Dog Tales

Trusted Care for Life's Best Companions

Professional dog grooming in Portland, CT, serving dogs and their families throughout Portland, Middletown, East Hampton, and surrounding communities.

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The Heart Behind Dog Tales

At Dog Tales, we believe every dog deserves patience, kindness, and quality care. As a locally owned grooming salon in Portland, CT, Michael and Louise are dedicated to providing a calm, comfortable grooming experience for dogs of all breeds and coat types.

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Services and Pricing

Prices vary by breed, coat condition, and your dog's grooming needs. We're happy to give an estimate before your appointment.

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From Our Dog Tales Family

  • A cute dog with curly tan fur and dark eyes sitting outdoors in the snow, surrounded by snow-covered trees, wearing a black bandana with Christmas-themed patterns and blue bows on its ears.

    "My dog LOVES this place and jumps for joy when arrive. "

    “The owners are caring and sweet and treat their canine clients as if they are their own. All for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend!!”

    Kathy A

  • "First time visit for us. Easy to find, Accessible parking, Friendly Staff"

    “ I have been utilizing a commercial groomer because our previous groomer moved out-of state. The best groomer on the list there became inaccessible, 2-3 month wait.

    When we walked in it became immediately apparent that it was all about dogs, here. ✅️
    We were received by friendly clients and staff. ✅️
    I felt very comfortable when I left my pooch for her groom. ✅️
    Ok, now is where it gets interesting:
    Timely text to tell me she was ready to pickup ✅️✅️
    Follow up text with an adorable picture of my groomed pup. ✅️✅️✅️
    A whole report card, which outlined things like her behavior and the summary of what was done. ✅️✅️✅️✅️.

    LOVE IT HERE!!!
    I booked her next appointment, already

    Thanks Dog Tales ❤️❤️🐕🐶”

    M. McGehee

  • "I was so happy with the way my dogs hair came out here."

    “They even wrote her a report card! (She got an A+) and even took a cute Halloween themed photo afterwards! For a large breed long hair she was $90 which is just about what I have paid at other grooming salons in the area.”

    Izabella K.

  • "We love Dog Tales Grooming & Pet Care!"

    “We have been coming here for years and they are amazing with our fur child. I really love how they don't leave her in a crate waiting for us and are so kind to her. I tried other groomers when I first brought my pup home, but once we found Dog Tales, we knew this was the place. It is very clear that Michael and Louise care about pups, and our pup Belle loves them! Highly recommend!”

    Jenny M.

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Have a question about our services or your dog's grooming needs? Send us a message and we'll be happy to help.