Shout out to Wag Nation for their kindness, flexibility & understanding -- & incredible grooming skills-- when it comes to visitors. We travel the northeast during hurricane season as most boat insurers require. It's challenging to keep our standard poodle looking his best. Many groomers are booked or not taking new dogs. Not Wag Nation, a gem that deserves praise for handling our niche group with compassion-- and gets the job done handsomely. read more

Wag Nation - Pet Stores Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

So disappointed. Very pricey and needed to find another groomer to fix the mess. Was suspicious when it only took less than 2 hours. She was clean however the next day when I brushed her, her body trim was uneven, and one of her eyebrows was cut off! Don't bother getting your pup groomed there. read more

I'm a longtime fan of this Wag Nation and regularly bring my dog in for new toys, treats, and food. I recently brought my foster dog, Bentley, in for grooming with Kristin and he looks amazing. She was so gentle and patient with him, knowing he might be nervous, and truly took such great care of him. Everyone was incredibly sweet and loving. The store is always spotless, the team is friendly and helpful, and they have such a fun selection of toys and high-quality food I trust for my pets. read more

OMG! What a great pet shop just a couple blocks away from the Dog Friendly Inn we were staying at! Stumbled upon this shop while walking and couldn't be happier. What a cool space - it's HUGE with literally anything you can think of for your pet. The prices were a little steep, but that's to be expected from local pet stores like this and we were happy to support. We found the cutest lobster bandana for our pup here that's perfect for summer! The staff was soooo friendly and helpful and obsessed with our dog who very much loved the attention. Wish we lived in the area, we would be here constantly! read more

Wag Nation - storefront - Pet Stores Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

This is single handily the best pet store I have ever been in. The store itself is huge. The food and treat selection is tremendous. The toy section is anything like I've ever seen in store. There are products that I've only seen online. I was lucky enough to meet the owner (and his pup!) who is immensely kind. The staff was equally as lovely and helped me throughout my visit. While I was there all of their holiday merchandise was 50% off (this was right before Christmas too). I definitely took advantage. I think my favorite part about this store is their reasonable prices. They also have a fantastic reward system. Spend $200 and you get $25-50 off. I forget the exact amount. I left totally satisfied and cannot wait to go back. Thanks for having us! See you soon. read more

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Amazing store and awesome natural food selection including the natural freeze dried stuff I couldn't find anywhere else.

worst " groom " ever ! kept my 12 lb dog almost 5 hrs to get a choppy shave !! no explanation no upon pick up 15 min after they closed ! they schedule too many dogs or have the worst groomers ! call owner to provide feedback and she was dismissive and rude . Told me my dog looked fine when he left ! So in other words ... they don't care once you pay !' had one good groom there but now?... never going back ! read more

Great shop that has a lot of top shelf food for dogs and cats. We shop here regularly and the staff has always been super helpful. I wish they had more training equipment as well as working and sporting dog equipment read more

Stopped in 11:30 am Sat Jul 8 2023 to look at harnesses, a biscuit and maybe a toy for our toy poodle, with puppy in tow. No one else in store besides a young woman arranging inventory. No water for dog was set out so asked and she said sure, she'd set some out. And didn't. Or ask us if she could help us with anything. Or acknowledge us any further. Not particularly pet, or anything/anyone, friendly. Next time will look for friendlier establishments. read more

High quality dog stuff here, and a really good variety of dog treats (ex: tons of flavors for Boccees!). Dog approved.

A great place, especially if you believe in shopping locally. Great variety, knowledgable and helpful staff. Yes, they may be a bit pricey but it's completely worth it for me to support a local business. Also, they have a great selection of treats that my bulldog loves. And Marly - the best groomer EVER! read more

The staff here is very kind and their selection is cute, a bit pricey like everything in newport, but that's not why i'm here. I booked a grooming appointment here. i am a new puppy owner and i was extremely nervous about coming in. i have a doodle and her hair was absolutely beautiful and i wanted to keep it that way. i was assured that her hair would stay long by numerous employees including the groomer herself. i had asked to keep it long and low and behold my doodle has been shaved. i know their shaving policy, they only shave if the dog is 40% matted, and i can assure you she was not. i understand hair grows back but i am disappointed with the communication between the store and myself as this is my dog. i will not be coming back to this store and i will not recommend to others. i asked for it to STAY LONG and i am very disappointed with the outcome. read more

I just wanted to leave a review for one of the staff members Amanda to say she was AMAZING! Cute lil thing too. I highly recommend this place as well. Good vibes! read more

This is a great little dog supply store and not too far from the house we moved to in December 2019. We were delighted to find a store in Newport that actually carries the dog food brand that we give our dog. Fromm Family foods. The dog food is somewhat hard to find and is only available through the company website and certain stores. The store has almost everything your dog could need and the staff is always so nice and polite. We walked here once and paid in advance to come back with our car but the woman offered us delivery instead which is just amazing. Check this place out for your dog! read more

Great knowledgeable staff, every one is so friendly and the store is so clean. My dog gets so excited to come in here! Very friendly Groomers as well!! A ton of choices for dog and cat treats, toys, chews, and food. I also Love that they are a local business. read more

came here to get our babies something. every time we go away we have to find something to bring home for our babies aka the 3 chihuahuas we own. I am sure they will love their unique treats we got them. read more

They have great pet toys. However, they are a bit on the pricy side - they are a "pet boutique" and they have various specialty items which may be difficult to acquire on the island otherwise. I do wish they'd have more cat items - my cats live their toys and we bought Xmas gifts for them here, however it's only one table and a corner. Cats are "humans" too; they wag their tails just like doggies do. When my wife and I first moved to the area, we thought they catered only to dogs. This is not the case - it has everything for dogs and something for cats. All in all, great pet stuff. read more

My little guy LOVES visiting Wag Nation! Michelle, Tom, and Peter are a few of our favorite people and canine in Newport. Wag Nation offers a wide variety of necessities as well as those specialty items that make you smile just as much as your pup enjoying a tasty treat. I love the fact that they carry products and designs by local creators. :) read more

We visited this shop at the end of January to purchase some custom monogrammed bowls for the puppy we were getting in a few weeks. The man at the counter ensured us that if we purchased the bowls and treat container he would ship them to us after monogramming within a week or two. It was perfect timing so we would have them before our puppy. Here we are, almost a MONTH later....I have left several messages, called multiple times, no one answers. I called once and spoke to a woman on the phone who said she would take my info and get back to me....still nothing. I sent a message on Facebook explaining I would like my items and an update. NO RESPONSE This is despicable customer service. We spent a lot of money on these items and not only DO NOT have them for our puppy, we have NO update and NO call back. Shame on you. DO. NOT. SHOP. HERE. read more

Pretty cute! Also super friendly owners - though I don't have a dog, there is a (small) section of stuff for the felines as well. I bought a couple of cans of gourmet cat food...one was ahi tuna that smelled so good that I was VERY close to trying it myself. Had I had a couple of beers and some college friends around, I WOULD HAVE. Anyway, stop in! A cute and fun boutique. read more

Stumbled across this revised little gem on a chilly twilight walk. They welcome the canine and the owner with lots of treats--both for the owner's eyes and the canine's taste buds. They have plenty of winter wear for your pooch, plenty of playtime equipment, and a great variety of both leashes, collars, and treats. Stop in for a look around. Very dog friendly. read more

I love wag nation. I am very particular on the food and treats that my dog eats. Everything sold at wag nation is high quality made in the USA food and treats. They have all sorts of unique items that you just can't get at Petsmart or PETCO. The prices for food are going to be a little bit higher than the big stores, but its so worth it for the quality. My dog loves the baked treats in jars near the register and goes crazy for the chicken, duck and fish crisps as well. read more

This store is the BEST! We discovered Wag Nation on a recent trip to Newport with Oscar (our North Carolina Ditch Hound), and I have to say I am rarely WOWed by a pet store but here is the exception to the rule. A friendly and knowledgeable staff really educated us on pet food ingredients and healthy treats. I'm picky about what food I eat, I am now just as selective when I choose dog food and treats. Besides healthy food and treats Wag Nation has an great selection of toys, accessories and the most fashionable duds around for your pooch that don't look like a costume (Although Oscar just prefers a cool collar). They have great selection for cats too, although Sadie wasn't on this trip with us, we brought back some goodies for her as well. I'm a Fan! Now you just need to open up in Philadelphia! read more

I would have liked to give this store 5 stars but their items are incredibly expensive (and that's not so bad) but the owner is not very friendly. Maybe it's just me - other reviewers have had great experiences with the owner. Everytime I've ever walked into the store I've been ignored. I love some of the other ladies who work at the store - they're adorable and very sweet to my dogs - hence the 2 stars. I'm sorry about that because I was really hoping it would be a neighborhood-y kind of place for me and my 4 pups. read more

Me and my wife were down from upstate New York and saw the cute little place. It appears the shop is under new owners as the old ones have moved on. The store is bright and airy and the staff is pleasant and willing to help with your needs. Went in the buy a new leash for our dog Bean and walked out with so much more. (food, treats, and a new bed) I wish we lived closer because they also offer local delivery to residents and vacationers. A great place for you dog or cat we will certainly be back on our next visit. read more

Worst customer service ever. Just horrible. Shop somewhere else...save yourself the headache.

The new owners of Wag Nation are wonderful! They are wonderfully knowledgeable and go above and beyond for their customers. I was having issues with my dog and his food and Tallia (one of the owners) helped me pick out a new food and my dog is doing much better! Best pet store on the island, hands down! They also deliver food to your house which is super cool and convenient! read more

This is a cute little place off of Bellevue. They have good quality stuff. They also carry dog food, which is nice. They carry Earthborn, which is not listed on Earthborn's website (although I told the owner and she was going to contact them. Really what you would think of when you think pet boutique--but probably a little better than you were expecting. The owner also organizes things within the community for dogs--so she is giving back to her community. read more

SKIP THIS PLACE! The blonde girl is so rude and clearly doesn't even like animals. She yelled at my lab for being too hyper, but that's what labs do!!!! She was like the Grinch of the pet store. Next time we're in Newport, my lab Glee and I are skipping this place! It's completely overpriced and you're better off at the PetCo in Providence...they're much friendlier and more compassionate to your animals, and you can get your specialty food online!! read more

During our recent visit to Newport we stopped in to WagNation to pick out a new collar for our newest addition to our family. They did not have exactly what we wanted but were kind enough to order it and have it shipped to our home in Connecticut at no extra cost. They also included a free matching leash. We will definitely be going back to visit them again next time we are in Newport. read more

I love Wag Nation, have been going there for years, but twice in the past month I've gone by during regular business hours (lunchtime, when everyone does errands) to find a sign on the door: out for coffee! Back Soon! or Out on a delivery! Sorry but I can buy anything here on the internet, free shipping. And probably cheaper. I like to patronize small/local businesses but I don't like to waste time. This is why many small businesses fail. Sorry, I won't be back. read more

This is the cutest store. I go there all the time for my dog's treats. I've tried to buy him treats elsewhere and he turns his nose up at them. He never turns his nose up at a Wag Nation treat. His favorites are the beef jerky & chicken jerky. They smell so good I'm tempted to try them. And they have a great selection of other treats too. He loves the bully stick. They have the cutest toys, he loved the Huck em duck, and the sheep mat with 16 squeakers!! They also have really great social events for the dogs. They have "Yappy Hour" out on their patio, and serve dog treats, and human snacks, and sparkling wine. Sometimes they have giveaways too, one time I won a $100 gift certificate! I've brought my dog several times, he has the best time with the other dogs. And at Halloween they had a stroll with the dogs all dressed up, it was great! Definitely check this place out if you have a dog! read more

THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! I've given my credit card twice and provided shipment information twice. Never received the items. I've called multiple times and they say they will call me back (didn't) or they don't answer the phone. DON'T SHOP BY PHONE WITH THESE PEOPLE. SUPER UNRELIABLE. read more

Tom(owner) and Peter(excellently behaved dog) just provided a phenomenal experience while shopping for stuff for our dog. Tom was extremely helpful and spoke to my wife and I about every product they sell. Additionally, we will now use their online store on Amazon exclusively to get stuff for our dog and home when we're not local. If you read this review, go see the store in Newport for yourself. You won't be disappointed. Shop local and support other rescue dog owners. read more

I stopped by for dog treats and was surprised to see there was a new owner. I don't know if she was just having a lonely/bad day, but she was obnoxious and name-dropping. The store was a wreck - broken fixtures on the walls, empty spaces and it needed a good cleaning. She doesn't carry the treats I used to buy there and tried to talk me into getting bulk treats that look like they came out of Job Lot. Then she showed me some dogs sweaters and said she made them herself, but the labels said Made in Peru. What a shame. Used to be a cute shop. Avoid. read more