I only get the dog bathed here- no grooming whatsoever. I cannot speak to that. My senior pet is treated gently by Ashley. I recommend her knowkege on how to handle a senior pet. We've been using their services for 2 years now. On Tuesday's they have a 10% discount for senior pets. Don't forget to tip. read more

Took my little Sassy in front of grooming, and the results are amazing!!! All the way down to her little feet! I will definitely be back! read more

I want to clarify that I have used the doggy daycare and my dog seems to like it, but in all honesty I would not recommend grooming. I took my dog in for a groom and not only did he not get the cut I desired, but he is barely recognizable. He was cut short on areas I did not request and in a very choppy manner. The style is just awful and I will likely pay to have another groomer smooth him out so it can at least grow back evenly. I will say that everyone I have spoken to has been very polite. It just breaks my heart that he doesn't look like himself and that I'll have to pay for grooming twice in a row and have to wait months before he looks like my dog again. I would also like to add that he is 4 and has been groomed every 2 months since he was a puppy. He handles grooming well, never gets matted, and I have never heard complaint of him being wiggly or otherwise difficult. It's just a bad cut, plain and simple. read more

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Support this local business! I went to Sonny's with sweet 10month old Clarence. He desperately needed a cut his look was out of control as you can see in the pictures. The groomer was so careful and kind with Clarence... Clarence was excited and happy after the groom. Clarence also had a bit of an accident in the grooming room, and everybody was very kind about It The cost is beyond reasonable... The folks are friendly... The location is convenient I don't have one negative thing to say about these folks just a great local business that should be supported read more

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This was our first time getting our dog groomed and couldn't be happier! His grooming team was ready and waiting for him when we arrived. Everyone seemed very friendly and welcoming. When I picked him up he looked amazing and they had even done a few extra things to make sure that he looked great! The prices are reasonable and Baron even got a chance to hang out with other dogs and play for a bit. I couldn't be happier with our grooming and socialization experience at Sonny's. read more

Sonny's Place - Baron was very happy with his visit! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I am at a loss for words. Not only am I hurt and saddened to see my dog traumatized, but I am so infuriated with everyone who works here at Sonny's. I'm saying now, if you truly love your pet please don't take them here! On July 1 I took my beautiful Lillo, a 5-month golden-doodle, to get groomed here. I was visiting my grandparents and this place was nearby and seemed trustworthy, but I was wrong. I asked for Lillo to get full grooming. I wanted to her have a teddy bear cut with a lower cut on her legs. The girl asked if I wanted her fluffy and I responded with yes. I gave her two reference pictures one a picture of Lillo with her haircut I liked and the other one of a picture online. Lillo was not matted and I've never had a problem with matting with her and other groomers have said she behaved well with them. Then I left her there. When they called saying she was finished, they mentioned her haircut was not the best since Lillo misbehaved. I picked her up right away and I paid first because the girl was waiting for me to pay first then she would get Lillo. So I paid and then I received Lillo. I received Lillo and didn't even recognize her. My fluffy beautiful girl wasn't fluffy anymore. Lillo was shaved. I was at a loss for words and immediately left. When my father saw Lillo he said no that it isn't right to pay for something like this that we didn't ask for nor needed since she wasn't matted. Lillo's fur was cut unevenly and had bald spots. They had cut her eyelashes as well. My father called to get a refund and speak to the owner and the staff was very rude. They hung up on him. A few minutes pass by and the owner called and allowed us to have a refund. The owner also mentioned taking her back to the groomers to let someone else groom her, but of course, we denied the offer. We decided we wouldn't write a review. I thought this was the end of it, but unfortunately, it wasn't. I started noticing Lillo was not being herself she was so quiet and mean. She was also licking herself more often than usual. She was also biting on herself. Not only that, but I noticed some razor burns. At the time only a few were visible and small. As a few hours pass by I was going to bed with Lillo when I had seen her burns. I was brought to tears. My poor baby had razor burns and cuts all over her body and they had become more visible. She had dry blood on her behind. Her stool was also not solid. This is no longer about a haircut, but the injuries that Lillo has. Who knows what they had done to Lillo! Lillo has been extremely different ever since leaving Sonny's Place. I hope no pet owner has to deal with this, but if you see this review, please think twice before you take your pet here! The photos below are of Lillo before and after and of her burns and cuts. her before photo was just 2 days prior to her grooming. read more

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I want to start off by saying that I hardly ever leave negative reviews, but I felt like my experience on 03/05/22 must be told to future customers. I took my one-year-old toy poodle in to get groomed ( bath, nails trimmed, etc.). I was explaining to the receptionist (who at the time I thought would be doing the grooming) that I would like to cut my dog's fur down low but not too low that you can see his skin ( since I know how my fur is) she recommend using a blade four. I said okay, but if it's too low that you can see the skin, then please don't use that level. I also stated that my dog had a hard time staying still. Ms.Martha (at the time of the appointment, I didn't know who she was) asked if I wanted his face cleaned up and, in my eyes, cleaned up means trimmed. Since I have taken him to other groomers and they used the same term, I thought, yes, please clean up his face. Fast forward, when it comes time to pick my dog up, he looks nothing like himself. The young lady (receptionist) asked if I liked his haircut, and I said NO. I was highly upset about how my dog looked. I was too upset to talk at the moment, so I waited until today to call and tell them about my experience. Mrs. Martha was very rude and stated that " if $55 means that much to you, then you can come and get your money back and never come back to her place of business again". In my mind, I am saying that I never wanted to come back anyway based on the experience I had. It saddens me to leave a negative review, but I felt like I needed to. Not because of the experience I had but from the choice of words she the owner chose to use towards me. Below I will post some before and after of my dog. Post response to Mrs. Martha. Me saying that I was going to post a negative review was not a threat. I was letting you know before I posted the review. Yelp is a open platform for people to leave reviews whether positive or negative. So I don't know where a threat comes into play. Mrs. Martha are you implying that I don't take for of my dog? Because I recently took him to the vet ( and if you were present at the time of the appointment I told the receptionist that he recently had a vet visit and has allergies) and is currently being treated for it. And could we please leave our personnel opinions out to the post about my caretaking skills for my dog that's unprofessional. When I went to the establishment today you said it had taken you about 2 hours where exactly did the extra hour come from? Yes Mrs. Martha did refund my money but that's after a detailed conversation on the phone. What she didn't add is that she said she wasn't going to give me my money back and there was nothing further she could do. But Mrs. Martha I wish you the best. Thank you. read more

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My dog loves going to Sonny's, for daycare. I can see it every time I mention the name. The staff is friendly and really care about my baby. We are very lucky to have such a place with great prices in the neighborhood. read more

I'm am so happy with Sonny's Place! I have a lovely, sweet dog that is averse to nail trimming. The staff at Sonny's did an amazing job getting her nails trimmed gently. read more

After moving to the area we were looking for a place to get our cat groomed. I was really happy with Sonnys Place. The staff was professional and pleasant. The woman who groomed our cat did a fantastic job too. He came back to us fluffy, soft, and smelling nice. His nails were clipped just like I asked for as well. Will be coming back again! read more

Sonny's Place - Pet Boarding Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Sonny's Place is our pups home away from home. He has been going there to play with his friends 2 days per week for almost a year now. We absolutely love it there. The staff has always been very professional super personable and always treats our pup with the same love and attention he gets at home. He Loves going to Sonny's so much that if I mention Sonny's or any of his friends names he jumps up and runs to the door, wagging his bum with excitement. It's fairly new, so much cleaner than other places we've been to. I have witnessed dogs having minor accidents in the lobby area (including my own pup), and the staff always immediately jumps up to clean and disinfect the area. Can't say enough great things. We're happy we found Sonny's! read more

Staff were very nice and professional. We've been to some disappointing grooming places lately and were glad to find Sonnys. Great experience here. read more

I took my 14 month Cane Corso for the evaluation review. The staff is excellent! I absolutely love this place because it is clean and the staff really cares about the animals. They have a playroom for the dogs and a staff person is always in the room during playtime. They also have a crate area for the dogs for nap time and for sleeping at night. I plan on boarding my dog in December but will be taking her for doggy day care so that she will be totally comfortable for boarding. I would definitely recommend this place!! read more

We love taking our two dogs to daycare at Sonny's Place...Collin is so welcoming when we drop off in the morning and at pickup the staff shares how they did that day. They clearly spoil our dogs while there. It's so easy to schedule--you just mention your dog's name and they know exactly who you are. Appreciate that small business feel. So happy to have this daycare option in the neighborhood! read more

Just had my dog (shih tzu) groomed by Mia at Sonnys place. She did an absolutely fantastic job!! She listened to exactly what I said and was so sweet! The receptionist was also very sweet, and the place was clean and smelled good. I wasn't as impressed with the previous groomer there, but with Mia there now, I will definitely be bRinging him back to her!! read more

I took my dog in for training sessions. The entire store smelled of urine. I was able to observe the "cleaning" of the playrooms which appeared to be haphazard, and did not have the smell of any disinfectant. The training/play room had mold growing at the base of the walls. It is a small storefront in a strip mall that is cute in the front, but disgusting once you get past the reception area. read more

Stinks. When I asked the woman at the front desk if they ever mop the floor she said well whenever I can usually. Even if they did I don't think they use any disinfectant or deodorant. It's really disgusting. Because it's a small place. read more

Good grooming service. But recently changed and do not offer on weekends. Will have to find another groomer.

Went to Sonny's place today to see about getting my husky groomed. The woman at the front desk was talking with a customer just shooting the breeze. I wasn't acknowledged or anything. I walked around, interacted with the pup that was there and looked at the pricing on the wall for about 15 minutes. I still was not acknowledged. I really wanted to make an appointment because the prices were reasonable. Since the woman at the desk didn't say anything to me the whole time I was there I started to leave and the woman at the desk asks me if I would like a brochure. Not how may I help you or I'm sorry you had to wait but she asked me if I wanted a brochure. They will not get my business as my husky gets groomed every month and I wanted to try something new. Poor customer service. read more

I want to give a special shout out to Sonny's Place, our dog's boarding facility located in Alexandria, VA. While we were in Florida tending to some health crises for my husband's parents, we got a call from Martha, the owner of Sonny's Place, that our dog Maddie had suffered a seizure, could not walk and had stopped breathing. Martha rushed Maddie to a late night veterinarian. Please note that this was at 9:30 PM on Sunday night. We were prepared for the worst. But Maddie, God bless her, is a fighter even at the advanced age of 17, and revived. Martha and her staff kept careful watch over Maddie and sent us daily updates on how she was doing. Our other dog Gilby rarely left her side. One of Maddie's fellow boarders, a dog named Izzy, curled up next to her while Gilby posted guard. I will never be able to thank Martha and her staff (and Izzy) enough for going above and beyond the call of duty while caring for our beloved dogs. read more

This place lost our dog. While we were 600 miles away, they let the dog get off the leash and run away. And then didn't call us to let us know for NINE HOURS. After a day of them not finding our dog and providing conflicting information, and my kids heartbroken over the loss of their dog, we looked for the dog ourselves, truncating our vacation. After two nights outside, our dog was spotted by our neighbor who led her in our backyard and closed the gate. So, she is back, tired dirty and limping due to her paws being injured while she was lost. When my wife let the owner know that we were taking the dog to the vet to make sure she was okay and we expected her to pay the bill, she actually chided my wife! Because she had spent the last day looking for the dog (the dog her establishment LOST AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND) and apparently we weren't appreciative enough. Your staff LOST OUR DOG (I don't know how to emphasize it any clearer that the ONE THING YOUR BUSINESS HAS TO DO IS KEEP THE DOGS--not lose the dogs). So, it's part of your job to find the dog you lost. You didn't find the dog, so you failed in that aspect as well. And you were totally unprofessional in your interaction with my wife. In 20 years in Northern Virginia, we have used five different boarding places--yours is the only one who lost our dog. And your handling of finding the dog you lost was poor. We will never use this place again. read more