Higher Standards Grooming Salon

If I could give Ally and her business more stars, I would. I took my dog Rupert here for the first time today and I am beyond ecstatic to have found Higher Standards Grooming Salon. Ally just made a lifelong client out of me, even with her being an hour’s drive to get to. For the first time ever, I was able to drop Rupert off for his haircut and not feel an ounce of guilt or anxiety about leaving him. He is a rescue and gets very nervous easily. Other salons have cages/crates and loud barking and blowers. Even though I’ve had friendly groomers in the past, Rupert always immediately begins shaking once we enter a grooming salon. Not this one! He was at ease and happy right from the start. Ally sent me frequent video updates, showing me Rupert’s entire grooming process and I could tell that he continued to feel happy and relaxed throughout his stay. Even when I went to pick him up, he tried to follow after Ally when she had to leave the room briefly instead of staying with me! On top of a phenomenal experience, Rupert’s haircut was EXACTLY what I had asked for and wanted. And he smells so clean and fresh with the cutest bandana. Plus, I basically have a professional pet portrait now too! Thank you Ally!

Hands down the best grooming experience my two Standard Poodles have ever had! One of my poodles is very old and sweet and has special needs given his age, she takes her time and does such a good job. Rufus comes back to me looking handsome and most of all... he is happy 😊. She also handles my mischievous 2 yr old with love nd patience. He comes back to me so clean and dapper looking! I wouldn't even think of going to someone else.

Ally was a lifesaver for my service dog in the middle of helene. We were displaced from our home and Bear was filthy and in rough shape. He got pampered to say the least. Ally is wonderful and there is never more than one dog (your dog) at a time in the salon and the space feels like home, not a salon. I got updates and videos of the entire process. 100% recommend.

I could say so many wonderful things about this grooming salon! My 5 year old (extremely anxious) heeler AND my 1 year old mini schnauzer absolutely adore their spa days with Alison. She is patient, caring, and takes her time to provide the best care to my babies. She ensures they aren’t stuck in a crate while she works on other animals, and takes as much time as necessary to keep them comfy during their time with her. Both of my dogs are relaxed, look adorable, and smell wonderful when I pick them up… and neither of them hesitate to run up and give her tons of kisses as soon as they arrive at her salon, showing how much they love her. I can’t recommend this place more!!

Can’t say enough good things about Ally and Higher Standards. She does an amazing job with grooming, but more importantly, treats our pups like her own!! My dog (a maltipoo) as well as his best friend (a standard poodle) LOVE their spa days and probably wouldn’t come home if we didn’t make them!! I also appreciate all the pictures we get throughout the day and getting to choose their “accessories”. Ally is the BEST and you will not be disappointed!