Best grooming services in Apex, NC
These are the six Apex businesses where grooming is a core, standalone service rather than an add-on, ranked by our methodology, which weighs rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment together.
Daycare and boarding quality gets its own ranking on the best dog day care center overall page; this list focuses specifically on grooming performance.
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 | Harmony Animal Hospital, Pet Resort & Spa | 85 | 4.7 (502) | — | Full-service vet-backed grooming |
| 2 | Edgewood Farm Kennel | 84 | 4.8 (71) | — | Show-quality and rescue transformations |
| 3 | The Doggy Barbers | 81 | 4.7 (67) | — | Anxious and large-breed dogs |
| 4 | Town and Country Animal Care Center | 77 | 4.5 (241) | — | Combined vet and grooming visits |
| 5 | Pet Paradise Cary | 77 | 4 (283) | — | Owners who want live monitoring |
| 6 | Project Good Dog | 54 | 5 (1) | — | In-home behavioral training, not grooming |
1. Harmony Animal Hospital, Pet Resort & Spa
4.7 (502 reviews)score 85/100
Harmony pairs grooming and spa services with a full veterinary team, so dogs and cats needing dental work, physical therapy, or geriatric support alongside a groom get it all under one roof. With over 500 reviews and a 4.7 rating, it's the highest-volume, most consistently praised option on this list.
- Named vets (Dr. Molly, Dr. Dave, Dr. Jodi, and others) build long-term relationships with pets
- Daily report cards keep owners informed
- Dogs and cats reportedly eager to return for daycare and boarding
- Broad specialty services beyond basic grooming
Watch out: A couple of serious complaints involve inexperienced staff supervision during boarding and a billing dispute, so ask about staffing and get service terms in writing.
Services: daycare boarding, grooming, dog training, puppy daycare
2. Edgewood Farm Kennel
4.8 (71 reviews)score 84/100
Jamie and Tiffany are named repeatedly as the reason people drive back year after year, with reviewers describing the work as artistry on everything from show dogs to rescue makeovers. The 50-run, wooded-lot facility and a 4.8 rating from 71 reviews back up the reputation.
- Groomers skilled at both show-quality trims and rescue transformations
- Patient with nervous or difficult dogs
- Spacious, quiet facility with individual runs
- Repeat customers spanning multiple years
Watch out: One reported incident of rough handling left a puppy fearful, so flag any anxiety issues with the groomer upfront.
Services: daycare boarding, grooming, dog training, puppy daycare
3. The Doggy Barbers
4.7 (67 reviews)score 81/100
Chris and the team have built a following willing to drive 35 to 40 minutes for their calm handling of big or nervous dogs, with a 4.7 rating across 67 reviews backing the loyalty. Most dogs go back willingly, which says a lot for a breed of dog that often struggles at the groomer.
- Calm, patient handling of anxious and large-breed dogs
- High-quality haircuts and finishing
- Fair pricing
- Dogs reportedly happy to return
Watch out: One customer reported a severe cutting injury and uneven work, so it's worth a conversation about technique if your dog has sensitive skin.
Services: grooming, dog walker, pet sitter
4. Town and Country Animal Care Center
4.5 (241 reviews)score 77/100
Groomer Brian and veterinarian Dr. Merriman both draw specific praise, and the center's enrichment extras (nature walks, pool time, a paw beach pond) make it more than a basic grooming stop. With 241 reviews at a 4.5 rating, it has real volume behind the mixed record below.
- Groomer Brian named specifically for skill
- Dr. Merriman's long-term client loyalty
- Vet care and daycare integrated on site
- Enrichment activities beyond standard grooming
Watch out: Two recent, detailed complaints describe dogs shaved against explicit instructions with an unapologetic response from staff and management, so confirm the groom plan clearly before drop-off.
Services: daycare boarding, grooming, dog training, puppy daycare
5. Pet Paradise Cary
4 (283 reviews)score 77/100
Pet Paradise lists grooming among a wider menu that includes boarding, day camp, and training, with live webcam access and phone updates aimed squarely at owners who worry while away. Sentiment on staff friendliness and facility cleanliness runs strong even though the overall rating sits lower at 4.0 from 283 reviews.
- Live webcam monitoring during stays
- VIP suites with individualized playtime and pool access
- Staff calls with updates on first visits
- Dogs consistently described as tired and happy afterward
Watch out: Some reviewers wish photo updates arrived more often without having to ask during longer stays.
Services: daycare boarding, grooming, dog training, puppy daycare
6. Project Good Dog
5 (1 reviews)score 54/100
Project Good Dog is included here for completeness, but the one available review speaks to in-home behavioral training resolving food aggression rather than grooming work. With just one rating on record, treat this as a low-confidence, unproven entry for anyone specifically seeking a groomer.
- Private in-home training sessions
- Reported success resolving food aggression
Watch out: Only one review exists, and it doesn't address grooming services directly, so confirm current offerings before booking.
Services: daycare boarding, dog training, puppy daycare, dog walker