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2.9 (66 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Private dog training

Bath and groom only

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Messed my dogs up they haven't stopped crying since.sad to look at I feel bad for them

Leroy the rescue and Ocean

Than you to the trainer at Petsmart (Salem) for the awesome advice . I was in there this afternoon with my husky and my rescue. The rescue has some behavior issues and is reactive to certain dogs The trainer witnessed them fighting and came over to see if I needed help provided me with a card for an animal behaviorist. Was also very helpful and answered some of my questions, even though it was end of shift- very patient and thoughtful

Becky F.

Maria did an AMAZING job with Muppet. He smells like coconuts and his tail is fluffier than ever! He loved being showered in compliments (and special shampoo!) and was so happy coming out! We normally go to a private groomer, but we needed a last minute appointment for today. The PetSmart team was able to squeeze us in and we can't thank them enough!!

My poor dog Ginny had her ears mauled.
Jackie S.

I brought my dog to PetSmart to be groomed on June 8th and I got home and she seemed uncomfortable. She has cuts all in her ears and a cut on her belly. The groomer didn't tell me about any of this. I'm really unhappy. These pics are from days later. It's healing but she's been shaking her head in discomfort. Now I don't think I'll be able to trust PetSmart to groom my dog. Very sad since it's right by me.

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Very pricy poor front end service and poor cut job uneven hair line took longer that they told me I will never return

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Christina is the best groomer! She is kind and cares about the dogs she grooms. I always ask for her and have only positive things to say!!

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