Karen takes such good care of our pups every time we drop them off. they get so excited to see her which says a lot! 10/10 recommend read more

A Pawsitive Dog Spa - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

She is totally booked not taking any new dog's, she seems pleasant enough she says she is one and only groomer

Honest kind gentle thorough just a few of the things my dog Gracie says and I say simply the best!

If I could give Karen a million stars I would. She is the most kind, knowledgeable, and talented groomer I've ever taken my German Shepherd Kimber to. She radiates love for what she does and her work shows, my girl looks beautiful!! Skip the other spas and bring your baby here, you won't regret it! read more

Karen is the best. She has been grooming my dogs since 1996. I showed up with my first Portuguese water dog and she researched the breed( very rare back then), worked to learn the specifics of grooming them and has done a fantastic job ever since. When my first dog aged and he couldn't go to be groomed she would do house visits. My second Portie, Jack only lived for 61/2 years due to cancer. Karen showed up at my home to comfort me. She now grooms my latest Portie, Beau who is wacky but loveable. She had me bring him into the spa as a puppy just to get him familiar with the surroundings and has worked with him to know how to get him to behave on command.He is now 4 and a "perfect" client...well almost perfect. The best thing about Karen is her knowledge and love for her fur babies. She takes time to assess and get to know each dog. She is very loving, patient and kind to all of her pups. I wouldn't take my dogs anywhere else and highly recommend her!! read more

Excellent! Karen has been grooming Ruby, our Golden Doodle fir over 8 years. As a puppy she helped her become familiar with the experiences in a positive way. Ruby looks forward to being at Karen's shop and being groomed. I believe this is because Karen knows each dog's personality and tries to make it as comfortable as possible for each of them. Karen flows instructions about how we would like to sew Ruby cut and I appreciate all of the other services she does regularly nails, ears, glands, etc. she is easy to work with, does a great job and my dog loves her. What more could you ask for? read more

My Oliver loves going to see Karen every week and I know he is taken care of and always looks great! Karen is the best!

This was an amazing experience not only for our 8 month old Emmy, but for our family! I found Karen on Yelp because it has been a challenge getting our pup to "enjoy" the bath experience and the last one at the BIG name store was not positive. Emmy has bath & some separation anxiety and did not enjoy it at all! I mentioned this to Karen and before even scheduling her appointment, she made simple suggestions that included Karen's personal time to gradually introduce Emmy to her spa and get to know one another first! It worked! Thank you Karen! We still have some things to overcome, but getting through the door & in the bath is now easy and she's happy & clean! We Cannot wait for her next spa day out! Thank you for the adorable pink bandana too! A sensitive & wonderful touch! You're wonderful and truly gifted at what you love! read more

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I've been searching for 4 years for a good groomer for our Golden Retriever and I finally find one, Karen is the best. She spends time asking you exactly what you want and makes suggestions. She spends time with your pup. Karen was great with our energetic boy and he looks so handsome . Nice clean facility, easy parking. Highly recommend A Pawsitive Dog Spa and Karen. read more

A Pawsitive Dog Spa - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

When you find someone who knows exactly the way to groom your dog, is reasonable in cost and seems like family, you stick with them. Our Labradoodle "Hank" is not easy to groom. But it's a joy for him to visit Karen. Highly recommend! read more

My Husky Duke has been groomed by Karen for the past 4 years, and I would not take him anywhere else. Not only is Karen an excellent groomer, she has such a loving rapport not only with Duke, but with every dog I've seen her handle. You won't be disappointed. read more

My puppy has been coming here each month for the last 11 months. He goes in looking super shaggy and comes out clean and trim. Karen is definitely a dog lover and takes good care of all the dogs. She is always happy to help you figure out how to care for your dog's coat. I have recommended her to many friends. She is popular so call ahead for an appointment. read more

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Karen is fantastic. I tried three groomers before bringing my labradoodle to Karen. I knew instantly Karen was special the minute I walked in. She always greets me and my pup with a smile and pure kindness. Karen does a great job every time. Koa looks fabulous after each cut. We always get compliments on our walks on how cute his cut is. Not only does she do a great grooming job but she always takes time to see how Koa is doing and is willing to answer any grooming or non-grooming related dog questions. We love Karen! She is your go to groomer for plenty of puppy love and kindness. Her true grooming passion always shines! read more

Karen is the bomb. Have been to 5 other groomers in Poway and my dog always got ear infections within 3 days of his appt. He has been coming here for 4 years and not one ear infections. He loves Karen and always remembers her and does not pull to leave. read more

This is not the review I wanted to be writing, but I had such a terrible experience the other day. There is no denying that Karen is a skilled groomer, but she has a negative habit (ironic, given the name of her salon) of harping on everything little tangle, or imperfection in my dog's coat, "her nails are too long, are you sure you had her groomed last month?, her coat was a mess..." She made me feel awful and my dog is my world, I groom her every 6 wks- she is a pet not a show dog, and I don't take her to the groomer to be schooled in my shortcomings as a dog owner. She also never called to tell me she was ready to go so I waited 5/12 hours. Never Again! read more

I brought my Frenchie pup in today for her first time to see Karen. Karen was absolutely fantastic, and so loving and wonderful to her. She is so clean and groomed beautifully, and she is so happy. The price was incredibly fair and I am very satisfied. Each time that I pop in to the shop, Karen is singing and talking is such a loving manner to the dog she is working with; it is really endearing and you can tell that your dog will be in very capable, safe hands. Also, I have seen some of the most beautiful dogs, with the longest hair each time I pass by, and it is clear that so many people know that this is the place to trust with their precious pooches. A+ all the way, thank you Karen! read more

Karen is the best ever. Thor (Newfoundland) loves her to death (and so do his humans). Best experience ever. Always calls to remind me when it's his spa day. read more

I took our puppy Holly to Karen for a first grooming. Karen was gentle and understanding, and Holly was not traumatized at all! We will definitely be back! Thank you!!! read more

Brought my English Setter in for a make over Spa day - not only was he a happy boy but oh wow he came back to us looking properly groomed, smelling wonderful & relaxed over the whole experience. Karen is a Champ of a Groomer - patient & firm - my Boone is a tester & he adored her kind direction of this is how we behave. She also knows proper grooming per breed & made our dog look spectacular! Wonderful place, friendly/great Groomer & affordable. read more

Karen is amazing. She is patient and takes the time to talk to your dog to make it a positive experience. I had a dog that hated their nails clipped and she made him feel so comfortable. And she clips the nails so quick and gets them so short without causing any distress. Highly recommended! read more

I had a great experiance for our first visit. I had called last minute to see if I could get our 2 dogs in for a gromming. They fit us into there busy schedule, and were very nice when greeting me and my dogs. When picking them up dogs looked GREAT, and were very happy. I would recommend to anyone.:) read more

I was referred to Karen and I'm so glad I went to her! She is awesome!!! She gave my two mini Aussies beautiful haircuts and their fur smells amazing. I highly recommend her! read more

Karen does an excellent job on my dog. I have been going to her for over a year. Would definitely recommend.

Karen is the best! We have taken our Labradoodle to her twice now, and Karen has been fantastic with her every time. After just one visit, she still remembered her! That alone makes us not want to take our dog anywhere else. On top of that, she takes extreme care of our pup, not pushing her past what she can do. If doggo gets spooked, Karen stops and lets doggo take a break! If doggo can power through the entire groom in one shot, Karen will too! We have already recommended Karen to many of our other pupper friends! read more

My Bentley has never had such a great cut. I've taken him to a couple of other places here in Poway but they can't hold a candle to A Pawsitive Dog Spa. You will be very pleased with these ladies. read more

Karen was amazing with our brand new puppy and with us as brand new parents! She explained everything and treated our little puppy so well. She came out of the "spa" smelling amazing and looked even more amazing. We are so glad that we found Karen through a recommendation! Definitely will be back! Thank you, Karen! read more

I was referred to Karen thru a friend from the dog park. Theodore our Keeshond has a standing appointment every month! He gets his hair done more then I do :) Karen is amazing, talented, patient & caring. Teddy is always excited to see Karen which speaks volumes about her devotion to dogs. It is a great feeling knowing that your dog is going to be in a great environment. I even stop by to see her new puppy!! read more

Our two cockapoos have been Karen's clients for probably 10 years and at two locations. From day one I appreciated her attitude about her job and her very obvious affection for her clientele! It's crazy how we all love our dogs to such distraction, I know, but we DO and therefore the choice of a groomer is so important. Even though my dogs get a little nervous when we take them in the car ANYWHERE, they definitely love Karen and I never wonder about the care she gives them. Plus, she knows dogs so well that I seek her advice when we're having an issue with ours. Wish there were more than 5 stars! read more

I have been taking my two cocker spaniels to Karen for five years and I can't recommend her enough. The dogs love her and love being there for their "spa day". Best groomer in Poway! read more