Wags & Whiskers

The location is my favorite of the 3 because it’s in my hood. The wife and I have been taking our pups to the original spot for a lot of years. The service is always great and the products are top notch.

Ooooooh. Do I love thee wags &whiskers!!!
The East Nashville location isn’t on Unilocal to review, so I will post here.
Love.
I have never dealt with nicer, more knowledgeable people at a pet store than this.
Love.
My dog has severe poultry allergies, and they were so helpful in giving me samples of different dog foods, telling me all sorts of brands they recommend, and just general awesomeness.
Love.
They don’t try to sell you the most expensive brands. They care about your animals.
Did I say love?
Thanks guys, I am hooked forever. See you soon.

Great selection of products and knowledgeable staff for such a teeny tiny hole-​in-​the-​wall pet store.

It’s so convenient to take my Sadie there. She so big and sheds so much. The staff is pretty helpful.

Still great place but the 50% check in offer is not valid… or at least when I tried to redeem.

I love being able to come here wash my pooch no mess and no fuss! When he just needs a bath it’s a lot less expensive then going to the groomers, I just leave it to them when he needs a full on cut. Love it

This is a top-​notch business… they go above and beyond to make you happy! And they will special order anything you need that they don’t already carry, just call & ask. Love, love, LOVE this place!!!

Yeah yeah they have all the healthy organic grain free food and the people that run it are real nice and they have tons of toys and dog stuff, blah blah blah. Everyone has said all that already. So what can I say new?
How about that crazy tree house in the parking lot! How does no one mention that thing? My kids and I were dying to crash that thing and get up in there. Has nothing to do with Wags or Whiskers but still worth mentioning.
Ok as for the the W&W we have a ball there. We brought the wookie who usually goes for months on end with no offical cleaning beyond those rainy days when he gets an all natural shower. That thing is just a big hairy mess and to tackle bathing him indoors is just too much. We take him to W&W and he comes out clean, fluffy smelling good and all that mess getting him that way is left behind us.
Great place give it a try…

Friendly, animal version of the Turnip Truck, overpriced specialised and organic cat and dog food, scores with proximity to our home. Snowby the cat demands nothing less than chicken in gravy grain free at $ 1.42 a can. Who can resist a name like Wags and Whiskers?
Snowby gives it the Paw of Approval

I am so glad I found this place. I took my little Alice here for a wash. She wasn’t as thrilled about it as I was. It was easy! The staff was very helpful, they had everything I needed to make the visit go smoothly. After the bath, I ended up getting some treats and toys. It is impossible to walk out of here without being tempted to get a toy or treat. Alice loves her new toys and I can’t wait to see how she likes this new dog food. It looked to delicious for me to pass up. I definitely plan on coming back.

Wags and Whiskers is the BEST! We are proud owners of a dog and cat so we need a place that can provide for both.
To start Wags and Whiskers is located below the Hip Zipper. You have to drive behind the building to enter. With that said once you walk through that door you enter a cozy, well-​stocked animal friendly establishment. We typically walk our dog down, unless we are re-​upping on the dry dog food.
So what brought us to Wags and Whiskers? Well, with the arrival of a new cat and dog we decided to feed them both holistic dog food. We wanted them to be as healthy as possibly but we also didn’t want to break the bank. W&W came to our rescue! For every 12 bags of dog (or 12 bags of dry cat) food we purchase we get the 13^th free. Now that’s customer service! Also anytime we have a question about food or treats the staff is very knowledgeable and here to help.
Besides being our food dealer we have also used their treats (antlers for the pup), blow-​up cone (works like a charm) and self-​service dog washing station. You pick your shampoo, conditioner, and scent spray, if necessary and they’ll get you set up immediately (pending an open tub). We have yet to wait for an open tub.
I saw that there is a Wags and Whiskers in 12 South and if it’s nearly as good as the 5 Point location than I highly recommend it. It’s really a well-​priced, one-​stop pet shop!

If you think your animal is worth the attention of celebrity, this is the best shop in town. They carry top of the line holistic and healthy options for your fur family.
Wags & Whiskers staff are very calm and thoughtful. They will go out of their way to help explain anything in the store. I just get all waggy when the customer service is treat worthy!
Also, I highly suggest you take your foster and newly rescued pets here for a bath. They have huge tubs with all the amenities (towels, variety of shampoos, dryers, brushes, etc) that you can use for a small fee (under $ 20.grooming). And, I believe, that you can drop and pickup a pet for a bath.
I like that I can get dog food that is made with the dogs health in mind. Not profits for the manufacturer. My big white husky loves the food that has salmon, sardines and anchovies. It makes his hips happy.
The selection of treats are a-​maz-​ing! And, they have a freezer full of bones for those pups that like to get their wild side on!
Toys galore is the dish of the day. You’ll be sure to find something that your little buddy can destroy.
Overall, this place make me gets me all waggy. Oh, leash up your pet, they can shop with you!

I love this place! And the people thwt work there!
I live in Hermitage but come all the way to East Nash to get my dogs food & treats here. If you care about what you feed your «pet», then you should be shopping here. Or at least buying food of this caliber somewhere.
If your dog licks its paws, scratches alot, or rubs its face alot, chance are you are feeding them the wromg food. Most dog foods have filler, which is corm or grain. This stuff ia bad for dogs and is really tough for them to digest. Check the label, then check the label of the food here.
They also offer bulk treata by the pound, which my dog loves.
They always remember me, and ask me how my dog Clemenza is doing. In fact they keep trying to set him up w/​another dog that looks similar to him ;)
Also buy 12 bags and you get 1 free, they keep track for you!

I moved across town and will be closer to the 12 South location of Wags and Whiskers but was thrilled to hear that they would transfer my frequent Acana/​Orajen dog food punch card to the other location. I only need two more punches to get a free bag of premium pup food for my Chico and Bellini!
The service is always stellar and they offer up the best in food, treats, toys, and dog washes too.
Who knows?
I may drive a bit farther to this location just because I am so charmed by it!

I just love this little place, even if my one go at utilizing the dog washing station last summer was, well, a wash. (Baxter made me feel like the shittiest parent, so petrified was he in that aluminum tub. Ah well, I know some guys and girls like it!)
In any case, I consistently buy our dogs’ food and treats here, despite the fact our choice high-​protein brand is also available at Tractor Supply.
The dedication of Amanda and every employee you’ll encounter at W&W is stellar — they are ALWAYS friendly and helpful, guiding me to the perfect toy or «itchy skin» spray for the four-​legged loves of my life. They listen to your anecdotes, love on your pets when you choose to bring ‘em in, and generally make shopping locally a real pleasure.
Animal-​loving East Nashies, you have no excuse not to support this business. And hey, the rest of Davidson Co., they now have a storefront on 12 Ave S, too!

Even though I have a kitty, live in East Nashville and love supporting local businesses, I had somehow not made it to Wags & Whiskers until just a few days ago! It’s very easy to miss, as it’s on the backside of the Hip Zipper store in the basement; it’s also quite small, but packed with all sorts of natural goodies and care items you might need for your furry friends.
While there, I picked up some all-​natural jerky treats to help with cats’ arthritis, new stainless-​steel food and water bowls, as well as some natural doggy biscuits for my friend’s dog. There were tons of cute toys, too, and even an area for cleaning and grooming dogs. Very cute, and a nice change from the big box pet stores like PetSmart and PetCo who have terrible track records wiht animal welfare.

I recently decided that I am sick and tired of washing my 85lb dog in my shower at home. It’s not that he’s a bad dog, it’s just that it’s a pain in the ass. Usually when I wash him at home, there is more water outside of the shower than in the shower. And usually I’m soaking wet as well as the dog.
So, this time when it was time to give the dog a bath, I decided to hit up Wags & Whiskers. One thing you should know is that this place is in a basement, so its a little tricky to find. But, if you get lost, just give them a call and they will help you out.
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and their store is full of all kinds of products. If you need to wash your bod this is the place. It is the prefect setup. No more wet bathroom, just a clean happy dog.

My review can’t be as extensive as everyone else’s because I only came in once for a dog I was sitting for the week, but it was a nice visit! The woman at the counter (owner?) was very friendly and accommodating to my dog. I liked their selection of natural and homemade treats, but some of the items there seemed too expensive for me. That’s just me!

After a fantastic brunch today (because what is Sunday without brunch, I say), #1 wife and I journeyed over to Wags & Whiskers to check out this joint that Marcia raves on and on.
The business is located in the alley behind the Hip Zipper or if you are walking in-​between Margot and Marche then halfway on your journey bank your eyes (right or left dependent upon which way you’re walking) down the alley and you’ll see their sign. The store sells all natural and organic pet foods and pet snacks and treats.
We did not purchase any food (see disclosure below), but we did purchase some buffalo beef treats of some sort. The boys (that’d be the dogs) really seem to enjoy them and we have not had any «backend performance» issues after consumption and one of the boys has some gastrointestinal issues that are strong enough that he’s on prescription pet food. The staff was friendly and nice, and inquired about our boys. While we probably won’t be purchasing main meal products, I would definitely return for dog toys and more dog biscuit treats — maybe next time the boys will get carrot cake treats
There is also a large cast iron tub present for bathing your «children» — «children» who happen to walk on four legs and be covered in fur. Our boys don’t really need baths — because German Shorthaired Pointers have, well, short hair and it basically just needs a damp paper towel to clean them. But, I think for those with large or medium or even small dogs that have thick coats or curly coats it would definitely be beneficial to have the nice open space and deep tub in which to bath your dog.
(Disclosure: #1 wife and I work for a particular company that makes pet food products some of which are pet specialty /​natural /​organic and some of which are not so much organic; however, whether it is our company’s products or the all natural jazz in Wags & Whiskers it is all technically human grade. Yes, you can eat your pet’s food. I think everyone should make their own choices on what to feed, and I think both the company and Wags serve distinct groups. Go both!)

I’m not ashamed to admit I drove across town to give George a new experience, something I enjoyed only as a child when camping. George took his first bath in a galvanized tub at Wags & Whiskers.
This was not just any tin tub, but an oversized, elevated model with an adorable red carpeted ramp that wheeled up to the end. A tub with an amazing fire hose nozzle with an adjustable head to regulate the water pressure. A tub accessorized with colorful rubber aprons, bright colored towels and your choice of shampoos including a yummy citrus or a eucalyptus scent.
There was plenty of parking as the space is actually in the basement and and you drive in off the alley out back and plenty of ventilation since they run a dehumidifier. There was no odor and no flying carpets of dog hair. The young guy running the place was attentive, not pushy, and even gave George a treat.
The price was right in line with Dizzy’s Dog Wash over near 100 Oaks. They had blow dryers, although not as strong as Dizzy’s. And Wags doesn’t offer a frequency punch card or toenail cutting.
Still, at least for me, there was something so magical about that tub, enough to make me think about our next visit to Wags. How after George is lookin’ sharp, I’ll walk down the street and pop into Marche for brunch or maybe over to Battered and Fried.