Bonnie’s Dog & Cat Grooming

I have been bringing my senior, «special needs» dog here for about 2 years. Our previous groomer retired, and Bonnie’s came highly recommended to me, as they are able to handle «priority grooming» where the owner stays with the dog. My dog cannot be restrained around either his neck or midsection for medical reasons, so I bring him and hold him on the table while the groomer does the cutting. We have formed a great relationship with the groomer, Angelo, who handles my dog, and he does a great job. He is gentle and patient, but firm enough that the dog doesn’t struggle or feel that he’s not being handled with confidence.
I have been very happy with the level of customer service and the work. Recommended!

I took my lab/​greyhound mix here to get groomed. When I came to drop him off I was a bit uneasy as the salon was messy, and very dirty. The woman at the desk didn’t look up once and answered the phone as she was assisting me. When I picked him up he was very nervous, and couldn’t wait to leave. He is a very loving and excited dog, so I knew something was off. He got the basic grooming for a dog with a short-​hair coat this included a nail trim, ear cleaning, bath and conditioning.
About 12 hours later he was scratching like crazy and crying (which he never does) and I noticed his ears and paws were bright pink with gunk all around. His right ear is completely infected, and his left ear is very pink. Never have his ears and paws been this bright. I am so disappointed with their services. They put a bandana on him which was just a bandana cut in half… which I just thought was kind of funny. Though there are not many pet grooming salons in the area, I will never recommend Bonnie’s to anyone.

I have been taking my two cavatzu mixes to Bonnie’s for over a year now. They always to a great job grooming them and they are always excited to go there which is a huge plus! My one dog had to have two back surgeries due to a herniated disc and they understood the restrictions for caring for him during grooming (have to be careful so he does not twist or jump) for a year after the surgery.

We used to take our good natured golden retriever to this facility because Bonnie is supposed to teach a class on stress free grooming so we expected a pleasant experience for our dog.
The result, a very poorly done grooming with uneven hair cuts and a terrified dog. We thought it was perhaps a fluke, so we tried them again and a similar result.
The facility shows the lack of maintenance which apparently translates to the service provided. Bottom line, spend your money elsewhere. Your dog and wallet will thank you.

When I first got my pup I used to swear by Bonnie’s. It was always easy to get an appt and her prices were very reasonable, this was nearly five years ago. Since then, I’ve recommended Bonnie’s to so many of my friends and co-​workers it’s hard to get an appt. I finally got one and was super excited. They did a good job and my furbaby seemed happy. She was properly groomed and smelled nice. The staff was friendly and answered all questions I had. The only reason I am deducting a star is because the prices have gone up since I last remembered and I could have gone somewhere else with an equally as good job for less. Also, my pups nails weren’t filed all the way down. I bought this to the attention of one of the staff members and they told me it will file down naturally as she walks.

I took my cat there for grooming and was really displeased with the service. To provide a bit of context, I get my cat groomed because she gets matted and dirty, not for the aesthetic; I have taken her a few times a year for years now. I just moved from New Orleans and had Bonnie’s recommended to me. First of all, when I called they weren’t very polite and told me the price would be anywhere from $ 100-​$ 150, which is exorbitant based on my past experience. When I dropped her off they barely greeted me and they weren’t particularly friendly or engaging (I didn’t get a sense the man who groomed my cat cared for animals very much). I received a call about 30 minutes after I left that they wouldn’t be able to do a thorough job because of the condition of my cat (old), which: fine, although my previous groomer had no issues. Then when I arrived they informed me the price would be $ 140 and when I inquired as to why it was so high (I know they finished the job pretty quickly and weren’t even thorough) the man who did the grooming sighed, approached me, and said rudely, «That’s just how much it costs.» Unacceptable. I will NOT be going back.
*The reply below is somewhat helpful, although really the core of the issue was the rude service. I understand that grooming my cat is difficult (although, the matting is unavoidable, even with brushing, so I don’t appreciate the insinuation that I’m not taking good care of my cat. People who don’t take good care of their animals don’t get them groomed.), but unfortunately the service I received was unacceptable and the quality of the grooming was just better elsewhere. Had your groomer calmly and politely explained to me your points below (aside from the part where you blamed me) then I would have had almost no issue. Most places I know that handle animals are full of bright, friendly, and enthusiastic people. Your staff was, in my experience, none of these things.

I will not go to this groomers again. I just moved to DC and needed to try to find a groomers comparable to my groomers in my old city that was top rated. I asked for my poodle to be given a teddy bear hair cut (which is what he always gets at the other groomers) and mentioned several times that I did not want him to be cut like a traditional poodle. When I went to pick him up, I DIDNT EVEN RECOGNIZE HIM because he has NEVER had a bad hair cut like this. They completely cut down the hair and made him look exactly like how a traditional poodle would be cut, exactly what I said NOT to do. Needless to say, I will not be returning.

felt I had to write a short review. We had been taking our precious Ariel (Bichon Frise) to Bonnie’s and absolutely loved the service, totally satisfied! However when we moved to the Petworth area we wanted to try another groomer that was a bit closer to our residence. HUGE mistake (withholding groomer business name), it was not that they were terrible, it was that there was just no comparison to Bonnie’s for great staff and service. Well needless to say, after about a 6 month absence from using Bonnie’s we are going to be back this Saturday. Bonnie’s is worth the drive!

I took my cat to Bonnie’s for a bath, nail cut, and ear inspection. They did an excellent job. They were very careful to make sure that my cat felt comfortable in the new environment. The bath removed my cat’s dandruff and made her fur extremely soft! Bonnie’s is more expensive than other pet groomers, but it is worth the money for the extra care that they give.

The groomers at Bonnie’s did a great job with my anxious dog. He’s scared of having his nails trimmed, and sometimes growls and snaps. I told the groomers about this and suggested using a muzzle, but they said they wanted to try without a muzzle first. While one of them worked on his nails, the other one stood next to my dog petting him, talking to him, and feeding him treats. She communicated to groomer #1 whenever she sensed that my dog was getting nervous. This level of care and attention was amazing, and helped my dog have a non-​traumatic nail trimming experience. He tries to pull me into Bonnie’s whenever we walk by, so apparently he liked it!

I have a yorkie/​poodle mix, her hair is mostly like a poodle but she has the features of a yorkie. I have had her groomed here a few times, and I have always be happy with the results. They seem to really care about the animals there, and she never seems over stressed with I pick her up.
I like that their grooming tables are out in the open and not behind some door. There is honesty in their work which make me feel better leaving her there.
The only reason I don’t give this place 5 stars is the price, its almost $ 80 to get my little 7 lb dog groomed. From what I can tell they are competitive price wise with most groomers in the area, and I pay the price because I trust them with my girl. If you set up ongoing appointments you get a bit of a discount.
I will continue to use them as my grooming service while here in DC :)

I took my 10-​month-​old Australian Labradoodle to Bonnie’s for the first time yesterday and couldn’t be more pleased. It wasn’t an easy job: my dog’s coat had some serious mats, and I had detailed written instructions from the breeder. Bonnie and Angelo, the groomer who handled him, listened attentively, read the instructions closely, and explained what they would do. I sat and watched the whole process. Every staff member treats every dog with sweetness and skill. Angelo handled my dog with care and talked me through every decision point. The place has a warm, friendly vibe, and my dog’s nervousness subsided throughout the grooming. He came out looking great. We’ll definitely be repeat customers. Highly, highly recommended.

LOVE Bonnie’s! Due to the recommendation of a friend, I took my somewhat intimidating looking pit mix here for a walk-​in nail trim. My pup was feeling pretty nervous, but the worker just scooped him right up while talking to him about how cute he was… before he knew what hit him, we were out the door with his nails trimmed and rounded. The whole process took less than 10 minutes. These guys are pros.

needed to find a new groomer and decided to give this place a try …
the staff is friendly and kind… -
they did a great job on my miniature poodle — with a 10% discount and customer loyalty program…
located next to Safeway and a dry cleaning business… parking was easy…
they have clear signs posted regarding their closing times/​hours and late fees when picking up your pet…
they have a walk-​in dog wash if you want to wash your dog there…
calling for an appointment is best!
my sweet pooch came back to me smelling fresh and complete with a bandanna!

I’m cross-​posting my review of Bonnie’s (which I did in mid-​March):
Bonnie and her staff (Rick, Angelo, Johann) are kind, great at grooming, and generally terrific. Every person who works here is a good groomer. Bonnie wouldn’t have them in the shop if they weren’t. The bonus is that they are good folks.
They have helped us care for old, fragile [rescued] poodles, and have been wonderful in making our healthy, energetic boys look fabulous.
I am always grateful for their honesty, expertise, care, and respect for our dogs and us.
They are worth every penny they charge. The fees are completely in line with the service they provide (and a tip is always in order).
I can’t say enough good about this business.
In fact, I’m signing up to review for Unilocal to be able to post this review.

My 18 year old schipperke hates getting his nails trimmed. He was in and out in less than 5 minutes! Super fast and they held him the whole time! He will be going back to Bonnie’s next time!

My first visit with my new adopted/​rescue Bearded Collie Maggie. Johan was marvelous with her and she is so beautiful after the full wash and cut. We’ll be back!

The people were really nice, but they nicked her tongue and didn’t offer more then a condolence. At the prices they charge I’d rather not deal with a bloody fur and bloody floors for the rest of the day.

The staff was nice but they did not listen to my instructions. I asked them to give my puppy a nice puppy cut but asked them NOT to cut her face and nose at all because I wanted it to grow in. I came to pick her up and they cut all the hair on her face and nose and said «that was our fault sorry we will keep it in mind for the next time». Nothing else, not even a discount on the service or a free wash for the next service.NOTHING.
I HATE her face cut the way it is. I can’t even pull her hair up in a little pony tail out of her face. It will take months to grow back. I asked them to put her toy in the cage with her so she could be a little more comfortable and they did not. I thought Rick was going to give her a cut since he was the one i spoke to about my baby but found out he passed my puppy off to someone else to cut. I was very disappointed because of the previous reviews. I thought this would be a great place for my baby since its on my way to work.

The staff’s technical expertise and skill with beautiful grooming of all breeds is surpassed only by their loving gentle care for the dogs (and the owners, too!).
For over 10 years I’ve brought my dogs there — first my geriatric mini schnauzers, which they groomed so lovingly in their latter years. Then, a grumpy shih tzu who they won over with their patience. And now, my new shih tzu puppy, Ruby, whose high-​maintenance diva hairdo is constantly complemented when we’re out and about. There’s no dog that they can’t handle.
Over the years, Bonnie has also given me good dog training tips that have been invaluable.
When you love your pets, you really appreciate when others love them, too. Your pets are well loved, pampered and groomed at The Healthy Dog Store. Worth every penny and then some!