Last updated September 19, 2026 · ranked from 1,572 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide to the best dog groomers in Royal Oak, MI brings together Google ratings and review counts to help you compare local choices. The list also includes nearby options in Ferndale. Scrubbers Self-Serve Dog Wash & Professional Grooming stands out for its 4.8 rating across 1,300 reviews, while Poodle & Co Pet Spa and Boutique + Self Wash Spa has a 4.9 rating from 179 reviews. In Royal Oak, MI, PetSmart Grooming and Shear Perfection by Pet Spa both hold 4.1 ratings, with 17 and 29 reviews respectively. Those figures offer a starting point for comparing scores alongside the number of reviewers behind them.
4.9(179)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 179 reviews (Google rating)
Pet groomer · Ferndale · 1.9 mi
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
A four-station self-wash spa and sensitive-skin treatments give Poodle & Co Pet Spa and Boutique + Self Wash Spa a practical range of grooming options. Located on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, it earns the top spot with a 4.9 Google rating from 179 reviews and owner feedback praising communication, prompt service, and caring treatment. Professional grooming covers dogs of all breeds and sizes, while the self-wash stations let owners handle bath time themselves. It is open daily, including until 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Four self-wash stations
Sensitive-skin treatments
Open seven days
“Jessica groomed my baby and she did an amazing job. I am big on communication and they got an A+++! We have found our new groomer 😊😊😊”
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4.8(1,300)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 1300 reviews (Google rating)
Pet groomer
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
A choice between professional grooming and self-serve washing helps Scrubbers earn the No. 2 spot in Royal Oak, MI, backed by a 4.8-star Google rating across 1,300 reviews. Grooming customers describe clear communication, timely service, and dogs that seemed comfortable at pickup. One reviewer also praised a manager who personally redid a dog’s bath and brush after contacting the owner. Located at 2713 W Webster Rd, the business opens daily and lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
Professional grooming
Self-serve dog wash
Open every day
“We had such a great experience! The communication was excellent from start to finish, and our groomer, Meli, was wonderful. Our dog looks absolutely adorable, and she seemed so comfortable and happy when we picked her up. We really appre…”
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5.0(47)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 47 reviews (Google rating)
Pet groomer
Closed today
Careful nail work and repeated praise from owners of nervous dogs earn Le Pawrista the No. 3 spot. Located at 943 N Main St in Royal Oak, MI, this women-owned business uses a Dremel to shorten nails and leave rounded, smooth edges. It also trims dogs’ paw pad fur to help with traction on smooth floors. Reviewers describe dogs settling down during nail appointments, including a reluctant 90-pound dog. A 5-star Google rating across 47 reviews adds support to those accounts.
Dremel nail care
Paw pad trims
Nervous dogs reassured
“I brought my kitty in for the first time because she is not a fan of being held.. unless she initiates lol. My cat was in and out in under 10 mins! She was so good with my cat I am so grateful I came across this place!”
4.1(17)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews (Google rating)
Pet groomer
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
Daily hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a review praising gentle handling support PetSmart Grooming’s sixth-place spot. Located at 27942 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI, it offers on-site grooming, including nail and ear care. One owner says their 75-pound Labrador feels at ease during frequent claw trims and buffing. The location holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 17 reviews and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Another reviewer praises the helpful counter service, though one bath-and-brush customer reports a longer-than-quoted wait.
Open every day
Nail and ear care
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“I took my dog in for bath and brush. I was told it would take 1.5 hours. It took 3.5 hours. When I called at 3 hours to see what was going on, I was told my dog just needed to be brushed. Why did it take 3 hours to get a bath? I had an a…”
4.1(29)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 29 reviews (Google rating)
Pet groomer · Downtown Royal Oak
Open now · closes 3:00 PM
Seven-day appointment availability and attentive handling of dogs earn Shear Perfection by Pet Spa its No. 7 spot. This full-service salon at 719 E 11 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI welcomes all breeds. Reviewers describe staff as loving toward dogs, with one praising their care of a special-needs pup and another reporting a clean, sharp-looking result after a nervous dog’s first grooming visit. The salon holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 29 reviews and offers daily walk-in services from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; hours may vary.
All breeds welcome
Seven-day appointments
Daily walk-in services
“The salon is cute and welcoming of all people. It is easy to access off 11 mile with a decent-sized parking lot. The staff is very friendly to people and also very attentive and loving to the dogs, all of whom looked happy as they could …”
4.1(29)4.1 out of 5 from 29 reviews (Google rating)
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Downtown Royal Oak
Open
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How we ranked this list
Each dog groomer is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which businesses offer self-serve dog washing in and around Royal Oak, MI?
Scrubbers at 2713 W Webster Rd in Royal Oak, MI offers self-serve washing and professional grooming. In Ferndale, All Paw Spa at 3023 Hilton Rd lists multiple self-wash stations, and Poodle & Co at 22935 Woodward Ave has a four-station self-wash spa.
Where can I get specialized dog nail care in Royal Oak, MI?
Le Pawrista at 943 N Main St focuses on nail care, using a Dremel to create a rounded, smooth finish. It also trims excess paw-pad fur for dogs. PetSmart Grooming at 27942 Woodward Ave includes nail and ear care among its services.
Which groomers in Royal Oak, MI have Sunday hours?
Scrubbers lists Sunday hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and PetSmart Grooming lists 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shear Perfection by Pet Spa offers appointments seven days a week and lists Sunday hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Which Royal Oak, MI groomer advertises walk-in services?
Shear Perfection by Pet Spa, at 719 E 11 Mile Rd, advertises daily walk-in services from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., alongside full-service grooming appointments seven days a week. It welcomes all breeds.
What do reviews say about handling nervous dogs in Royal Oak, MI?
A Royal Pup Parlor reviewer describes kind, patient care for an anxious senior toy poodle; another describes staff helping keep a panicked golden retriever calm and safe during a nail trim. Le Pawrista reviewers also describe nervous dogs settling during nail care, including one owner whose dog quickly calms down with Ashley.
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