Calling All Paws

We love calling all paws. They are friendly, clean, accommodating. They know animals and their behaviors. And best, they do not put the animals in cages. My yorkie gets anxious in new situations and around new people, but when I walk in there to pick him up he is calm and just chilling out in «his spot».
They boom up quick because they do not put the animals in cages and can only accommodate a small amount of dogs at a time. But it is well worth the wait. Would recommend to every dog Lover out there.

I highly recommend this salon. This is a no cage professional grooming salon for well behaved small dog breeds. Family owned by Francesca and Rich. I have been bringing my prize winning Shih Tzu «Brulee» for 2.5 years and will be bringing her son next visit. Francesca is very careful and loving as she trains the dogs to enjoy grooming. In between grooming, the dog gets a break and plays with others. Making it a very fun time
at Calling All Paws. Brulee is so happy every time to go and even when she is picked up. This is a great signed for owners to know and look for when using a groomer.
I wish all groomers where as great as this place.

As the owner of Holly, the Pomeranian, I am pleased to say that I’ve finally found a place where my dog is comfortable to visit to trim her nails (a very scary thing for her elsewhere).
And the convenient location also helps (I live three blocks away!).
AND there are no kennels or cages. The dogs are free to roam around and actually socialize and not be placed in claustrophobic kennels.
Holly did better than I could have ever imagined when Francesca trimmed her nails.
I’m hoping to make this spot her regular grooming place, but Francesca books up quick, so plan for the future and book and appointment fast!

What an amazing place love them they really do amazing work that being said know your babies are being well taken care of very clean place very professional and a cage free environment so cool. doesn’t get better than that you have the peace of mind not worrying about your babies being caged or mistreated… I LOVE CAP

Just brought my five month old puppy here due to great reviews and a recommendation from my vet. I love this place! It is such a peaceful, happy, caring environment to bring an animal for a haircut. Unlike most places, this shop is completely cage free. The owners love animals and are so kind and professional. Your dog will get individual and sincere attention during his haircut. I was scared my puppy would have a traumatizing first experience for his first time, but he was so happy and cute as could be when I arrived to pick him up. He didn’t want to leave because he loved hanging out with the owners dog so much. I definitely recommend this groomer to anyone who cares about their animal.
PS Kate K is probably a fake competitor. They demanded no tip at all and were extremely friendly and professional.
Thanks!

Kate K. has obviously never been to this groomer. I originally read a Unilocal review that was so glowing, I was suspicious. But when I brought my Shih Tzus to Francesca, I found her to be as fabulous as she’d been described. I left several groomers because they kept my dogs caged for hours, and when I picked them up they often had nicks and cuts. But Francesca only grooms little dogs and there are no cages; the dogs can wander and play while they’re waiting their turn. And Francesca is so gentle and experienced, she doesn’t need to tether the dog while she’s grooming him/​her. She does a wonderful job on my dogs and they’ve never been nicked. I used to have to drag my dogs into the groomer because it was such a stressful experience but they’re actually happy to go to Calling All Paws because it’s a stress-​free environment and they love Francesca.
I have NEVER been asked for a tip; there isn’t even a tip jar at the counter. And customer service couldn’t be better — Francesca’s husband Rich mans the phone and he’s always upbeat and professional. I’ve recommended them to all my friends, and they’re all thrilled.
I don’t know where Kate K. went but it couldn’t have been Calling All Paws.

Horrible customer service. They were so rude to me and my husband for calling in to check on my dogs. When we went there to pick up our dogs, they demanded tip!

I am so grateful and happy that someone recommended Fran and Calling All Paws to me. I have been bringing my two dogs to CAP close to two years now and I could not be happier.
Fran and Richie, the owners, absolutely love animals and it shows. The salon is wonderfully intimate. There are no cages — the pups are free to roam the salon, play with toys or relax in one of the many dog beds.
Fran is so good with all of the dogs — she does not rush the grooming no matter how busy the schedule and is dedicated to providing a loving, stress-​free grooming session for each pup.
In response to the «one» and only negative review listed below — The only reason Fran suggests that her customers make their next grooming appointments at the end of the current session is actually quite understandable. She is a truly wonderful groomer who has a tremendous following. The schedule fills up very quickly and Fran wants to ensure that her customers and their pups are all accommodated.
I highly recommend Fran and Calling All Paws.

My little Maltese doesn’t like going to the groomers, but she loves it here and they did a great job on grooming her. She was so happy being there and was running around as if she was in Disney World.
The store is clean and spacious. What I loved about the service is that they groom one dog at a time and give the proper focus to each dog.
They are super friendly and know how to make the dog at ease, which is very important to me as well.
I highly recommend them to anyone.

This place is amazing! Both my girls have gotten groomed by Francesca! She has so much love for animals that is always shown in the end result. My puppies are now going on 7 months and love being groomed! I am truly grateful for her love and her professionalism! This place is home for us!

My first visit and will not be my last! My schnauzer loved it! She looks spectacular ! Francesca and Ritch are the greatest! They help to make the grooming experience peaceful and relaxing cor your pet and you!

Francesca and her husband are great. She was very patient with our pup Otto. I highly doubt we will bring him any place else :-)

If I could give Francesca, her husband and «Calling All Paws» 10 stars, I would. Just took my little guy there for the first time after reading a rave review from an old friend on FB. Molly M. Are you out there lol!!! Well, CAP lived up to their reputation! Cage and tether free, but not love free. And it shows. All the dogs there were so happy (as were the owners)! My lil guy was so ok going in and he didn’t want to leave! Take your baby to Calling All Paws. You will be so happy you did!

this place would make Cesar Milan proud. I have 3 difficult rescue dogs 2 long hair chichi’s and a pom. This amazing place handled my babies with kid gloves and groomed them impeccably. One of the dogs is sick with Addison’s disease and even he was fine. If you love your dogs you must try this place. It’s like no other I’ve ever seen and I will not ever take my babies anywhere else.

My pup Jax had a great time getting his first groom. Love the fact the owners don’t cage the dogs and let them run around the store and play with the other dogs. Owners are friendly and care for the pets going in and out. Found the perfect place that gets the job done with lots of love for my pup!

My dog Linus loves this place! The first time I took Linus for a grooming I took him to Petco. When I came back to get him he couldn’t get out of there fast enough. I started looking around for a place that didn’t cage the animals and Calling All Paws is right by my in-​laws, so I gave it a try. I and Linus are so happy I did. He gets so excited that he jumps out my arms when we get to the door. He loves Fran and I love the fact that he is happy and socializing with other dogs. My dog loves it so much that he doesn’t want to leave.

I was looking for a place that my dog will feel comfortable because every place they usually cage them here they are not caged and the people treats them so nice my dog was so happy and me too she came out looking gorgeous Thank You !!

So happy we found this place! Warm, compassionate team that truly cares for your pet. My puppy gets so excited that he starts running toward the door when he sees the store! They let the clients’ dogs play with each other, which is great socialization for our pup. He’s so tired and happy after the session that he goes straight to bed when he gets home :)

What a great find Calling All Paws was. I have a 4 month old Cavalier King Charles and she was in need of a little grooming. I was so concerned that she should have a good first time experience and I am glad we found this place. I was terrified to bring her to Petco where they attempt to glue clipped ears back on or another grooming place that cages the pets. When we walked in we were warmly welcomed and Sophie was immediately embraced. Sophie was so calm that her eyes were closing as the owners caressed and canoodled my little pup.
Sophie came back to us looking and smelling great… and her little hair bows were the cutest things ever. We were very happy with the service and very happy with the exceptionally reasonable prices. We can’t wait to come back.

I have never had such a positive experience with a groomer. Once you walk in, you are greeted by a pack of curious and friendly dogs. Are these the owner’s dogs? Nope. These are the clients’ dogs! Francesca, who owns the shop, is a strong believer in cage-​free grooming and doggy socialization. As a further testament to cage-​free doggy fun, Francesca and her staff also take the dogs out for a walk throughout the day so they can go to the bathroom! It’s like you get free pet day-​care with your grooming appointment. I believe Francesca and her staff are also the friendliest people in the grooming business.
My dog, Bear, who is a fourteen pound yorkipoo with an endearingly damaged disposition, is not the easiest of clients. He tends to give groomers a difficult time and is usually not on his best behavior when meeting new people. I warned Francesca about his potential behavior problems and she promised me it would not be a problem. I remained skeptical, but decided to give it a try since I provided a thorough disclaimer. To my surprise, Bear took to Francesca right away. Her calm and charming energy immediately put him at ease and he became a member of the daily pack, running around and sniffing other doggy bums. As a note, I was also worried that Bear would have an issue with the bigger dogs, and Francesca informed me that if a dog is not getting along with the other dogs, she puts them aside in something that resembles a play-​pen. This way the dog is not caged and still has a view of their surroundings, but is kept apart from the others. Needless to say, when I picked up Bear, he looked like a brand new dog that smelled amazing – and he didn’t want to part from his newfound companions. I will definitely continue to make the drive from Astoria to Whitestone for this amazing service.
The shop is colorful and reminiscent of a cute little cottage. The aesthetic of this place is reason alone to visit. Aside from the vibrant environment, it is one of the cleanest facilities for grooming I have ever encountered. If you just happen to be passing by the shop and it’s not time for your pet to receive a haircut, you can decide to browse through the many dog and cat accessories from beds, to coats, to leashes and even bags. All of the accessories are great quality and my dog loves his new leash. They also carry delicious food and treats, well, delicious to the animals at least.
As a side note, they also do boarding and get this, they groom cats too. Who knew?!