Paws & Anchor

New to the area for the summer (a dreaded Bennie from NYC and Brooklyn) and I couldn’t get him taken care of before I left. Some context — I’m very protective, overly cautious, but not picky about perfection when it comes to fancy grooming. I want the basics done impeccably (toes, ears, eyes, bangs, etc) so he’s healthy, clean, cool/​warm enough for the season, and can see through his bangs.
We had a great experience with Paws and Anchor!
Note: They are swamped in the summer and even though my initial appt was for almost 1.5 weeks away, they had a last min cancellation and I got in within 4 days of calling. Call ahead! But don’t take that spot I might want :)
Stephanie was so nice and gentle with him — took extra long with him and constantly talked to him (at least while I was in there stalking) knowing he was nervous. They have little cubbies for the dogs waiting even though they encourage dropoff/​pickup right around their time (not cages, like little leashed dog dugouts with thick dog bed cushions under the main counter) which was totally fine with my boy and me.
He’s clean, smells great, is super fluffy, not too short, not too long, and he can see through his thick bangs, PLUS she didn’t chop off his adorable dark eyelashes with the rest of his bangs which is a HUGE bonus for us. Also — he didn’t run out of there like a bat out of hell and even took a treat from her on the way out which he wouldn’t have done if he had a terrible experience with her.
Plus, it was totally reasonable pricing for what we got. Under $ 70ish for the works (not including tip) I know that differs depending on the dog, but for reference, his (hair, not fur) coat is very thick and had gotten long and curly but he didn’t have many (if at all) mats, his beard and eyes were a mess from playing in the rain and muck, and even though he’s 24lbs he’s still considered a «small» dog. I say «squat and husky» :)
Go! But again — don’t take the appointment slot we want!

This adorable store made me want to get a dog, which I did! They do such a great job grooming Winston! We come back time after time. The staff is amazing and make you and your pup feel extra special!

I live in DC but my in laws live nearby. We wait to go up for visits to get our dog groomed here. We love this place. They don’t use cages to pen the dogs and great value for all you get. My dog always gets the First Mate package that includes tooth brushing, filed nails AND a blueberry facial!!! Worth every penny!!! Also, it helps that the staff is super nice and it is just a pleasant environment. My dog doesn’t shake when he goes there. He is very happy, which makes me very happy!!!

Alyssa is the Best Groomer, my Misti is actually happy to get groomed. I’ve changed groomers several times until we found her. We get complimented on how beautiful she always looks. I highly recommend Paws and Anchors.

My puppy gets both her treats and her grooming done here, and they are both *awesome*! She got some kind of oatmeal scrub that made her soft and delicious-​smelling, and she loves the girls who work there. Honeysuckle Vermont just loves Paws & Anchor, so I do too!

Great place. Staff are super friendly and helpful and my dog Tobi looked perfect when I got her back. On top of it all I feel there prices are really good to, I’m for sure sticking with this place.

We took our 12 year old lab, Charlie there for the first time today. Such a fantastic experience! It obvious that these people love animals. The owners spared no expense on designing the store. It’s cool and hip! My favorite part was when we returned an hour later to pick up our boy. He was behind the counter with the girls. No cage! He looked so relaxed which is not like him. Normally he shakes because of separation anxiety. I was amazed. Oh, and the grooming was well done and quick. Bummed that we finally found an exceptional groomer, but are now moving out of the area next week. For all of you staying in town, look no further. You will love this place.

I brought my two chihuahuas, Pretzel and Donut to Paws and Anchor for a self-​wash. The staff was so friendly and the cleanliness was second to none. We shopped a bit and the prices are terrific and the selection and quality of merchandise is great! Nicole helped me personally and I can’t thank her enough. We keep coming back again and again. Thank you for the great service, loving attention to my pets, and for opening such a great place! RS

Washed my own dog in a clean and well stocked facility. I even had choices for type of shampoo. No need to bring my own towels as they were supplied also. Super friendly staff helped my pooch get acclimated in a safe manner. They even checked for rabies vaccination with my vet. We’ll be back often.

I looked around for the perfect groomers for my babies for a while and I’m so happy I finally found paws and anchor. The staff is unbelievably friendly and really cares about the dogs. They cut my shih tzus hair beautifully. My bigger dog is a bit of a cry baby and they are so patient with him. The store itself is super cute and has some really nice products for the pups. I highly recommend sending your pet there

Beautiful store! Friendliest staff and I love how the pets never go into a cage, and the attention that they get

Nothing else like it! Facility is open to the public for dog washing or you can your dog pampered by the professional groomer while he or she enjoys home-​made dog treats. Staff was all very friendly and knowledgeable. There is a wide variety of hand-​selected items from treats to leashes and harnesses to bed to toys. I highly recommend Paws & Anchor to anyone who has a pet!