The Salty Dog Do-It-Yourself Pet Wash & Groom

All I can say is that these people are great with animals. The owner is a dog whisperer but takes no credit for it. My dogs have issues but they love these people.

I’ve been coming to Salty’s for my dog, Dakota for about a year now. I’ve never had a bad experience. I chose this place because their prices were reasonable.
I frequent Salty’s about every quarter because after three months my dog’s hair covers his eyes and he can’t see a thing! I just got back today and the usual full groom that costs me $ 30 is now $ 37 :(This is sad for me because my dog is less than six pounds.
I’ve never used the DIY service they offer, I’ve only had their grooming. I would recommend to anyone I know with a pet.

Dirty, disorganized and a fire trap. I tried to find a bathroom and could not find anyone to help me, as I turned a corner I tripped over a large white pipe that went across the floor and looked in a large grooming room which was gross and full of piles of dog hair on the floor. The women working had a dog in the back which she said was her dog and it never stopped barking-​she said it was from separation anxiety. I went there to wash my dog-​unusual set up-​as the tub filled up with water the women said perhaps she should clean the fur out of the trap-​duh?

First time there. Great job on my baby (and he was matted) but the place was not that clean and there was nobody at the front to greet you. But overall great cut for a great price!

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I had a very good experience at the salty dog. My pup is more than a bit difficult, the owner was understanding and patient with him. His cut was just what I asked for. The pricing is also more than reasonable. Much less than the competitors for the same services. Highly recommend this shop.
My only reason for not giving five stars is the appearance of the shop and staff. The small entrance area and counter are dirty and uninviting. The staff could take a bit of time to be more professionally dressed. The first two people at the front were in flips flops and mismatched dirty clothing (I had the first appointment of the day so there was no excuse). I almost left based on this though, I’m glad that I didn’t !

Love this place, I have done they DIY twice and I have had great experiences both times. The employees are very helpful pointing out the shampoo, conditioners, face wash and towels at the tub stations. They also have grooming-​blow dry stations that have brushes and clippers. This is so much easier than washing my medium size dog in my tub… The DIY tubs you can stand … No back strain. I would highly recommend this place! And best of all the cost is REASONABLE!

Dislike this place. Was looking for a good place to groom my new dog, this place had nice reviews so I figured I’d give it a try. When I picked up my dog she didn’t even looked like she it a cut, still had tons of hair on her butt even though I asked to cut it. They also cut my dogs leg with their shedding machine while charging me full price still even though my all white freshly cleaned dog now had blood on her leg. Would not recommend.

I love this place was sooooooo fun taking my owen there and giving him his bath. THANK YOU FOR SUCH A GREAT PLACE. AND the people there are so helpful and friendly

Found this place on Unilocal and am very glad I did! I was able to book and pay for my appointment online through a service they provide which is really convenient. The prices for full service grooming is easily 10 dollars less than the areas competition. But what makes this place even cooler is if you want to do it yourself, they provide you the supplies and you can bathe your own pup in one of their many wash and dry stations. Me being lazy, I am more than happy to pay for the full service and I picked up my dog today and he looked and smelled great! I am happy to support the local businesses and will continue to bring my dog here when he needs a bath and cut! Top notch!

Chances are, if you know me, you also know my dog. There is lathing easy about bathing an 80 pound labradoodle bending over a bathtub and chasing her around the bathroom with a blow dryer in an attempt to just get her top coat dry enough. Don’t even get me started on the Livie (her name) ring around my tub AND the circumference of my bathroom from her running and avoiding said dryer. Imagine my extreme joy when i came across the salty dog! This place is fantastic! They have a row of waist high tubs (with stairs for the dogs) long shower heads AND she provides a variety of shampoo and brushes! Like I previously said– drying living is something of a chore– but not there, she has a row of drying stations with high powered «jet packs». So much easier! If you have a dog you dread bathing– do it here!

The staff was super sweet with my newly adopted shih tzu, Bea Bea, who was covered in mats and all around uncomfortable in her current condition. They were very careful to wash around her recently removed eye, which I really appreciated considering I didn’t even call that out when first dropping her off. Best of all, Bea Bea was wagging her tail like crazy when I came to pick her up, which made me feel super relived that they treated her well while I was gone! Can’t wait to bring her back!

I just moved to the Euclid neighborhood from Seminole heights, and I couldn’t be happier with my transition! finding these guys was such a relief… Steffan, he runs this adorable place and has tons of knowledge and the ultimate laid back personality that I crave living in a beach town. have I mentioned how reasonable their prices are? especially with my big goldendoodle, I’m used to paying no less than $ 110 every 6 weeks to the majority of groomers in tampa. yeah, OUTRAGEOUS. seriously, so elated to have found this place… Goose looks, smells and feels great!

Awesome find! Thank you Unilocal for leading me here! Took the pups here after our doggie play date at the park. On the left side upon entering, you’ve got individual bath tubs to wash your dog and on the right side you’ve got dryer stations. Cute!
All soaps, conditioners, and sprays are made in house from ingredients from local suppliers (One was Milagros Soap). So there are no weird chemicals etc in the stuff you are putting on your dog.
The owner was very helpful. He gave us shampoo and conditioner while we were washing and then supplied us with towels and ear wipes when we were drying them off. There were fragrance sprays and breath freshener to finish up with. We even had her nails grinded down. I don’t think our dog has ever been cleaner! And she smelled really good.
Great place to come get your furry friend cleaned up and lookin pretty. And my back doesn’t hurt from having to lean over! And I don’t have to dig dog hair out of my drain or deal with the crazy carpet dance she does after a bath. Customer service top notch. Will definitely recommend and return.

Giving our big dog a bath is actually something I look ūforward to when I know I am going to do it at Salty Dog. Fun and funky atmosphere, with raised clawfoot tubs equipped with pull-​down handheld sprayers, Zoom Grooms, a wall-​mounted rod to hook a rubber leash into, and a set of stairs. Owner is very nice and attentive. We pay just under $ 20 for the bathtime, which includes homemade organic shampoo, a deodorizing spray, ear and eye wipes, and either the owner or another groomer performing a nail trim, which our dog knows I am not keen on doing myself. Well worth it, considering I don’t kill my back bending over in the shower anymore.

Every Spring it’s the same thing with my pups: shed, shed, and shed some more. Because if their sensitive nature, they start to feel a great amount of shame at leaving a trail of hair behind them wherever they go. After finally having enough, they begged me to help them out. I was able to get them an appointment at Salty Dog for some much needed grooming. The owner was nice enough to let me drop them off mid day (even when I couldn’t commit to a time– he created an appointment time of ‘noonish’) and pick them up at another non-​descript time of ‘sometime after four.‘
My instructions for the pups were, «as bald as you can get them» (while they have sensitive souls, they are not the easiest of dogs to work with, bless their little hearts, so I knew this would be a difficult task). When I picked them up, I was delighted to see that he had, in fact, given them the perfect buzz cut! Not only that, but nails had been trimmed, anal glands had been expressed and my little man was wearing a bow tie. Not only that, but I wasn’t getting the stare down of revenge that I normally get from my dogs when picking them up from the groomer. This all came at the most reasonable rate I’ve ever received for grooming.
Overall– awesome location, awesome job, very reasonable rates.

In a sea of big box store groomers, groomers that really don’t know what they are doing, and groomers with attitudes, The Salty Dog is an incredible breath of fresh air!
The owner is wonderful, very efficient, helpful, and you can tell that he really cares about the animals.
Our dog looks perfect! We will absolutely be returning on a regular basis.

Highest recommendation possible!
17.00 (large dog price) is a great value for what you get here. It’s a full ‘spa experience’ for your dog, and it actually makes washing them fun!
The owner is beyond awesome and walks you through all of the steps very patiently. He is clearly a «dog person» as well as a very friendly shopkeeper. I will start coming here for my dog’s monthly cleaning from now on.
I can say without exaggeration that my large dog has NEVER been as clean as when she left The Salty Dog. Between the special rubber scrubby tool, forced-​air blow dryer, very nice shampoo and conditioner, and various brushes and combs, her coat was glowing! The experience was a cool outing as well. My dog loved the trip, meeting the owners lovable dogs, and the pampering (she especially loved the blow dryer). The waist-​high tub took all of the painful bending and kneeling out of the mix, making the «job» of washing my dog an actually pleasurable experience.
Never going to do a tub or yard wash again at home — this is way too sweet! It’s so nice to meet a business owner who seems to love their job as well, makes the vibe of the place really welcoming.

LOVE this place… how did I not find this sooner?
The owner is super nice, talkative, and extremely helpful. It’s obvious from the start that he absolutely adores dogs, and really has a way with them. The atmosphere is fun and laid-​back, and taking my Shiba Inu here was way less stressful than going to a regular groomer.
I chose the DIY bath, and I took my time getting my pooch washed up (with their natural, in-​house shampoos, amazing conditioner, and topped it off with the Vanilla Cookie «Fur Breeze»… mmmm!), then used their brushes and high-​powered blowdryers to get her undercoat out. She looks and smells a million times better! I took my time, and I never felt hassled or rushed. The other customers really seemed at ease, too.
The owner showed me a bunch of their hand-​crafted leashes and collars, antique suitcase doggie beds, and upcycled doggie tees. Super cute! His three dogs are well-​behaved, and hang out and add to the chill vibe.
The prices were super low. Yes, it’s DIY… but $ 14 for a 30-​pound dog is SUPER cheap compared to Green Dog over in Tampa (where I was previously going, and also love!). The grooming is also super reasonably priced, and I plan to take my dog back to get professionally done when I don’t have the time to do it myself.
I generally hate doggie bath day as much as my dog does, but both of us loved this place! I’ll be back, and highly recommend this to all other dog owners. Save yourself the backache and mess of doing it at home!

This is a really cool place to pamper your dog. The owners are really helpful and great with dogs.
I know what you’re thinking:
«It’s easy enough to wash a dog at home»
Well, do you have waist high sinks, a grooming table with blow dryers and earth friendly shampoos?
Do you enjoy washing the towels, tub and floor when you are done?
If not, than this is for you. It’s affordable and you also have the option of dropping your pooch off for services if you don’t have the time to stick around.
I took my kids with me today and they loved the teamwork approach. We even put some pretty nail polish on our little girl and my human children loved the idea!!!