My dog is genetically defective. I know that sounds harsh but really, he is. His fur grows longer than it's supposed to. He gets mistaken for other breeds due to the overgrown ears/legs/butt/you-name-it-he's-got-hair-there hair. Rex was a savior and helped turn my shiba inu back to a shiba inu. They are open on Sundays when 95% of other groomers are closed. I appreciate being able to make a same day appointment instead of the usual "we're booked solid for the next 7 days" kind of response I normally get. They are competitvely priced and do a great job. I highly recommend them! read more

Rex means "king" and is not only a good name for a dog, but also a dog shop. I've taken my girl here for grooming and it's become our regular place. Rex is in a great location - we can walk up there, or zip up in the car and park for 10 minutes to do the drop off/pick up. Grooming is reasonably priced, and the time they spend with the dogs is evident in the final outcome. I have to admit that I was somewhat disappointed with Zoe's second groom here as it left her looking like a Schnauzer. Not that there's anything wrong with that (we love you, Schnauzers!), but she's a Wheaten and it was somewhat confusing to her loyal audience. Granted, it was a very well-done Schnauzer cut with a lot of detail, just not what I was expecting. Quite honestly, I wish there had been an offer to fix the cut at that time, or an offer of a reduced price for a future groom. Once we grew out that cut, I asked for a different groomer and Robin was able to fix the eyebrows and give Zoe the more squared Wheatie shape. As a bonus round, she gave Zoe some bedazzling. My girl now has earrings! I told Zoe no piercings til she was a teenager, but she must have been pretty persuasive for Robin to glue on the little studs. It's definitely a conversation started with all the other doggies, and Zoe is the style envy of the dog park. Rex also carries well-regarded dog food brands, as well as healthy snacks and fun toys for the pooches. They also offer good basics like collars and leashes. I'm happy that Robin was able to snip Zoe back into shape for a reasonable price and within a good time frame. We'll keep returning to Rex for the ease of scheduling and great location, as well as Robin's talented scissorhands. read more

I have been taking my dog to Bark in Style ever since he was just a puppy. There really was one reason. Jessica, the groomer there. Well, when Jessica left and I asked where she went and was not given any information, I was chatting with a friend who's dog is also groomed at Bark In Style and said she'd also try to find out for me. Well, she did find out. And so we found our beloved Jessica again. It's a good thing too because the last grooming experience, Yogi was shaved almost to the skin and resembled a large overgrown rat. **IF YOU HAVE A LABRADOODLE, JESSICA ROCKS -- YOU MUST GO TO HER!!** Few groomers know how to keep a labradoodle looking like a labradoodle so that is why we will always follow Jessica. Not only does Rex have Jessica, the best groomer ever, but Rex is a very cute, boutique pet store where you can find all the best products. We work hard to keep our 4-legged son healthy and noticed Rex carried the Orijen's dog food brand, a brand I've only been able to find at one other place! Rex offers a variety of things from the best products to self-service bathing to grooming. Definitely a place worth checking out if you love your furry baby as much as we do! read more

Bring your dog HERE. We just brought our little princess into Rex for the first time, and we're hooked. I've been using D.D.L. for years, but stopped going after inconsistent service. This place rocks. It's clean and bright, with lots of things to shop for like treats, clothes, toys and even raw food. The service is friendly and you can tell they actually LIKE dogs, plus it has a convenient location. But the best thing is the prices! I called around and this place is the best deal in town. My dog used to greet me after her grooming with a frown, and distant behavior. But when I picked her up the other day, I was greeted by a smile and kisses. Customer. For. Life. read more

I took my 5 month old puppy, Babaganoush, for his first grooming session two weekends ago. I called all around and struggled to find a groomer with availability. I have never had a dog that required grooming so the experience was a first for me and Baba. Parker was an absolute angel and did a stellar job of outlining the grooming process and listening to me try to describe what I wanted done to Baba's coat. I also quite appreciated the thoughtful responses to my many, many questions. At the end of the visit, Parker provided some tips for things that I can work on at home to optimize Baba's next grooming session. The grooming process took about an hour and a half, it was done exactly as I had asked and I was very pleased with the way that my puppy's coat was styled. Be ready to make some new friends after your visit to Rex--when I walked out of the groomer we were stopped every few steps by passersby swooning over Baba's fly style. Thanks to the front desk staff at Rex and especially to Parker for making Baba's first groom a pleasant experience. read more

Rex - 5-month old Goldendoodle puppy after first groom - Pet Groomers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Yesterday evening was my first visit to Rex. I was there to give my 3 m/o Great Dane his first "real" bath. Barbary helped me and she was wonderful! She was patient with my dog's nervousness and helped both of us feel comfortable and confident about the task we were about to undertake. She was thorough in her explanations and gave me great advice on how to make this a positive experience for him that day and in the future. She even came in to check on us after awhile to make sure everything was going ok. The wash area was clean, orderly, and convenient. Although this is my first experience like this, I have no reason to believe this isn't a well kept standard. The product selection was nice as well. I got some great training treats that my pup really loves. I'm thankful to have a business like this so close and with great service. I highly recommend Rex and I look forward to our future visits. read more

There are some crazy reviews of Rex out there. My experiences have only been positive, but I only come for the self wash stations and usually right before closing time so most of the time there are no other dogs in the store. The front desk person is always super nice and friendly and the self wash stations are great. The price is $20 for a medium dog, which I wish was a bit cheaper. If it was $15 I'd probably wash my dog twice as much. :) read more

Really nice little store with so many choices of dog coats which is why I came in. They had 4 different types for my tiny poodle to try on. She doesn't fit the regular sizes though, so I struck out. But, I'll bet you won't. Cool place. read more

I used to go to a great place in Greenwood, but I just moved to First Hill, and just gave up my car. I'm sure you can imagine how relieved I was to find Rex! The experience was a great one- clean baths, a pleasant sensitive-skin shampoo, nice people working there, and actually the sprays are the best I've used in the multitude of dog washes I've been to in PDX and SEA. They make a quick job of rinsing. The only less-than-spectacular parts were: 1. the ramps getting into the baths are a little steep and difficult for dogs to get themselves in the bath. And 2. the people who run the shop don't cut dog's nails- so the groomer has to be in to do it and they aren't in all the time (including the time I was there). At my old wash-spot all the women could cut nails. I guess there's a groomer there all day on Thurs-Sun, but part-days on Mon-Wed, because of demand of services. Call ahead if you want a nail-clip! Oh, and having furminators for customers to use would be a big bonus- especially for those of us with big shedders (plus then the baths will get less clogged and hairy!) read more

Brought in my little guy (Bichon-Havanese) for grooming this morning. This is definitely the best cut he has gotten in Seattle! Most groomers make him look to poodley by cutting his body and legs too short. She cut him exactly as I asked and he was very happy when I picked him up. I will definitely be bringing him back! The price was great too, on par with other groomers in the area, but Rex did such a better job! read more

Rex - Arthur's great haircut! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I just took my eight year old Shih Tzu to Rex up on Capitol Hill for a bath and a haircut. Let me say, that he looks marvelous! I called earlier today to get Rufus in and there was a cancellation, so voila, I was able to make an appointment. Score! When I went to pick him up, they tied a little doggie bandanna around his neck and he smelled and looked so good! I'm very impressed with Rex and I'll definitely take Rufus back for haircuts in the future! I also thought the cost was a great deal, he's a smaller sized dog and they charged $50. I'm very excited to have found a place to get my little man groomed! Thanks Rex! read more

There is No excuse for what happened to my dog! They groomed her in about an hour. Speed lightening I.M.O. when she came out she went for the door as we tried to give her treats. Not interested only wanted out! I chalked it up to nerves. We got home and she didn't want treats or to play. She would not even get up on the couch like she usually does. She has just been shaking like crazy and shaking when you try to touch her. This dog is broken! Going on day 3 of this and she is still shakey and her nerves are fried! When I went to the back of her neck she whinced. Animals cannot tell you what hurts or what has been done to them. We have to advocate! I highly believe my dog was abused at this establishment! Do not go here! read more

I have a 15 year old Himalayan cat that had some serious mats. I saw this place in my neighborhood and checked out their website only to see that they are a dog grooming business and retail store, but no mention of grooming cats on their site. Since the shop was so close, I decided to just go in and ask. The very friendly woman at the counter said that they did have one groomer who did cats and scheduled me an appointment. It all went wonderfully and they took really good care of my boy. Obviously, they're all animal lovers. I was very thankful to know that they took time outs when they felt my cat was getting too stressed. I would highly recommend to all. Oh, and they have seriously cute and ridiculously inexpensive dog sweaters, so get in there and outfit your pup for winter! read more

I love Rex. I've taken my dog there twice for grooming and they've been great to work with. I have a puppy and they were very careful not to freak him out. The staff has been great very helpful and friendly and the prices very reasonable. Today I took the pup to the dog park and I left with a barking dirt clod. We swung by Rex on the way home. I got him in at 6:15 for a self-wash.....it was great, they had everything you would need, shampoo, conditioner, brushes, towels, dryer..... I was in and out with a clean dog in 25 min and the best part was that I had a clean bathroom when I got home. Keep up the good work! read more

In love with this place and so is my dog. He starts getting excited about a block a way! I've been coming here for 5 years and they're absolutely wonderful to Max. Great customer service, fair prices and good selection toys, food, etc. My only advice is to be incredibly clear on what you want. We've had some inconsistent hair cuts due to groomer turnover, but my dog loves the place. So thats all that matters. read more

Excellent service all around. Employees were super kind and helpful, and my little pup just got the best haircut she's had! I'm very happy and will be coming back to Rex for all my pet care needs. :) read more

Rex - Super happy with my girls new haircut! :) - Pet Groomers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Me and my boyfriend are first time dog owners and wanted to get our dog, Shabazz, cleaned after we brought her home. At first this place seemed like a nice cleaning service, but the employees created a very unwelcoming environment. They did not greet us when we first arrived to the front desk and wanted to check Bazz in for her appointment, and we recieved the same treatment when we arrived to pick up Bazz. When we told the employees we were there to pick her up, we were met with stares (literally! Nobody moved until we repeated ourselves 3 more times). Overall a horrible experience. We would never be coming back and I definitely don't recommend. read more

They did a great job making my long-haired pug look civilized again. While they are not the cheapest around ($65 wash, groom, nails, ears) they definitely have lots of experience. Nice shop with lots of treats and toys for sale too. read more

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Fabu store with all you need for your doggies' needs. Got raincoats that fit my tiny tiny dogs! It would be THE place if we lived in Seattle. Wonderful couple(?) who are owners, introduced me to freeze dried lambs lung! Love the ambiance and decor. Dug the polished concrete floor. One of them did recommend a treat which was chockfull of flour but won't hold it against him :) we're fickle parents. read more

This is review for Emma, groomer that I use at Rex. She is amazing. She has been our groomer for 4+ years and we folow her wherever she goes. We have Tibetan Terrier, with full coat, showdog, no haircut was ever done, just ocassional clip. Our baby loves Emma and is actually excited going to "beuty salon", since she gives her personal attention. Emma is very accomodating, works around our schedule and our visits are always short. I am very flexible in schedule, but we try to keep our weekly appointmets on same day/time. As for bussines - so far so good. Nice selection of treats and some really good brand of dry freeze food. Owners are very polite, and attentive to customer, front reception area is clean. I understand that this are hard time and that kids are not in school but would prefer if owners son is not climbing shelving units and treating them as a "monkey bars" - just my personal preference. read more

Took Our dog there she had her hair done, Looks great, they really did a great job. Every time i take her to a salon she always comes back weird, i mean she acts funny for a few hours this is the first time she did not come back that way. I will be back Highly recommend. The photos "fresh from Rex"i s our dog! read more

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This place was really helpful. My monster of a shepherd/lab was starting to get stinky. I was hoping to get a groomer when I walked in so that I could relax next door and not get wet, but I should have called ahead. Their self wash area is really nice. It's well maintained, everything looks new, and it was very clean. The equipment was all easy to use and the design was intuitive. read more

I found this place when I went to High Five Pie for their Twin Peaks Tuesdays and am so glad I did. The prices are reasonable, I get to support local business, and my dog is super happy! Everyone wins :) The only thing I would like to see more of is dog hygiene tools. There's only the plaque-remover food additive or a disposable dog toothbrush available right now if you want to freshen up your pup's breath and keep it from getting gum disease. My pup hasn't had her first bath yet but it's only a matter of time and we'll be heading up there for the $17 self-service wash. Fun times. read more

I've tried the grooming station a few months ago and loved it!! Much cleaner and nicer equipment then some other places in the area! I'm a fan! We also bought our dogs wonder walker harnesses here. Great investment! read more

Rex - Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy and miniature dachshund! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Mixed reviews are expected with just about any business. I enjoy bringing my Momo the Shiba here. Dana the groomer does such an awesome job on making Momo more and more handsome,awesome smelling and fluffier he even has "feathers" on his tush he never had before. Haven't had any problems yet so good job guys. read more

Rex - Momo ALWAYS loves coming here for his freshen up monthly Thanks Dana the groomer for making him so darn Handsome - Pet Groomers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not sure what is going on at Rex, the best groomer I have experienced with my dog is once again no longer with Rex. When I asked about the groomer I got an extremely snippy response from the person on the phone, sorry Rex you have lost me - customer service skills are lacking and I have no reason to return. read more

If I could, I wouldn't give them any stars but because I've been here in the past and the gentlemen who cut my dogs hair before was very nice and kind, I decided to give the... well.... for the review.. I have taken my dog to Rex now three times; the two times before, I had no issues. Today, when I picked up my dog, there was dog feces all over his butt... I brought him back and told the gentleman at the counter about my issue. He had told me that he must have accidentally gone in his cage. I was disappointed and upset because for $85, they couldn't check and see that something had happened? On top of all this, his nails weren't even cut! It's like the groomer gave up! It's safe to say that I will never bring my dog again here again...to all those that want a dog groomer who cares about their dog, this is not the place. read more

Awesome addition to the neighborhood! The crew that runs the place are incredibly nice and helpful....they definitely want to make sure you have everything you need and are happy to lend a helping hand in the dog wash area in the back. read more

Rex - Love the ramps and warm water! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I saw a card for this place in our apartment bulletin board. I decided to give it a try since the last place I'd been taking my dog was no longer in business. My dog can sometimes be very fearful in new situations but they were great with him. Gave him some treats and he's now their best friend for life. Some grooming places can have an extreme odor to them NOT this place. It smelled fresh and was extremely clean. This is important to me. I also got a new little puppy and they let me bring him so they could tidy him up really quickly. Which I really appreciate. The staff was very helpful. I went just thinking we would be walking out with a haircut but a bag full of stuff and matching sweaters later I knew that wasn't the case. :) I'm already looking forward to my next trip here. I would like to mention the only drawback is the parking. It has no bearing on the business but just be prepared to have to look a little. But when in Capitol Hill is parking not annoying. :) Thanks again, Kristina, Gizmo, and Theodore read more

First time ever taking my dog to a groomer. They did a good job on his nails, and he seems content and smells good. Thanks! read more

Depends on who's working apparently. I just use the self bathe method because my apartment only has a glass shower so I can't bathe at home; and typically I have a decent time when I'm there. I'm not looking for great service when I'm bathing my dog, but today the person closed almost an entire hour early!!! I went on a hike with family and expected them to be open until 6, went in at 5:07 and he told me he was closed (in quite a rude manner). This just ticks me off as I rely on them and based my day around there business hours. But I have also called right before close and they let me in, different guy and he was awesome. So tit or tat? read more

I just recently took my 11 week old puppy to them for a haircut. Based upon his age,they determined that just a wash and trim would be the best for him. I was a bit nervous about how he would react,but they were able to make me feel calm and relaxed. Michelle was professional but friendly and I felt at ease with her. Approx and hour later he was done and looked FANTASTIC She did an excellent job with him and we will be coming back here for sure. I truly felt they cared about myself and more importantly my pupy. He had a great time and really didnt want to leave. Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job! You have my 100% loyalty read more

What a great first impression / experience we had with our boy Bogey. The store was welcoming, the staff was super helpful and the facility was very clean. A+++ read more

First time my dog grooming experience !!! Tommy trimmed his butt hair and looks amazing !! And second time Nicole gave my dog a bath and hair cut !! I absolutely love my dogs hair style!!! I think all the groomers here know how to make dogs pretty and know how to handle dogs!! My dog loves going in here love this place!!!!! read more

Rex - Absolutely love it!!!! I wanted his paws trimmed and looks amazing !!! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been going to Rex Seattle for the past two years but they disappointed me the last couple of appointments. I asked for a certain haircut and showed the groomer a picture. Later when I picked him up they shaved him completely and left his head with uneven cut. When I asked the groomer why they shaved him this way she said his leg hair was completely matted. I was 100% sure that his hair wasn't matted because I combed him a day before his haircut. I would have appreciated it if they called me to tell me his hair was tangled. I paid $70 for this horrible haircut/shave.....This is ridiculous Update-- The owner (Jeff) called and apologized and even returned our money. He also offered to fix our dog hair and offered a free hair cut for next time he comes in. We greatly appreciate this service and have updated the rating to 5 star thanks to Jeff's wonderful service. read more

I liked this place until I went yesterday and the guy working wouldn't clip my dogs nails because apparently grooming is only available from 10 to 3. I asked if that was new (I've been there after 3 before, many times) and he acted like I was stupid. No, he said. It's always been like that. No where on the sign outside or on their website does it state that they will only do grooming from 10 till 3. But apparently that's the case when the person working doesn't feel like doing anything. I wasted an hour out of my Saturday going to this place. I don't want others to do the same. Best to go between 10 and 3, or elsewhere. read more

On Sept. 14, I took my dog in for grooming. I have been taking her there for 4 years and the charge has always been $65. After waiting for 3 hrs, they called me to come pick her up. They wanted $145! Never called me about problems, no notice of rate changes posted-I was flabbergasted! The owner gave me a story about having to hire all new groomers and that they were rated as grade A groomers. Adding that it took 3 hrs to groom my 12 pound dog. I am not sure why she thought that her hiring problems were my issue or why they didn't call me about problems. Beware of this place! read more

We just moved to Capitol Hill and today was Cooper's first time at Rex. He looks beautiful! But that is not why the 5 stars, he's happy!!!! I let them know at check-in he is a rescue and a very sweet boy but has trust issues. Every time we have picked him up from other groomers he is sad for days and all it takes with him is a little love and gentleness and they listened! Coop says thank you! read more

This was the first time I opted to go to a self service dog bath place. My medium chow is usually bathed in my tub since im on a tight budget these days. But last Wednesday she was just covered with mud and I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did ;) $19 is better than the stress of cleaning up after her bath. It's just down the street from where I live. I was able to bathe here even with one hand, since I fractured my left wrist. The girl was very helpful and accommodating. Pretty easy, not a lot of options for shampoo and it doesn't really bubble up. But it was a great experience will definitely come back soon. read more

This is about the pet store part only as I haven't used the pet grooming yet. Really friendly and well stocked. I talked to the owner a few times when I was in. Found the frozen duck food I had been looking for my very picky, and very expensive, French Bulldog. Thanks Guys! read more