Dirty Dog- Grooming + Self Serve Dog Wash + Boarding + Daycare
2710 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Overview
Dirty Dog is an Austin-based enrichment-focused dog care facility offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and self-serve dog wash services since 2004. They emphasize their boutique hotel approach with small playgroups, daily enrichment activities, and personalized care. The facility requires all dogs to be at least 4 months old, fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and complete a free 4-hour temperament evaluation before services.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: fully vaccinated
Policies & Details
Cancellation & Deposits
Care & Play
Requirements
What Reviews Say
172 reviews analyzedDirty Dog enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews for its self-serve dog wash and grooming services, with customers praising the clean facilities, helpful staff (especially Rosemary), and convenient setup. However, there are significant red flags around grooming quality issues (injuries, uneven cuts) and serious concerns about boarding care (dog injured/ill, weight loss, no emergency contact). Pricing concerns and occasional communication gaps are the main recurring complaints, but the owner responds professionally to negative reviews and takes action on serious issues.
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Dog returned with injuries (blade scrapes/scars on belly) from grooming
โthe day after THAT, I noticed the scars from blade scrapes on my dogs bellyโ
Dog returned with scratches/wounds from grooming trimmer, staff denied responsibility
โwe saw scratches/wound due to grooming trimmer on his belly. When asked about it they told us, he already had those scratches before grooming, which was totally falseโ
Dog became ill after boarding (diarrhea for one week)
โThey took care of my dog for the weekend. He had diarrhea for one week when I got him home.โ
Dog lost weight during boarding, no emergency contact called
โWhen they brought her out to me she was noticeably thinner... none of my emergency contacts, nor myself received a phone call over the holiday weekendโ
Dogs left in stressful conditions (continuous fans on crates, wooden kennels)
โThe dogs who were there for a grooming were all in a weird side room with fans on top of, in front of, and on the sides of wire crates blowing them nonstop to dry them offโ
Grooming quality issues - uneven cuts, incomplete jobs(5 mentions)
โMy poor sheepadoodle was returned severely uneven and misshapen... huge CHUNKS of uneven fur cut down to the skinโ
Pricing concerns - expensive, confusing, unexpected costs(6 mentions)
โPaying $30 for a self wash is insane... not to mention there is a TIP SCREEN on a self wash that you have to skip through. How classlessโ
Poor communication about services and pricing(3 mentions)
โthe pricing was not presented to me accurately when I made my appointmentโ
Staff availability issues - understaffed, long waits(3 mentions)
โI learned that they hadnt even started on my dog, and said she wouldnt be done until 1pm... what exactly is the point of having an appointment systemโ
Parking lot condition
โthe parking area is in dire need of being renovatedโ
At a Glance
Min puppy age
4 months
Pricing
Boarding
$40โ$65/night
Daycare
$35/day
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