My girlfriend and I were looking for a new groomer for our two seniors; a teacup yorkie and a mini poodle mix. She found Wagging Tails on Yelp and was able to book concurrent appointments for both within 2 weeks. The staff is very friendly and helpful. While I was filling out the paperwork I overheard the woman who was tending to the front end explaining to another customer who was picking up his young pitbull how to properly clean her teeth. The groomer was understanding of our particular needs of our two little seniors, and made sure to make whatever adjustments to be sure that she cut their hair safely and stylishly. When we picked up our pups they were clean, well-groomed, and taken care of. We will be sure to book our next appointment for bathing and grooming with Wagging Tails. read more

My Bodhi loves attending doggy daycare at Wagging Tails. He literally drags me to Wagging Tails on our walks even when it's not his day to go to daycare. Crystal, Emily and the entire staff at Wagging Tails are amazing. I highly recommend their daycare! read more

This review is with regards to interaction with the owner. I stopped by the store and overheard the owner talking to a customer. They were discussing another daycare and owner mentioned that's why you need to be careful, ask questions and do your due diligence. I remember this because as I asked questions to the owner on the temperament test and daycare, she's getting frustrated and essentially saying if I'm asking these standard questions, she's not sure if it's the right fit for me. It astounds me given the timing of her conversation with the previous customer. Plus, it is not unheard of for doggy daycares to lose dogs, or for dogs to get seriously injured (or worse). I don't have comments on daycare, as this interaction with the owner was enough. read more

Here again for another visit! Mika and Asher are loving the new raw bar! The groomer here is amazing too! They love coming to her and coming out looking like stars! They do love their home made cookies here too! Staff is amazing and crystal is super friendly and my pups love them! Good job on the new raw bar and cookies. See you guys again soon! read more

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My 2 year old mini-Goldendoodle Bailey absolutely loves Wagging Tails! Crystal takes such good care of Bailey and all the dogs, she treats them like her own! Whenever we go to Wagging Tails he runs through the doors because he's so excited to be with all his friends (and girlfriends too apparently ;)) Highly highly recommend the daycare! So lucky to have this place in the neighborhood! read more

After going to Wagging Tails on 4 occasions for a dog self-wash, the owner (an overweight male in his early forties--I forgot his name), accused me of not cleaning up after washing my dog. In fact, on the last occasion I had been there, I swept extensively and even squeegeed where needed (he actually leaves customers brooms and squeegee rods). Despite my best efforts to clean, he said that I hadn't cleaned before and that he had to "suffer" cleaning up after me. Because I didn't appreciate being called a liar and because I believe a dog-washing-place owner is being PAID to clean up after dogs, which is part of doing business with dog-washing, I am not giving him or the store my business. I have also warned my friends not to patronize his business due to the owner's treatment. read more

We are first time dog owners. Our puppy was four months old when we took him to wagging tails for the first time for all his essentials. First of all Crystal greeted him with such warmth and genuine care that our pup immediately fell in love with her and by extension the shop. Her recommendations for products were spot on and always with our pup's best interest in mind. Wagging Tails is our favorite pet store, the selection is superb, the staff is uber friendly and knowledgeable. Most of all our pup loves the place and the people. read more

We recently moved to the neighborhood and needed to find a new grooming spot for our Lyla. So happy we found Wagging Tails! Not only does Michelle groom her perfectly, but Lyla is so happy when we take her and when we pick her up. We also order her frozen raw food here. We used to get it at Petco, but the prices at Wagging Tails are so much better!! Crystal in the front is so sweet. You can tell this shop is part of the community and not just a business trying to make a buck. Love them! read more

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Had a bad experience,not once but twice at another place near this one. My puppy was matted and I always got him without any hair. But at wagging tails they took their time and made my dog look so cute! read more

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Called the day before and was able to get an appointment for the next day! The groomer was Michelle and she did a great job on my Havanese puppy. I was pretty nervous as this was his first time going to the groomers to get a haircut and his hair was long. She asked if I had any requests and I explained what I wanted and she did exactly as I asked! He couldn't look any cuter, left very happy, and smelled great. The only thing I wish she did was pluck the hair inside his ears and clean it. We had to clean his ears ourselves the next day because he kept scratching and it was starting to smell. There were also a few pieces of fur that were longer than the others- but it was an easy fix. read more

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Wagging Tails has been nothing but the best during the pandemic. Crystal and James are constantly cleaning, stocking up on all essential needs for everyone's companion, bringing pet supplies to people's homes, and more! All while wearing the necessary protective gear needed for a safe environment. I can't thank the both of you (and all staff members) enough for your assistance in keeping my Brooklin happy and fed during this time. Brooklin is looking forward to getting groomed by Michelle when we are allowed! Highly recommend to anyone! Support our community! #shoplocal read more

Love supporting small businesses and even better when the WT team are absolutely kind, understanding, courteous and trustworthy. Like many folks, I ended up getting a "pandemic puppy" and it took my Duke a while to actually socialize with other pups. I knew I had to have him socialize sooner than later. Ofcourse I was super nervous at first but Crystal put my mind at ease. She really made sure to go above and beyond by answering all my questions. She reassured me that Duke will be okay and she was right. Duke loves being there and playing with all the pups. Big or small, all pups have to pass a temperament test, which is fantastic. They don't allow aggressive dogs in their day care and they aren't afraid to say no. This puts the dog owner at ease, knowing they care about every single dogs well being. Highly recommend this local spot. 5 stars for a great team. read more

I wish there was a No-Star. Me and my husband went to this store since we bought a new puppy, we buy almost everything online but we wanted to go to support local shops. Since we enter to the place the owner was a very rude with a bad attitude, using bad words referring to products that we have bought online from other brands and a really bad demeanor. Sorry but I will keep buying online. We asked if he carried pure balance, his response "i never heard of it,it must be garbage". read more

Doggie-Boarding: We had a week-long, out-of-town wedding to attend, and we were so worried about leaving our 2 puppies. But, Crystal took such good care of them, and eased our anxiety by giving us constant updates and sending us pictures of them having fun and playing with all of the new friends they made. Crystal is a godsend. We wouldn't trust our fur babies with anyone else. They were loved, tended to and supervised 24-7. When we arrived to pick them up, they were happy to see us, of course, but they turned to their fur friends to give them a lick goodbye. I am forever grateful for the wonderful experience that Crystal made possible for them and for us during their stay. I highly recommend her service, and will use again any time we have to go away. Crystal is a jewel! Thank you, Wagging Tails! read more

Wonderful store! Took my dog in for a bath and the staff was so incredibly kind and friendly, and my dog was comfortable both when I dropped him off and picked him up. They have an excellent selection of pet supplies and the store is super clean and organized. Michele groomed my pup and Krystal helped me pick out some treats that he enjoyed when we got home. I will definitely be going back for all my pet needs! read more

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Great pet store with knowledge staff. Crystal was able to recommend the perfect treats for out dog!

This grooming sho has nice employees, it took 55 min for them to groom her. It was inexpensive. My dog also like it the there! read more

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After a negative experience at Petco, due to their assembly line of pets, or their just being part of a "chain", we were searching for a groomer that would treat our puppy with tlc. Petco had called us 30 minutes after our having left our puppy in their care & we were told our 4 month old miniature schnauzer bit the groomer. Petco did not charge the $85 fee, after shaving her body, & not her head area, & asked we bring her back when a groomer w/ more experience, & better equipped to deal w/ aggressive behavior was present. I was appalled. Our family was so very grateful to have found Wagging Tails on Metropolitan Avenue. Not only did Wagging Tails finish what Petco had failed to do, they bathed & lovingly cared for our puppy, making her beautiful & smelling wonderfully, all for half the price than Petco! As with any hair stylist we find for ourselves that we keep for years, we have definately found Leia's official groomer...we wouldn't trust anyone else with our pup. Highly recommended. read more

We recently got a new puppy and Wagging Tails is right down the road from us. I was expecting it to be over priced but wanted to support the small business but assumed I'd end up having to go to PetCo or something in the future. Well, the woman who has been there every time was so friendly! She offered to help, we talked about my new puppy among other things. I purchased food, some chewy toys, etc.. and she gave me a few doggy cookies to welcome our new guy home. I've gone back multiple times since then and did go to PetCo once and was surprised that most of the prices were competitive if not better! I was so happy, I'll be going there for most of our needs and am so excited to have such a great little shop in our neighborhood! read more

Amazing prices. The only place I go for my pets. Has a large array of hypoallergenic and organic products!!! read more

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I don't know what I'd do without Wagging Tails and their caring staff. Our goldendoodle Dottie is turning 4 and they have helped us with every aspect of her care- selecting a trainer as a puppy, nutrition, health care, grooming, tasty treats and even fashionable accessories! They're not just for dogs, though, as they also have helped with supplies for our guinea pig, Peppa. Crystal, the head manager, has also watched my pets when I've gone away and I have peace of mind knowing they're treated well. Head over to Wagging Tails for all your pet needs. read more

Our little senior jack russell mix that we recently adopted absolutely loves Crystal, who runs the pet sitting services at Wagging Tails. My husband and I had a vacation coming up and she understood our desire to set up a schedule to get our dog used to her before we have him stay with her for a week. At first we visited her at the store a couple times, then he stayed with her for only a few hours, then a full day, then overnight, and then 5 days, with a few weeks in between each stay. When Crystal watches our dog, she has been so attentive to his individual needs and sends us updates regularly with photos and videos. Whenever Crystal picks up our pup, he dashes to her car, ready to jump right in. For a sometimes anxious old guy, he's felt immediately comfortable with Crystal. I highly recommend her pet sitting services and Wagging Tails in general (which is a wonderful store). read more

I love this place. Always has what we need for our mutt, friendly staff to accommodate our needs. Good people read more

We previously shopped at a "Boutique pet shop" in forest hills but that place didn't give us good vibes and our puppy JC didn't like it one bit. Stopped by Wagging Tails to pick up new dog food since JC decided he no longer wanted the kibble we were feeding him. James- I believe he's the owner was super helpful and answered all our questions. He gave us great advise and so far we haven't had a problem feeding JC. Prices were similar to Amazon and cheaper than Petco. I will continue to support this mom & pop shop! read more

This is my first time going to a self washing station to wash my dog, a golden retriever. This place is really nice. You are practically using the equipment that the actual dog groomers use. You are only allowed to use the station if groomers are off so make sure to call before you head there. I was lucky that was the case. It was $15 for the use of station. I will definitely be back to wash him soon! Highly recommend:) read more

Wagging tails is our neighborhood place. Crystal and James provide us with so much from help planning our puppy's party to grooming, dog yoga and our favorite treats. We are always treated like family and we appreciate all the love and care they provide. read more

I've been so impressed by Crystal and the team at Wagging Tails!! We took our pup, Sirius, to Wagging Tails for a tryout for day care - and he was nervous, as were we, since we adopted him during the pandemic and he had never been apart from us or with a large group of dogs or other humans. Crystal gave him time, allowing us several shorter sessions to get him acclimated, and he's now doing fabulously! We plan on using Wagging Tails often - and are so grateful for the love Crystal and Emily and everyone give to the pups!! Thoroughly recommend. read more

This was our dog's first cut and they were very friendly with both us and Hina. The groomer, upon meeting Hina, was very sweet and efficient with her work. It took about an hour for her to finish and when we came to pick Hina up, she came running to us fresh and adorable! Will come back when she needs a new cut again! read more

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Iv been coming to this lovely pretty supply store for years. Great array of products and excellent customer service.

Wagging tails is my go to pet store! i even drive all the way from suffolk county for their doggie daycare with crystal. She is phenomenal and they are truly an asset to the community. They always have the best products for my pups read more

I love Wagging Tails! They are an amazing natural pet store that really cares about animals. They're even more cost effective then other places. If you have any questions (Veternarians, dog trainers in the area, hypoallergenic foods, remedies etc) they always have answers, & they're always super helpful. Whenever I take my dogs in for baths, they always do a great job. My dogs even got goody bag gifts on their birthdays. Forest Hills definitely feels more like home with Wagging Tails here. Crystal & James always cheer up my day (who can say that when buying pet food?)! read more

Love love love this store. It's not even the closest pet store to me but it is where I go for all of our cats needs (we have 5). I am always greeted warmly, I'm well known at this point, and on many occasions the owner has stocked items I've requested because I'd rather get it from him than online. He now carries my brand of litter, and litter deodorizer all because of a request. So friendly and incredibly accommodating. As long as we live in Kew Gardens, we'll be traveling to Wagging Tails! read more

It's wonderful when you find a place run by people who treat you as a human being! Upon my first visit to casually check out Wagging Tails, I saw what a great variety of pet food and products this store has as well as the remarkably clean and spacious dog grooming facilities. I decided to bring my dog back for a self-service wash later that week after work. It happened to be a gridlock alert day when I was late leaving work and while a TV series was commandeering two blocks of Metropolitan Ave and side streets nearby. Needless to say, I was late for the end of the self service wash times. I called en route to ask if extended time was possible and was pleasantly surprised by Crystal's (sp?) friendly and gracious treatment. She was so kind and personable even though I was totally infringing on her cleanup time by taking a half hour to wash and dry my large, 75 lb. border collie lab mix. I will definitely bring my dog back again! The next time Max needs a bag of food or is specially deserving of some homemade treats, I will bring my business to Wagging Tails on Metropolitan Ave. read more

Today was the first time I took my dog to be groomed here at Wagging Tails. Michelle was very patient with this first timer who BTW is an 84 pound Doberman. I was surprised to hear Michelle got to cut my dogs nails! My dogs never lets me cut her nails. All in all I think this experience was a positive one for my dog and I would recommend Michelle for grooming needs and Wagging Tail for all your other pets' needs. The customer service, for the human and the dog, is excellent. read more

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This pet shop is the absolute BEST! Besides having the BEST things for dogs, they also have the BEST customer service. Crystal is so caring and knowledgeable. She treats every customer and their pet like gold!!! Crystal greets every customer with a smile and is so kind. She treats every pet like it's her own. One visit was all we needed to become returning customers. We won't go anywhere else! Wagging Tails is TOP NOTCH by far!!! read more

Wagging Tails is a great small pet shop business that I happily support! Petco is opening up down the street soon so I do hope Wagging Tails maintains its business. I've been to the store a couple of stores when in a pinch I need some dog food. They don't offer everything as it is a small pet shop but they have the essentials and they have adorable baked treats at the front cash wrap. I also went to get my dog groomed here. I called in advance to make an appointment and unfortunately they only have a groomer available on Thursdays so I had to wait 3 weeks for an open appointment, but it was worth the wait. The groomer gave my dog the exact cut I wanted. It took approximately 2 and half hours. I also had to bring my rabies vaccine form. It was a really affordable cut. I've had my dog groomed at 3 different places in Astoria and Wagging Tails was the cheapest. They even put a little bandana on on my dog! read more

Amazing pet shop run by incredible loving and knowledgeable people. Every pet owner should check it out - you won't be disappointed.

Nugget had a fantastic time with his new friends at Wagging Tails. Crystal and the team took great care of him, posted photos, and gave me a full update at pickup. If you are looking for day care for your pup, look no further! I am so happy to have found this gem! read more

This store is my go to for all my dog's need when I am in NY. The owner is extremely helpful and dedicated, and his assistant goes the extra mile to ensure you have the best experience possible. My dog is on a very specific diet, and they were able to help me select appropriate treats and alternatives that wouldn't give him stomach issues. The accessories are awesome. I never leave the store empty handed! And every time I visit with Sloan he is gets extra special treatment. 2 paws up! read more

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Very happy with this store. They're the only store around that stocks The Honest Kitchen food. Also good selection of raw foods. Friendly folks. Small but organized & pretty well stocked. The only suggestion is we wish the had puzzle games for dogs. We burn through ours quickly & always looking for more advanced ones, especially the ones from Nina Ottensen which are a little more expensive but totally worth it! read more