Gigis Pet Salon

Clean & quiet! In and out in under an hour! Both dogs were sniffing around when picked up and not crated. Beautiful cuts!

All I have to say is thank the grooming Gods! When I lived in CA I only took my babe to one place, excellent service and a flat rate of $ 40. I’ve been nervous about selecting a place out here to take care of my fur baby, Gigi’s by far exceeded my expectations! I called the day before and spoke to Ernesto about scheduling an appointment, he was very kind, asked the right questions, and made reference to my dog as «my baby» (that made my heart smile haha). So I dropped Bacci off this morning and Ernesto was just as awesome in person, Bacci took to him pretty quickly and was done in two hours. I came back to a perfectly groomed fur baby and Ernesto was kind enough to chat me up on how Bacci acted while there — I’m happy he was on his best behavior. Ernesto gives 20% off on the first visit and even gave Bacci a cute bandana as well as toy for the ride home. This place is a bit more expensive then what I’m used to but the quality of work will keep us coming back. :) It’s great to find a place where they treat your baby with the kindness and love you would.

I couldn’t help myself to noticed that last 2 reviews about the same adorable baby and they are so opposite .
I’m an owner of welsh terrier and Ernesto always provide excellent service on my precious baby !
I completely agree with Jessica T. review .
My baby always exited to see Ernesto, when it’s time for her Beauty appointment .
I strongly recommend Ernesto, because he is a true pet lover and excellent professional !

I have been taking my very dramatic and disagreeable Bichon Mimi to Ernesto for over nine years and can’t believe it took me this long to write a review. Ernesto is the ONLY person in the universe who I think could do the amazing job he does with Mimi. He’s a professional and such a wonderful person too. There is no other place I could ever take my little rascal to and I’m so thankful Ernesto is so patient with her. Mimi and I highly recommend Gigi Pet Salon and Ernesto.

I paid 35 dollars in Florida for the same grooming that costs 75 here. Everywhere in Arlington/​DC seems to be around this price, but GiGis had good reviews and offered 20% off for first time customers so I tried it out with my pomapoo. My dog is very easy to deal with, she hops in the tub when it’s time to bathe her and let’s you do whatever you want (not an aggressive bone in her body), so my biggest concern is finding a groomer who is kind to her and makes her look good! I also avoid crating her since I haven’t shut her crate door in years (she goes in her crate by choice at home)!
I showed a picture of what I wanted and stressed how groomers have cut her face too short in the past, which made her look odd. Unlike most places, the time estimate was only a few hours so I knew she wouldn’t be crated too long, which was a plus.
I was running late on my way back due to traffic and called to let them know. When I got there, she wasn’t crated and was hanging out with the groomer within the confined area behind the counter. This made me happy :0).
At first, I was upset because I thought her face was too short, but I realized a day or two later she actually looked PERFECT and exactly like the picture I showed – just took some getting used to since she hadn’t been cut in 5 months (winter she stays long). It’s amazing the before and after – he must’ve spent a long time cutting her hair down because she literally looked like she was 10 lbs heavier with how much extra hair she had!
It ended up costing 60 with the discount, and I tipped 20 because I felt bad for being late and I was happy with the service.
Aside from the outrageous prices in Arlington for grooming, I think this is a good place to go! I called about 4 places and they all priced around the same 70 – 80 dollars pre-​tip for grooming.
I really love how she looks and can’t believe it’s the same dog – she looks years younger!!!

I went to Gigi’s for the first time with my cat and it went so much better then I expected. My cat hates being groomed so much and yells the entire time she is on the table. Ernesto, the owner who groomed her, was so patient and kind. You can tell he truly cares about the animals he is working on, which means a lot to me. He also still took him time and made sure she looked perfect even though she was being so difficult. He could have just done a basic cut and sent us on our way but he made sure every hair was in its place.
The only reason at all that I did 4 stars instead of 5 was because it is a little dirty on the inside but I can’t blame them too much for that. I am sure it is hard to keep a place clean with pet hair constantly everywhere. I 100% recommend Gigi’s to pet owners.

I love this place. I took my 4 year-​old cats here for their first grooming and loved the work they did. They were careful to ensure my pets’ comfort through the entire process. I dropped off two balls of fur and came home with two adorable cats!

I have been going there now for over 12 years and they are still doing an amazing job! I can trust them with my pets and they do an exceptional job! Thank you!

This was my first time taking my dog to a grooming place. After calling around and this place being the only one with an opening my husband and I decided to try it out. from the moment we walked in we felt comfortable and knew we were leaving our fur babies in good hands! We have an extremely hyper English bulldog and a very timid rescue boarder collie and they handled both wonderfully! I won’t take my dogs anywhere else now!
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I have always just given my pets baths and done anything they needed on my own, but after taking them there I won’t be doing that anymore. my dogs were spoiled with treats an we’re as soft as a new puppy when they left!

I cannot say enough about Ernesto, co-​owner of Gigi’s Pet Salon. I have taken by special-​needs Lab mix to Ernesto for over ten years for grooming and I can truly say I have never met a more gentle, caring, animal lover than Ernesto. The service and care he provides is nothing less than outstanding. He treats my boy as though he were his own, and I know my Alex is in the best of hands when left in Ernesto’s care. Alex is always squeaky-​clean after grooming, with fresh smelling, shiny fur, trimmed nails, and he is happy, too! I recommend Ernesto and his wife Maria without reservation. They are both caring professionals and experts in grooming who put the animals first, which is rare in the competitive pet services field.

The woman who answered the phone was rude and abrupt. Could not even fully get out my thought before she cut me off. Do I want to make an appointment… hmm… one sec… No thanks Gigi. NO THANKS! Practice your phone skills first!
OK UPDATE:
Dont judge me! My dog really needed a bath, stat! His paws started having that cornchip smell. Long story short, took him to GiGi’s b/​c it is close in vicinity. Well the woman is very chatty and an expert (so she would like to believe) on anything dogs. Well I dropped him off at 11 and he was done at 3. His cut was average and cost ABOVE average $ 85. He had better and cheaper cuts in Manhattan! Prob won’t be using her again. But I will bump up to 3 stars. Maybe she was having a bad day the time I actually called. I see now that she is a chatty cathy, so maybe that is her nature to talk over people.

Very expensive ($ 85 for bath and trim!), and the owner is a bit rude and condescending. Wouldn’t go back; wouldn’t recommend.

I took our 7 year old Golden Retreiver here for the first time today and wow! Ernesto was so attentive to the dog and he did exactly what I wanted! Our dog has never had such a good grooming. Ever. The establishment is so clean and I was really impressed with Ernesto’s way with the dog. In fact, she didnt even want to come home! Highly recommend Gigi’s Pet Salon.

I just had my first experience with Gigi’s today and I can’t say enough good things! I called this morning prior to them opening (because I wasn’t sure what time they opened) and received a call back within a few minutes without even leaving a voicemail. They accommodated me with a same-​day appointment. The people working there were so friendly and you can tell they truly love pets. My dog was ready at the exact time they told me he would be. Needless to say I have found my new pet salon!

I took my friend’s puppy here for her first-​ever grooming session. I don’t know who was more nervous, me or the puppy. Ernesto and company did a great job calming both of us down. They were fabulously loving with the little four-​pound puppy. Ernesto washed her, trimmed the fur around her eyes, clipped her nails, and shaved her «personal area» for $ 55.00, which I thought was the right price. There were quite a few dogs there, so before I take the puppy back, I’ll make sure she has had a kennel cough vaccine. I unequivocally recommend this excellent establishment.

Ernesto did a wonderful job on my dog, Snuffy, both times we have taken him here. My dog can be fiesty and Ernesto just treats him with so much love and care. It is so wonderful to have such a soft natured groomer who is obviously in love with the dogs he takes care of. Thank you so much!

We just took our 14 week old puppy to Gigi’s for the first time this weekend. Maria was Sophi’s groomer and did a GREAT job with Sophi. Sophi is a Shih-​Tzu and I asked Maria to cut her hair down to where she stays warm but doesn’t look like a furrball and to shave her butt down to a zero (LOL)! Maria delivered just that! Sophi looks amazing and she looked very happy when we picked her up. Maria’s daughter (looked like a teenager, not a child) was at the front desk playing with Sophi when I arrived and asked if she could take photos of Sophi (of course!). We are VERY happy with Gigi’s Pet Salon.
There are two reasons for only giving four stars:
1. A little expensive for my taste… It was $ 65 and I think I was expecting no more than $ 50…
2. They DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!!! There were signs on the door stating that they no longer accept credit cards, cash or check ONLY. This is a big problem for us because we like to get points on our credit card and $ 65 would have been a good amount of points.
All in all, highly recommended!!!

Gigi’s is by far the best dog groomers we have ever used! We have a mini Schnauzer who is very timid and a bit temperamental and they are incredible with her. Every time I bring her in I am AMAZED at how happy she is to see Ernesto and when I pick her up she never seems stressed or anxious like she has in the past with the other groomers that we had tried out. Plus, her hair cuts always look fantastic and we are constantly getting complements on how great her cut is and cute it makes her look. We have never been huge fans of the traditional Schnauzer cut and they offer a puppy cut that makes her look like a little teddy bear, but it’s still short enough that we can go months until her next visit. I highly recommend Gigi’s to anyone! They are worth every penny!

I have been using Gigi’s Pet Salon for about 3 years now and love Ernesto and his wife. They are fantastic people and run a great business. A client who’s dog we walk turned me on to them and highly recomment their services. My dog Molly is always ready on time (unlike when I’ve taken her to other groomers) which is fantastic. It also causes a little less stress on my dog which I am a huge fan, as my dog gets stressed about being crated (which they don’t do to Molly) and being in strange places.

I have a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier that I’ve taken to Gigi’s for a few years. The person who works on my dog is Maria and she’s always done a great job and she treats my dog very well. One note: just like when you get your hair cut, you have to be clear about exactly what you want and she wil do her best to do that. If no one answers (probably because they are working on a dog), just leave a message. They’ve always called me back right away.