A Cut Above Dog Grooming

To sum it up in one word! Fabulous! They not only groom dogs, but cats, as well. They love fur babies and it is apparent once you step inside this quaint shop! And the price is right! Wouldn’t take one of my fur babies anywhere else!

I don’t like this place. OMG they cut my puppies nail too short… and bleed out. So mad!!! I never want to go there!

I’ve been going to A Cut Above monthly for over two years. So this is a review by a truly EXPERIENCED customer not a one-​shot wonder who’s gonna mansplain why the world should bow down before him. I heard about this business sitting in a small hair salon in UP from a woman that arrived a little early at the conclusion of my hair appointment. That’s right… many great businesses are discovered this way. They are whisper market gems learned about by word of mouth. Each and every time I have taken and picked up our small dog, Pearl, she looks fabulous! So we’re talking about something on the order of 30 visits, ok?
Here’s why this dog grooming business really works: Patty and Naomi. Both of these women have been doing dog grooming for ages. You’re not getting some 20-​something young person doing the job just out of school. You’re getting decades of experience. They know dogs inside and out. But most importantly they set the stage for success by being a small outfit with just the two of them. They are about your dog and the grooming not about excessive volume to justify an owner’s ROI needs on a big space with 7 – 10 groomers and a large room of crated crazy barking dogs in the cue for services, working for a person who «runs the business».
I call for an appointment and the phone is answered promptly. Never a problem scheduling. The energy is calmer, the expertise is there, the facility is smaller, the whole thing just works so much better than the large, overpriced place I first used in UP with our dog. Naomi has a speciality with elderly and difficult dogs but does all dogs. She grooms Pearl, our fun loving extroverted 3 year-​old Maltipoo. The price for the grooming is MORE than reasonable, much cheaper than the UP place. Of course I tip. Not for the usual, for the superb and exceptional which is delivered every visit. The care and love for dogs and their owners by both Patty and Naomi is outstanding. I have a tendency to brag about them and this business when I’m out and about and when asked where I get Pearl groomed. I have gladly referred dog owners to them. I can’t say enough complimentary things. And no, I’m not an easy grader. I am a hard grader (as my long suffering husband will attest) and I have high expectations. I have over 30 personal contacts of grooming success. They are met every time by A Cut Above.

I’m really surprised that there’s been no review for this one yet!
This is my all time favorite grooming salon in my area. I love the staff, they are so freaking NICE! And they really CARE about you and your dog. It’s like dealing with family, almost. I don’t get my dog groomed often, but when I do, I always go here. I would recommend to anyone!