Taking your dog for a grooming session can feel like spinning a wheel of fortune. With many pets going without a proper wash and cut for ages due to social isolation, their transformations can be dramatic. Owners on social media often find their dogs unrecognizable post-grooming, jokingly suggesting groomers might be mixing up pets. Let’s enjoy the most hilarious ‘not my dog’ moments shared by confused owners for an ultimate cuteness overload.
Looks like he’s sober now

You’d think he finally gave up drinking after getting a haircut. Take note, humans.
Beautiful baby
“This is the same dog. My friend adopted her after she just showed up on her porch. I groomed her and made her brand new babe feeling so fresh and clean. She had to have all her teeth removed, she had a giant sore on her leg and under her tail, and she was a giant matted mess.” – Reddit

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Talk about a refresh
This adorable girl is 15 but thanks to the power of haircuts, looks like a pup all over again.

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Better double check
But either way, a dog is a dog, so if you end up with two, why not?

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Report those mills
“We rescued a Maltese from a puppy mill in Georgia that was busted with over 700 dogs this weekend. After 3 hours of cutting matted hair and bathing, here is Luna’s before and after.” – Reddit

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From gremlin to good boy
But it’s good to see that she’s kept that same smile.

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From shaggy to happy
Almost like he was once a part of the disciples with that beard.

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That golden glow
“My friend had to triple-check with the groomer to make sure he was bringing home the right dog.” – Reddit

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One-eyed pirate
Changing his look to avoid getting arrested, but he’s too cute anyway.

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Meet Otis
He went for a haircut and came back a totally different pooch.

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Goldendoodle bamboozled
“Our 9-year-old Goldendoodle got her first grooming since quarantine. Our other dog barked at her when she came home.” – Reddit

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He heard the good word
“My boy, before and after going to the groomer: he went from dirty biker to innocent preacher’s kid.” – Reddit

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Fair trade
“Life lesson learned: be very specific when explaining how you want your dog groomed. Dropped off a Shih Tzu, picked up a llama.” – Reddit

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Groomer outdid himself
Looks like this dog went all the way back to the 80s.

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Does he look familiar?
Does he not look like the squirrel from the animated film Ice Age?

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New me shot
Like he decided to turn his back on his previous life and embrace cleanliness.

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From adoption to the groomer
Such a handsome little guy he turned out to be.

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Marshmallow face
“Oliver, our 8-month-old English Sheepdog (Bobtail), shed his puppy coat at the groomers. I didn’t recognize him at first.” – Reddit

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Summer style
She has to be as hot as summer, hence the new look for the season.

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What a difference
Now you can see that cute little booper the whole way.

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Is that the same dog?
Looking ten years younger thanks to the groomer, and just look at that face!

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From raggamuffin to stud muffin
Quite the transformation at the groomer today for this handsome little fellow.

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Bangs away!
It’s a wonder he never walked into walls and obstacles.

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Big boy haircut
Not that goofy looking style. He went for that handsome grown-up look.

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They look confused
“What a difference a haircut makes! Meet our latest fosters, 13-year-old Vileda and 10-year-old Swiffer.” – Reddit

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That rag bag of shag
Looking like those homeless people transformations with one cut.

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Like an uptight principal
Okay maybe not, let’s say just a strict mom who likes to file complaints.

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Courage for courage
Bathing and grooming really brings out the pup in them.

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Go get her
Willie wanted to impress a girl, so here he is looking dapper.

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Makeover time
From Woodstock to the modern age with this sleek, classic style.

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Princely pup
A little bit from here, a snip off the top, and a cut along the sides, and… Yup!

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Smoothening the surface
Now he looks like a well-rounded pooch who just melts everyone’s hearts.

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That fried chicken look
Ladies and gentlemen, this right here is exemplary grooming work! Absolutely well-executed!

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Super duper dapper
This is like when a grandfather decides to get with the times.

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He’s a work of art
“We got a puppy. His name is Picasso. He got his first haircut today. He’s 3 months old.” – Reddit

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Swear it’s the same dog
Even the owner had his doubts but that really is the same pooch he took home.

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Wondering what happened
“Our puppy got a haircut (she had mats). My fiancé isn’t a fan. What do you think?” – Reddit

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Like a newly fried pup
“I literally took my baby to get groomed because his hair was getting longer, and look, I’m crying.” – Reddit

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Pretty pupper eyes
She went to a new groomer, and look at her questioning her hooman.

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Floof away
Must be so nice for this dog to be finally able to see where he’s going.

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