Trophy wall and reception plants at Designer Paws Salon in Upper Arlington
2026 Finalist

Competition salon Upper Arlington $$$

Designer Paws Salon

Fishinger Road flagship with competition-trained groomers, a hydro-massage bath and a separate room for cats.

2824 Fishinger Rd, Columbus, OH 43221

Tue to Sat 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; closed Sun to Mon.

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Why Designer Paws Salon why was this picked

Designer Paws on Fishinger Road is the flagship salon, with a sister shop in Westerville, and it grooms cats in a separate cat-only room with its own low-noise dryers. Each pet gets one competition-trained groomer, and an award wall shows ribbons from national grooming shows. A hydro-massage bath with warm recirculating water helps loosen mats, and dogs wait in private dry kennels rather than stacked ones. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with online booking anytime.

  • One competition-trained groomer per pet
  • Hydro-massage bath for mats
  • Cat-only grooming room

Know before you go

Designer Paws Salon on Fishinger Road is the Upper Arlington grooming room we book when a dog or cat needs one-on-one competition-trained work. Full grooms, bath-and-brush, hand stripping, and a dedicated cat-only room sit in the same suite. It suits first-time salon visits and pets that need a calmer table than a high-volume kennel floor.

Hours run Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Book online or by phone; nail-only visits are available without a full groom. Park free on site at 2824 Fishinger Road in Upper Arlington. Compare salon styles on our best dog groomers list before you choose a booking style. Confirm booking details with the salon before you go because appointment grids change. Confirm booking details with the salon before you go because appointment grids change.

Parking
Free on-site lot at 2824 Fishinger Road with ground-level entrance west of Riverside Drive.
Reservations
Yes, book online at the Designer Paws scheduling app or call (614) 948-7800; appointment only for full grooms.
Tip
Book the Upper Arlington salon online and request the cat-only room if you are bringing a cat.