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    The Muddy Mutt

    3.9 (328 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:15 pm

    Services - The Muddy Mutt

    Bath and groom only

    Full grooming

    Pet haircut

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    not normal, not for any dog

    TERRIBLE....My Pomeranian went to Muddy Mutts for a groom. She can home more upset than usual. Her ears were shaved back to the skin, and I think what happened is that the groomer slipped and nicked her ear, then shave the ears to cover up the error. That ear fur will never grow back. I tried to dispute the charge from my bank, but Muddy Mutts refuted wrongdoing and the bank told me to contact law enforcement. We have used Muddy Mutts many times in the past, so this event really stunned me. I will never go back, and I suggest no one else does. Pictures are below.

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    Dump S.

    My puppy's first professional grooming. Parking is sparse. The employees were great. I know a good haircut from a bad haircut. This was an average haircut. The straight lines were crooked, hair was uncut around the ears, facial hair cut was kinda odd & uneven.

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    Jessy O.

    I have been bringing my dog here for years to do a self wash after my dog plays in Shirlington Park. Today I walked in for the first time in several months and was shocked by the deplorable conditions in the washroom. The tubs are falling apart there is black mold everywhere there was not a clean towel in sight. I found one deshedding brush with a broken handle and the floors were so wet, I could barely walk around. I asked the receptionist for some towels and she promptly brought some and then I asked about brushes and was told there weren't any because people keep stealing them. I asked to speak with a manager and she could not have cared less about my concerns. I hope they plan to remodel quickly and this is temporary because it's such a convenient location, but I literally felt myself getting sick with all the mold while I was there for 20 minutes to make matters worse they raise the prices as the place is going downhill. I wish I could post the pictures I took

    My unhappy pup getting a post dog park bath.
    Rhonda C.

    Super convenient, affordable , self service dog wash right next to the Shirlington Dog park. Stopped by after an impromptu trip to the dog park where the dogs decided to go splashing in the creek and got SUPER dirty and wanted to get them cleaned up before heading home. We had 4 dogs...and was able to get in pretty quickly. Things I loved: - super quick to get a tub even though it was pretty busy. (I believe there were about 5 stations so enough to keep the line moving) - staff was super kind and helpful in getting the dogs set up and providing additional supplies as needed - all of the tools you'll need to groom your pup (hose, three or four different shampoos), brushes, dryer, towels and stuff to clean their ears - very bright and clean in there (considering it's a place to get pups clean) - GREAT prices. I paid $32 for 2 self service baths which is 1000% cheaper than a spa. - they have some decent treats for your pups for purchase (which were also reasonably priced) Overall, such a great, affordable, conveniently located self Grooming place. Will def stop back in when I'm in the area and my pups need a bath!

    My Dog Toes.

    I love this place. I take my golden retriever there for him to get washed and de-shedded. They always do a great job and are extremely helpful.

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    Organized, efficient and reasonably priced! Our pup was in and out in 30 mins. The big downside here is that parking sucks.

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    Have used MM for several years now....too old to wash my dogs myself. The staff always does an above and beyond job!

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    The staff here has been nothing but awesome. Their work is excellent and they have been very accommodating.

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    Muddy Mutt always does a great job on my Border Collie at a reasonable price. She gets a bath plus the "sanitary cut."

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    After nearly 2 hours playing in the water at Shirlington Dog Park, my friend and I took our very muddy dogs in.

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    From Head to Tail Spa - Post groom

    From Head to Tail Spa

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    After several disappointing experiences elsewhere we finally found our go-to grooming spot! The…read moreteam here really understands anxious pets - they gave our nervous pup special attention and offered a quiet space to help her feel comfortable. However she didn't need it and was able to roam with the other dogs at the spa. Special shout out to Vee (Vi?)! She was super attentive and took the time to understand our preferences and make sure we were on the same page about the style we wanted. When we got home, our dog was her usual playful self (at other places, she'd come home stressed and subdued). It's clear they treated her with patience and care. The results were exactly what we hoped for! We've made this our regular salon.

    The staff was friendly at drop-off. Unfortunately the haircut was horrible and the follow-up was…read morefrustrating. After the terrible groom my partner was told to come back for a they would fix it for free. She scheduled the appointment pointing out that she wanted the complimentary service (see photo) and when I picked her up they told me it was roughly $125. I told them I had a free service and they saw that in the system but that's not what they did. I overheard the lady behind the counter whisper that we were willing to pay the difference even though it is their fault . At that point I was unwilling to pay but my partner was at work and had already paid the entire amount online so that I did not have to have any issues. They reached out to the owner and we were assured that she would reach out to us and fix it. My partner reached out to Jodi (the owner) and she did not respond. This was in February and it is now May. I waited to post this in hope that I wouldn't have to because they would make it right. I understand that the groomer needs to be paid because the work was completed but their mistake shouldn't have been my problem. Oh I forgot to mention how we came about the complimentary service. The original cut was HORRENDOUS (see photo) my partner wrote a review about it and they offered us a complimentary bath and tidy to take it down. She agreed and removed the review(shady). All I want is my partner's money back. This review did not need to be posted but I hate that fact that we were taken advantage of by this business.

    Park, Bark n' Scrub - Mobile Pet Grooming - Maria is a genius!

    Park, Bark n' Scrub - Mobile Pet Grooming

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    We started using Park, Bark n' Scrub many months ago due to the unreliability of our previous…read moremobile groomer. We are thrilled with the change! Danielle is friendly and reliable and most of all - she does a great job. We always go with a short cut on our Maltese for ease of maintenance and Danielle's cuts are very consistent. Our dog always looks the same, which is a big positive in my book. Other groomers have delivered inconsistent looks when we simply wanted the same haircut. The convenience of the mobile service is hard to beat too. It's a little more expensive than service at a brick and mortar building, but it's worth it in my opinion. You won't regret going with this business for your furry friend's grooming needs. Highly recommended. ***In the post-grooming photo of my pup, he'd had a recent vet procedure that resulted in a stitch in his forehead and a partially shaved right leg. Danielle was careful and attentive***

    Okay, obviously having the grooming van come to your door is incredibly convenient. What you might…read morenot realize, it minimizes a huge amount of stress! Most groomers do multiple dogs at once--and your dog sits in a cage in the meantime. Not great. Maria is working with just one dog --yours--from start to finish--so it's way less stress for your baby. I should also mention that Maria is the best, kindest, most competent dog groomer in the DMV. Full stop. If you have a small dog, don't even *think* about going anywhere else! Not only will your furbaby be gorgeously groomed, you will have the peace of mind of knowing he is being cared for by 1) someone who genuinely loves dogs, and 2) is also incredibly talented and experienced. I don't trust my little guy with anyone but Maria.

    The Muddy Mutt - groomer - Updated May 2026

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