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Sue's Sudsy Pup

4.4 (29 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Melissa G.

Sue, I cannot believe that you wrote such lies. I don't normally call a person out for being a liar, but you are just that. There are so many other reviews that say the same exact thing about your lack of dog grooming capabilities. And how dare you make this hatchet job about myself and my mother. My mother said she never apologized for Dakota's appearance. You are extremely unprofessional and dishonest . The only point that I was making about my mother is that she is 80 years old and she has no right to make any decisions about my dog. I bought a $2,500 Pomski specifically for the dogs fur and beauty. I didn't want a bald dog. Shaving him wasn't your only option, your other option was not to groom him at all, which is what I would've preferred. I would've taken him to a competent groomer that could have gotten the few mats out. The only mats that Dakota had were underneath of his leg and where his collar was around his neck. And the only cut on my dogs body was from your Hatchet job. Also, you completely lied about saying that you told me about different brushes to use. I have never spoken to you in person, ever!!. I dropped the dog off once. My mother and my son had always dropped the dog off and picked him up because I work in Bethesda. Since the horrible shaving episode that you did to Dakota, he will not go outside to play with the other dogs. He goes outside and goes to the bathroom and then comes right back in. He is not sociable and will not play with the other dogs. This has all happened since you cut all of his fur off. This is not a coincidence. You have psychologically damaged my dog. Yes, his fur might grow back, but you have psychologically hurt him. You should never be able to cut another dogs hair ever again.

Karen K.

We found Sue about 6 months ago and we are so glad we did! We were taking our cocker spaniel to Petsmart but we weren't having the best experience. With Sue she is always so friendly and sweet to our baby and she does a perfect job grooming him every time. She listens to what I want and cuts his hair accordingly. If you're looking for a groomer you can trust go see Sue! Also as a tip she only accepts check or cash so just be prepared!

Tracie D.

There aren't enough stars to rate Sue. We followed her from her previous employ and can say we will stay with her as long as she'll take our yaptastic doggos. She always takes care of the pooches, they smell fantastic afterwards. I am being forced at snout-point to register a complaint for the Shih Tzu - he freaks out when his poofy tail "fronds" touch that bare butt area when he walks. Makes him sit down suddenly and look behind him like he's trying to avoid being violated. We, personally, find that to be a bonus because it's HILARIOUS, but I think his dignity gets shattered. We love him anyway and he feels and smells soooo much better.

Emily B.

Took my shepherd mix, Buddy, to Sue for the first time today and I am very pleased. We recently moved to the area and haven't found a groomer I liked that's reasonable pricing so far. My dog is a senior, very nervous, rescue and was shaking in fear upon entering. Sue listened to my concerns of his cyst on his tail and nervousness. She finished him in a timely manner and let me know how he did which I really appreciated. Buddy looks and smells like a whole new dog. His fur is really soft and he's not shedding as much. Not only that, he came out wagging his tail and happy before he even saw me. Plus the cute bandana is an awesome touch. Sue was very personable and seems to actually care for the dogs. I already made another appointment for next time. Thanks for taking care of my Buddy, Sue!

This is a photo of the haircut I showed her I wanted vs. what we got.

We did not have a great experience. First, I wasn't made aware of how this business operates. All of the dogs are dropped off in the morning, and Sue just lets you know when they're ready. There are no specific appointment times. I dropped my dog off at 8:30 AM, and when I called to check in at 12:30, I was told she wouldn't be ready until around 3:00 PM. My dog has severe anxiety, and I only medicated her enough for a few hours because I had no idea how long she'd be there. I was upset by the idea of her staying in a kennel for 6+ hours, so Sue said she'd get her ready sooner. She apologized for the miscommunication, and I told her I understood. I said "Now that I know, I'll be better prepared for next time." I picked up my dog, and at first glance, I thought she looked cute -- overall much shorter than we usually go, but I wasn't really upset about that. I didn't get a great look at her though because she was wearing a big harness and a long bandana. I paid for the service and left. I realized after we got home and took off her harness and bandana that her haircut was awful. It was choppy and uneven and WAY too close around her private parts. I showed Sue a photo of how I wanted her cut, and she seemed to understand, but she did not do what I asked at all. Her nails, paws, and tail looked great, and she smelled wonderful. I don't doubt that Sue takes good care of the animals at all, and she's very nice. However we are very unhappy with her haircut and won't be back. I've included photos of her haircut as well as the photo of the haircut I showed her I wanted.

We love Sue. We have moved to pikesville but we still bring our bichon to her. Definitely would recommend her.

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This is the best groomer in Anne Arundel County. I have been to several and Sue does quality work AND is affordable.

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Small business that caters to dog grooming. Tough to get an appointment...plan ahead if you want Sue to take care of your dog!

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7 years ago

Sue did a great job on both of my dachshunds. I'm looking forward to their next visit.

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10 years ago

Sue does an amazing job with our 2 golden retrievers. They look fabulous and love to see her. She's very caring, professional and friendly.

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Sue has been grooming my dogs for more than 10 years. She is very kind and my dogs always look great. Very professional.

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Had my cat, Luna, groomed here (short hair bath). It was great. She was handled with care and is…read morenow a happy clean cat. Hard to find cat groomers that are highly rated, so I'll be coming back to Bri for sure.

I wanted to share my recent experience in hopes it helps improve communication and client…read moreexperience going forward. When booking online, the system prompts you to enter your card information immediately after selecting an appointment. Typically, this step indicates that a deposit will be processed, but that wasn't clearly communicated at the time of booking. When a team member later called to confirm my appointment, I mentioned that I had already entered my card information during the booking process. There was no follow-up from the team to clarify whether the deposit had been received, and since no additional communication was sent, I reasonably assumed everything was confirmed. However, I received a text message at 5:40 p.m. on 10/10/25 -- about 20 minutes before closing -- stating that my appointment scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on 10/11/25 had been canceled. I immediately called and texted but didn't receive a response until the next morning when the business reopened, at which point the appointment was already canceled. Given that appointments here are often booked weeks, if not months, in advance, it's extremely difficult to pivot or make alternate arrangements on such short notice. The lack of follow-up and the last-minute cancellation were disappointing, especially considering the time and planning it takes to secure a spot. I'm sharing this feedback constructively, as I understand things happen, but clearer communication and more proactive customer service would go a long way toward improving the overall experience.

The Pup Camp

The Pup Camp

(56 reviews)

I have been so thankful to Dogthrive and the care they take for my pup. Chico, my dog, is my baby…read morewe don't have children so he really is my child. We took Chico here when he was a puppy to do a temperament test and he did great and came back so tired which was amazing for us! We continue to take him here and he is almost one. I can only speak to the daycare as I have not had him groomed or boarded here yet but our experience has been very pleasant so far! There are many bad reviews for dogthrive but I feel like a lot of them come from unrealistic expectations. Chico for one is an excited piddler and as he's gotten older it's gotten a lot better but there have been times he's come home smelling like urine but it's always been explained why and was usually, "A new tech walked in he got excited and peed a little then rolled over to get a belly rub and rolled in the pee before we could grab him to clean it up." This has happened at home so it wasn't just a story they were telling us. They also have explained that they tried to clean him up and sprayed him with puppy deoderizing shampoo spray which I haven't seen with other daycares do. Since he is going into a place with lots of other dogs I don't expect him to come out smelling like he just got a bath so I think some expectation management helps with that. Just recently I have been shown why I love and will continue taking him to Dog Thrive. For one we were walking around a farmers market and a person steps out of their booth and asks, is that Chico?! And at first I was confused because I didn't recognize them but Chico did and they immediately let me know they work at DogThrive and they love playing with him and how much they enjoy having him there, they proceeded to get on their hands and knees to give Chico some love. For someone in their off time to not only recognize him but go out of their way to tell me they enjoy time with him and for him to have such an amazing reaction to seeing them outside of the daycare setting shows these people really love these dogs when we aren't with them. Secondly, I had some potential plans that would require me to board Chico that weren't confirmed yet so when I dropped him off for daycare I provided food and toys just in case and explained the situation. They were communicative and very understanding that he may or may not be boarded. I didn't end up needing to board him and picked him up at the end of the day. I realized I was charged for boarding anyway which makes sense since I made the reservation and was set to board. When I called and told them of the charge they not only refunded me for the boarding but also for the day of daycare (that he did partake in). How amazing is that? I love the staff and have nothing but amazing things to say about how well Chico has been treated here! If you don't mind the occasional necessary bath from a day spent playing and having fun then this is the place for you and your pup!

This was the worst experience I have ever had with dog boarding!…read moreI signed up for the VIP service to board my dog for a few days. My dog was returned to me with a huge bloody wound on the top of her head. Nobody contacted me to tell me what happened or when. My Vet was not contacted and looks like No medical attention was given!! I had to take her to the Vet and due to an infection of the wound she required a medical procedure, antibiotics, and paid medication. I will NEVER use or recommend The Pup Camp - stay away!

Sue's Sudsy Pup - groomer - Updated October 2026

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