Strasse Dog

Love the MA and PA shops. My dog Barkley Unilocal like crazy usually when getting groomed. I warned her. She was so polite and said that was ok, and she loved her job. Well, he did Unilocal a lot the first time she said. But, the next time he went he was fine. He totally trusted her after the first time.

Great grooming at a great price. I take my two dogs (one small, one large) and get out of the door in less than 60 bucks most times. Of course, this will vary depending on what kind of dogs you have and what services you have done. Mine are both short hair. I’ve paid over 100 dollars to have them both groomed before, so I consider this a great deal. Additionally, Shirley is one of the greatest people ever. She’s so good with dogs and is always personable and friendly. I recommend Strasse Dog to all my friends!

Fabulous local pet shop and groomer. Shirley does a great job. She knows every one in the neighborhood by name and remembers my dogs every time we walk in. She is great at giving suggestions and is really in tune with what is best for each breed of dog.

Excellent grooming services for an extremely fair price. I could not recommend this place any more highly.

I hate to even post this comment but… I had an appt on 5÷8÷15 for my two cockapoos. I decided on this groomer after reading the fabulous reviews. I’m guessing I must have gone in on a bad day. I am a trained groomer but only groom my own dogs at this time. Let me say that Shirley is THE SWEETEST person and I can tell she LOVES animals. Again, I must have gone on a bad day because when got a good look at my dogs once we got home, it looked as though she wasn’t finished grooming them. There were stray hairs all over, their paws still had lots of fur on them, there faces weren’t «groomed», ears not cleaned, etc. And usually a dog smells fresh when you pick them up. Mine didn’t. It was really weird but I almost felt as though she just basically trimmed their fur down. They just didn’t have a finished, polished well-​groomed look. So after reading all of the fabulous reviews I can say I was HUGELY disappointed. I’m thinking that I may have a talk with her and give her another chance but I’m not real sure at this point. So sad… especially since I had such high expectations.

Just had to write something about this amazing place! I took my 4 month Bichon, Li’l Dolly for a bath and puppy clean up. I was greeted by Opal, the owner’s Mother. Very sweet lady who obviously loves her job. Shirley, the owner came out to meet her new client and was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the breed.
The store is darling and you can plainly see by the merchandise that someone is taking in the health of the pet. Lots of natural treats, food and the like.
I will definitely return with my dog and I look forward to a long, friendly relationship with Strasse Dog.
And it is very reasonable, too!
A+++++++++++++++++++++++

We have a goldendoodle who is a little wacky. He is around 8 or 9 months. HIs first grooming appointment was a disaster. I took him to a grooming place in a pet store near by. He was there only a short while when they called me to come and get him. Even though his visit was a disaster they charged me. My veterinarian told me about Strasse Dog.
I felt sorry for them to have him. He is a beautiful funny dog, but at that time he did a lot of talking with his mouth clamped down on the nearest part of someone’s body. Oh yes! He looked great when we picked him up, and no they didn’t call me to pick him up in the middle.
We are moving away to Charleston, S.C., and I feel bad that we have to go through finding another groomer like Shirley. I doubt if we can. But Benny’s brother Cubby will find his way down there. Cubby probably is a little more easy-​going than Benny.

Strasse Dog is the best place to groom your dog. They are kind, informative and truly care for your pets. We don’t go that often, in fact it had been a year since we had been, yet on the phone they asked how my dog was doing and that they were wondering when he would return. After his grooming session they gave me a full review of how he did (my dog is a terrier so not always the easiest to groom) and compared it vs the last time. They even pointed out a small medical issue that I may want to have the vet check out. Where many groomers may not welcome my dog, Strasse Dog welcomes him again and again with a smile. I highly recommend!

We have been customers for years and know Ms. Shirley is the best groomer we can possibly find. Ms. Shirley is extremely friendly, caring, and fair to all customers. I always know our dog is treated with care. Our shit-​zu mix, Lulu struts out of that place feeling and looking like a million bucks.

Really great grooming service and an extensive retail selection. I wish them all the best for the next 10 years!

Strasse Dog is just completely awesome! When I first decided to try professional grooming services for my dog we went to PetSmart — they completely messed up my dogs hair and even cut her belly with the clippers! I was appalled and never wanted to trust another person with my dog again, that is until I decided to give a chance to a small shop. I could not be happier with how my dog and myself are treated at Strasse Dog. The owner and her workers are all nice as could be and I really feel like I can trust them, plus my dog always comes back looking beautiful and smelling great, and the prices are even better than PetSmart charged! I absolutely love Strasse Dog and so does my pooch (she’s always really happy and excited to see them which is the best endorsement in my opinion) and I wholeheartedly recommend them.

We took our Goldendoodle Harley here for the first time last night and can I just say, wow is it nice to find someone who legitimately and honestly cares for their customers. The shop is cute and the people who work the register are so nice (I believe Shirley’s mother was there yesterday). Parking was convenient even on a Friday afternoon in mainstrasse. Prices are excellent and he looked/​smelled soft and wonderful. The grooming was even and his skin did not look irritated at all. Best of all, he was in a great mood when we picked him up! I would trust Shirley with my other 4 dogs and all her advice to boot. If you live close, take your dogs here. It’s totally worth it!

I recently had my dog Pierre groomed for the first time at Strasse Dog, and it was paws down the BEST experience I’ve ever had with a team of service providers. Pierre is a rescue, and although I’ve had him for almost 3 years, he’s still skittish around new people, and sometimes other animals; for this reason, the groomer I had been taking him to just wasn’t working out. They are also a full-​service vet clinic, which meant lots of other dogs and cats around, and plenty of loud noise and quick movements to make him nervous. While they tried their best, I didn’t want to have to sedate him just so he could be groomed without becoming nervous and acting aggressive toward the groomers.
A friend recommended Shirley very highly, so I stopped in one day to talk to her about the situation while I was at lunch in Main Strasse. Just a quick talk with her made me almost certain that this was the right place for Pierre — she suggested bringing him in a few times before the actual grooming appointment so he could become familiar with the shop before tying it to what had been a traumatic experience for him in the past, and said that she tries never to recommend sedation or even muzzling for dogs if it can be avoided. So, I took him in after work one evening and, although she was busy with grooms until closing, he got to know the gentleman who was working at the front counter of the store, had a couple of treats, and we even found a new Lupine harness for him, which I’d been planning to buy for awhile, along with some treats. On the next visit, Shirley had time to come out and sit with him to say hello and help him get used to her, and by the end of that visit, we set his appointment with the agreement that I’d bring him in one more time before the groom date. Unfortunately, I couldn’t do that, but Shirley assured me when she called the night before to confirm the appointment that it would be fine. When we arrived that morning, she and her assistant Shelby took a few minutes to again sit on the floor at his level and get acquainted with them, and by the time I left, he was perfectly fine being handed to them for his groom. I enjoyed a couple of hours in the park doing work on my laptop with some coffee from Piper’s, but stayed close in case I was needed. When he was ready, he had been bathed and trimmed perfectly, and although he was happy to see me, I could tell he had been just fine with them as well.
Shirley and her staff are absolutely the most caring and understanding — of both dogs and their owners. Combined with a price the same or less than I would pay to have Pierre groomed at any other place in the area, I will be a Strasse Dog customer as long as I live in Greater Cincinnati, and have already recommended Shirley and crew to several friends and coworkers!

Took our long haired cat, Charlie, there this summer for his first ever hair cut. He is terrified of everyone who even comes to the house, so was nervous as to how he would take it. Shirley did a fantastic job with him, she cut the hair on his body short but not shaved, and left his neck, legs and the tip of his tail longer. He looked like a little lion. The best part was that he was totally cool with it. Not at all freaked out when I picked him up! Thanks, Shirley… I am a loyal customer now.

Cannot say enough good things about this shop! Just had my dog groomed here tonight for the first time and she came back looking and feeling great! (I can only imagine since I didn’t get much of a response when I asked!). As soon as we arrived they greeted her by name before I even introduced her! The price was more than reasonable! I actually had to look at the amount on the register to ensure I heard it correctly. We will definitely be back!

I have been bringing my Cavalier King Charles, Fitz to Shirley for about 2 years. I live in the Village and it’s about as good as it gets! She knows EVERY dog and every breed that walks through the door. She is excellent with each and every client. Her grooming is FANTASTIC and as others have mentioned, her prices are so reasonable. I cannot recommend Strasse Dog highly enough.

I just thought I’d update my review on Strasse Dog since I just took my dog in for grooming on Saturday and it just reminds me how much I love this place. We’ve been taking our dog here for about 2 years now to get groomed about every 6 – 8 weeks. Every single visit has been wonderful! Gracie loves the treats and attention she gets from Shirley when she comes to visit. How many PetsMart groomers will pick your dog up when you get there, give them a big hug and kiss? Yup, none of them will treat your dog like you treat your dog. That’s why I go to Shirley. She is wonderful with our spoiled pooch and when we go to pick Gracie up, she’s happy and looks wonderful. And in the past year, we’ve actually been buying the food she sells there. She gets it from the girls at Pet Wants in Findley Market, and she sells it for the same price. Our dog loves the Salmon and Rice and it makes her long-​haired coat shine! Since we’ve brought Gracie here, my mother-​in-​law started bringing her two long-​haired dachshunds in for groomings too and she drives all the way in from Finneytown. Shirley will book up pretty far in advance so if you’re looking to get Fido a bath and a trim, you’re best to expect at least three weeks (if you work a 8 – 5 schedule like myself). Support local business and check Strasse Dog out!
My husband would also like to point out that you can drop the dog off on a Saturday afternoon, and walk next door to Cock and Bull to get some wings and beers, watch the Reds play, and then walk back to get your dog when they are ready. It’s a win-​win situation for everyone!

Dont even think of taking your pet anywhere else. They do a great job for the absolute best price around. So nice, so helpful, so convenient. and REALLY cute stuff for your pet. :)

If you’re looking for a dog groomer, you have to make an appointment with Shirley at Strasse Dog. When i took my yorkie in for her very first ‘beauty parlor’ appointment, she was nervous, but Shirley took the time to sit down on the floor and get to know her before she took her in back for her spa day. And Miss Roxy doesn’t trust just anyone, but she loved her! When I got her back, her formerly wild, long, ewok-​like coat was trimmed beautifully, looked shiny and felt softer than I have ever felt. Also, whenever I walk in to pick up some food or other pet necessity like a bikini-​clad rubber chicken, they call me by name and greet Roxy with a treat, or ask how she is doing if she’s not with me. This is what great customer service and all small, local businesses should be like. Oh, and the price is excellent. My mother now drives here from Eastgate with her 2 collies to have Shirley groom them at half the price of her former groomer, but with even better results. One word to the wise… they can book up pretty far in advance, so plan ahead.

Just discovered this place today. They have an outstanding selection of dog clothes including sports apparel. I wasn’t sure of my dog’s measurements, but I want to stop back in to get the Reds jersey I saw.
Also in the store were stylish dog collars, treats, and novelty items. It appears that they do grooming in the back.