Last updated October 26, 2026 · ranked from 132 Google reviews · How we rank
These five dog groomers are all located in Traverse City, MI, with Google ratings ranging from 4.7 to 5 stars. Fur The Love Of Grooming leads the list with a 5-star rating from 13 reviews. Backcountry Dog Salon, LLC takes second place with 4.8 stars and 50 reviews, the largest review count among the five. Doggie Stylez ranks third with 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, followed by Doggie Day Spa with 4.8 stars from 18 reviews. Cherry Nook Grooming rounds out the list with 5 stars from six reviews. Together, they provide five options within Traverse City, MI itself, with ratings and review counts to compare.
1Backcountry Dog Salon, LLCBackcountry Dog Salon, LLC holds a 4.8 Google rating across 50 reviews, listed on Google as pet groomer.
2Doggie StylezDoggie Stylez holds a 4.7 Google rating across 45 reviews, listed on Google as pet groomer.
3Fur The Love Of GroomingThis independent groomer brings a mobile trailer to customers’ homes for eight months of the year, then works from 832 Grant St during winter.
Backcountry Dog Salon, LLC holds a 4.8 Google rating across 50 reviews, listed on Google as pet groomer.
Easy online booking
Owner-praised communication
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“This has been the best grooming salon that we've ever taken our large dog, Finn, to. Jackie is fabulous to work with and always delivers a consistently, great job. Booking is easily done online and the prices are fair. No need to look a…”
Doggie Stylez holds a 4.7 Google rating across 45 reviews, listed on Google as pet groomer.
Anxious-dog care praised
Longtime canine clients
4.7 Google rating
“My 2 fur- kids, both rescues, have anxiety issues. Brandi has gone out of her to take very special care of them!! I almost hate to recommend because it's already difficult to get appointments!!”
This independent groomer brings a mobile trailer to customers’ homes for eight months of the year, then works from 832 Grant St during winter. The owner emphasizes a safe, calm grooming environment. Reviewers describe timely, professional work and a groomer who loves animals, with one praising the care and pride taken in the job.
Seasonal mobile grooming
Independent groomer
5-star Google rating
“The owner jaqulyn was very timely, and did such a great job. Super professional and takes pride in her work, I will always recommend her to my friends”
Cherry Nook Grooming holds a 5.0 Google rating across 6 reviews, listed on Google as pet groomer.
Individual needs considered
Nail and coat care
15 years’ experience
“We were visiting when we needed our Portuguese Water Dog groomed. We’re always a little using a new groomer for this first time, but Kelsey made this one of the best experiences we’ve had with a groomer anywhere. She was pleasant, profes…”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
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 Traverse City 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.
Dog Groomers in Traverse City, MI: common questions
Which dog groomers in Traverse City, MI have weekend hours?
Doggie Day Spa at 801 W Front St lists Saturday hours of 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Doggie Stylez at 729 E Eighth St lists Sunday hours of 7 a.m.–3 p.m., along with the same hours Monday through Friday.
Is mobile dog grooming available in Traverse City, MI?
Fur The Love Of Grooming offers at-home grooming in a mobile trailer for eight months of the year. During winter, it provides services at its Traverse City, MI location because of unsafe road conditions. Its listed address is 832 Grant St, and its phone number is 541-515-4240.
Which groomer offers appointments without kenneling?
D-Tails Pet Grooming at 2774 N Garfield Rd # C grooms pets one at a time, straight through, without kenneling. A reviewer also describes staggered arrivals and departures that keep the setting calm for dogs. Call 231-313-3068.
Which groomers have feedback about caring for anxious dogs or dogs with behavioral needs?
A Doggie Stylez reviewer describes special care for two rescue dogs with anxiety. Cherry Nook Grooming reviewers praise attention to medical or behavioral needs and report a good experience with two older mini poodle mixes. A D-Tails Pet Grooming reviewer describes a five-month-old Yorkie being eased into unfamiliar grooming sounds and vibrations.
How do Google ratings and review counts compare?
Fur The Love Of Grooming has 5.0 stars from 13 reviews; Cherry Nook Grooming and D-Tails Pet Grooming each have 5.0 from six. Backcountry Dog Salon, LLC has 4.8 from 50, compared with Doggie Day Spa’s 4.8 from 18. Doggie Stylez, The Grooming Garden, and Melissa's Best In Show each have 4.7, from 45, 44, and 12 reviews respectively.
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