On Henderson Highway in Winnipeg, Comb & Collar Grooming has built a reputation as a genuinely trusted option specifically for dogs recovering from difficult prior experiences, whether medical, behavioural, or grooming-related. One reviewer describes arriving after a seriously negative experience at a different grooming salon that had actually resulted in an emergency veterinary visit, understandably leaving them anxious about trusting any new groomer with their dog going forward, a genuinely high-stakes situation for a first visit anywhere new. Another reviewer describes their seventy-five pound Oodle, Bruno, recovering from an unprovoked attack by another dog, needing grooming that had been delayed during his healing process, adding real physical sensitivity to an already stressful situation heading into the appointment.
Groomer Amber draws specific, warm praise for handling exactly this kind of heightened anxiety: one reviewer describes their dog as super anxious in general, and credits Amber with such consistent care and patience that theirs is the only place where that anxiety doesn’t derail the entire grooming process, calling her a genuine miracle worker with their specific dog. A detailed, heartfelt open letter addressed directly to groomer Alyssa describes a black golden doodle named Ozzie’s experience roughly a week after his appointment, the format itself, a personal thank-you letter rather than a standard star rating, suggesting an unusually meaningful, positive impact from that particular visit.
One review does raise a specific, honest logistical concern worth noting: a client using the salon regularly over six months for three dogs states they have no complaints whatsoever about the actual grooming quality itself, but describes ongoing difficulty specifically around the appointment booking process, a scheduling or administrative friction point distinct from the hands-on grooming work, worth being aware of for clients planning to book recurring appointments for multiple dogs.
Taken together, the pattern across reviews, genuine success with dogs carrying real trauma from prior grooming incidents or dog attacks, and specific, emotionally resonant praise for individual groomers’ patience, suggests a salon that has built real trust with clients navigating difficult circumstances, even as booking logistics may need some patience of their own.
For Doggy Deets users, Comb & Collar Grooming stands out as a particularly strong choice for dogs recovering from traumatic prior experiences, whether a bad grooming incident or a physical attack, backed by detailed, emotionally specific reviews praising patient, trauma-informed handling; booking further ahead than usual may help navigate the scheduling friction at least one client described.
