Matt was born and raised in Killingworth, Connecticut and currently resides in Durham with his family. Matt introduction into the grooming world started in 2005 when he adopted his two loving poodles, Vader and Lulu. The love for these animals led Matt to then explore his talents in grooming. He soon found that it became a natural ability. Matt then made his way to grooming school where his success as a student paved the way for him to then become one of the school’s most valued facilitators! Matt truly believes he has the best job in the world. He spends his days working with many different kinds of animals and has gotten to understand each and every breed. Whether it is understanding their unique qualities and sensitivities while grooming or using special techniques when removing matting, he always comes away feeling rewarded at the end of the day. He is a true animal lover and when he is not working, he looks to give his time and energy to wonderful animal causes. Matt treats each and every animal with the utmost care and compassion. He prides himself most in being the voice for those animals he works with and expressing their each and every need to their respective owners. In addition to Vader and Lulu, Matt owns several bullmastiffs – some of which have become the nation’s top dogs. His awards are both extensive and well known in the dog show world. Matt is appreciative every day to do both something he loves and feels so passionately about.
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Stephanie I.

12/30/2016

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One of the best grooms my two Maltese have gotten. The next day appointment VS trying to get in at Petco was night and day. Fast, pleasant service without ever leaving home. I will definitely use them again.

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Janice L.

09/13/2016

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I called to ask a question 2 days ago so I could set up an appointment for my 2 dogs and no one even returned my phone call! I guess they don't need any new business...just unacceptable.

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Lisa K.

03/26/2016

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Owner is rude an unprofessional. Called me and screamed at me because he doesn't want to work with my rescue pet. We were loyal customers for over two years.

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Barbara R.

11/07/2015

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Matt is absolutely the best...he is kind and patient and cares...I would never trust my pups to anyone else...having him come to take care of my pets is the happiest day for me...thanks again...Barbara

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bbonessi

08/31/2013

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The owner Matt always returns my calls if he is unable to answer right away, his staff is excellent and everyone is very good with dogs and attentive to each customers individual needs. I have given his cards to over 20 people I know with dogs that now also use Matt and his staff!

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youjudge

01/26/2011

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Tops for Persian Cats

I had been going all over for a good cat groomer and called Dogfather Mobile Grooming on a whim when I saw their van in front of Kohl's. Peggy came on time to my house and while I helped hold my two cats, she did the best grooming (the lion cut) on 2 Persians one after the other.. I try to do my two cats every 6 months to keep the fur balls at bay and I actually like the lion cut look. The cats love the feel once they are done. It is well well worth the price which is no higher than say Petco's to have the cats done outside the home which prevents them from being freaked out from dogs while waiting in the usual grooming places. Peggy is considered the best in CT and boy, is she. She only does cats and she is the best cat groomer I have had for Persians in this country.

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luvmypup

07/09/2009

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Would Not Recommend

Told us our dog was impossible and he could not groom her....only did half the job and charged us full price. We found another groomer (where we could watch her being groomed) to whom we took her the following week and there were no issues. Not sure why they couldn't handle her. But I would not recommend this groomer.

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garcikr

04/11/2008

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Disappointed : No show

The Groomer called me 1hour and 15 mins after my scheduled appointment. She stated that she was not aware of our appointment and she was sorry . She said I could reschedule, Yes take another day off from work which sounds like a plan. They might be good at grooming but not very organized.



Thanks but no thanks !

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jrl831

08/04/2007

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No Longer Disappointed--Disregard Our Last Review!!!

Last week, we wrote a review (under the name jak1014) that we were very disappointed with The Dogfather and would not recommend this groomer. To make a long story short, there was misunderstanding and when I called the groomer that day he thought I was someone else...that is why he said he was on his way and never showed up. Needless to say, he did show up on-time the following Saturday, apologized for the misunderstanding, and did a WONDERFUL job with our dog. We will definitely use the Dogfather again and we highly recommend him!

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jak1014

07/28/2007

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Very Disappointed

The groomer was late and I called and spoke to him at the time he was supposed to be at my house...he said he was on his way. 1hr and 45 min later he still had not shown up and never called. I would have been more than happy to reschedule if he had just called and let me know he couldn't make it. We were very disappointed.

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