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    Animal Salon

    4.4 (187 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Bath and groom only

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    Frances A.

    I have been exploring my small business options for dog groomers. Since I was in the area, I decided to try this dog grooming small business located just off the 15 freeway. UNPROFESSIONAL is how I can sum up the work at Animal Salon. The workers are a bit rough around in the edges, but maybe I am used to my usual Dirty Dogs in North County that greets my dog with a sing song voice etc. ?? Unprofessional: The lady who trimmed my dog's nails was the complete opposite of cheerful. She said to my dog, " If you dare bite me, you will regret it". Kinda harsh? Maybe she was joking? Unprofessional: there was a problem with scheduling. I was impressed by the Yelp reviews so I called Animal Salon to set an appointment for a bath and nail trim because I headed to work. She told me to come in at 8:30 AM. Which I did, and she did not arrive at all. Luckily there was a nice older lady working at Animal Salon who gave my dog a bath while I waiting for my original groomer to arrive. I would have given Animal Salon zero stars if not for her. Also, be aware that for a simple dog bath and nail trim for a short haired small dog isn't 30 minutes. Animal Salon quoted me 1.5 to 2 hours. No wonder places like Dirty Dogs do so well in business. I would not recommend Animal Salon at all and of course I will not be returning.

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    Lucy V.

    I knew this wasn't going to a good experience the moment I entered the salon to drop my dog off for his appointment. A couple red flags: The appointment making process was fairly easy, but it might have been a little too easy. I was able to make an appointment just by giving them my dog's breed and name. I expected them to ask if he was a new customer and for his vaccination record. They didn't seem to care about those things, so who knows if the other dogs they handle were vaccinated. When I arrived to drop him off for his salon, everyone had their hands tied. The workers saw me walk in, glanced at me, and went back to their work. Not greeted and they just left me waiting until someone was ready to see me. It took around 5 minutes of me standing there and I was the only customer there. Being it was my first time here, I didn't know which person my groomer was (Jenna). But turns out that she was the first person who saw me come in... still left me hanging. It was kind of awkward but whatever. It just seemed like she wanted to get the job done and go home. When she took my dog, I told her that I wanted a full-service grooming but I didn't want his hair cut too short. I just wanted it trimmed and tidied up. I wanted him to keep his coat for winter and I love his long hair. My dog is a curly long-haired dog and when I got him back, his hair was cut so short I really couldn't recognize him. Now he's a straight short-haired dog until he can grow back his coat. I wanted a TRIM but she gave a shave. I wish I would have said something on the spot but I was so shocked about how my dog looked that I was kind of speechless. Also, turns out that teeth brushing is not included in the "full-service" grooming. It's an additional charge of $10. Had I known that up front, I would've just brushed his teeth myself. Weird. Whatever. I never got any orientation to their menu of services because they didn't seem to care to know if I was a new customer or not. I don't know, my experience here was just not the best. The worst part is that when I took him home and examined him (and the reason I'm writing this review), he had razor burns all over. There's even a cut on his lip! She literally cut too close and too much. Not coming back here again. I want my money back!

    Bruin loves going to Holly
    Tiffany W.

    I've been taking my yorkie here for several years and cannot recommend Holly enough! She is busy but flexible and can usually squeeze me in same or next day. She takes instruction well and always gives my guy the cutest puppy cut! She is competitively priced and takes cash only, but most places need days or weeks advance booking. I highly recommend if you're looking for an affordable reliable groom without long booking times!

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    ron r.

    Even though there are great reviews here, don't take any chances on your loved ones. Your dog might be the next victim. I took my 2 multipoos to get their first salon visit, and they had a horrible experience: after a few hours, I noticed one of them got 3 of their toe nails clipped way into the nerves and was bleeding. He was licking his feet with blood on it all night. The reason I went there to begin with, is because I saw dogs coming out of there that were amazing. As I got into the salon, I noticed dogs were shaking and scared. What should have tipped me off that this was a second rate dog salon, was that they wanted me to pay in "cash only", and didn't want to give me a receipt at first. I paid $100.00, and they tried to hide my puppies injuries. I considered taking them to small claims, but just warning enough people to stay away from this place, might be good enough.

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    Mike S.

    My dog Bonney has been here many times and has come home very soft and clean. I take her in for bath and nail trimming. It is very convenient as the owner usually can take her with short notice and does a wonderful job while I go to the gym. Great service, and I will continue to bring my little Bonney here

    Emily M.

    Had the BEST experience here! Jenna was more than willing to accommodate and hear out what I wanted. Picked up my happy / beautifully groomed pup! Definitely will be coming back here, thanks jenna!

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    Danaka N.

    Was referred here by a friend & found my forever groomer! I have a Shepard mix & German Shepard. The German Shepard is a big baby with anxiety when it come to new people & dogs. Holly has taken care of my girls each time & works amazing with my German Shepard keeping her calm & happy. Now she's not scared to go into her crate to wait her turn/wait for me to pick her up! I love that Holly checks with me each time to see how the girls did after their last grooming, if we want to change anything & gives them as much love as I do! Highly recommend Holly and her team for your pups grooming!

    here are 2 of my dogs she has groomed

    Briana is my groomer. I have had her grooming my Shih Tzu's for the past 3 years. She is an excellent groomer, and loves animals. My dogs love her, and are always excited when they see her. I had one male dog that every time I tried to brush him, he would growl and nip and bite. I got his at 8 weeks old, so I know he was never mistreated while being groomed. Briana took her time with him, and he is actually getting so much better. He looks great EVERYTIME she grooms him, and he is always in high spirits when he is picked up. @Rupa, I know many people that use and swear by Briana's caring nature and attention to detail. I'm doubt very seriously that your review is true....I guess however, there's a "Karen" in every crowd. Please do not pay any attention to the review that was posted, Briana is none of the things suggested.

    Kelley is my groomer here and she's the best! She's super friendly and sends pictures/videos when she's grooming my lil pup Cocoa. Cocoa is new to our family so she started out super shy since we just started seeing Kelley late last year. Kelley is super gentle and sweet, and has really grown on Cocoa. We dropped off Cocoa this morning for a groom and Kelley put some cute bows and a scarf on her this time. So sweet! I'm always coming to pick up my pup all fresh and happy. Thanks Kelley!

    Haru going home after her grooming session.
    Annie H.

    I have such a busy schedule so I don't have time to write a review everywhere I go. However, I do make a point to write one if the business has gone above and beyond, drop the ball big time, or getting bullied by unreasonable customers. I am composing this review for Animal Salon because 1) It has been a great place I have been going to for years, and perhaps taken for granted and 2) I see the unjust comments from some reviewers here and I have to share my experience to help readers see the total picture. I started coming here since 2015 getting two of our dogs groomed. One was a pitbull boxer and one is a Maltese Shitzu mix. I used to go with whoever was available, so at times I would use other groomers in North County (Escondido or RB area) if that's where they could get my babies in. After my amazing Pitbull boxer passed away at the age of 14 in 2018, we did not welcome another dog until 2020. Since I live by the North County Fair mall, I just stayed closer to my house for grooming. In 2020, We got a Belgian Malinois. Amazing amazing dog but she definitely wants to be IN CONTROL and has great separation anxiety. I tried 4 pretty highly rated groomers in my area, NO ONE really could groom my Malinois without issues. That's when I met Holly at Animal Salon, gave her a try, and the rest is history. She is familiar with how to handle a Malinois, and is BEYOND ACCOMMODATING! She knows my Malinois gets nervous with separation anxiety, so she would let me wait for her to get done with bath, De-shed, dental clean, nail trim, while I wait in the parking lot. 1hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. I will hand her my Maltese/Shitzu and take my nicely groomed Malinois home. My dogs LOVE Holly! She even dog-sits for me when I travel for business. Yes, once in a while, there may be little cuts from trimming my Maltese Shitzu, but nothing devastating. It's a little nick and cut. Remember, we are dealing with puppies and dogs... things happen. MEN- if you are here being totally unwilling to exercise grace, I want you to think about how easy it is to nick yourselves while shaving your facial hair. That task is far easier than shaving an animal's abdomen! And you have been shaving since adolescence... which concludes, years of experience does not exempt us from having a little mishaps from time to time. I can't imagine all these tough critics do their line of work with 100% precision without ever making a mistake or demonstrated any flaws. The most disappointing thing with these reviews is, people are more motivated to write bad reviews than good ones! It is such a frustrating experience. Small business owners have to deal with this inequality in customer feedback with their extremely busy and taxing schedules. I hope everyone can just give a little room for grace and understanding. Finally- about the charges.... If there is a price "hike", and you are upset, could you just track the prices of our gas per gallon over the last 18 months and gain some perspective? These groomers still have to pay for gas and experience all the price hikes you experience. Why is it that they are not allowed to adjust pricing like everyone else? If paying cash isn't your thing, then go to another location. It is hard enough making it out there as a working mom with kids, when these hard working people that are not asking for a hand out, let's give them some props. They are putting themselves out there to make a living for their family and providing great services. I have been using Holly since 2020, been going to Animal Salon since 2015. It s a great place. Holly is great. So, before putting people on blast or try to join the lawsuit happy club, give people a chance.. and give yourselves a chance to get off of your high horse.

    Mochi freshly groomed for the summer by Kelley ;)
    Karen L.

    Mochi has been to many groomers and it was only until recently did we find our favorite go to groomer-Kelley. Not only does she provide super cute cuts for Mochi but she is also friendly, accommodating , amazing at communication and quick. Once she even came on her day off when no groomers were there just to take Mochi in to help her look good for the holidays to go back home! Absolutely appreciate her work and highly recommend! She is our go to groomer now :)

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