Gizzie’s Grooming Shop

wow, i am totally stunned! they seemed to be doing so well, are they moving to another location or just gone? any suggestions for where to go now? ADDENDUM — stopped by Big Dogs grooming on bissonnet and the guy did a terrific job.

Gizzie’s is closing their doors on ¼/​14. I’ve been taking my Maltese for over 5 years to get groomed there, and they’ve done a phenomenal job every time. The place is so welcoming, always decorated for the holidays and clean. You have to make an appointment. Prices are reasonable. I usually pay about $ 40 for my Maltese. The dogs that get groomed there are so cute– maltese, westies, poodles, english caveliers, etc. The guys are work there are friendly and genuinely love their jobs. It’s going to be hard trying to find a replacement.

I like it! Not too bad in price, the dogs get to play while waiting for their bath. My dog’s coat is so smooth! Only disappointing part was that the price didn’t include the paw trimming. Hmm I will have to remember to ask for that next time. Overall, we will def use this place again.

I took my dog to Gizzy’s for a haircut. I called on Friday for a Wednesday appointment. The guy was perfectly friendly on the phone and in person.
I dropped her off around 8:30 and was told I could pick her up as early as 1:30. She was ready at 1:30 as promised and seemed unscathed by the experience.
The cut was good but not great — hence only 4 stars. I asked him to go really short on the paws and he didn’t really do that, but it was pretty cute otherwise.
Looks like I’ll be a repeat customer!

DO NOT GO HERE… HORRIBLE SERVICE AND RUDE!
I suggest you go here if you want to deal with someone that is rude, yells at you, doesn’t call you, barely cares for your animal only wants to make buck and doing easiest way possible by shaving any dog that has couple knots.
I found them on Unilocal.Just moving into the city from the suburbs and wanted find place that was great like my small town shop. I read they kept dogs out of cages and let them wander around waiting or playing till pick up or to be cut. I thought that was nice not be locked up for my dog.
I’ve used them couple times and always thought they were not the best but figured not locking my dog up in cage was worth the not so great service or cut. People didn’t speak good English barely spoke but in quick one word replys over the phone or even in-​person when you drop off. They do not call you let you know the dog is done or to remind you pick them up. They barely speak to you. The hair cut was usually uneven but figured it grow out and be okay. I know some on Unilocal spoke of décor being cute but it tries to pretend to be friendly place the management barely says hello or smiles at you. The décor is a gimmick so you feel better about leaving your dog there. I’d feel better if the people were nice. As mentioned in another review, the place behaves as if it is the «soup nazi» from the Seinfeld show.
I finally got fed up on my last visit. I arrived and he told me he’d have to shave my dog cause of knots. I’ve never had to shave my dog before. I remember on another time he tried to get me to shave my dog and I said no (there were only few knots) so he gave in gave my dog a standard cut. This time he demanded me to shave him and if I didn’t he would charge me more to remove the knots which I agreed to pay (he did have more knots this time). He was lazy didn’t want to deal with it even for more money. I was disappointed about his suggestion to shave him. I should have just grabbed my dog took him home for me to cut the knots out myself (this is his job as a groomer) but I gave in let him shave my dog.
He shaved my pom that’s less than 10 lbs for the great cost of $ 47 (same price if actually done a real groomer cut) and even gave him tip of $ 5, stupid me. He then proceed to yell at me that my dog had fleas and it was problem. I told him I had no idea. I let him know my dog recently stayed at my boyfriends back yard with his dog for a weekend maybe that was it. He proceeded to yell at me about the problem more. I’ve never experienced such problems with fleas with my dog but hell shit happens and a groomer should be prepared for fleas. I have never seen fleas on them or have guests mention it (actually have a vet friend help clip there nails when our dogs play together often). Good service would been to call me on my cell to let me know I need to pay extra to give my dog flea dip. And I would HAVE GLADLY PAID MORE MONEY to flea dip my dog… for extra $ 20 etc. Do you see a theme I’d pay more for better service and care for my pet if it is needed. I RATHER PAY $ 100 AT A FANCY DOG PLACE THAN EVER GO HERE.

Took my 2 year old OES to Gizzie’s yesterday for the first time, and I promise you it will NOT be my last! Absolutely the best she has looked since she was a puppy! The place is clean. The guys are friendly. The dogs are happy! And so am I! Thanks Gizzie!!!
This place is closed. Call PuddyCuts. Love Steven

I just moved to Houston and was desperate to find a groomer for my pet. I called the day before and they were able to accept my dog. I was ecstatic when I picked her. They did an excellent job. My dog looks so beautiful. Not many places know how to groom a bischon, they certainly do. I would definitely be back.

Executive Summary: Attention was paid, dog smells were removed, dog is crazy happy and stylin’ and profilin’. Plus how can you go wrong with a name like Gizzie’s?
My Aussie mix had a couple of hot spots and I suspect it was from poor grooming from a visit to another groomer. I was looking for a groomer close to my home anyway, so after reading the reviews I called Gizzies. I called at 5 PM on Monday evening and asked if there were any openings for the next morning, and to my surprise he said to come on in. He asked for my dog’s name and confirmed. When I arrived at 7 AM the next morning, he greeted me and Roxie immediately liked him. I showed him the spots and described some of the issues she has (mainly cowlicks I hate) and he got it perfectly. He asked what time I wanted her back and I said noon and that’s when she was ready.
When I arrived she was in the front grooming room with a couple of other dogs, happy as can be. She looks great, smells great, and I haven’t noticed her licking her spots. I will be back!

I only got as far as trying to make an appointment to this place! I only spoke to one employee and he was extremely rude! I was trying to figure out if I could get my dogs nails clipped and her pads cleaned up and possibly a bath. First of all this guy barely spoke english so I had to repeat myself about 5 times. Once he finally understood he told me they couldn’t do that because they prefer to groom the whole dog. I guess he has never seen their website because it says on there that they do indeed do nails. Whatever. After he said this to me he hung up! I was completely shocked seeing as this place gets great reviews! I wish there was a way to give this place 0 stars! I will never try to make an appointment to this awful and unprofessional place again!

My fiancé and I have been taking our two shih tzu’s here for about a year now. First and foremost, the haircuts are outstanding. As far as prices, they are right in line with Pet Smart and if you’ve tried to cut a Shih Tzu’s hair, the price is well worth it.
I understand that people will have bad experiences from time to time but I also understand that people like to complain a lot. If you take your dog in on a Saturday morning, the dog will be ready around 1:30−2. If you take them in Monday-​Friday morning, the dog will be ready by 12:30−1.
Finally, I don’t know the owners personally nor will I receive a discount for writing a good review.

this place has been my lil dog’s grooming place since she was a puppy the owner Chuy and his crew are just fabulous that his business has expanded soo much due to his clients :0) Thanks Chuy for taking care of Porsha luv u guys

Nice staff, cheap prices, and my dog comes back groomed well and smelling good. They don’t put the dogs in cages in between when they finish grooming and you pick them up — the little buggers just run around the house or yard — which I really appreciate.

The staff seemed friendly and professional. I dropped my pom off around 10am and picked him up around 1:30 in the afternoon. We discussed the type of cut for my dog when I dropped him off and it turned out exactly how I wanted it. I was slightly worried about dropping him off for his first grooming because my pom is easily scared and is very whiny. However, when I picked him up that afternoon he seemed very calm and in good spirit. The price was pretty fair. I paid about $ 45 for my pom. I highly recommend this place for your pets.

Bad ass price and a great haircut.
Found this place on Unilocal after my Australian Shepherd got a buzz cut at Petsmart when I definitely didn’t want one. I don’t pamper my dog like most of the other reviewers (because it’s a dog) but still wanted a decent haircut for him.
I called and made an appointment a couple days in advance, they want at least two days heads up. When I got their to drop my dog off I spoke to groomer about what I wanted to do and issues I’ve had in the past. He explained what he would do and told me exactly what it is called for future reference. No one has ever done this with me before and I’ve never felt comfortable explaining what type of cut to give my dog.
My drop off time was 10 and my pick up time was 3. However, when I got their the day of the appointment I was told he wouldn’t be ready until 5:45 and that is exactly when he was ready. This was relatively annoying but the quality of the haircut/​nail trim was worth slightly changing my schedule around. It was the best cut my dog has ever gotten and was actually cheaper than Petsmart. My total was $ 62 where at Petsmart it was $ 70. The other small dogs I saw getting picked up had totals of $ 30 – 40.
Another plus is that my dog didn’t seem freaked out at all when I picked him up and that is almost always the case at places like groomers and vets. You can tell they actually care about the dogs. Plan on dropping him off in the morning and picking him up on the way home and your dog will back to humping the pile of money you saved in no time.

I was impressed by the reviews of this place online and waited weeks (they do not take same or next day appointments) to get my Yorkie in for grooming. While I was surprised when they told me that my dog needed to be there between 8:00AM and 4:00PM, I had heard such good things that I let it slide. I called once in the afternoon to see if he was ready and they said that he wasn’t and didn’t even know his name. I had to specify that he was a 5 lb Yorkie! When I picked him up, his coat was shaggy and teddy bear head was completely crooked. I was polite, but expressed that I wasn’t happy with the cut (all the while paying and tipping generously). First, I was told that they could fix it next time I came in for grooming. Upon my insistence, the gentleman went to the back to speak to who I assume was the owner and then offered to fix the cut if I brought my dog back the next day and left him between 8:00AM and 12:00PM. Like many of you, I would feel bad torturing my dog two days in a row (for a total of 12 hours) and there is no way I would leave him with people who didn’t care to do a nice job or keep me happy in the first place. I definitely wouldn’t return to this place and I’m really disappointed because I had hoped it would be the beginning of a long relationship!

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I can finally trust someone with my babies again. The grooming was great & the price even better :)

Oh my this place is fabulous! I walked in with my extremely anxious shih tzu who we have taken to a myriad of groomers in the past looking for the best cut, the best price, and the one who wouldn’t return our dog with countless nicks. I walked in and was greeted immediately, passed over my dog and asked that he be completely shaved down, the easiest option due to a couple of knots that had developed. The gentleman held my dog, examined him and asked if I would like to keep the hair on his ears long if the hair could be saved from the knots. I was quite shocked and sure that it couldn’t be done, but agreed to it only if it wasn’t too much trouble (ie he’d wouldn’t charge me like many other places do when having to deal with a couple knots). Before I left I asked if I could pick him up early at 2:30 and he said it would be no problem. Well we came back at 2:00 and our dog was ready and waiting for us, beautifully groomed, ears saved, nickless, and just as calm as could be. In top of that, the whole package was $ 40. Unbelieveable! I was really impressed and I am writing this review now as I will be taking our dog there again tomorrow.

So I spend more on my dog’s coif than I do on my own, at least Sam still has a full bod of hair for the stylist to work with. Gizzie’s is great. Sam loves coming and they do a great job, he gets huge complements for weeks after his visits. That he enjoys coming is a nontrivial statement, Sam is 11 years old and definitely has opinions about who should be holding him where. Chuy and Sam get along great, and Sam agreed to the full treatment. The shop opens early and stays late to accommodates a busy owner’s schedule. Clean and friendly mix of other dogs. Highly recommend it.

I love Gizzie’s so much! I used to go to Carlisle’s and had the worst experiences there so someone in my building told me to take Ellie and Sam (my two Maltese) here. I did and I am SO glad I listened to her!
First of all the location is great. I walked in with Ellie and Sam who would usually freak out by the time I hit the counter but instead they were perfectly calm– weird, right? Then I explained exactly what I wanted with each pup and left. The inside was super clean and very cute– a lot of playing room for the puppies– cage free– and I noticed a little play room in the back for them (like a puppy play gym or something!) to hangout while they’re waiting their turn. As I was driving away the nice man was waving with my puppies in his hands through the window. So nice! When I picked them up after work I was delighted. Ellie and Sam look awesome! Sam looks like a bad ass and Ellie is as pretty as a puppy princess. Thank you Gizzie’s!

Gizzie’s is the best! My rescued Border Collie, Luca, used to be frightened of new people, especially groomers after the rough treatment he received at PetsMart when I first adopted him. After hearing glowing recommendations, I made his next appointment at Gizzie’s. When we walked in the door, Luca was already shaking, anticipating what was to come. Chuy (the owner) was great with Luca. He sat on the floor in the lobby and talked to him and petted him for a while before taking him back. Over time, Luca has completely gotten over his fear of the groomer and loves going to see Chuy.
Gizzie’s keeps Luca all day, which is great for me because I can drop him off in the morning and collect him after work. However they always give me the option of specifying a time I would like to pick him up by. They take their time and allow the dogs to play cage-​free together while they are waiting their turn. Luca is always fluffy, clean, and happy when I pick him up and the price is significantly less than I paid at PetsMart for a bath and nail trim. Just make sure to call a couple days in advance, as their appointment slots fill up quickly!