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The Doggy Barbers

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 67 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(67) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Grooming ServicesDog WalkerPet Sitter
The Doggy Barbers
Services
Grooming Services, Dog Walker, Pet Sitter
Reviews
67

What recent reviews say

Chris and the team excel at grooming anxious and large-breed dogs with patience and skill, earning strong loyalty from customers willing to drive 35-40 minutes for the results. Most dogs return willingly, though one customer reported severe cutting injuries and uneven work.

Praised for
  • calm handling of anxious/difficult dogs
  • high-quality haircuts and grooming
  • fair pricing
  • dogs happy to return
Watch-outs
  • razor cuts and poor grooming quality
  • uneven haircuts
  • overcharging
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Best for: owners of anxious, senior, or large-breed dogs needing patient, quality grooming.
Think twice if: one customer reported razor cuts and poor results; worth clarifying breed-specific experience before booking.

Strengths

  • skilled handling of anxious and large-breed dogs
  • high-quality grooming and finishing
  • fair pricing
  • dogs eager to return

Worth knowing

  • Chris is named staff member praised for handling anxious and large dogs
  • De-shedding baths offered
  • Nail trimming and grinding services
  • Anal gland expression available
  • Customers report driving 35-40 minutes for the service

What reviews say by service

Grooming Services
Customers praise calm handling of anxious dogs and high-quality cuts; one reported severe razor cuts and overcharging.
Dog Walker
Website lists dog-walker service but reviews do not discuss it.
Pet Sitter
Website lists pet-sitter service but reviews do not discuss it.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.75 average across the 50 grooming services businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 51% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 81
Review volume 80
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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59
4
4
3
1
2
0
1
3

Contact

Address
1000 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502

Last verified 2026-07-20

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
08:30-19:00
Wednesday
08:30-19:00
Thursday
08:30-19:00
Friday
08:30-19:00
Saturday
08:30-19:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
pet groomingdog groomingpet nail trimpet teeth brushingfull service groomingcreative groomingdog bathinganimal shampoo products

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Common questions

Are they good with anxious or senior dogs?
Yes. Multiple reviews highlight patient handling of anxious, senior, and nervous dogs. One customer with an elderly English Springer Spaniel noted it was the only groomer where their dog seemed happy.
Do they handle large breeds?
Yes. Customers report successful grooming of Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, Standard Poodles, and Goldendoodles.
What is the service area?
Their website lists Apex, Durham, NC, and the Triangle. Some customers report traveling 35-40 minutes for their service.

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Last updated 2026-07-20