The woman who groomed our dogs since 1999 was wonderful, but she retired (thanks, Dawn!). I did…read moresome research and asked for opinions and ended up (eventually) at Shake & Shine. They are very efficient but compassionate, and have provided good feedback. Our boy comes out happy and perfectly groomed. High marks to the staff for their communication. Their professionalism makes a huge difference.

They were so nice and Dottie is really a fradie-catat (sp?)…read more Dottie did not like it until the end and then she was so glad that they were done. The Owner and Staff are great

Very friendly, professional, communicative and did an excellent job with my German shepherd who had…read morenever been to a groomer before. Highly recommend

Great place if you're looking to wash your dogs. They offer different soap options and have ear and…read moreeye cleaner included. You can wash them yourself with each stall having all the necessities. My previous self wash had a different station to dry your dog. It was a hassle having to move them over. But Bailey's has everything right there for you.

I actually found City Dog Grooming through ChatGPT while trying to figure out how to manage my…read morefirst-generation goldendoodle's long, wavy (and honestly... high-maintenance ) coat. From the start, they were fantastic--answered the phone, called me back, got me scheduled quickly, and even sent an email so I could include detailed instructions and photos. When I dropped him off, they truly listened to everything I said. They were happy to give him treats (which he loves, and it makes a huge difference), they Dremeled his nails exactly like I asked, and they were careful with his ears--he's sensitive to ear flushes, so I requested just water, and they followed that perfectly. He came home happy, relaxed, and looking amazing--and that's not always easy with this coat type. I'm so grateful I found them. Thank you, City Dog Grooming!

I took my double-coated English Springer Spaniel in to be groomed, and they shaved her entire coat…read more When I made the appointment, I specifically asked if they were able to do breed-specific ESS grooming, and I was assured they could. When I dropped her off, I also made it clear that she should not be body-clipped and that I only wanted her feathering trimmed. After the appointment, I called to understand what happened and how this miscommunication occurred. Alison was very apologetic and explained that the receptionist's notes said to do a 1/2" trim all over. If there was any confusion about those notes, I wish the groomer had called me before starting to confirm that I actually wanted my dog shaved. City Dogs did issue a refund, but I'm extremely disappointed, and now there's a real possibility that my dog's coat will not grow back correctly.

What a wonderful person and dog groomer! We have been taking…read moreour two dogs to Kim for over ten years. After several disastrous experiences elsewhere we feel so fortunate to have found Kim. She actually was recomnded by our vet. The vet had nothing but the highest praise for Kim and it is well justified. We are often out of town and Kim is kind enough to board our dogs. They love her and accept her home as their second home. I cannot express how grateful we are for our vet recommending Kim years ago. She is the best!!

Kim is not only the best groomer in Whatcom county but as nice of a person who obviously loves…read moredogs...she's a true dog whisperer! I have gone to Kim for years, and while I had to go to Texas for a while it was impossible to find any shop that came close to the quality work Kim does, or the loving care she gives my two dogs. I have gone to Kim for over 20 yrs, and I'm a person not easily impressed...I have had my dogs when traveling or Kim was to busy to fit them in (my fault) and each time my only thought was "I wish I was back home so Kim could straighten out this mess". Now, no longer traveling ..going to Kim's and my having no concerns about how my dog will look (you can't believe some of the disasters I've seen on grooming my westie :( argggg) I get to drop Sophie off, knowing she's in good hands. My pup gets so excited about going to Kim's that the minute I turn on the road to Kim's place, she starts howling in joy ...she adores Kim. Kim has a silent communication with her "clients"...Sophie was just a baby when she did her and she was hyper and difficult for me to even bathe ..not so with Kim. She settles in when she arrives for her "beauty appointment"...and I get a break (just like a mother who drops her child off at school!) and get to go to lunch or shopping without her hitting all the electric windows and door locks as she runs from window to window...once locking me out when I stopped for gas). If you really want not only a great grooming experience for your dog but the confidence that you'll have no worries about their care...then I highly recommend Kim's grooming. My boarding experience at Kim's has been equally excellent...not to mention her pricing is incredibly reasonable. I leave knowing that I have the peace of mind that she is safe and happy, which makes my trip more enjoyable. Obviously I highly recommend Kim Grooming A+++. P S, yes I finally realized there is a door lock on drivers side that prevents her from locking or unlocking the doors, or the windows going up and down..

I took my cat here to get a lion cut in September last year and they did a great job! I took him to…read moreget shaved today and a different lady shaved him and it was mediocre, but I paid the same price as last time. I wouldn't mind his choppy haircut if I didn't have to pay as much. Not to mention that it took me several days to get ahold of someone to make an appointment, even when I left multiple voicemails. Disappointed with the results today, but I still think it is the best and most convenient place to bring your kitty for a haircut in Bellingham.

I took my dog here last month and just scheduled another appointment. The groomers here are lovely…read morepeople, very friendly, very helpful and patient. My dog is elderly and have very dry skin that irritates him badly; they have him an oatmeal bath and lavender conditioning treatment, trimmed his nails, cleaned his ears. When I picked up my dog, he was a fluffy new puppy of a bulldog! Butt wagging, eyes bright and smelled delightful for DAYS! If your dog needs a spa day, this is the place! I will definitely continue to go here. Very affordable for what they offer, as well!

Everything about them, caring, great with the dogs. Easy to schedule online, with a quick response…read moretime. Wonderful people!

My sweet girl is a very anxious girl. They were patient and did a great job with her trim. I would…read moredefinitely use them again.

We adopted an older dog recently, and he has developed separation anxiety. When we picked him up…read morefrom his first haircut with Michelle, he was perfectly happy (with no calming meds). Michelle worked very fast; he was ready in about 1.5 hours. She also gave us a 15 minute heads up, so we were able to wrap up our grocery shopping and get there as soon as he was done. It's definitely worth the trip to Passionate Paws.

Michelle came into our lives when we were desperate to find a local cat groomer after our the…read moregroomer we had been going to for years retired. We connected with another awesome groomer in Oak Harbor but then she became unresponsive. We had a very bad experience with grooming at a local vet clinic and I was thinking I'd have to drive to Seattle to find a good cat groomer. So I was elated to find Michelle. I was hesitant to try someone new because I didn't want to put our cat in another compromising situation, but Michelle was fantastic. She's very communicative, she didn't demand that our cat be drugged before grooming, she was unbelievably fast, and her place is super peaceful -- I've never seen more than one fur baby in her studio at a time. Our cat lost part of her jaw after being hit by a car and has trouble keeping her long fur clean. Michelle's expert grooming makes it easy for our kitty to stay clean and be even more adorable than she already is in her special lion cut. Super nice person, loves animals, terrific pricing, easy location. Just WINNING all the way around.

I have been using this vet for over 20 years.. I Love, Love Love them. The parking sucks but the…read morethat is not as important as the care my cats receive. I have taken a total of 6 cats to them over the years and not once have I had a bad experience.

Poor scheduling. Needed my cat fixed before a move. The surgery was cancelled and rescheduled 2-3…read moretimes on their part. Wasted $180 and they couldn't fix her before the move. Even though I scheduled it a few months before.

Hannah is a fabulous groomer. We have a very anxious rough collie (with a tremendous amount of fur)…read moreand usually he is frantic in new places. Not the case with Hannah's Grooming, he walked in and liked Hannah instantly. Her place is clean and quiet and he has never looked so good! He was even happy when we came to pick him up. I cannot say enough good things about Hannah's Grooming, I'm so glad we found her.

This is a small business with one owner/employee. Hannah is very good with dogs, and her grooming…read moreis excellent. However, it was almost impossible to get in touch with her. I said explicitly that we have poor cell reception and that email or landline would be best, but on three different occasions she left cell messages. I emailed and texted three or four times and got no reply. I missed an appointment because I could not reach her to say there was flooding; her phone directed me to the website. Really the problem is that she didn't care to adjust to our communication needs. Beyond that, she was less than professional when I talked to her about this. She said (paraphrased) 'do you know how many emails I get every day'? If she cannot be bothered to figure out how to get in touch with clients, or arrange things so that people can reach her, she needs to reconsider her business setup.

As a professional animal trainer, I simply cannot, in good conscience, recommend this groomer. The…read morelast time my pup was groomed there, she came home depressed, and appeared injured for several days, I would NEVER consider going back there. There are plenty of other great professional groomers in town. This one's an amateur, in my opinion.

hours late! went to get my dog after 5 hours and she was still wet, no paws finished or her face…read more ridiculous. owner stated she had to re wash bath my dog as she peed in her kennel. my dog is 12 and never in her life has she peed in a kennel or inside. Not believing that story. Besides... if that was true why was she not finished and still wet?? Do not recommend.