Such a quick nail trim for my cat!! Clean and neat. Took 2 minutes. Very fair price. Will definitely bring her back for a bath and fur trim as the hot season approaches read more

every time I went there, they did a nice job on my dog thank you sooo much for taking good care of my sweet princess if i every get a nother pup I will bring them to you to groom for me thank you thank you thank you thank you and God bless you all read more

10 stars if I could! So glad to find this place for trimming our cat's nails! She absolutely hates having her nails trimmed so we don't do it often enough, and the other groomer I'd been taking her to was dirty inside despite being a popular place -- it smelled bad, the table was filthy, and she'd come home and be licking all of that nastiness off herself so I just wasn't comfortable with it. I noticed walking by that this place was incredibly clean and well maintained, and they take walk-ins with no appointment for nail trims. Perfect! The two ladies who cut her nails were very nice, spoke softly and kindly to her since she was obviously terrified, and made the process as quick and efficient as possible. I'm SO happy with the entire service and relieved that it'll be easier to get her in more often for a nail trim. The price can't be beat, either. Again, very glad to have found them! read more

Everything went well. The groomers were super polite and professional. I did an amazing job with my dog and I had nothing but good things to say. I will definitely bring my dog back there for service. I highly recommend it. The only downside is you have to make an appointment which really isn't a downside because at least you know your dog will get groomed and they won't be any scheduling issues. read more

Pet Star Grooming - Well groomed dog - Pet Groomers Near Me - Astoria, New York

I was hesitant to use this groomer as I read the one bad review. But it was recommended by so many of my neighbors. To my surprise I made an appointment for my dog Rocco and they did an amazing job! He was only there for 2 hours. It was quick, affordable and my fur baby came home happy and handsome! The location is nothing to look at. It's small hidden but I am extremely happy with the service! They take Covid very serious as well. read more

Pet Star Grooming - 3 days after grooming. Happy puppy! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Astoria, New York

Stopped in on Saturday afternoon seeking a quick nail clipping for the pooch. She hates having her nails clipped, which is a) why we don't do it and b) an adventure for others. It's kind of hit or miss on their success. The ladies seemed friendly. From what I could see in the mirror, it look 3 ladies to finish the last couple nails. (She's a jumper!) Price was $8. I assume the extra $3 (advertised at $5) was because she was challenging. No matter....still a good deal. I assume we will go back regularly. read more

Do no take your pets here. I took my very small poodle for a grooming service. Now I keep her hair combed because I don't like shaving her down. Once I picked her up I was told by the assistant that she had a "rash" on her chest that could be due to seasonal allergies. The place is pretty dark so I couldn't see the extent of the damage. Once I got home and looked this was no rash but instead it's RAZOR BURN. I'm extremely upset because there was no need to shave her down so close to the skin causing such a bad burn. Furthermore I was lied to, at least be a responsible business and be honest and provide after care instructions. I will never take her there again and you shouldn't take your pets there either read more

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THEY DON'T DESERVE EVEN 1 STAR! I had a really bad experience at Pet Star Grooming... I made an appointment with them a Saturday morning and the Japanese woman was very mean. The place feels awful and scary. All dogs were crying like so worry and suddenly my puppy started shaking and barking desperate... Hmm.. Something wasn't right! The owner took my dog and I asked her how long would take her to groom my dog. She told me to pick up my dog at the end of the day... I asked her if I could bring the dog later because my dog needed to eat. (I didn't want my dog just to sitting there the whole day).. She gave me my dog back to my hands and told me I have to follow the rule of her business. I just asked her a question since it was the first time I would take my puppy for grooming!. She was really nasty talking. I left the place and I will never ever go there back again. And I don't recommend this place... read more

If you want a place where your furry friend will be treated right and come out looking stylish. Then this is the place for your pet. I've recommended Pet Star Grooming to friends and family and they love it too. They also sell accessories for your pet. read more

Pet Star Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - Astoria, New York

My schnauzer had a great groomer in Miami and it took me a lot of searching to find another in NYC. Pet star gives a close to perfect schnauzer cut and sometimes it lasts close to 3 months which is great. I tried different places in Queens and Brooklyn and everyone charges extra for basic items that should be included but Pet star includes them and they actually get done. Reasons why i didn't give it 5 stars are: Saturdays are first come first serve and they have your dog waiting their turn. read more

My dog had her first grooming appt. here . I was probably as nervous as she was, and they did a great job. I really felt like they cared and she looked perfect when all was finished. they seem to really love their work. very pleased read more

I can't believe all the bad reviews, I have been going here for 5 + years with my shitzhu and he always comes out looking great for a couple months and smelling super fresh for like 3 weeks after(they can only do so much about the smell!). Throughout the years I have tried a few other places when I was in a rush and I couldn't get an appointment and it has always been a disappointment. This spot may cost a little more than other places but my dog looks good and smells fresher for much longer so it ends up being cheaper for sure. If you want to save a buck or 2 then try the other spots(though many cost more) but if think your dog is worth it then try them out. read more

Very gentle and kind to my newly rescued toy poodle. They listened to me CLEARLY when I explained I didn't want her to have a dorky poodle cut or be shaved. My baby came out looking perfect and not traumatized at all. She's a new rescue who has tarter and needs a teeth cleaning, which I knew about, but they were VERY concerned about it until I explained that she'd be going to the vet for the issue. The price was reasonable for the service, which included bathing, hair cut, nails, ear cleaning and anal glands. I didn't like the fact that it took 2 hours and she's 7 lbs. I also didn't like the fact that they kept shooing me away and giving me looks when I was waiting right outside for them to finish. I'm a nervous mommy and have a right to check on her baby. read more

I took my dog here and he got DOUBLE EAR INFECTIONS AND A CORNEAL ULCER. Never ever bring your dog here. I had to take my dog to the emergency room at 10pm and pay over $1k for his bill. Regardless of the money, my dog was in pain. He was trembling and his head was shaking side to side from the ear infections. They had the audacity to ask me if I took him outside and he caught something. Lady. My dog is f*cking four years old and never had a problem. Suddenly a couple days later after going grooming and staying in my apt he's sick as sh*t. Never, ever, under any circumstance take your dog here. I groom my dog myself now. read more

I use to have 5 shih tzus, now 4,as my oldest one of 19 years passed away only a few months ago. Ofcourse being the oldest he was the first to go through grooming and such. I will admit that he was feisty and snapped every now and then, esp when one tried getting near his face. I recall when bringing him to YAYOI he used to dread entering. Literally trying to pull me in the other direction, and when I would pick him up he would claw onto my shoulder so i wouldn't let him go. I look back now and regret ever letting him get groomed there, but at the time my phrase was "he needs to get groomed whether he likes it or not." I should've noticed that every time I brought him home he would be EXHAUSTED, so lethargic that he would sleep for a day if not two days. He wouldn't even get up to eat. I should've noticed something wasn't right. I recall one instance, my dog was kind of limping, and my mother had asked one of the groomers if anything happened and her immediate response was "no nothing happened, he didn't fall." EXCUSE ME? I never mentioned anything about falling, YOU DID. I probably should've mentioned something then, but really sometimes people are put into situations where at the moment you don't know what to do but when you have time to think about it, say 3 years, you realize this was wrong. Then I brought my next two shih tzu's to YAYOI, and the same thing with them! I thought maybe this is how shih tzus are. They just don't like strangers, or getting groomed. It wasn't until one of my dogs woke up in the middle of the night of the SAME day of getting groomed that we had to rush her to the ER. She started vomitting saliva, shaking uncontrollably. They had to keep her overnight. Her brother stayed in the bed up to a week before being normal again. I don't get what they do to them here? DO UNTO AN ANIMAL WHAT YOU WOULD WANT DONE TO YOU. It was that moment that I realized that the problem wasn't my dogs but YAYOI's services. I immediately stopped taking them there. I am aware that YAYOI provides decent, if not cheaper prices for the services, and OFTEN she implies she does favors for the customers-- but like they say You pay what you get for. I recall YAYOi would always charge me 5 to 10 extrra dollars because my dog would try biting her or I guess was being difficult. In the end I gave 10$ extra dollars to have my dog suffer. :( Eventually, I found a more holistic place that they actually enjoyed strolling into. They would come out so happy. I recall my dog getting a "blueberry facial" once and after his grooming services came running out wagging his tail. I knew that for once he was happy. Unfortunately being a couple years ago, the place has closed. I recommend doing your research before you take your dog to any groomer!! Read reviews and check the ratings! As for YAYOI, I believe she needs to understand that pets to most are like children. So it is in every customers desire to want the BEST treatment for their pet. I mean, if these were actual children being taken to daycare, you wouldn't keep them tied to a pole, while you took care of the other child- would you? probably not. I write this review for the people who are looking for grooming services and happen to be directed to this grooming service. If your dog isn't taken care of at the "appointment time" and is left in a cage tied because they are behind schedule- then you probably should Not leave your dog there in distress. If you decide to test them out, see how your dog responds afterwards. It may not be worth it. READ THE REVIEWS ON YELP. Notice many mention their pets getting sick, its not worth sacrificing a small payment for the many bills that may or may not come afterwards at the ER or vet clinic. Lastly if you take a look at her RECENT responses, which have taken her 2 or so years to respond to, she mentions doing customers favors in charging them "only 5 to 8$ more"-- um hello SOME PEOPLE make that in a whole hour! I also noticed one review saying "she doesn't like clipping nails just as much as the dog doesn't it like it." WHAT???????????? Shouldn't someone enjoy their job no matter the circumstances? why would anyone want their dogs to get their nails clipped by someone who doesn't like doing it?? TO YAYOI: Patience and LOVE for all animals walking through your doors. this review is in memory of my beloved dog, who was put through many tortuous grooming sessions here. I write this to protect other future pets and pet parents from what may or may not happen at YAYOIs. read more

Do. Not. Go. Here. I just got my puppy back (a maltese mix). They gave her a shaved poodle cut. She looks horrible. She had a few mats, since this was her first cut but there was no need to do that to her. And if there was, it should have been communicated to me. They wouldn't let me see her until after I paid, then shoved the dog at me and disappeared in the back. It was pretty obvious they knew they'd done something wrong. The customer service was awful. The Asian women who worked there was rude and as I left was screaming at someone on the phone. There are too many places in New York to get your dog groomed to put up with a place like this. I'm never going back. read more

This place is just straight up horrible. I took my puppy there because it was around my neighborhood and it cost only $45 for cut, wash, nail trim and ear cleaning. We picked him up, the cut didn't look that nice at all. A day later my poor puppy got an ear infection. We went to the vet and he said it was because there was water in his ear and wasn't cleaned properly. This has never happened to my puppy when I cleaned him myself. If you're "professional" then this shouldn't happen. I would never go back and I would never recommend any one I know to go here!!! read more

DO NOT GO HERE. I have been going for a while but yesterday my little yorkie came home shaking, hiding, not peeing, not eating and with a bloody eye. Someone mistreated my dog and that's not ok. Stay away. read more

I am so sad to give these wonderful folks only one star BUT they absolutely cannot take direction. I have a Yorkie who HAD a fabulous coat. I specifically said " Do not shave him, take off about 1 ", and leave about one inch on the bottom of the body. Please give him a westie cut for his face." When I returned, he was cut all over to 1 " and basically looks like he is wearing a modified Schnauzer cut. He is a gorgeous dog, so he looks like a Steiff Tier, but it is so far off from what I asked them to do, I will never go back. Really a shame since they are so close to my house. Does anyone else with a Yorkie have a recommendation in the Astoria area for a groomer who is good AND can follow direction? I am afraid it will take almost a year for him to get back to where he was before they changed his named to "the Yorkie formerly known as Giaco" read more

Good place. Kind of pricey..... 70$ for my little 12 lb dog!?!? Also, my dog always came back throwing up after getting groomed from this place. read more

I won't recommend them to any one. I wasn't happy with the service at all. 1st the (Asian woman there was extermerly rude; she needs a lesson on how to speak to ppl. 2nd, they are very expensive for no reason. I have a 2.2 lb Yorkie pup & they charged me $45 for a botch hair cut. 3rd, I asked for a Yorkie puppy cut & what I got was a chopped up mess, he looks like a rat. They didn't bother to blend in his hair cut. They suck, I will post every where that they suck & will past the bad word to all my dog owner friends. read more

I love this place!! I brought Coconut there for the first time today and I was so impressed! I used to go to Pet Zone on Queens Boulevard but I found they missed the basics every time. I'd have to ask specifically for them to trim his underbelly and butt area, clean out his ears (including ear hair), anal glands, etc. Even after asked, they would forget something every time. I only get him groomed once a month and it gets expensive - $70 each time, so I want to make sure it wasn't a wasted trip. $70 is too much for simply a trim and bath. At Pet Star Grooming, they did everything as a standard and I didn't have to tell them... What a breeze! And the price is extremely reasonable! As soon as I got there, Yayoi explained everything... she was so sweet and attentive. They get a lot of customers, a line started to form outside since it is first come, first serve. Even though it is a bit out of the way, I will definitely be bringing Coconut back here! P.S The address is actually 31-02 34th Avenue. ( it's listed incorrectly, I tried to edit it but it needs approval) :) read more

Hands down there worst dog groomers in NY. I took my dogs there yesterday to be trimmed $155 for two small pups... Both have them have been cut twice in different places & are in a lot of pain! No one there gave two shits about it or had any explanation. There excuses were, we just work here..... Stevie wonder could do a better job than these clowns !!!! DO NOT USE THIS PLACE OR WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! read more

I have a 4 lb long haired chihuahua who they always treat like a princess when i bring her In for a $5 nail clipping and hair trim. Even when they're super busy and I haven't made an appointment, I'm always In and out In less than five minutes. I haven't used their full grooming service but they seem to all truly have a love and caring for what they do :) read more

I have no idea what u negative people are talking about my dog has been going there since the owner was working from her home never a problem my dog loves them and he always is cut well clean and smelling wonderful. I have been there and seen aggressive dogs turned away because once u leave your dog sometimes acts aggressively they have lots of dogs to groom and if your dog is creating a disturbance they have to cage them to keep the other dogs from acting, so maybe u should keep your little darlings home and do it yourself my shi has been going since he was a puppy and is now ten i would give them ten stars if i could and would never take my yummy any place else i have also sent others who have gone back and continue this lady knows what she's doing So get yourself an electric cutter and do it yourself. read more

My dog went to get his hair groomed on 6/26/14 for the first time . After 4 hrs he was looking like a superstar .

I have to admit, I was reluctant to leave my two canine babies with these groomers due to the exterior/ interior of this place. Also, the owner/manager/secretary/groomer is sort of CHOP CHOP when explaining the terms, regulations and by laws of having your pet groomed at this place. Believe me, she will SCHOOL you on it !!! But I have to admit, my dogs came out looking dapper!!! They put on a bandanna for my boy and a bow ponytail for my girl. Nice touch!!! read more

Never met a dog grooming place who is as friendly as this one. They take really good care of all their customers. Only downside is that they are appointment based only and same day appointments result in an extra $10 charge. read more

This place is terrrrrrrrible I used to bring all 4 of my shih zhus here..but never really understood why they hateddd going inside this place. As soon as I entered to drop them off they would forcefully pull the other way and their tails would go down..instantly! I immediately stopped going to this place when my little girl dog came back and after a few hours became sick and began excessively vomiting and I had to take her to the emergency clinic at 4 a.m. at the Animal Medical Center in the city, so yeah I may have saved a few bucks because Yayoi's prices are decently okay...but in the long run I ended up spending way more money because my dog was overly dehydrated and sick and had to be given i.v. fluids...thanks all to Yayoi! Poor service and treatment is all I have to say. I should have noticed a long time ago that something was up with this place especially because all my dogs used to come back sooo tired. I feel like this place gives dogs some anti-anxiety pills to calm their nervousness/anxiety. I now take my pets to a hollistic place in ditmars. They are the bestttttt. And they don't overbook appointments unlike Yayoi that literally grooms 10 dogs in a day and keeps them caged until it's their turn. Sharon the woman that grooms my dogs is the nicest lady ever and my dogs actually come back happy!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU LOVE YOUR PET DO RESEARCH AND DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG HERE...HAVEN'T YOU NOTICED THAT THEIR GROOMING IS DONE IN THE BACK AND THEY HARDLY EVEN LET YOU LOOK AT YOUR PET GETTING GROOMED (small little freaking window). A DECENT GROOMER PROVIDES YOU WITH AN OPEN VIEW!!!!!! NOTHING TO HIDE!! read more

Did my dog get clean? Yes. Very clean. If that was all that mattered, I would recommend this place. This place was so scary. The owner (?) was so mean to the dogs, the employees, everyone. When I returned to pick up my dog, she was screaming at dogs to be quiet. My dog is a rescue and becomes anxious when other dogs are whining/barking around him. I felt so bad leaving him there, as he was chained to the wall with about five or six other dogs waiting their turn. I told them I could come back when they were ready for him and then they said that they'd wash him in five minutes. When I returned to pick him up, they charged me $55. I looked at his nails and they hadn't been clipped. I asked if it was extra and the guy said that it was standard as part of the bathing service. Prior to the bath, I also had told them that my dog easily gets ear infections from water in his ears, and asked if they could please be careful with his ears. On our walk home, I could tell that he had water in his ears because he was constantly vigorously shaking his head. I had to stop to buy rubbing alcohol to try to dry out his ears so that this horrible bathing experience wouldn't also lead to a vet appointment. I honestly don't understand how this place actually has some good reviews. Maybe they're better with small dogs? Needless to say, I am once again on the search for a good bathing spot. read more

Some of the worst grooming conditions I've ever seen. Dirty and careless. Went here 3 times but Would not take my dog here again. My dog was completely traumatized by this place - you can tell that they don't treat dogs well. Was put in line to wait in a cage for a while - not organized with and not worth the stress. So glad I found another groomer ! read more

Recently I made an appointment for saturday at 10am. Finally @9:40 of said day i get an angry voicemail and call from some woman rudely asking whether i'm going to show up or not. I explain her that I have 20 minutes to arrive on time, and instead of realizing that there has been a simple misunderstanding regarding time ( i didn't see any business hours displayed, and the man who made my appointment honestly told me @10 am) , she lectures me on their by-appointment only system which then becomes a first-come first-served basis, so technically there wouldn't be a need for an appointment nor for her to bother me with angry calls. She of course blames me for the lateness, and tells me that now my dog will be the last out. I ask her what time will that be, thinking by her tone that it's going to be awfully late, and she replies that sometimes they close @4, others @6. These hours and systems seem very contradictory to me. Long story short i decided not to bother taking my precious dog here because if this woman does not know how to communicate with a PAYING customer, and rather acts as if she's doing me a favor, then I can only imagine how they would treat a creature that can't talk back. There are tons of pet grooming places that are worth my hard-earned money, and which I would feel more comfortable entrusting my darling schnauzer. Im very happy I didn't waste my money here. read more

Called on saturday March 27th to schedule an appointment for Sunday March 29th. The guy that answered the phone asked for my dogs information and gave me an appointment for 9am. I arrived from brooklyn and they refused to take my dog because he hadnt been there in a while. Instead of them being professional and telling me that they would groom my dog because it was there error they said they didnt have in the computer. However last time i was there they charged me a 100 dollars because he was matted. Are you not a grooming service so what is the problem. They charge me 100 dollars for a 12lb maltese to be groomed. The grooming service is the worst when it comes to professionalism. They are not worth the headache. read more

Yayoi at Pet Star Grooming in Astoria has been grooming my Toy Poodle and Maltese for as long as she has been open on 34th Avenue ... and even longer. I discovered her grooming dogs at my Vet first. She is wonderful and skilled and meticulous. I travel on occasion and have used other groomers in other cities ... none compare to her. She is the best! Considering the skill and patience it takes to groom an animal, her prices are very reasonable and my pups always look beautiful after their visit with her. The place is small and not fancy, but the staff is so good at what they do. I have always found them friendly and kind, and getting an appointment has never been an issue. My precious little Maltese passed away last year ... in her final fragile years, Yayoi took such time and gentle care of her. I will always be grateful to her for that. She continues to groom my Toy Poodle and she looks terrific. It's so important to support small businesses, especially ones that strives for excellence. I feel very blessed to have a groomer this good in my neighborhood. Thank you Yayoi! read more

You can't beat $5 for a nail trim. Some places in the city charge $20 and the vet $15. Plus, when my dog was getting nervous they asked me to hold her while they cut her nails. Great deal! read more

Did you ever walked into this grooming salon to see what's going on inside? YOU SHOULD!!! Did you ever smell the "stink" that comes out of this place? read more

Loves this place... Our Sir Thomas sure enjoyed the attention and care while being groomed here ...

Yayoi and her grooming staff have spruced up my Cocker Spaniel, Seymour, twice now and I have been happy both times. The cut itself is quality-no hot spots, no track marks. I prefer to keep him in the short "puppy cut" so I haven't requested the breed standard cut (longer skirt) as of yet. The lines of the cut are smooth and clean. The groomers do a great job with his ears and the products used (shampoo, etc.) haven't agitated his somewhat sensitive skin. Seymour seems happy with the environment (well, as happy as a dog who knows he or she is about to be groomed can be) which is a good sign that he is treated well. Your request for an appointment can usually be accommodated within 24-48 hours. The shop itself is a cute with a good selection of quality food and dog accessories. The website is personalized and warm. Check out their website @ petstargrooming.com. With all of the services included in a grooming session, I feel I always get my money's worth. Parking can be a challenge so I recommend taking your partner or a friend along so that you can run in without searching for a spot. read more