Airedale Antics

I am new to the area and was looking for a local business to purchase dog food and get my dog groomed. I leaned towards Airedale Antics because of the reviews on Unilocal.I will tell you that I was not disappointed. I went first to purchase dog food, prices are reasonable and owners are very nice and informative to their customers. The next time I went was to my 15 year old Lhasa-​Poo groomed and I will say she did a great job. I was very impressed, it’s probably the best grooming my dog has had in a long time. I will continue to take my dog here to be groomed.

We have been living at the south end of Dogtown for 5 years, and been going here since shortly after. Sheri and Tony are the nicest people you could ever hope to know, and have become family to our fur-​babies. They always ask about the dogs if we come in without them and always ask me or my fiancé how the other is doing if we don’t go in together. My Cavalier has some pretty ridiculous food allergies (wheat and poultry both) and they are always helpful in pointing out which foods she can eat, as every food in their store can be switched out without an adjustment period, since the limited range of ingredients prevents stomach problems from rotating foods, but also means your dog will likely tire of it quickly. We can go in and get a different food every month, and do it quickly with their help, instead of having to spend a lot of time reading ingredient lists. They stock only great, high quality, meat based foods that are healthy for your pets, and they do their research to make sure their stock remains that way. If there is a buy out by a company that is going to change the quality of a food brand, you won’t see it in the store anymore. They are totally on top of all recalls, and if you sign up for their e-​mail list, will send you an e-​mail about a recall before you ever see it on the news. They also host awesome events periodically, which often feature food company reps or pet nutrition experts and even treats for the humans as well as samples for your pet. There are always plenty of allergen reduced treats on hand behind the counter and Aunt Sheri LOVES to spoil the babies with them, and will get right down on the floor with the little pups to give them some love. They also sell tons of awesome treats, including fresh decorated cookies from Treats Unleashed, safe bones and chews, leashes, collars, harnesses, gifts for pet lovers, crates, tons of health supplements for your pets, and the occasional antique item left over from when they ran an antique store in St. Charles, which slowly grew into the current pet superstore. They also have a great rewards program for frequent shoppers, and will alert you to any rewards programs that may be available from the food companies as well. And you will never see them get even the slightest bit upset if your over excited pup knocks something on the shelf or tries to jump up on the treat table. If they are being especially I’ll behaved, the owners or one of the staff will even offer to wrangle your dogs while you shop! As long as I live in the St. Louis area, I will never trust another shop with the health of my precious babies! Kikyo and Max Power say Aunt Sheri and Uncle Tony are the best!

The two owners (wife and husband) couldn’t be anymore helpful, and I regret that in the last 5+ years I haven’t stopped into their store sooner.
With their help I got my two cats converted over to the Primal freeze dried food and ever since then they have been healthier, and more active.
They take their time with each customer
And have already sent 5 of my friends to their store. Support this local business and your pets will thank you in the process.

First solely pet oriented store we visited since moving here almost 3 months ago. The mission was for our dog to get her nail clipped. We went on the second Saturday of the month (every month it’s $ 5 and all the proceeds go to benefit a rescue). Super friend man and lady tag team. The lady was very calming and therapeutic in her approach towards the pups and the guy was very informational and efficient at the nail clipping. Cute little pet store with a variety of reasonably priced all-​natural products. Also supplies generous free samplings of certain items. I definitely look forward to returning and would highly recommend.

We went in today for the $ 5 nail trim that benefits Rescued Racer Greyhound Rescue (which we found out about from their awesome newsletter we signed up for… I highly recommend– it’s the second Saturday of every month 11 – 2) The guy that did it is a vet tech and did great! Our dog usually tries to bite them at Petco, so we were relieved she did so well with him! This is separate from Airedale Antics, but the fact that Airedale Antics provides space for this rescue group to raise money by doing the nail trims is awesome! They also have their own grooming services, so it speaks volumes that they allow an outside rescue to do this since I’m sure it takes away from their grooming service income… by the way, they do nail trims for $ 10, so still a great deal! While we were there, we met the owner, who was very welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable! We bought some treats while we were there… to keep our dog entertained during the nail trim… which didn’t work, but she loved the treats later when we were safely home, away from the nail trimmers! This place is truly a hidden gem we will be frequenting much more often! Sorry, I write really thorough and long reviews!

I’ve been here a handful of times. The first time, I was really underwhelmed. The person working did not seem to know much and either didn’t have what I was looking for or didn’t know the inventory well enough. I walked out pretty disappointed. I happened to go back during Maplewood’s Christmas walk and another time after that, and both times, I was much more impressed. Both people who helped me (one was an owner and I think the other might have been, too) were very knowledgeable and gave me advice and even samples of foods instead of pushing me to buy right away. They carry the foods that I feed and even some I hadn’t heard of. I only buy great food for my cats and dogs so of course I expect to pay more for it. I looked at the raw food in the stand up fridge and it was about 3 months past its expiration. Eek!
They have a great selection of dog and cat toys, some of which I haven’t seen anywhere else. My pets’ stockings were stuffed almost exclusively from here!
There is grooming available but I haven’t taken advantage of that.
I come to Maplewood often and this place is really convenient for me to stock up, so I’ll be back. There also is a small discount to use cash here.

Airedale Antics has become the place I always take my pup to get groomed. I’ve used other places before and I’ve never been as comfortable with any of them as I have with Airedale Antics.
They can usually get us in with a next day appointment and have him in and out very quickly (which for a Wheaten Terrier is a few hours). I also like that they do not make the dogs go in kennels before or after they are groomed.

I feel like their prices might be a bit higher, but I think they compare to most other places around town and the extra TLC is worth it to me.

This is a great store in Maplewood, they have a great selection of natural foods for dogs and cats.
Tony even helped solve a pet potty problem by suggesting we feed our dog about half of what was suggested on the bag. This saved us a trip to the vet.
I find the owners to be very knowledgeable and helpful.

Muuuuch better.
After a disappointing experience at Lola and Penelopes, I decided to give Airedale Antics a try. One plus? This spot is right in my ‘hood! Yay for super local businesses.
I walked in and was immediately greeted by a friendly woman (who I’m assuming is the owner) and two sweet (but rambunctious!) dogs.
The woman (she told me her name, but I forgot! Doh!) asked me if I had visited Airedale before, and when I said no, she proceeded to explain to me a little bit about what sorts of items she had there. I could really sense the pride in her voice as she described the types of food and treats that were available (only high quality, no grain or animal by-​product foods).
She asked if I needed guidance on which food to select for my cat, which I thought was really nice. I already knew what I was looking for, so I politely declined.
The store does accept credit cards, but there’s a 2% discount if you pay with cash.
I will most definitely be back. Great place.

Great down home pet store. They have an excellent inventory of quality dog/​cat foods. They can help you select one that is perfect for your pet.
When ever we’re shopping or dining at some of favorite spots in Maplewood, we always stop in to grab a couple cookies for the fur-​babies at home.

I asked the people that work here about a good food for my dog. I bought the California Naturals dog food (after discussing different foods at length) because my terrier has tummy trouble now and then, and was several pounds overweight. She has been on this food now for about 4 months and it’s made a huge difference, she no longer has the stomach issues and has slimmed down and seems healthier than ever.
I’ve also had her groomed here and the groomer is wonderful, friendly and did a great job. Very reasonable price on the food and grooming.

Airedale Antics is one of the few places in St. Louis that offers the good cat food that my sensitive kitty demands. After trying even the best brands at retail stores and not having any luck, it was suggested that I start him on a grain-​free diet… which makes complete sense! What cat in the wild eats grains? And he is much happier (and fatter) because of it!
I’ve also tried the dog grooming once. They did a good job, but the price was slightly on the higher side.
I would love to see a larger selection in their inventory too!

I go to Airedale Antics for all my dog food purchases. They stock healthy, organic types that large retailers don’t offer. They also have a pretty good selection of dog treats, but not much else. It’s located right on the main drag in Maplewood. The owners are definitely friendly and very helpful and knowledgeable. The last time I was there, they were out of stock of the type of food I needed and wouldn’t be getting it in for a week or so. The owner sent me home with about a two week’s supply of kibble until the new shipment came in and she called me as soon as it did.
They don’t really carry much in the way of toys or supplies (dishes, leashes, collars, etc.). That’s the only downside.

Great customer service! No problems with special orders. I love it when they have sample products. (‘Try before you buy’ the big bags of food.) It’s what the ‘mom and pop’ shops are all about!

Really cool, laid-​back Maplewood pet treat shop. Airedale has a sense of humor that all pet stores should have. The staff seems to have a blast keeping pets and their pet owners happy with treats… And there’s a very respectable variety of treats for your animals.
It’s pretty dog-​friendly, and can accommodate cats, too. However, I’m more inclined to suggest this place to dog owners.