Stormy is an excellent groomer and her grooming van is top notch! It makes it even better that she…read moreloves her canine customers.

Stormy took such good care of our doggo! You can tell she cares about her animal clients and takes…read morecare to make them comfortable. Our dog came back from her bath so clean and happy. We've noticed much less shedding from her, and she seems exceptionally clean. Stormy was also great with communication, and payment was easy.

I took Buddy in to see Ms Donna for a wash and nail trim. She was so good with him, gave him treats…read moreand now they are best pals. When we got home he was so chill, unlike other groomers that have made him anxious or nervous. Ms Donna is the only groomer for life.

Donna was absolutely great with my two doggies! She really took the time to listen and learn about…read morethem, so that I felt comfortable leaving them in her capable hands. One of my dogs is deaf and the other is scared of water, but she made sure they had a good experience. I even think they might have enjoyed it! Both are squeaky clean and beautiful. I will be going back to Central Bark grooming on a regular basis! Donna is an expert groomer, but more important to me than that, is that she truly cares about the dogs . Highly recommend!

When I picked my dogs up, I was charged more than expected and told they were "fat," which felt…read moreunprofessional. More importantly, I was very disappointed in the quality of the grooming. My youngest dog, in particular, appears to have received only a partial grooming. The groomer mentioned she had to "wing it," and it shows there are uneven patches in her coat, her belly was only partially trimmed, and her tail and hygiene areas were not cleaned up. It's been four days since their appointment, and neither dog smells fresh or feels clean. In the past, my younger dog's coat has always felt much softer and lighter after grooming, but this time there's no noticeable improvement. I've had to schedule an appointment with another groomer to have her redone. I'm very disappointed in this experience and would not recommend High Country Grooming.

My dog had her first groom with High Country Grooming today. We had a great experience! My pup…read morelooks great! And she wasn't worn out and stressed. The environment was calm and the overall vibe was very pleasant. Will be returning for our next groom!

Was visiting the Boone area for a month. After a week on the road from California and a few days…read moretromping around in the beautiful countryside, my traveling companions were in need of a deep cleaning. My rental was not conducive to winter time dog bathing. Thankfully I found the wash n waggin van while exploring Boone. I jotted the number down and gave them a call. I believe they serve watauga and ashe counties. Norma answered right away, we set up a time and she called when she was on her way. My two pups are big dogs and Norma greeted them enthusiastically. She plugged in to my house and hustled the dirty ones into her mobile salon (van) and I made a quick trip to the store. When I returned, they were just finishing up. The dogs looked and smelled incredible. Their coats really shine! They've also stayed stink free for longer than at home baths. Norma did a great job, was professional and friendly, has a great dog side manner and I'm so glad I found her. The long trip back to California will be much more pleasant.

Norma has been grooming our 10# poodle for the past 2 years. We always get a good haircut. We…read morehave never had a problem with nicks or cuts. The best sign is that Jake does not run and hide when she drives up in the yard. He is not the least bit anxious with her and that is a sign that she is gentle and really good with dogs. Her cost is about $10 more than some other groomers in town but it is worth the cost because I have a home-based business and can keep on working while Jake gets his hair cut. Our daughter works at the Boone Animal Hospital and Norma has a very good reputation for quality cuts and being really good with dogs with the folks who work there and their customers.

My dogs love Miss Betsy! They came home happy and relaxed. She knows her dogs! Thanks!read more

Amazing lady Miss Besty. She knows how to take care of dogs and gives loving care. I have used for…read moreyears and highly recommend her.

We have boarded our dogs here several times. The dogs are well cared for, get lots of fun play…read moretime with other dogs and we get updates from Lora while the pups are there.

How can you not love the Pet Prairie? The property is very picturesque with beautiful landscaping…read moreand enough room for the pups to roam freely! My little cockapoo spent a week out there as we were moving and I know he got lots of love, lots of fetch time, and lots of dog socialization. The owner takes precautions in keeping the place extra safe during Covid which is highly appreciated. She wore a mask during the entire interview and staff did while interacting. Overall my experience was wonderful and I highly recommend them for boarding.

The owner, Jackie, was thoroughly and inexplicably rude and unpleasant. At first I thought she was…read morejust having a bad day, but further communication got weirder and weirder...and more rude. There is no sense reiterating the entire story here but needless to say, this is not a place I will ever put my dog again. He came back losing a lot of weight because he was nervous with so many dogs there and still hasn't shaken that freaked out look after being home. I don't think the care was bad for the dog, but the care for the human owner was abysmal. I have never been treated like this by anyone in the wonderful town of Blowing Rock. Her husband is friendly and sane. If you really must go here, deal with him. He understood why I was upset and was helpful when I rushed to pick my dog up immediately after an international flight (because of the tone of her voice mails that came in while I was on the plane). Totally baffled by the treatment I got and never going back. As the one leading the creation of a dog park here in BR I will be sure to let all the dog parents here in town know. And I have the whack job voicemails saved for emphasis. Scary and awful. Ruined the last leg of my trip because of worry.

Wow after reading this last person's review from 3 years ago I was surprised. I was looking the…read moreinformation up on this wonderful place to share with a friend that has a dog and was going out of town. I had taken my dog here several times in the past and I couldn't have asked for a better place for my dog to have stayed. If the last person's dog was nervous around other dogs how is the owner to blame for that? I don't know the owner on a personal level at all, I simply know her through the times I had dropped my beloved dog off there. And if she was having an off week or something, I am pretty sure that we all have had one of those. Whether someone is opening a dog park or not in Blowing Rock that does not mean they should use their contact power to try and destroy someone's business on an app like Yelp. So to spread some positivity... do not hesitate to take your four legged family member here. You will not be disappointed. The accommodations are above what you will find anywhere else (trust me I had tried them all) and my dog loved it so much that every time we would pull in the driveway she knew exactly where she was and was excited. Anna was never that way any other time I had taken her someplace when I had to go out of town. I just hope the other posters "personality" didn't prevent the dogs in Blowing Rock from getting a dog park. As Mountain Mama's supposed personality conflict with the past-poster shouldn't prevent your dog from staying at the best doggie daycare and boarding in the high country.

I am beyond in love!! I was really nervous when I wasn't able to take my Daisy Mae to her 1st…read morevisit. She stayed in communication with me the whole time and I am beyond over the moon and how adorable my Daisy Mae looks. Next appointment already booked I can't wait.!!

We took our 6 month old Goldendoodle for her first grooming and were so pleased with the whole…read moreexperience! Maggie's detailed website, ease of communication and scheduling, and warm welcome were all fantastic. Our pup looks and smells amazing and it was clear from drop off that she was completely comfortable with Maggie. Best part- Maggie didn't poodle our doodle! Her cut looks great!