just a customer! My family and I practically live there! We usually go more than twice a week sometimes! Awesome people work here, and I myself have considered working there because I love it so much! read more

Dog people who like cats too! They do nail trims far cheaper than other groomers in the area! $10 for both dogs AND cats, no appointment needed! They are cutting back their cat section which is already very small. But I was able to get what I needed. They have a great atmosphere and personable staff, will definitely return. read more

Very professional and nice folks! I love taking my dog here for a quick bath in between grooming and also getting her groomed here. Everyone very helpful, also the owner helped me to switch to a limited ingredient pet food when I shared some concerns with possible allergies in my dog-- since switching she has done great! I continue to get her food from them and I am truly glad to have this gem of a place in my neighborhood. read more

I'm from out of town, and my girlfriend and I stopped by with our St. Bernard, and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had at a dog friendly store. They were quick and professional with their services, and they had lots of knowledge on everything I asked.. also had some great products in the store. I would recommend this store to anyone that has a dog, and loves their furry companion! read more

I loved this place until recently. I walked in today and there were three girls behind the counter and not one was wearing a mask. I was with my 85 year old mother who was wearing a mask. When we asked why they weren't wearing a mask now that it is law, one girl said that she had a condition and she didn't have to tell us what it was. We looked at all three girls and asked, you ALL have a condition? They just laughed at us. We took our dogs elsewhere to have their nails clipped. I won't be back, and I have been going there to buy treats since it opened. It showed a serious lack of care. read more

Absolutely love this store! The dog bathing stations are so easy to use and the shampoo is awesome! The staff is super friendly as well.