We travel from Norristown to bring Shuga, our 7-year old standard poodle, to Bow Wow & Meow's. Previously we had taken her to three other grooming salons in the Norristown area and, although Shuga is very sweet and compliant, she had negative experiences with all of them (ex. a cut on her paw, spending numerous hours in a crate waiting to be groomed, spoken to in a harsh voice); consequently, she was extremely frightened to be left at the groomers. When our daughter and son-in-law, who also have a standard poodle, moved to the Fairmount section of the city several years ago, they raved about Bow Wow and encouraged us to give them a try. It was really one of the best doggie care decisions that we could have made. Both Kathy and Amy are absolutely terrific with Shuga and miraculously, Shuga now loves to go to the groomers (no slinking with her tail between her legs and pulling back on the leash). As a matter of fact, when we tell her in the morning that she is going to see Kathy and Amy to get groomed, she wags her tail and eagerly trots out to the car. It is so worth the drive -- Shuga is happy, she always looks absolutely beautiful and they pay special attention to her problem ears. Kathy is also more than willing to accomodate our schedule. Plus the location is very convenient -- within walking distance of the Phila Art Museum and many interesting restaurants. And best of all, Bow Wow has treats not only for the doggies for also for the chocoholic customers -- my husband is often so busy deciding which treat(s) he should select for himself that he ignores Shuga, who is patiently waiting for her reward. Try it -- your doggie will thank you.
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