TL;DR You can trust Hair O' The Dog Salon with your precious fur baby. They are seriously awesome!…read more We got our darling little chunky monkey, Yeti, on July 11th, and he immediately changed our world forever! He's a now utterly precious almost six month old Havanese (which is the sturdiest of the toy breeds, by the way), and, about a month ago, we knew that we needed to shop around for the perfect groomer for our little guy! We read that puppies with high maintenance grooming needs should be brought to the groomer very young to start getting socialized to the whole experience, so we started checking out different spots to find the one that we most trusted to begin this process with. Hubby and I, of course, scoured the Yelp reviews and began investigating the various highly-rated places around us in North Austin. We brought our then five pound baby along for the ride, and it wasn't until we stepped into Hair O' The Dog Grooming Salon that we knew, without a single solitary doubt, that this was the one! It was just the way that they lovingly grabbed him out of my arms and started showering him with kisses and cuddles! Everyone else had been so cold and matter of fact, but the ladies here were just so warm and enthusiastic, and Yeti was a happy little wiggle butt in all of their arms. Love at first sight, all the way around! They knew exactly what was needed, and they offered me a white board and marker to make communication with them a breeze! We scheduled his first puppy experience for that next Saturday at 9:30am, and they showed me the large kennel on the floor right by the action where they would let Yeti observe from at first. They encouraged me to bring his blankets, treats, and toys to deck out his space, so you know that I totally did! He came out of that first experience (just some very gentle maintenance grooming) so buttoned up and, most importantly, happy as a clam! They even sent me a picture of him in a zombie apocalypse, which was too adorable (see my pics). I threw it right up on social media, naturally! They then scheduled his first real cut for the next month, which is today, so here we are at home waiting for our little dumpling to be ready. The awesome ladies over there have been communicating regularly, and they just sent me his before picture! This review has already gotten ridiculously long, so I'll just leave you with this: I have zero nerves or fears about our precious puppy being in their hands right now, and that is HUGE. The energy there is beautiful, and this is one of those places that I would happily give more than five stars to, if I could! I'll pop the after pictures up when we get him. Thanks for reading, y'all, and run, don't walk, to Hair O' The Dog Salon, if you're in need of a grooming spot that seriously goes above and beyond and honestly makes you and your pup feel like family. HIGHLY recommend!

This is the only place we are bringing our dogs to be groomed. My German Shepherd/Husky mix sheds…read more(a lot is an understatement) and he hates being brushed. He always loved the groomers here and he comes back energetic like a weight is lifted off of him. When I moved to South Austin I tried a couple other groomers closer to me but didn't realize they used clippers and weren't doing a thorough job so his double coat got very compacted. We returned to this groomer and he is back to his old self. They did an amazing job deshedding him, got his fur feeling soft and fluffy again, and answered all my questions over text. It is so worth the drive and we don't intend to bring our dogs anywhere else again.

She did a great job and took care of our boy all by himself. He didn't have to wait in a kennel,…read morewhich is why my wife usually refuses to take him to the groomer. Junior looked good and happy when we picked him up, which are the most important things!

I had a bad experience with a mobile groomer (nothing traumatic, just gave my puppy a crappy,…read morechoppy haircut) and I've been *so* much happier with Sydney's work--Ruby looks adorable every time she comes home, even when she's got 3 legs shaved from a recent hospital stay... Ruby is a fearful little chihuahua/poodle mix and always nervous around strangers (and sometimes... not strangers... she's cute, not smart) but last time I took her in, she was so excited to see Sydney, she did her "I'm sitting please pick me up!" which is always great to see. Easy to get appointments, very communicative about what you want done--best groomer experience ever.

Best grooming with daycare service EVER. Lizzy was excited to go every time, no place else. I moved…read moreto DC, but the places I've tried here can't compare

As a child, I grew up with a herd of cats and dogs, so I could be the ultimate fur mom except that,…read moreas an adult, I am allergic to cats and dogs with cat-like hair. However, this minor flaw does not keep me from shopping for friends with fur babies. Specifically, I was looking for a dog toy as a gift as Mud Puppies came highly recommended. Mud Puppies is located on Highway 620 in a shopping strip mall. The front desk staff greeted me warm and friendly. I was immediately offered assistance and pointed to an assortment of dog toys. In fact, I did not know that there were so many dog toys. In fact, momentarily I was paralyzed with fear of making a decision. After exploring some possibilities, I decided to defer my decision until I looked at one more place. Mud puppies also offers Playcare, just like day care for children but for dogs in addition to pet grooming and boarding. The team works with each dog's unique personality. Based on my interactions with the staff, I would feel comfortable leaving a dog with them.

Today was our second grooming with Devin and my pups absolutely adore him. They are both very…read morerelaxed when he takes them to van. Super friendly and very professional. We feel blessed to have found such a great company. They absolutely love animals.

Dash is a very nervous dog (chihuahua/schnauzer mutt), but we have been so happy with the groomer's…read moregentle nature and patience with him. I love that they are available at Cedar Park Bark Park, taking the trauma out of going to a groomer, which he isn't good with. Highly recommend popping in next time you see them at your local Bark Park!

They were so easy to work with and did great! I got the full grooming service for my big ol lab/pit…read moremix baby and he's usually so scared of water but they seemed to have handled him well! He came out smelling so nice and looking great. Other groomers I've dealt with in the past had a hard time with him because of his fears with water and he'd come back to me looking exactly the same. But not here! I recommend them for your pups and would use their service again in the future.

I had a terrible experience with this mobile grooming service. They claim to service downtown…read moreAustin, but clearly don't know how to navigate or park in the area. Before the appointment, I gave clear instructions to park behind my apartment and even confirmed with my building that they were allowed to stay for up to two hours. Despite this, they repeatedly called and texted me confused about where to park, sending photos of signs that said "no parking." I reassured them multiple times that they had clearance and there would be no issue. After coordinating everything, I carried my 18-pound cat down 18 floors to meet them in the back alley--only to find that they had left. They then told me they refused to proceed due to the "risk" of getting fined. I was left standing in an alley holding my cat while juggling calls from multiple numbers trying to coordinate between dispatch and the groomers. I even offered to meet them at a nearby parking garage if that made them more comfortable, but they refused. If you advertise service in downtown Austin, you should be prepared to handle the realities of parking in that area. This was a complete waste of time and incredibly frustrating. I would not recommend this company.

Bobby is super friendly and personable! Once I filled out a short info sheet and he met my dog, he…read morewanted to take me on a quick tour of his trailer to see where the dog would be groomed. He did a great job building it too!. After about an hour he brought my dog to the door and I couldn't be more pleased! My dog is older and he sure took good care of her. Im definitley using Hayden Grooming from now on! One thing I was very impressed with is he responded within 5 minutes when I initially contacted and every time since same..within minutes!

Booked a same day appointment for my puppy. It was her first time being groomed. Based on the…read moreoutcome.. looks like she did well. She has an even cut, nails trimmed and smelling good. We look forward to the next time.

They always do a wonderful job with my puppy. She is always safe and well looked after. They…read morecommunicate effectively and efficiently and I'm so incredibly impressed with their work every time. The attention to detail is always outstanding

Hands Down the Best Groomer Ever!…read more I can't say enough good things about this groomer! If your pup is nervous or has had bad grooming experiences in the past, this is the person you need. She has a true gift with dogs--patient, gentle, and incredibly intuitive. What felt impossible with my anxious dog became a total success in her care. She doesn't just groom--she connects, making your pet feel safe and comfortable. The results speak for themselves, and so does the wagging tail! On top of that, her pricing is more than fair, and her customer service is unmatched. She treats you and your pet like family from start to finish. I honestly wouldn't go anywhere else. Highly, highly recommended!

Care is adequate however this is a Thrive business and therefore is quite expensive. I will be…read morechanging vets due to the excessive costs.

I am sad to feel obliged to write this review. I love my vet, but a recent experience has shown…read moretheir true colors. Last year I got a quote to have my dog's teeth cleaned and was quoted a price of $800. I became very ill myself and had to postpone it to this year. So I asked for a new quote and was prepared to get the cleaning done. At the preliminary exam, I was told somewhere around $1,000 (perhaps slightly more). When I got the "final" quote, it was $3,700+. I was furious that they had increased the price by a factor of almost five. This is predatory pricing and is apparently fueled by the conglomerate that has bought them out. I have a lot of friends in the dog community and asked them about this. They unanimously said that this was outrageous and not a single one had a quote this high. Several told me that Cypress Creek Veterinary has become notorious for their ridiculously high prices, and several of them have quit using their services. I posted this on our Neighborhood group, and the many people who responded said that they should be banned for price gouging. A lot of people have now learned about this, and their clinic's reputation has suffered as a result. I would encourage you to avoid them and find a local vet clinic owned and controlled by the vets who work there and who actually care about the welfare of their patients. Also, I took my dog to Emancipet for his teeth cleaning. They were very kind, professional, and did an amazing job on his teeth. They charged $425.