Best grooming services in Apex, NC
A few names on this list also run daycare or boarding programs, but those aren't factored into this ranking. If you're shopping specifically for daycare, see our separate list of the best dog day care center overall.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to grooming services, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgewood Farm Kennel | 86 | 4.8 (72) | — | Show-ready coats and anxious dogs |
| 2 | Harmony Animal Hospital, Pet Resort & Spa | 85 | 4.7 (504) | — | Full-service vet-backed grooming and spa |
| 3 | Groomingdales | 80 | 4.6 (310) | — | Classic grooming with long-time regulars |
| 4 | The Doggy Barbers | 80 | 4.7 (67) | — | Big or anxious dogs worth the drive |
| 5 | Town and Country Animal Care Center | 77 | 4.5 (243) | — | Long-term boarding paired with grooming |
| 6 | Pet Paradise Cary | 75 | 4.1 (290) | — | Daycare-style grooming stays with webcams |
| 7 | Project Good Dog | 53 | 5 (1) | — | In-home behavior training add-on |
1. Edgewood Farm Kennel
4.8 (72 reviews)score 86/100
Edgewood Farm Kennel posts the strongest composite score on this list, built on 4.8 stars across 72 reviews and consistently positive sentiment. Owners describe dogs who get visibly excited on arrival, and groomers Jamie Hall and Tiffany are called out by name for turning around neglected, matted coats and handling breeds like huskies with real skill.
- Jamie Hall and Tiffany singled out by name for grooming expertise
- Handles anxious and difficult breeds with patience
- Clients drive long distances and return for years
- Facility described as clean and welcoming
Watch out: One reviewer described a harsh grooming experience that traumatized a young poodle, an outlier in an otherwise strongly positive review set.
Services: daycare boarding, grooming, webcam monitoring, dog training
2. Harmony Animal Hospital, Pet Resort & Spa
4.7 (504 reviews)score 85/100
Harmony pairs its grooming and spa services with a full veterinary team, and its 504 reviews at 4.7 stars give it the deepest track record on this list. Named vets like Dr. Molly and Dr. Dave build multi-year followings, and staff get consistent praise for calm handling of anxious, senior, and special-needs pets.
- Large, well-established review base at a high rating
- Named veterinarians with loyal, long-term clients
- Calm, patient handling of anxious or special-needs pets
- Detailed follow-up communication after visits
Watch out: A boarding incident involving a cat and inexperienced staff, plus a slow management response, is worth knowing about if you're considering more than a same-day grooming visit.
Services: daycare boarding, grooming, webcam monitoring, dog training
3. Groomingdales
4.6 (310 reviews)score 80/100
Groomingdales draws steady loyalty from regulars who credit named groomers like Kathy, V, Darien, and Juan with consistent, relaxed grooming visits over the years. With 310 reviews at 4.6 stars, most feedback is solidly positive, though a couple of recent reports flag real misses.
- Named groomers with strong repeat-client relationships
- Dogs described as calm and relaxed during visits
- Friendly, communicative front-of-house staff
- Years of consistent service for regular clients
Watch out: Two recent reviews describe a drastic style miscommunication and a separate case of skin injury linked to harsh products, so confirm the cut plan up front.
Services: daycare boarding, grooming, pet sitter, dog walker
4. The Doggy Barbers
4.7 (67 reviews)score 80/100
The Doggy Barbers earns loyalty from owners who drive 35 to 40 minutes just for Chris and the team's work with anxious and large-breed dogs. At 4.7 stars from 67 reviews, sentiment leans strongly positive, with dogs consistently willing to go back.
- Skilled, patient handling of anxious and large-breed dogs
- High-quality haircuts and finishing work
- Fair pricing according to reviewers
- Dogs return willingly for repeat visits
Watch out: One customer reported severe cutting injuries and an uneven haircut, worth asking about if your dog has sensitive skin.
Services: grooming, daycare boarding, dog walker, pet sitter
5. Town and Country Animal Care Center
4.5 (243 reviews)score 77/100
Town and Country carries a large review base (243 reviews, 4.5 stars) built mostly on trusted long-term boarding and veterinary care, including medication management from Dr. Merriman's team. Grooming itself gets mixed marks, with most visits going fine but a couple of shaving disputes standing out.
- Experienced veterinary and grooming staff
- Reliable long-term boarding with medication management
- Staff who build bonds with returning pets
- Professional, efficient service on most visits
Watch out: Two separate clients reported unwanted shaving and felt staff were defensive rather than apologetic when addressing it.
Services: daycare boarding, grooming, webcam monitoring, dog training
6. Pet Paradise Cary
4.1 (290 reviews)score 75/100
Pet Paradise Cary leans on daily photo updates, live webcams, and a clean facility to keep dogs happy through grooming and day-camp visits alike. Sentiment is positive overall despite a lower 4.1-star average across 290 reviews, reflecting some inconsistency alongside a lot of five-star praise.
- Live webcam access during stays
- Daily photo updates and report cards
- Clean, well-kept facility
- VIP suite option with individualized playtime
Watch out: One recent visit reported a rude check-in clerk, a missed photo update, and a dog picked up with snout abrasions.
Services: daycare boarding, grooming, webcam monitoring, dog training
7. Project Good Dog
5 (1 reviews)score 53/100
Project Good Dog stands apart from the rest of this list as an in-home trainer rather than a grooming shop, with Ace Hunter praised for resolving a Rottweiler's food aggression and coaching the whole family on consistent handling. The record here is thin: a single 5-star review, so treat this as an early, unproven read rather than an established track record.
- Private, in-home training sessions
- Praised for resolving specific behavioral issues like food aggression
Watch out: Only one review is on record, so there isn't enough history yet to judge consistency.
Services: daycare boarding, dog training, cage free, veterinarian