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The Hairy Dog Call
Cage-free · since 2010

Your dog spends the day with other dogs, not in a crate.

Cage-free grooming on 32nd Street. Bath, tidy, or haircut, all priced by breed and posted online. We groom cats too.

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Open since 2010
4.5★ on 189 reviews
Dogs and cats welcome
A freshly groomed long-coated small dog
Open today · Tue–Sat 7:30–6, closed Sun & Mon
4019 N 32nd St, Phoenix · (602) 327-3847 · text (833) 929-3648
The problem

Most groomers cage your dog all day.

Then wonder why your dog dreads the next visit. The average Phoenix grooming day is four hours in a kennel: small room, loud dryer, other dogs whining nearby. Your dog goes in nervous, comes out wound up.

Here, dogs hang out together between turns. Bath, dry, trim, then back to play until you arrive. They show up nervous on day one. By visit three they're pulling toward the door.

A day, end to end

What happens between drop-off and pickup.

  1. 01

    Drop off

    Quick check-in. We confirm what they're getting and any notes about skin, ears, last sedation.

  2. 02

    Meet the pack

    Off-leash into the open shop or dog run, depending on size and temperament.

  3. 03

    Bath + dry

    Premium shampoo and conditioner, blueberry facial, hand-dried. No cage dryers.

  4. 04

    The works

    Nail clip and grind, ears cleaned and plucked if needed, gentle gland expression.

  5. 05

    Trim or cut

    Breed-specific work to your spec. Pricing is posted on the site.

  6. 06

    Back to play

    Your dog rejoins the pack until pickup. We text when they're ready.

Average total time: 3 to 4 hours for bath, 4 to 5 hours for haircut.

Three services, one promise

Pick the service. Prices by breed are posted.

Bath

The basics, done right.

  • Premium shampoo + conditioner
  • Blueberry facial scrub
  • Hand drying (no cage dryers)
  • Nail clip + grind
  • Gentle gland expression
  • Ears cleaned, plucked if needed
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Bath + Tidy

Plus a clean-up around the edges.

  • Premium shampoo + conditioner
  • Blueberry facial scrub
  • Hand drying (no cage dryers)
  • Nail clip + grind
  • Gentle gland expression
  • Ears cleaned, plucked if needed
  • Sanitary trim
  • Paw pad shaping
  • Face tidy
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Haircut

Full breed-specific cut.

  • Premium shampoo + conditioner
  • Blueberry facial scrub
  • Hand drying (no cage dryers)
  • Nail clip + grind
  • Gentle gland expression
  • Ears cleaned, plucked if needed
  • Everything in Bath + Tidy
  • Full cut to your spec
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Full breed pricing at thehairydog.net.

For the dog you actually have

We work with the dog in front of us.

Anxious dogs

We've groomed plenty of nervous rescues. They get the slow lane: no rushing, no restraints, breaks when they need them.

Senior dogs

Older dogs get the bench instead of the standing table, and breaks between sections. We work around arthritis, vision loss, and mobility limits.

First haircut

Puppies start with a bath-only to get used to the room and the people. The cut comes after they're settled.

Doodles + poodles

Our regulars. We know the breed-specific shapes, the de-matting timing, and how to keep those ears clean.

Heavy shedders

De-shed treatment, undercoat rake, full blow-out, deep brush. Less hair on your couch for weeks.

Cats

Yes, cats. Lion cut, sanitary trim, baths. Same gentle approach as the dogs, with extra patience.

Phoenix dog people, talking

189 reviews. 4.5 stars. Six-year regulars.

Take it from nervous-dog owners, doodle people, senior-dog parents, and cat people who've actually been here.

★★★★★
"No one will ever touch my dogs ever again but these guys."
Teresa S. · Yelp
★★★★★
"Did a great job with my two anxious rescue dogs. The more anxious of the two was actually able to calm down. That's saying a lot."
Michael R. · Yelp
★★★★★
"My Maltese gets really nervous when she's groomed. I picked her up and couldn't stop smiling at how cute and happy she looked."
Jen K. · Yelp
★★★★★
"I take my dog here regularly and he gets so excited as soon as we pull up."
Erika P. · Google
★★★★★
"Our two poodles have been going for six years. They adore the staff and the staff adores them."
Amanda T. · Google
★★★★★
"My oldest dog can be temperamental. He was very calm and happy around the team here."
Pat M. · Yelp
★★★★★
"They do an amazing job with both cat and dog grooming. I have a temperamental cat and they were patient with her."
Brooke L. · Google
★★★★★
"They did the most beautiful job on him I've ever had done on any of my dogs."
Teresa S. · Yelp
Find us

4019 N 32nd Street. Just south of Indian School.

Call or text to grab a slot. Walk-ins welcome when a groomer's open. Parking is free along 32nd and on the side street.

Call (602) 327-3847 Text (833) 929-3648

Hours

Tuesday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed

First visit? Bring

  • A copy of current rabies vaccination
  • Photo or note of the cut you want (or just describe it, we figure it out)
  • A heads-up on anxiety, skin conditions, hot spots, or recent sedation
  • Your phone — we text when your dog is ready
Forgot anything? Not a problem, we'll work it out.
Common questions

What people usually ask.

Still wondering something? Call or text us.

Why no cages?
Because dogs do better when they're not in cages. The shop and the dog run are open spaces where dogs can hang out between their bath, dry, and trim. Less stress for them, calmer pickups for you.
How long does a visit take?
A bath runs about 3 to 4 hours. A full haircut runs 4 to 5. We text when your dog is ready so you can plan your day.
My dog is anxious or has been turned away elsewhere. Can you handle them?
Probably. We've worked with rescues, fear-biters, and dogs that didn't do well in cage-based settings. Tell us what's going on at drop-off and we'll go at their pace. If we can't safely groom them on the first visit, we'll let you know in person, not at pickup.
Do you really do cats?
Yes. Lion cuts, sanitary trims, baths. We groom cats with the same gentle approach as dogs, with extra patience for the wrigglers.
Do you have a minimum age for puppies?
We start puppies at 12 weeks (after their second round of vaccines). First visit is usually a bath-only to get them used to the place. Cuts come once they have settled.
What about medical needs or sedation?
Tell us at drop-off. We don't sedate, but we can work around recent vet sedation, skin conditions, hot spots, allergies, or anything else that affects how your dog handles handling.
Appointments or walk-ins?
Appointments fill up fast, especially weekends. Walk-ins welcome when a groomer is open. Calling the day before is your best shot.
Do you sell food and supplies?
Yes. We carry Open Farm food, treats, shampoos we use in-shop, and the brushes worth the money. Stop in even if you are not getting a groom.