Business Details
19 Years
experience
Full-Service Pet Salon in East Longmeadow, MA
The Dog Shop is a full-service pet salon dedicated to providing comprehensive care for dogs through grooming, daycare, and retail services. Established in 2007, our team of certified professionals prioritizes the health and well-being of every pet we serve. Our grooming services include conditioning shampoo, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and breed-specific haircuts, performed with expertise honed through years of hands-on experience. The cage-less daycare environment fosters socialization and physical activity while addressing behavioral needs through supervised playgroups. Our retail offerings feature all-natural gourmet treats made without preservatives, alongside premium collars, leashes, and accessories.Employees maintain Canine First Aid and CPR certifications to ensure safety across all services. Located in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, we combine technical skill with compassionate care to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for pet owners. Our commitment to excellence extends to specialized services like teeth brushing, flea treatments, and skunk odor removal. With decades of collective experience in animal care, our staff brings both professional expertise and genuine passion to every interaction. We strive to be the trusted partner pet owners rely on for their dogs' grooming, socialization, and retail needs.
Services
Dog Grooming
Doggie Day Care
Retail Dog Items
Teeth Cleaning
Pickup/Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer certified Canine First Aid and CPR-trained professionals for safe pet care
- Our full-service salon combines grooming, daycare, and retail in one location
- Specialized grooming services for all dog breeds with hand-scissoring techniques
- Cage-less daycare environment promoting socialization and behavioral development
- All-natural gourmet treats made without preservatives in our on-site bakery
Services
Dog Grooming
Professional all-breed dog grooming includes conditioning shampoo, fluff drying, breed-specific haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression. Our certified groomers utilize hand-scissoring techniques perfected over decades of experience. Each session concludes with collar/leash washing and decorative bows or bandanas.
Doggie Day Care
Cage-less daycare provides supervised playgroups for socialization and exercise. Our staff reinforces obedience training while addressing separation anxiety through structured activities. Dogs enjoy napping areas, snack times, and personalized attention in a safe, stimulating environment designed to prevent behavioral issues.
The Barkery
Our on-site bakery produces all-natural gourmet dog treats without preservatives. Using premium ingredients, we create diverse flavor options alongside special gifts like custom collars and dishes. The Barkery combines culinary quality with pet nutrition expertise to satisfy discerning tastes.
Retail Dog Items
We offer premium collars, leashes, dishes, and accessories selected for quality and functionality. Our retail selection complements grooming and healthcare needs with practical products trusted by experienced pet owners seeking reliable solutions.
Teeth Cleaning
Professional teeth cleaning services maintain oral hygiene through safe, thorough cleaning techniques. Our certified staff addresses plaque buildup and odor while monitoring dental health during regular grooming sessions to ensure comprehensive pet wellness.
People
Beth Melanson
Pet Stylist
Certified pet stylist with 25+ years experience since graduating Maryland School of Dog Grooming in 1997. Specializes in breed-specific grooming and senior pet care.
Lori
Experienced team member contributing to The Dog Shop's high standards of pet care since its East Longmeadow location opened.
Sandy
Dedicated staff member providing quality grooming and daycare services as part of The Dog Shop's certified care team.
Bethany
Skilled pet care professional committed to maintaining The Dog Shop's reputation for excellence in animal services.
Jennifer
Team member delivering compassionate care and expertise across grooming and daycare services at The Dog Shop facility.
Questions
What services does The The Dog Shop offer?
We provide dog grooming, cage-less daycare, retail products, teeth cleaning, and pickup/delivery services for pet owners in East Longmeadow.
Are your staff members trained in pet safety?
All employees maintain Canine First Aid and CPR certifications to ensure proper care and emergency response for all pets.
What makes your daycare different from traditional kennels?
Our cage-less environment allows supervised socialization and playgroups, reducing anxiety while promoting healthy behavioral development in dogs.
Do you offer special dietary treats for dogs?
Yes, our Barkery provides homemade gourmet treats made with natural ingredients and no preservatives for discerning canine palates.
Reviews (3)
Virginia F.
Jun 17, 2022
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Sent this is an email to The Dog Shop. No response. Does not speak well to their customer response: "Sad to say I had an unpleasant experience at The Dog Shop Wednesday morning around 10. It had been a while since our four-year-old dachshund had been there for daycare, and I wanted to see how she would react. No worries there. She was thrilled to be back and obviously remembered it. The unpleasant part?
The young woman at the desk was curt and uninformative. She reluctantly answered questions. Said she did not know how many pups were in the small dog room. Finally, without a smile, she did say coldly she'd put us on the list. Cheesch!" I would also add they are very hard to reach by phone during the day.
The young woman at the desk was curt and uninformative. She reluctantly answered questions. Said she did not know how many pups were in the small dog room. Finally, without a smile, she did say coldly she'd put us on the list. Cheesch!" I would also add they are very hard to reach by phone during the day.
Terry S.
Feb 07, 2019
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The dog shop was recommended to me by a friend who also has a golden doodle. Our puppy is three months old and we were extremely happy with the haircut grooming and nail clipping that our dog received. I will highly recommend the dog shop to anyone who has not yet tried it. The owner was very cordial as was her assistants. I may even try out the doggie daycare service that they provide!
Kassandra A.
Jun 05, 2018
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I have a Newfoundland and Scotty-poo. My dogs went here a couple years w little to no problems (one time they shaved our lil one in the middle of winter). Than all of a sudden they were traumatized by this place. they would shake when we even walked near the dog shop. I truly believe they put on a fake friendly front but are truly cruel and aggressive with the animals. We stopped bringing our dogs there and than saw an employee that also worked at Browns and she joked about not having to "torture" our dogs here. my Newfoundland loved being groomed and would never fight any so it makes me wonder why they had to be so aggressive with him. notice how many dogs they take at once. if you love your dog do not trust him in their care. If I could leave zero stars I would.
