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the Clip Joint

Animal Grooming,

About us

The Clip Joint Pet Grooming is a premier pet grooming service established over 50 years ago! We have a competent, experienced staff, whether your pet requires a full groom, trimming, bath or pedicure. We provide expert pet care and do our very best to make your pet grooming experience enjoyable. We strive to keep ourselves current regarding pet care publications and pride ourselves in keeping abreast of standard changes within our industry. We are always glad to answer any questions you may have especially achieving the "LOOK" your star pets deserves. We encourage open communication between groomer and pet owner so you will have a better understanding of the grooming procedure and will experience greater satisfaction with the results. At The Clip Joint we understand one of the greatest responsibilities of a pet owner is pet care and grooming. We believe it is essential for the health and well being of your pet. From a full groom to the simple wash and go, your star pet will leave our store looking, smelling and feeling great. We pride ourselves as being your most current and up-to-date pet care solution. We want to give you the opportunity to stay in touch with The Clip Joint, taking full advantage of the Internet and Social Media. Our new content management system will enable us to always keep you up to date and well informed about the industry standards and your pet care needs. Call to Schedule an Appointment / or use our Appointment Request web form, also social networking mediums (Facebook,Twitter) to contact us. Speak with us today (T / 781-646-8485) and make an appointment with our professional grooming services.

Business highlights

29 years of experience

Services we offer

Dog and Cat grooming, bathing, and nail trimming. Specializing in hand scissoring.

Amenities

Free Estimates

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Reviews
5.022 Reviews
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Jennifer P.
Jun 2018
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fantastic! Best cut my dog has ever had!

Mary D.
Oct 2016
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
Both women, who have been fixtures in East Arlington for decades, have dropped what they were doing to take care of the painful nail! Having never experienced this in the first eight years of his life, he was not a willing participant at first! Now he tries to go in the shop every time we walk by! They're great!

Bronwyn M.
Apr 2016
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
It went awesome. The owner answered the phone and immediately knew my anxiety about getting these 13 yr old cars groomed. I had let their coats get very out of control because my groomer if many years retired. Well they went and the staff did an excellent job. my cats came back looking awesome . The staff were very careful to do only what the cats could tolerate as this was a strange place for them. I so appreciated their care. and they will go back. again . They are our new groomers !

Jeff K.
Jun 2014
4.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
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Pamela W.
Apr 2014
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

So (did you notice how everyone starts their sentences with and quot;soand quot; now?), they clipped/shaved my cat as requested and trimmed her nails. They had asked me to return to the shop to pick her up in an hour and, sure enough, when I returned in that hour, my cat was ready to come home. The only reason I gave a and quot;Band quot; rating to and quot;Responsivenessand quot; was because it took a few days for them to return my initial call. I thought they had forgotten me; however, at the time I booked my appointment, they had had a few days off in a row. Can't blame them for that - having time away from work - and especially for getting away from that phone because it rang A LOT in the few minutes that I both dropped off and picked up my cat! They did as I had asked - which was great - and I left what I thought was a great tip! They complimented me regarding my cat, as well! I would definitely use this provider again, for all that I have said, and also because they encouraged that I could just stop in to have something done that took just minutes - like shaving around an area on my cat that tends to get dirty!


Oh, I also want to say that there are many restaurants nearby within walking distance where you could eat and wait for the time to pass while your animal is getting cleaner and more lovely to look at. I thought, however, that there were not as many shops to browse within reasonable walking distance. If, another time, I wanted to shop, I would probably need to scope the area by car, as I do not live in or know Arlington that well.



Peter K.
Feb 2014
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
They were friendly and professional. Very responsive. Our cat loved the experience

Martha H.
May 2013
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
My dog was well treated and the grooming was what I requested. Both people I met were friendly and seemed genuinely interested in my dog and his well-being. Took a little longer than they estimated.

Mira W.
Dec 2012
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25
They were a little slow in returning my initial phone call, but once I got a hold of them, they were pleasant, professional, and able to get my cat an appointment very quickly. When I brought her in, I also had my two-year-old son with me, and he was more freaked out than the cat even, but they were understanding, and helped calm him down and show him how they were helping his beloved cat. I was flabebrgasted at how calm the cat was while she was being groomed -- she seemed to not mind at all, which is a far cry from how things are when I try at home. Hopefully we'll be able to manage her grooming ourselves in the future, but if not, I would bring her back in a heartbeat.

Ann V.
Dec 2012
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
I called to see if they were comfortable with very old dogs. They said yes, and did a better job than many other groomers I've used and were much cheaper. I recommend them highly.

Denise G.
Sep 2011
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
Julie is fabulous. She doesn't rush you and makes sure she knows exactly what sort of cut you want for your dog, asking specific questions. She is very kind and welcoming to the animals. She is also good about follow up. My dog was done about 40 minutes later than she had specified, but no matter - she is still much faster/efficient than the place I used to go where I lived previously. Fabulous cut, fabulous value, I will be going back!

Francina C.
Sep 2011
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40


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Michele B.
Apr 2011
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
I called during the beginning of the week to get an appointment. I explained that my cat was severely matted and I was unable to remove the mats. I asked for a Saturday appointment but was told she would be going away. She offered a Thursday appointment. I explained that I worked and would not be able to get there until 3:30 (she closes at 4 pm) and she said to bring my cat in and she could stay late. She is very gentle with cats ( I've used her before for bathing him). She did a nice job on removing his mats and shaving him so he would look good. She explained about the mats as well. She went above and beyond by staying past her normal business hours. It took an hour to groom my cat. I would definitely recommend her.

GREG C.
Feb 2011
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
The owner and her assistant obviously love dogs. Even though they were way behind (it was well after their closing time when I picked my dog up), they did not take any shortcuts. Everything was included in the price, from nail trimming to expressing the dog's anal sacs. I estimate they spent 2+ hours on him -- a terrific bargain for the price.

Sara I.
Sep 2010
1.0
Animal Grooming
I never got an appointment.

Paul M.
Aug 2010
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
My cat is difficult to groom. He is a Maine C*** who gets stressed and doesn't groom himself so he gets all matted. This past year we moved twice and had a baby. So he was a mess. In the past we've been to four different places (one of which told us to not come back). Our last shave was at the vet where he was put under to be shaved. He did terribly with the anesthetic and we didn't want to do it again. I found Julie on here and decided to call. When I called she talked to me for ten minutes about the cat's history with grooming and my concerns. When the big day came she let me stay while he was groomed to help hold him. She kept him calm and he responded really well to her, even laying still while she shaved his belly. It got a little hairy (no pun intended) when a dog came in but that was not her fault. Julie finished the job and the cat was not traumatized. I'll definitely go back and have already recommended her to other pet owners.

Lenore F.
Jul 2010
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Not slick, but totally present, responding to the anxious cat. Julie massaged my cat's ears for several minutes, talking to him, before she removed him from the carrier. He behaved very well for the lion cut, which has not always been the case. I chose the fur-length (not allowed at Petco), and held and caressed him throughout a very quick and careful shaving. Julie was aware of his stress level, knowing exactly when to slow down, and let him regroup. Masterful, compassionate, excellent!

Michele B.
Sep 2009
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
Clip joint took my kitten within a few days of my phone call. I had a flea situation and .she was willing to give him a shampoo. She was great over the phone explaining her concern about giving him a flea bath since he already had a flea treatment from the vet, but she was willing to give him a regular bath to clean him up and wash away flea dirt. When I came to her shop, she was very pleasant and she greeted my kitten. She asked me what time I would be back to pick up the kitten and I said he had to be out of the house for three hours for our house to be treated. She was fine with that. When I came back my kitten had been washed and had his nails clipped. The owner said he did well. He looked great. I would definitely use her again. The price was reasonable too.

Kelly R.
Mar 2009
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$48
Julie is a very good groomer. My poodle alway gets a great grooming. The place doesn't look great but the people are good at what they do and I wouldn't clean it up until the end of the day either. The price for a hand scissor cut is very good. Highly recommended!!!

Devon L.
Oct 2008
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
She was great with the cat. My cat was not stressed at all. I am going to start taking my cat there for all its grooming needs. I would highly recommend them.

Margaret W.
Aug 2008
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
I think that they do a good job of turning a shaggy dog into a good looking dog. They have good interaction skills with animals and the dog were not stressed.

Priscilla C.
Jan 2008
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
My cat was a scrawny, skinny, matted stray. When I brought him to a veterinarian for neutering, the vet cut away the worst mats. As time progressed, more mats developed. I brought him back to the vet who used anesthesia to quiet Stanley for the procedure. My cat was still dirty, though, and he looked rather ridiculous. I found a card on the notice board for cat grooming and decided to try that. After some disappointments, I discovered Robin at Clip Joint. The facility is not high tech, but the atmosphere is positive and cheerful. I am extremely happy with the results.

MARC O.
Oct 2007
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$42
This is not a fancy place, but they don t take the dog out back where you can't see while they are grooming. I really like that. They do it front of everyone and that to me is very nice. They don't keep them locked up in a cage all day, which is nice, too. They are a really good place.

Kathy K.
Sep 2007
5.0
Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
I've become a dedicated regular. My dog, Buster, hates his bath, but loves these folks. They treat dogs with love and care, allow them wander the back room unrestrained when they are able, or secure in large kennels when necessary. They are flexible on pick-up time which helps a lot. They do a particularly good-looking cut on Buster, give him a sort of Benjy-look; he's come back looking hideous from other local joints.

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the Clip Joint is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: Closed

the Clip Joint accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Yes, the Clip Joint offers free project estimates.

No, the Clip Joint does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, the Clip Joint does not offer a senior discount.

No, the Clip Joint does not offer emergency services.

No, the Clip Joint does not offer warranties.

the Clip Joint offers the following services: Dog and Cat grooming, bathing, and nail trimming. Specializing in hand scissoring.