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Dirty Dog- Grooming + Self Serve Dog Wash + Boarding + Daycare

2710 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

4.4
174 Google reviews
Accepts puppiesGroomingTrainingOnline booking

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

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies4+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: fully vaccinated

Policies & Details

Cancellation & Deposits

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required
Temperament test fee:Free

What Reviews Say

172 reviews analyzed

Dirty 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.

Cleanliness
4.8
Staff
4.7
Dog happiness
4.5
Facility
4.3
Drop-off / pickup
4.0
Communication
3.8
Value
3.2
Safety
2.8

People love

Self-serve wash facilities - convenient, well-equipped(45)Staff kindness and helpfulness(38)Clean facility(15)Dog comfort and happiness(12)Great grooming results(10)

Staff shoutouts

Rosemary(12 mentions)SarahMeganKateGenevieveSheridan

Worth noting

Dog returned with injuries (blade scrapes/scars on belly) from grooming

โ€œthe 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

โ€œwe 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)

โ€œThey 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

โ€œWhen 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)

โ€œThe 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)

โ€œMy 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)

โ€œPaying $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)

โ€œthe pricing was not presented to me accurately when I made my appointmentโ€

Staff availability issues - understaffed, long waits(3 mentions)

โ€œI 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

โ€œthe parking area is in dire need of being renovatedโ€

Owner replies to 28% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone28 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.4/ 5
Review score
4.0/ 5
Amenities4 of 14
Reviews174
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.28

Min puppy age

4 months

Pricing

Boarding

$40โ€“$65/night

Daycare

$35/day

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