Paws and Effect Salon and Spa

If you’re looking for the best groomer in Murfreesboro, I highly recommend Paws and Effect! From the moment you walk in, the salon is clean, welcoming, and full of people who genuinely love animals. The groomers take their time with each pet and treat them like family. My dog came home looking amazing, smelling great, and most importantly seemed relaxed and happy after the visit. You can really tell they care about the comfort and safety of every pet they work with. Their attention to detail and personalized care is what makes them stand out. It’s hard to find a groomer you completely trust, but this team truly goes above and beyond. Highly recommend them to anyone wanting their fur baby to look and feel their best!

We have 2 giant breed dogs (180 lbs each) and their groomers at Paws and Effect couldn’t be more welcoming and patient with them. Dominick and Haleigh do an amazing job, not only getting them to smell amazing, but they go above and beyond to ensure that they take note of any health details or other concerns we need to know about. They truly care about their clients and it really means everything knowing that our dogs are safe in their care (both physically and emotionally). I cannot recommend this business more highly 😀

I took my pittie in for a nail trim, buff & teeth brush. She’s a big baby and was scared her first time there, they were so good with her. Sweet employees, great prices. She loves her bails. I will def be back as a regular for these services and explore some other for my girl!

I took my puppy to this salon today. He is a 60 pound puppy but still a puppy lol. He can be a lot sometimes but Abby and the staff here took wonderful care of him. Even with all the wiggles and running circles, they had so much patience for him. He came out tail wagging and smelling fresh. We will be back!

*UPDATED (Dec 16, 2025) Lil Shitzu went to another groomer today to get groomed after this place claimed they couldn't but didn't want to do it. Proves my point. Pic below. Had an apt today to get a rescued shihtzu groomed so he get go into his foster home today. I rushed here to get to the apt. Show the girl my rabies information. She picked up the dog and claimed she "wasn't" able to groom the poor dog. She gave me a BS lie crap excuse on why she didn't wasn't able to. But in all honesty she just didn't "want" to do the job. Hell I would have given her a good tip if she helped get the dog groomed. But unfortunately she just too lazy to groom a dog in need. I honestly thought this would be a good place due to the higher reviews. But unfortunately I guess I was wrong. I scrambled to try and locate another groomer for this poor dog all. Called everyone I could find from Murfreesboro to Nashville. But no available groomer. So now I had to make a hard decision to go ahead and allow the foster to take the poor dog or wait 2 weeks until I was able to get back. Not sure the "groomers" name but she was twice my size larger lady. If she didn't want to do the dog then just tell me. Don't give me a bs lie of a story on why you couldnt do it .

Our 6 month old doodle had her first full hair cut today with Dom. He was so helpful, giving suggestions on the cut based on her size, age and type. She hasn’t been able to stop prancing since getting home (read as more than normal for a doodle!). I can tell he takes wonderful care of all the pets he works with. We will definitely rebook with him. 10/10 recommend! (Before and after pics below)

Love Makayla at Paws & Effect! Today I brought our cat in for a grooming, and she called to let me know that he may have a UTI. I immediately made an appointment with our vet. I so appreciate her gentleness with Marvin, and how she’s so in tune with his behavior and needs. Thank you so much for how you care for him and really listen to our grooming requests. Love Paws & Effect!