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    The Modern Paws

    4.7 (52 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    puppy waiting for Modern Paws to open so he can pick out a treat
    Tiffany M.

    Doesn't look like much when you walk past it but you are shocked when you open the doors to reveal a whole foods-esque pet store. Clean, friendly environment with knowledgeable staff. My dog loves visiting because he knows the staff will give him a cookie plus he is allowed to roam the store and pick out a toy or treat for me to buy him if it is not crowded. I could never go pack to Petsmart or Petco after experiencing Modern Paws, nor would I want to!

    Bath
    Sydney M.

    I bathed my dog here after a long day at the park. The bathing amenities are very clean and the shampoos smell so good! The tubs sit high up so you don't have to hurt your back leaning over to wash your fur babies! they also had a large selection of dog treats and supplements. Including goats milk!! I love this place

    Oral care gel for cleaner teeth!
    Rhoda B.

    Great pet food and supply boutique! The people that helped me, a husband and wife (I think are the owners) were so knowledgeable! My small dog has a lot of allergies. So I went there to find some new options for a more natural food and maybe more treats. The lady that helped me gave me great pointers on how to help my dog. My dog went crazy over the food (see pic) and the treats she suggested. The treat was a cow esophagus (sounds weird, but my dog loved it!). I was also looking for natural oral gel for my dog. He didn't like the one I bought at the big box stores. The one she suggested, he really enjoys (see pic). Most larger pet food stores barely have anyone available to help you. I love to support smaller stores in the area, if they do a better job. This place has lots of natural choices for your pet. Food, toys, treats etc. I Iove this store and have been back several times... Highly recommend!

    Grace C.

    Brought my dog here for his first groom after being rescued so wasn't sure how he'd do, but they took such good care of him!! He was super matted from being a stray so they had to shave all of his fluff off, but I love it! They even called me while he was at his appointment to make sure it was okay to shave his fluffy face. He's been getting so many compliments. Will definitely be returning. There's also a dog park across the street and outdoor dining right next to it where you can bring your pup!!

    All natural sun screen for your fur baby
    Rachel M.

    5 stars for this great little shop inside Duckweed Grocery. They are very helpful here and very dog friendly. They have a lot of homeopathic natural remedies for your fur babies. They also have high quality pet food. One of them that we actually have for my fur baby is Fromm. They also have treats, vitamins, shampoos, toys, etc. it is quaint, but has a lot of stuff to take care of your pet. I am happy that I stopped in. The park and dog park is also across the street so it's a perfect little stop before or after the park. Free A/C ;-)

    Shows her beautiful eyelashes and eyes
    Jillian G.

    This was my first time ever getting my puppy groomed (no previous experience) so I did not know what to expect. Staff was very nice, but my puppy was not groomed at all to what I wanted her to be. I asked for her face to be trimmed, but by all means I did NOT want her face to be shaved and it was. The groomer did not ask me how I wanted her face to be trimmed or groomed, so I thought when I said I wanted her face "trimmed" it would be trimmed and not fully shaven between eyes and her eyelashes. I have a goldendoodle and she has a beautiful coat, I love her long puppy fur and her long face, and now it is gone and she looks like a completely different dog. Her eyelashes were the feature that made me buy her and it's going to take months to grow back. I am beyond upset I don't even want to take my dog in public. I also bought her a treat they offer at the counter and when I gave it to my dog it was totally hardened and inedible. I am just completely upset that I have to wait a few months for her her face to grow back, but don't even know how to fix the top of her head and beard to match when growing in. Since this was my first appointment/first time getting my puppy groomed and they knew that, they should have asked me if I have ever had any other experience with grooming. I didn't know what I was doing so I didn't know how specific I was supposed to be with my instructions. They could have asked me how I wanted to have her face shaped before putting a razor to it. Looking back on it I should have been more specific, but again how was I supposed to know how specific I should be. Overall I never want my dog to be groomed again by anyone.

    Kimberly R.

    Very friendly and caring staff. I called to get my black lab bathed and brushed because her shedding was uncontrollable and she smelled funky after a 3-day road trip from DC. They were able to squeeze her in and were very accommodating. My husband dropped her off and about an hour later, our big baby girl returned to us clean, fresh, and happy!

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    Topher M.

    I Love this store, the people, and the prices! I headed in last year to buy some dog food that I usually would buy on an online store named after a big river in Brazil. I wanted to support small business so I was willing to spend more than I would than online shopping. I was blown away to discover that their prices were actually better than the online store! I've discovered that most of their prices are actually better plus they remember your dog's names and go out of their way to make you feel special. They've even been known to watch my Macie when I go over to a Publix to buy groceries!

    I've come to the Modern Paws since I moved to Channelside in 2019. The owners are so kind and welcoming, and the staff has always been very helpful in helping me find what I am looking for. Most importantly, they treat my dog as if he were family! I love this place and I am so happy to have a local shop to buy everything I need for my babies.

    What we got...

    I had high expectations for this place and was let down big time. I took my down for her first real haircut other than the normal puppy cuts. Instead of getting the cut we asked for, the groomer just completely shaved her entire coat off. $100 to get my dog shaved for one is completely outrageous, two, it's not even close to what we asked for. Which upsets me because I see before and after pictures of a lot of doodle mixed type breeds on this page and none of these are close to the hack job done on our dog. I will never return here again. PetSmart did a better job..

    Bowie

    I have taken my mini Goldendoodle Bowie here a few times; they are fantastic- friendly, talented, and on time! 5/5 stars highly recommended!

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    So impressed with Modern Paws! Super friendly owners and groomer. Highly recommended!

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