Dog & Cat Grooming in Upper Arlington, OH

Your Upper Arlington Dog & Cat Grooming Salon

Designer Paws Salon at 2824 Fishinger Road is our flagship grooming location, serving pet families across Upper Arlington, Columbus, Grandview Heights, and Hilliard. Every dog and cat we see gets one-on-one attention from an award-winning, competition-trained groomer — no rotating stylists, no rushed appointments, no shared tubs.

Getting to 2824 Fishinger Road

Our Upper Arlington salon sits on Fishinger Road just west of Riverside Drive, with free on-site parking and a ground-level entrance. Get directions to our salon — we’re a short drive from:

• Tremont Center & Old Arlington — 5 minutes east on Fishinger Road
• Northam Park & Thurber Village — 8 minutes south via Riverside Drive
• Grandview Heights & Marble Cliff — 10 minutes south via Riverside
• Hilliard & I-270 — 12 minutes west on Fishinger / Cemetery Road
• Dublin & Tuttle Crossing — 15 minutes northwest via I-270
• OSU campus & Lane Avenue — 15 minutes east on Lane Avenue

What’s Inside Our Upper Arlington Salon

• Dedicated cat-only grooming room — separated from the dog salon floor, with its own low-noise drying setup. Cat clients never see or hear a dog during their visit.
• Hydro-massage bath station — warm recirculating water that reaches down to the skin, better for loosening mats and calming anxious pets than a standard tub.
• Individual dry kennels — every dog has their own quiet space while waiting or drying. No stacked kennels, no shared drying areas.
• Competition award wall — ribbons and trophies from national grooming shows our team competes in. That continuing education goes back into every client groom.
• Curated retail boutique — premium shampoos, brushes, and treats our groomers actually use on their own pets.

Grooming Services at Our Upper Arlington Salon

• Full-service dog grooming — breed-specific haircuts on every coat type, from doodle scissor trims to double-coat carding.
• Cat grooming — lion cuts, comb-outs, bathing, and mat removal in our dedicated cat-only room.
• Hand stripping — the traditional technique for terriers and wire-coated breeds that preserves coat texture and color. One of the few Central Ohio salons still doing this properly.
• Creative grooming — pet-safe color and artistic styling from groomers with competition experience.
• Bath & brush-out — hydro-bath, hand drying, nail trim, ear cleaning, and sanitary trim.
• Puppy Package — gentle, confidence-building first-groom experience for puppies under 5 months.

Neighborhoods We Serve from Fishinger Road

Our Upper Arlington salon is the closest Designer Paws location for pet families in:

• Upper Arlington — Old Arlington, Northam Park, Tremont, Mallway, Thurber Village
• Hilliard — Old Hilliard, Hilliard Crossing, Heritage Lakes, Galloway, Lincoln Village
• Dublin — Historic Dublin, Bridge Park, Muirfield Village, Tuttle Crossing
• Worthington — Old Worthington, Worthington Estates, Linworth, Colonial Hills
• Grandview Heights & Marble Cliff
• Clintonville & Northwest Columbus
• OSU campus & the University District

What Upper Arlington Clients Say

“I took my cat in on Tuesday and had a wonderful experience. It was quick — around only an hour — and they did an amazing job. My cat is an older gal who doesn’t keep up with herself very well anymore, and she came home the cleanest and softest she has been in years. I would highly recommend them for anyone with a cat needing a little extra TLC.”

— Kelly L.

“I didn’t catch the girl’s name today but she was so sweet and took care of my Chanel. I have never had a bad experience here and they are always quick and pleasant with any interaction. I have recommended them multiple times to my friends, especially since not many do cat grooming.”

— Kelsey B.

Upper Arlington Salon FAQs

Can I book just a nail trim, without a full groom?

Yes — we offer standalone nail trims at our Upper Arlington salon, no full groom required. Book online or call 614-948-7800. If the nails have been long for a while, walking them back to a healthy length safely can take a few short visits spaced 1–2 weeks apart.

Do you groom cats?

Yes. Our Upper Arlington salon has a dedicated cat-only grooming room, fully separated from the dog salon floor — cat clients never see or hear a dog during their visit. We handle lion cuts, comb-outs, baths, and mat removal.

Where do I park?

There’s free on-site parking and a ground-level entrance at 2824 Fishinger Road, just west of Riverside Drive — about 5 minutes from Tremont Center, 10 from Grandview Heights, and 12 from Hilliard.

Do you groom large dogs?

Yes — we groom dogs up to 250 pounds. If your dog has been turned away elsewhere because of size, we can help.

Book Your Upper Arlington Appointment

Schedule online any time at app.designerpawssalon.com, or call us at 614-948-7800. We’re open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

Closer to the northeast side of Columbus? Our Westerville salon at 5991 Maxtown Road serves clients in Westerville, Polaris, and the north suburbs.