Scrub-A-Dub Dog Wash

So since this place is closed now, I can’t respond to Dominic’s review. Maybe I can do it this way? Dominic your doodle was shaved down due to his severe matting. From head to toe, I had to carefully remove the matts without causing much discomfort to him. Unfortunately, due to the lack of circulation, his ear leather became weakened and more prone to tear or «bleed out» as soon as the blood starting rushing back into the vessels. The «large cuts» on his ears you said were caused by me rushing or not using caution, were just what happens when a dog constantly shakes his head causing his ears to flap against his head causing hemotomas. I let you know when you picked up that this would happen and icing them down would help heal them before they got out of control. Your dog was not bleeding in my facility during or after the grooming process. It happened when he got home from the constant shaking, most likely from the sensation of being free of matts. I apologize that you didn’t feel my customer service wasn’t up to par, but let me remind you that you came in on a busy Saturday afternoon. I had a dog on my table that a customer was waiting for and I was also tending to a self-​serve customer. Rushed? Yes, and I’m sorry I couldn’t stop what I was doing to give you my full attention. Maybe that’s not an excuse, maybe I should have been more pleasant. Thanks for the review, gives me food for thought.

When I initially called to schedule an appointment they were very friendly and helpful. But when I went to drop my dog off it was a different story. The greeting wasn’t very pleasant. They very quickly brought my dog to a back kennel, asked me what I wanted done and went back to work. It felt very rushed and didn’t make me feel as comfortable or at ease as I would have liked to. The reason I am giving such a low rating is because when I picked up my dog I discovered that he had two large cuts on his ears that are still healing to this day (almost a month later). I shouldn’t have to worry about my dog getting injured at the groomer. Perhaps they need to be less rushed and more cautious.

I have a excited golden doodle that is extremely active and loves the water. His life style does not go so well with his coat. I love him long, but he gets matted very easily.
Elizabeth is wonderful. She let me know that he needed to get shaved this time to get the mats out, but was really kind when she showed me me what brush to get, and what brush to not get. She also let me know how to gage when he needs to come in. And about how long he could stay with his lifestyle.
The first time I took my little bundle of joy there he got the entire «Dorothy treatment» hair cut, bath, nails cut, filed, feet rounded, ears cleaned and anal gland secreted. He looked amazing!
Elizabeth was concerned with the little guy because he kept shaking his ears. She told me to sit with him with ice packs on his ears for a day or two. She even called later that day and the next day to check up on him.
They are always running on time, they really care about the dogs and the shop is clean. Elizabeth is extremely knowlagable and friendly.

I have two Shih tzu and I’ve been going to them almost two years now, but I feel like they are not trying anymore. Sometimes my dogs are really tangled and I would tell them go ahead a shave them since I know it’s just easier for them to do that, but recently they don’t want to try to groom them out and have been just shaving them more often.
Today, I said «give them both a puppy cut» and came home to two shaved dogs. I didn’t know I had to specify «do not shave my dogs.» I thought by telling them to give my puppies a puppy cut was clear enough when they ask what do I want them to do today. If they have questions, they should’ve called me first to verify. It’s time to find a different local groomer that still care and listen to their client.

Quick and easy way to wash my boxer thoroughly without breaking my back bending over a bathtub.

If you want a quality groomer that will do an excellent job and treat your dog right, this is your place. There are several reviews that put the owner (Elizabeth) in a negative light… but if your greatest concern is finding a groomer that is expressively appreciative of your business then this is probably not the place for you. Elizabeth doesn’t put on a fake smile and high pitched voice when you drop your dog off, from what I’ve seen, that just isn’t her personality type. But what I do know is that Elizabeth, her husband and staff are GREAT at what they do.
I have a 100 lb. woolly-​coated Alaskan Malamute that I take to Scrub-​A-​Dub (not as often as I should) every couple of months. Elizabeth and her staff probably dread every time I bring Kaya in… it’s always after a couple of weeks of great play at the lake/​beach/​pond/​mud puddles… sometimes I bring her straight from the dog park. But we laugh it off as I drop Kaya off (often very smelly and matted) and Elizabeth and her staff get the job done.
If you have a dog with SPECIAL NEEDS, I highly suggest trying Scrub-​A-​Dub! My dog is seriously claustrophobic and does not crate/​kennel. When I moved to Houston my #1 priority was finding a groomer that could work with Kaya’s needs. From day one of my calling [pestering] Elizabeth about Kaya, she has always been greatly accommodating. Emailing back and forth with me, prior to my even setting an appointment, to view photos I snapped of my dog’s coat to give me an estimate of pricing. Always allowing Kaya an early morning appointment so that she could get right into it rather than having to wait for an available groomer. Just to reiterate my earlier statement, don’t take Elizabeth’s get-​to-​the-​point attitude as rude or insensitive… she is busy… she isn’t an absentee owner, she is on the floor grooming everyday.
I pay a pretty penny to get my dog groomed at Scrub but I definitely know the team has a lot of work on their hands with my dog. I can’t speak to the typical pricing for grooming, but I would expect it to be similar to other boutique groomers… you get what you pay for!
I have gone to Scrub for over 2 years now… and I drive from the Energy Corridor… I wouldn’t consider going anywhere else.

My dog is a little high maintenance: he’s petite, older, and has a bad back, so finding a dog groomer for him is almost like finding a hairstylist for myself. I’m newer in town so I turned to Unilocal for recommendations. Scrub-​a-​Dub dog wash has very good reviews and is maybe a mile away from where I live (win! win!).
I dropped my dog off and they informed me that because he was older it may take a little longer for the grooming because they have to be careful… I knew he was in good hands. I picked him up and he looked great… Shaved and ready for the hot Houston weather.
This place is clean (as clean as it could be for dog grooming) and the employee are very nice. My only draw back is the price: It’s expensive! I’m used to a 30 – 40 dollar price tag on dog grooming but they charge over 50 (not including tip). I’ll continue to go to them because they do a good job and I feel my dog is safe, but when that bill comes up I feel a little twinge (which keeps this from being 5 stars).

I tend to have a hard time finding a groomer when I move to a new city. I have a Welsh Terrier so it can be difficult to find someone who knows how to properly groom him (without him looking stupid), but after reading the reviews I figured we would give Scrub a Dub a try. I filled out the interest /​information form on their website and was pleasantly surprised when the owner called my the very next day. She spent several minutes on the phone with me getting information about my dog and what kind of a cut I wanted him to have. She explained that they schedule appointments much like a human salon (i.e. the appointment time you schedule is the time your dog will actually be groomed). You drop your dog off at his appointment time and they will call you when he is finished so he doesn’t have to stay there all day – much less stressful for your furry friend.
I just picked my Welshie from his first appointment and he looks perfect! Elizabeth did a great job. She cut him just like we discussed and even took the time to talk with me a few minutes when I picked him up. All the staff members at Scrub a Dub were friendly, professional, and seemed to be great with the dogs. We will definitely be coming back again!

I called to schedule an appointment for my dog. He hasn’t gone in yet, so I’ll update then, but the phone service could use some improving. The woman who answered the phone, who I assume is the owner, seemed completely bored and disinterested. She wasn’t rude, but completely disinterested. There seems to be a lack in human customer service when I’m trying to give her my money. And understandably, if she was stressed or having a bad day, all it takes is a chuckle and an, «I’m sorry, it’s a long day already,» or just anything, and it wouldn’t be a problem. Much better than leaving the conversation feeling I’ve bothered her by offering my money whenever she had an availability.

I had high hopes based on Unilocal reviews and the fact that it was so close to home. I chose to drop of my my maltipoo for grooming and as expected the customer service was friendly, the haircut was decent and done in a timely manner. BUT as soon as we got home I noticed my dog kept shaking his head and scratching his ear. Eventually we had to get him treated for an ear infection. Since we didnt do anything else out of the ordinary I can only assume that the infection was due to him being groomed @ Scrub a dub. Maybe water got into his ear from someone who was careless? Maybe it was because his ear hair was plucked? I’m not 100% sure but my maltipoo has been groomed many times before at other places and I have never had problems. I’m giving this place two stars because I dont think i’ll come back again. :(

Courteous, professional and the pooches look great. Couldn’t be happier!

What a great place! We have taken our 2 large difficult to bathe in a bathtub labs there twice now and what a relief it is to use the tubs at Scrub-​A-​Dub! We are in and out in under an hour and for a quarter the price it ever was to have them groomed at other places.

i found this place on Unilocal! last year. Then found the website and the facebook page. After seeing the before and after pictures of many dogs i knew she was a great groomer.
I have owned many dogs, but never any long haired like my Carin Terrier.
I had no idea what to expect or what they are suppose to look like, All I Knew she is Scruffy and needed a major overhaul. The previous owners must have groomed her themselves.
Elizabeth has a great setup. It’s clean, organized, and the pets on the tables are always happy.
She greets you as soon as you walk in by name. The first time I walked in she said Hi, Lori. She had only talk to me over the phone one time.
And she remembered my name.
The first time My terrier was groomed she asked me what kind of cut i wanted for her. i told her something clean and even. Not too short.
She made her look so beautiful. She opened her eyes up SO much just by trimming around her eyes.
Her overall body had very clean and even hair. Her tail was no longer a pom pom. it was a straight tail.
This past time my terrier had a bout with Flea Allergies and had been pulling her hair out. She had undergone treatment and her hair is finally growing back. She has little batches here and there but they’re growing.
I need her to be cut very short… so her hair could come back even again.
And summer is around the corner. i need her to be as cool as possible.
Again Elizabeth did a great Job. My girl is sooooo happy, rolling around, showing off her new body «crew cut»
The grooming process took less then 2 hours. I usually find a bookstore or grocery shop in the mean time.
She calls to let you know your baby is ready.
I’m so grateful I found this place. My dog is overjoyed when ever she gets home.
Like a Lady who just got her hair Did!!!

Took my SPCA pup here and he came out just wonderful. Very pleased and would very much recommend. Gus is all clean and none the worse for wear. Sweet.

My Maltese have been groomed by Elizabeth since they were both 3 months & they are now 4 and 5 years old. As a new puppy owner, I was terrified about having to drop them off & leave them with people I didn’t know. Elizabeth has calmed my nerves & I don’t think twice about taking them to her. She not only does an excellent job, but provides an environment that you feel safe leaving your dog in. I recommend her to everyone I talk to about dogs & grooming. She is simply the best!

I initially took the advice for Scrub-​a-​Dub Dog Wash. I popped in at around 1:20pm. When I first entered there was no humans in sight. Just a big olé’ GoldenDoodle up on a grooming table mouth breathing his face off. There was a pretty constant din of dogs and (what sounded like) hairdryers in the place. I called out «Hello?» and out from behind the wall to my left pops a chick on the phone.
She proceeded to have a bit of a breakdown when I asked if she could groom my dog. It was pretty comical for me, I think awkward is pretty funny. But make no mistake, this was AWK-​w-​ARD. She was going on and on at about 90mph about how many dogs she had to do and how little time she had and– and– and– I could do it myself over there (pointing to awesome do-​it-​yourself-​zone) I had little interest in doing it myself though, or I would have used the old hose at home.
She did finally pencil me in at 4:30pm to come back. I was going to– but then I just took him over to Petco. I actually think I might have done her a little favor, though I am sure she would disagree, by not calling her back and canceling. I think she might have needed the respite that my broken appointment may have afforded her.
_​_​_​I wrote the above a long time ago_​_​_​_​
So I returned on a lazy and beautiful Sunday with my wife to give the dog wash another go. It was fantastic! The setup was very nice and functional and there was really nothing to dislike about it.
THIS IS A GREAT DATE SPOT!
If you don’t have a dog to take your first date to wash here– go adopt one. Hell, I’ll let you use mine if you promise to wash his dirty butt.
I am a fan, this is as good as it gets, and I have never seen anything like this place.
UPDATE on the frazzled chick: She owns the joint and still remembers that day. We laughed about it when I brought it up and she confided that she hasn’t had any days like that since. I am glad to hear it!

Best groomer ever! Been going there for over three years. Never unsatisfied! Elizabeth knows all the dogs AND owner names! :) Plus they don’t kennel your pup! Love it! Two hours max even when I’m getting my pom a lion cut.

I took my dog here this afternoon for the first time, based on the great reviews. I liked the idea of being able to make an appointment, rather than drop him off and have to leave him for half a day. My husband and I have been grooming him at home, because we had an unpleasant experience with Rover Oaks in the past, and also because when I called around groomers before, it seemed to be $ 60 plus tip no matter where you go.
I called on Wednesday and got his appointment for today. They were all booked up for Thursday. We dropped him off just before his 12:00 time slot, and Melissa said she was running behind, so it might be slightly after 2:00 when he would be ready.
We went to the grocery store, came home, relaxed a minute, and then at about 10 minutes after 2:00, I received a phone call from her saying our Charlie was ready. In 10 more minutes we were there to pick him up and were pleasantly surprised. His hair had been long, uneven, and out of shape, but Melissa was able to shave him all down like we asked. He looks great, and he will be much cooler for summer!
Not only was Charlie super happy when we picked him up, which was a good sign, we were also happy with the price of $ 43.00. When I had called she had said it would be $ 40 — $ 45, as he is a very small poodle mix, and it came out to exactly that.
The Verdict: We are definitely going to bring Charlie back to Scrub-​a-​Dub next time. You should give it a try!

I have been taking my maltese here for almost 3 years and have never even tried anywhere else. Elizabeth does an awesome job and I love that I don’t have to leave my dog there all day long. It’s almost like a human salon– you make an appointment and the dog is there for about 1 ½ hours. It costs me about $ 50 – 60. I wish it was a little cheaper.

I have been taking my Bichon Frise here for over two years now, and I rave about it to everyone! Don’t let the name fool you, this is more than just a dog wash. This is a dog lovers haven! Elizabeth and her crew know what they are doing, do it well, and for less than other groomers (avg groom is about $ 40 – 50).
My temperamental pooch has had some traumatic experiences with groomers in the past, and Elizabeth has done wonders with him. What I think is the key is the way her business operates. At other groomers, you usually are told to bring Fido in at 7:30am and then pick up your panicked pooch later that afternoon around 2−4pm. Now I have given my dog a bath before and I know that on most days, it does NOT take seven or eight hours to do that!
At Scrub-​a-​dub, you will call and make an appointment similarly to the way you do for your own salon haircuts. Elizabeth blocks you for anywhere from 1.5−2 hours depending on breed/​cut. She does the bath, drying, and groom on a dog from start to finish. There is no mass bathing and then sticking the pups in a kennel with a kennel dryer until they groomer is ready to cut the hair. This is way less traumatic for the dogs (and their worried counterparts). They are only in the strange environment for a minimal amount of time, and then they are back into your loving arms before you know it — clean and ready to get all dirty again!