Dog Grooming
· Charlottesville, VA
Published in partnership with Creatures Great & Small Inc
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Creatures Great & Small is an established pet grooming and boarding facility in Charlottesville, VA specializing in high-anxiety, nervous, and aggressive animals. They offer comprehensive services including hand-stripping grooming, overnight boarding, daycare, puppy preschool, and geriatric care—all with a commitment to pet health and safety using no toxins and cage-free drying methods.
Best for: Owners of anxious or aggressive dogs, Terrier owners seeking hand stripping, Senior dog owners, First-time boarders wanting specialized care
Service area: Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas
Specializes in High-Anxiety & Aggressive Pets: Creatures Great & Small has developed expertise in caring for nervous, aggressive, and anxious animals with specialized handling protocols and behavioral management services not commonly offered by typical grooming facilities.
Hand Stripping & Chemical-Free Grooming: They offer professional hand stripping for terriers and other breeds while maintaining a commitment to using no toxins in any grooming process, plus they use cage-free drying for safety.
Individualized Care Pricing: Boarding rates are based on individual pet needs rather than weight, and they offer specialized handling for geriatric dogs, unaltered pets, and animals requiring medication or behavioral support.
“We cannot recommend this place enough!! The staff is always friendly and our dog is over the moon about going here. She always comes back well groomed and happy. They are also amazingly accommodating. We were stuck in a bind several times and had to change our plans and each time the staff was able to help us out, no problem. This place is the best!!”
— Anais and Zach Jones, Google Review
“We have 2 very fluffy small dogs and Creatures Great & Small is the only place that I trust grooming them (especially our 17 year old senior dog with health problems). They always handle him with extra care and I know he's in great hands when we drop him off. The staff really cares and takes pride in what they do. Our dogs always come out happy and looking great! Everyone that works there is very friendly, professional and we've never had any issues booking.”
— Sherrie Jayne, Google Review
“Best grooming experience we have ever had for our two long-hair cats! Our larger male cat had some matted fur that we were unable to brush out on our own, but he left Creatures Great and Small with absolutely no matting whatsoever. We couldn't be happier with our experience!”
— Michelle Hock, Google Review
“Pepin is a big guy (27” at shoulder) who first came to Creatures Great and Small 2 years ago for grooming. He was terrorized and fought them on the nail clipping and fur clipping, especially around his feet and face. Now he behaves and walks right in to the shop on arrival. These folks know their dogs! Jasper and the others do a great job on him, retaining his Briard look in the face but providing him a more comfortable, shorter coat. Great place!”
— Pete De Lisle, Google Review
“I've been taking my Arley here since we moved to Charlottesville almost a decade ago. Katie, et. al, have treated us so well the whole time. She's 15 now, and a medium-sized dog, so not the easiest to groom/navigate, but you wouldn't know it. They are so kind, caring, and compassionate with her (and with me). Not to mention, she looks beautiful every time she goes for grooming. The communication is excellent, and the staff is wonderful. I have so much gratitude for this place and take comfort in knowing how well-cared for my girl is in their hands.”
— Whitney English, Google Review
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Phone: (434) 973-4437
Address: 3036 Berkmar Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Get directions)
Website: creaturesgreatandsmall.net/