bath
A proper wash and shampoo, so they come home smelling great.
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Ragtag Pet Grooming looks after dogs of every size and coat, from puppies to seniors. You will find us at 376 Chandler St in Worcester.
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Calm hands, steady pace, and time to build trust
Baths, brush-outs, nails, ears and haircuts, done at a pace your dog is comfortable with. Reactive and nervous dogs are welcome, just tell us what they need.
de-shed
A full brush-out to get the loose coat out and keep shedding down.
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nail trim
Nails taken back neatly, with plenty of patience for fussy paws.
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ear cleaning
Ears checked and cleaned as part of the groom.
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haircut
A full haircut or a tidy-up, cut to suit the coat in front of us.
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trusted by worcester dog owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews.
“Our dogs always come home looking amazing, and it's obvious how much care and attention goes into every appointment. Gab is patient, talented, and truly loves what they do.”
“They gave my pups so much love and care and truly raised the bar for grooming services. They are dedicated to building trust with the dogs and humans that come in, and as a pet owner there is really no better feeling than knowing your pup is being cared for in such a safe and comforting way.”
“Both of my dogs were immediately comfortable, including my very nervous and reactive dog, which says a lot. They came home looking amazing, smelling great, and beautifully groomed.”
“I truly appreciate their patience and understanding of my dog's needs, including taking the time to work with his behaviors and make sure he feels comfortable and safe.”
“My 2 year old, spunky, anxious golden retriever goes here and has always had an amazing experience. Tori and Gab are so knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, and genuinely care about the dogs they work with.”
“They do a great job of giving a good deshedding to my lab mix and grooming our doodle mix and keeping her hair in check. They also are very accommodating to dogs who maybe reactive and ensure they are safely taken care of.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Depending on what your dog needs, a visit can include a bath and shampoo, a brush-out and de-shed, a nail trim, ear cleaning and a haircut or tidy-up. Tell us what you are after when you book and we will talk it through with you.
Yes. Our regulars include huskies, labs, shepherds, doodles, golden retrievers, pitbull mixes and chihuahuas, from puppies through to seniors.
Yes, and owners tell us this is what we do best. We take the time to build trust with the dog in front of us and keep them safe and comfortable throughout.
Gab, Tori and Travis. Between them they have many years of grooming experience, and they will keep you posted on how your dog gets on.
We are at 376 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602. We are open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
Give us a ring on (774) 436-0069 and we will find you a slot. Let us know your dog's breed, coat and anything we should know about how they handle handling.
Good to know
Short reads from the grooming table
A few things we get asked about between appointments.
Brushing between grooms: where the mats actually form
The spots owners tend to miss, behind the ears, under the collar and in the armpits, and how to work through them gently.
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Getting a nervous dog used to the salon
Small things you can do at home, from handling paws to touching ears, that make a first appointment easier on everyone.
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Double coats and the shedding season
What a de-shed does for huskies, labs and shepherds, and why clipping a double coat is rarely the answer.
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