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March 2024 by Joan M.
I'm so pretty! My humans think I'm the most gorgeous dog on the planet! My favorite thing is to see Cherie at The Dog Park to get myself looking and feeling amazing! Today was a special day... I even got a pupachino!
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March 2024 by Jonnie A.
I adopted a lovely little girl from the Humane Society. When she came in the hair had matted so badly it cut off circulation to the front leg. it was so bad that her leg needed to be amputate. She's a lively and happy part of the family. since her adoption I have gone to The Dog Park for her grooming and items I have purchased. I trust the groomers here. She is taken care of every time we come. They are so gentle with her. I don't have to worry about something happening to her here. I'm very thankful for great care she gets. As to how she looks...she looks terrific
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February 2024 by Jayy R.
Adorable little pet store Staff was so friendly So many cute dogs The stuff was all so cute and the dog treats are precious and I love them
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February 2024 by Sarah H.
Our dog is timid and Cherie works hard to put him at ease with her kind manner. She's attentive to his grooming needs and communicates problem spots to us like his ears. We really appreciate that the grooming salon is never chaotic and has a few dogs at a time. Many thanks to Cherie for the adorable groom!
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November 2023 by Tracie F.
I'm not a fan of using Yelp as a vehicle for negativity, but am compelled to do so after the owner publicly misrepresented my experience at The Dog Park (basically calling me a liar). Also note that I came on here to see if I could privately message the owner but the messaging option is disabled. On 11/26, I attempted to return a dog collar that I purchased 2 days prior. I wasn't offered a receipt at the time of purchase (it was Black Friday and very busy) but on 11/26 the employee said if I had some info, he could try to look it up. So, I gave the exact date of purchase (11/24), approximate time (before 12:30) and approximate price ($25). He spent less than a minute looking though the POS system and then told me that the POS system could only go back to 11/25 and that I could not return the dog collar (which still had the price tag on it). I thought that was odd, since it was only 2 days earlier. I asked "are you sure, there's nothing else you can do?" and he said "sorry." He never asked me to look up the exact charge on my credit card statement (which would have taken me 30 seconds to do online), another "fact" the owner misstated which isn't true. Unfortunately, the owners response (stating things that are untrue including blaming me for him not being able to check out other customers when there was no one else in line during the attempted return) has turned me off of what was one of my favorite small businesses in Old Town.
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November 2023 by Matt H.
[UPDATE -] The owner and his reply to my review is not truthful! There were no other customers in line when my wife attempted to return the dog collar. The manager did not offer my wife the opportunity to contact her credit card company (that would have taken her two seconds to find). Furthermore, the store was given the date and time of purchase, which was only two days earlier. What I do agree on is that Yelp needs to convey the truth - and the owner should not perpetuate untruths. --- [Initial review] I try to shop at small businesses and when I do customer service is paramount. The Dog Park refused to accept a return for a collar my wife bought. Admittedly, she didn't get a receipt because the store was very busy at the time of purchase. However, they could have looked up her credit card charge but wouldn't. Thankfully Alexandria has other small business dog supply stores.
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October 2023 by Jinan A.
Melina does always a great job grooming my golden doodle And always takes a good care of him. Thank you!
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October 2023 by Abigail W.
The Dog Park is WONDERFUL! Cherie takes such great care of both of our girls! She is so kind and caring, not to mention an incredible groomer! We have also used Melina when Cherie when was out of town and she was amazing! We have a 4lb yorkie and a 79lb shepherd mix who are 10 and 11. There is no one where else I would take them! Thank you for all of the love to our old girls!
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October 2023 by Jen Rodebaugh
Our super picky husky, Ava, absolutely loves going to visit Cherie at The Dog Park in Old Town, Alexandria. Cherie’s patience is unmatched! Our pup is definitely high maintenance, and gets Cherie’s undivided time and attention during every visit. She has worked with Ava for months to make her more comfortable with nail trims and baths. We love the special bond they've developed and couldn’t be happier with the amazing progress Cherie has made to get Ava to the point of not being nervous at all for grooming. A great experience every single time!
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October 2023 by Mandy MacDonald
Me and my dog love this place. Always a new selection and always great. My pup practically dragged me from the water front for a cookie.
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October 2023 by Jada G.
I picked up my little guy from boarding after 2 months & he was matted & I mean EXTREMELY matted. I was able get an appointment within a week & I am so thankful for Melina. Under the terribly matted fur she found a flea problem & shaved him & gave him a flea bath! His skin is going to be a little sensitive but he left happy & he had on the cutest bandanna. I would definitely recommend The Dog Park for all your grooming needs & well worth the 30 minute drive from my house! I wish I could give 10 stars.
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September 2023 by kendra davis
Just had my pup groomed there and I am so, so pleased! Cherie is a genius and she bonded with my dog immediately. I also love their chewie selection-- great for my Samoyed who loves to chew everything in sight. I have been going to the Dog Park since it opened and I want it to stay on King Street forever.
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September 2023 by Holly Alfano
Melina did a beautiful job grooming Luigi. The whole experience was very positive for him, and will be our new destination for all of Luigi’s spa treatments. ? It’s also a really cute store, with high quality toys, treats and other essentials.
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August 2023 by Rachel ..
I can't say enough good things about Melina and Cherie, the wonderful groomers at The Dog Park. My dog gets very nervous when she gets her nails trimmed. I've taken her to several groomers, all of whom have focused on the trim, rather than on the dog. When I brought my pup to The Dog Park for a trim Melina and Cherie, who is a certified fear- free groomer, took their time and were very patient and gentle with my dog. I was so relieved that my dog was able to get a good trim (with the Dremel)! Melina and Cherie then suggested that I bring my pup back the next week so that she could hang out in the grooming area to help her overcome her anxiety. We did this yesterday - they spent 20 minutes acclimating my dog to the grooming area, putting her up on the grooming table, handling her feet, etc. This above-and-beyond service really shows that they care about the dogs they work with. I wish I could give 10 stars!
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August 2023 by Heather Steinitz
Bella the beagle typically doesn’t like baths but she’s always happy to see Cherie. They have a really cute collection of collars and leashes too.
