dropped my dog off this morning for a grooming, picked her up a few hours later and she looks STUNNING. her coat was brushed out, she was trimmed perfectly and her nails were cut. She's normally super stressed in situations like this so I was very glad to hear she did good and was extremely happy when I came to pick her up. Very easy to locate, Very kind and great pricing, 100% booking again for next summer. read more

8 years ago we adopted a special needs dog named Berkeley. Berkeley had a spinal cord injury rendering part of his back fused together. Berkeley could not do stairs but learned to "ski" down the stairs. He would lie down and sit differently than other dogs because he adapted to his injury. I was introduced to Larissa through a neighbour and when Larissa told me she was setting up a grooming shop in her home, I was delighted. I was anxious about taking Berkeley to a groomer because I wasn't sure he would be able to handle sitting for extended periods of time. As it turns out, Larissa became a neighbour and the convenience of taking my dogs for a walk to her shop proved to be invaluable. Larissa worked with Berkeley and they quickly found their rhythm. Like Berkeley, she adapted her grooming techniques so that he could be comfortable in the tub and on the table. When we adopted Berkeley, he came to us a sticky, matted, smelly mess of a dog. You would never have known he was a Shih Tzu. When I went to pick up Berkeley later that afternoon, I didn't even recognize my own dog! He was so happy, so handsome and loved his new haircut. Over the years, we adopted two more rescues, Japanese Chins named Belle and Toya. Both dogs suffered emotional trauma from being in a puppy mill and Belle especially was terrified of humans and specifically children. Larissa again learned to work with both dogs to make them feel safe. Larissa provides a safe, loving environment and has been extremely patient and gentle with all of my special needs dogs. I never worry that my "kids" will be locked up in kennels for hours or be further traumatized by their experience. As Berkeley aged, his body became more and more sensitive and arthritis kicked in. On a particularly bad day for Berkeley, he moved and squirmed and Larissa accidentally nicked him. She was immediately on the phone, advising me what happened, indicating that she had treated the cut (which was nothing serious) and asked if I wanted her to continue the groom or wait until a better day for Berkeley. She treated my boy as if he was her own dog. Sadly, Berkeley passed away on July 23, 2012. On June 2, 2013, Toya passed away suddenly at home due to a heart condition she was diagnosed with 3 months prior. In an extreme panic, I didn't know what to do and called Larissa, completely hysterical. Being neighbours, without hesitation, she came over immediately and attempted CPR but regrettably it was too late. Larissa spent the next several hours with my husband and me, providing comfort in our loss and then in pouring rain, drove us with our beloved Toya to Guardian Veterinary Clinic. Larissa has become family and gave of her personal family time to be with us when we needed someone most. I simply don't know of any groomer who would ever do this for a client. In the last month, we were gifted with an opportunity to rescue two more Shih Tzu dogs. Buttons is a 4 year old special needs dog that came from an abusive situation. Buttons is terrified of people and terrified of stairs and does not use them. Once again, Larissa has come through and has learned to find a way to help Buttons feel safe and calm and grooms him in a fashion that he feels comfortable, which I recently learned involved him refusing to stand on the table so she groomed him lying down! Our newest addition is a 2 year old Shiz Tzu named Bandit. He is full of energy and does not sit for long. He returned from the shop looking handsome and happy as ever. I would follow Larissa anywhere and if that meant moving to another city, I would seriously have to consider it. Larissa continues to take courses to improve her skills and spends time researching cuts so different breeds of dogs do get breed appropriate cuts. All 5 of our special needs rescues have been treated with love, respect, compassion and understanding. If ever there was a medical issue I needed to be aware of, Larissa brought it to my attention immediately. She never hides a nick, she tells me what kind of a day each dog had at the shop - were they nervous, did they have an accident, were they scared and I know that I never have to be concerned about their safety or care in the shop. Larissa has cared for my family for 8 years now and so long as she grooms, she will continue to care for my furry family in the years to come. read more

I heard nothing but good things about this groomer from my sister-in-law who took her two labs here for grooming. I have a labradoodle, so she needs to be shaved down in addition to the bath and blow dry - something that my sister-in-law's pups never needed. I was very happy with the service and I thought my dog looked great when I picked her up. I asked if she behaved herself, and I was told that she was wonderful and that was it. When I got home though, I noticed that she had clipper burns all over her belly. Needless to say I was horrified. I called back right away and the woman who I thought had groomed her explained that someone else had groomed the dog, and they never mentioned to her about the clipper burns. She apologized, and I believe she was sincere, but since then I can't justify bringing my dog back to see them. She did look great, but I'd rather her have a crappy haircut then putting my pup through physical pain. read more

So I went to pick up my dog... And on my way there found him running around loose on the street down the block. THEY LOST MY DOG. I decided to give them a second chance. And they cut his ear. We're talking about a very obedient small dog who is very submissive, so I know he wasn't fighting them or anything (my new groomer LOVES him because he's so submissive and easy to work with). They lost my dog and then hurt my dog. Do NOT bring your precious pet here. read more

Ruff Cuts Pet Spa - My fluffy Ottoman - Pet Groomers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I'm not giving Larissa 5 stars. My miniature schnauzers are. My dogs love visiting here. As soon as they seen that we have stopped on her street, they get excited. Getting them up the walk and to the back door of the house, which serves as the salon entrance, can be a bit of a task as they are just eager to get inside. And when they return, they have a wonderfully calm disposition - unlike so many other groomers we've tried. What else does one really need to say about a dog groomer? For the still skeptical owners out there, Larissa really cares about her work and it shows. While we don't go for a fully traditional cut, she creates the most wonderful looks for our dogs. One time she called us up in a bit of a upset as she had slipped and trimmed the ones "eyelashes" (the fur above the eyes) short, whereas she usually kept them long (and so adorable). She profusely apologized and wanted our direction on what to do with the other dog, the male, who looked a bit extra feminine now that he was the only dog with lashes. We have had a few nips over the years, but she always points them out and talks us through what happened. You just don't get that kind of service most places. You need to be flexible and book well in advance as she is very busy (go figure), but if you are in the Terwillegar area you should check this out. read more

I took my dog to Ruff Cuts only once and that was enough for me. Firstly, I had great difficulty booking an appointment because the staff doesn't return calls or text messages. I tried getting my dog in there a couple of weeks ago and still to this day I have not received a call or text back after leaving a message that I wanted to book an appointment to have my dog groomed. I ended up taking my dog to PetSmart for grooming and they advised me that my dogs back dewclaws had not been cut in months and they were growing into his paw pads. PetSmart said they were unable to cut the dewclaws because it needed to be done in a sterile environment. I had to take my dog to his vet to have the dewclaws cut. I'm fortunate that PetSmart informed me of this or my dog would have gotten an infection and/or needed surgery. In addition to this, I felt that their grooming salon was filthy and operated very unprofessionally. I wasn't happy with the way my dogs hair was cut either. He is a shitzu and he was given a poodle cut. Even after I requested that his ears be left longer they still cut them short and the fur on his legs was left long like a poodle. Lesson learned and I won't be back. read more

We just took our one year old Miniature Aussie to her first full grooming here at Ruff Cuts. They did a fantastic job. Roo (the Aussie) is way more comfortable and we are blown away with the work she did. read more

What a shame. I heard nothing but good things about this place and was unable to book an appointment as no one called back or answered the phone all day even tho the shop was open. read more

Winnie and Westley, our two mini poodles, have been regulars of Ruff Cuts for many years now and we haven't heard any complaints from them yet! They love to look their best and always appreciate the unique and distinctive cuts, Larissa, their groomer, has come up with. They are the talk of the Towne and stand out immediately as being one of the privileged few, Ruff Cuts clientele, especially while roaming in theTerwillegar, off-leash dog park. This groomer definitely has talent and her work is well-worthy of a rave review. read more

I have two small dogs, a peek and Papion Maltese. Larissa has done thier grooming once and we are so impressed that we are taking them back. Since we moved to Edmonton we have tried a number of groomers and just couldn't find anywhere that even seemed to care. Always missing tasks and the dogs being somewhat stressed when they came home. Now these are dogs that like to get groomed so you can imagine how aweful I felt. Larissa is so busy during the day and sometimes takes time for her to return a call but I think this is a reflection of how popular she is with the other babies out there that are getting pampered by an EXCELLENT groomer. I really don't like to leave good reviews like this because I may have a hard time getting an appointment but this needs to be shared so other puppies can be proud and pretty. read more

I first met Larissa at the dog park 10 years ago. Kali was just a few months old. She gave me her card, and since then, Kali hasn't gone to another groomer. If 10 years of good experiences doesn't convince you that Ruffs Cuts is the place to take your dog, then I don't know what is. This home-based business is friendly, reliable, and the cuts are consistently good. I have complete faith in Larissa's quality of work and love of dogs. read more

Had our first cut at RUFF! She did an amazing Job and she lives so close. Super excited to have found such a great groomer. I found out about it through the terwilligar page after Fort McMurray fires. So grateful to have had such excellent service and such a happy dog:) read more

Ruff Cuts Pet Spa - This is Gracie less a lot less hair... - Pet Groomers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I learned about Larissa and Ruff Cuts over a year ago from our neighbour who takes their lab to Larissa. I noticed one day how clean their dog was and asked where they took him. And they told me Ruff Cuts. Not only is it in my neighbourhood but it is the best grooming my dog has ever received. I have a lab-husky cross who throws her coat approximately 3 times a year. I bring her to Larissa every couple months and Larissa gets all the extra fur off and cuts the hair nicely to maintain a really nice looking coat. Plus it is about half the price and ten times better service than any groomers I have tried before. I would cry if I found out that for some reason I couldn't bring my dog to Larissa anymore. We would give 6 stars if we could. read more

Larissa always does a fantastic job with Mocha. When I tell Mocha we're "going to see Larissa" she gets all excited! Mocha loves to see her so I know she has a good experience on her visits to Ruff Cuts and she always comes home looking like a brand new dog and proud of her day at the spa! I was happy to be able to support another home-based business in T-Towne, and even though I no longer live there, I still bring Mocha to Ruff Cuts and I will continue to do so as long as she is with us. Thanks for taking such good care of our girl! read more

Ruff Cuts Pet Spa - Mocha - Pet Groomers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Tucker loves Larissa! And Charlie, and Fiona :) Would never take him anywhere else and recommend Larissa to everyone read more

This is a wonderful pet grooming service. Larissa always gives your dog a cut that shows the personality and cuteness of her/him in a unique way. The business is clean, well organized, and friendly. I recommend this groomer and will now only go to her for the best cut for our pet. Try Ruff Cuts!! read more

I've been taking my Portuguese Water Dog to Larissa for a year and a half. Her cuts are masterful and Louie LOVES going. The last time I was at the vet, the vet marveled at his cut and asked for her cards to hand out to her clients. read more