We had our dog Chesson (9 month old Aussie) groomed by Mary and team member recently. This was Chess's first grooming and we are so happy we picked "Bit O'Blarney Pet Services". Chesson loved the experience! He is full of energy and Mary knew just how to coach him into relaxing. He looked so handsome and clean. A great grooming choice. read more

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Mary did a wonderful job grooming both my cats taiga & petunia. It's was their 1st time getting groomed & it won't be the last. Highly recommended. Thanks again mary. read more

WoW! I wish I could give them 10 stars. I took my puppy Olive to get groomed for the first time and called so many places to try and squeeze him in for a grooming session. Bit O'Blarney had me come over within 3 minutes of talking to them. My puppy is a shih tzu and definitely on the more aggressive side and he got out looking perfect. He was extremely matted and I didn't want his hair to be shaved, I gave her full creativity because she is the groomer and knows best but instead of shaving my puppy she worked through the mats and got them all out. Every other place told me they would have to shave him and she took the challenge! I also have a hard time brushing my puppy because he really doesn't like it and she taught me a couple tricks to get him to listen and get used to the brush. Took a look at some of the other dogs that were getting cleaned and every dog had a perfect cut so you can definitely tell she works with each breed. The location is very beautiful as well! If you're looking for a professional cut, nice people who know what they're doing, a nice country side drive please go here! read more

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I was seriously impressed with the job Mary did on our Australian Shepherd Rah. For the last few years we have given her a complete buzz cut but wasn't happy with the overall results. I asked around and was recommended to try Bit O'Blarney Pet Services. She had a fabulous alternative for our old gal who is fast approaching her 12 birthday. She suffers from terribly thick old spayed bitch coat and tends to over heat in the hot San Jose temps. She doesn't have the time or the inclination to stand there for a long time. Mary was super quick and very gentle with the old girl. The end result was my almost 12 year old looking like a young pup again. With the massive heat wave we had she was able to be comfortable and relax and be a happy camper. The method she used left her coat roughly an inch long all over while thinning out all the thick under coat which has been a real pain. Even the vet commented on how she had a pep in her step after the trim job. Extremely happy with the job and I know Rah is too! Will be heading back to this groomers again in the future. I have not found anybody else near to me in San Jose to do such a perfect job! read more

I took my Persian cat Charlie to get groomed this weekend and he was in desperate need of a shave. I am so glad I found Bit O'Blarney! Marie was amazing! Charlie's cut came out great. Definitely will be returning again. read more

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Just needed a small job - nail clipping, but it's difficult for us to do on our Chihuahua. Mary makes it easy for all of us, especially the dog: fast, efficient, gentle. Highly recommend. read more

After reading Mary's web site, I decided she was the one I wanted grooming my hairy, skittish, 14 year old dog, as well as my sister's 3 year old dachshund. We are so glad we found Mary! She allowed us to stay while she groomed our dogs. It is very obvious that she knows what she's doing and CARES about the dogs. Thank you, Mary! We'll be back! read more

Mary and Michelle are doggy angels! We had cut into the quick of my 14 years old Harley's toe nail and had a bloody mess. He's a Chow, Aussie, German Shepherd mix and is a large dog. Its been extremely hard for me to keep up with his grooming this last year, as he can't stand for any period of time. I was desperate to find someone to groom him but was hesitant being he is so old and I've heard bad things can happen to them at the groomers. I called a few places that were highly recommended but they were closed or would not take him last minute. I called Mary and she was so nice, understanding and accomodating. She said she needed to call her girl (Michelle) to help since he was so large and when she promptly called back and said they could take him in a half hour I was giddy. A short beautiful drive to her place out in the hills of Prunedale was an unexpected treat. Upon arrival I eyed a few Aussies and knew I was in good hands. I own a Mini Aussie and a Mini American and know how hard they are to groom properly. (I'm looking forward to bringing both of them back to her). Mary was so conscientious with Harley. He couldn't stay on her table, he kept sliding and falling off the edges...so Mary and Michelle got on the ground with him to groom him. She called me to let me know what was happening and also texted me pics of Harley as they were working on him. That really meant a lot to me! I've never had any groomer take such time and care with any of my pups. When we came to pick him up, Harley was beautiful, soft and smelled so good. He was so happy...as were we! Mary even brought a few of her Aussie pups out for me to meet! Being such a huge Aussie lover this was the cherry on top! I highly, highly recommend these two fabulous ladies! I've already given her name out to a few peeps and am looking forward to returning with my other two pups to see her. So happy to finally find a great groomer and two fabulous ladies!!! read more

Mary is wonderful! I contacted her on a Sunday to trim my 2 pups nails as I try my best but am always scared of nicking their quicks, so they never really get a good nail trim. Even though her hours state closed, she allowed me to come over and get their nails trimmed and even brushed my ones golden's tail and cut some matts from behind the ears and offered up some advice about a good vet/dermatologist. Highly recommend her she is a wealth of information and very accommodating! read more

Today was the first time I've been to Bit O' Blarney. So glad to have found Mary & Michelle. Elvis is my 90lb Collie, 10 years old with arthritis. Michelle bathed him and brushed him out beautifully! He seemed so happy when I picked him up. Not in a panic like he has been at other paces. We will definitely be seeing them once a month!! read more

I took my Himalayan cat in for grooming. Mary is the most knowledgeable groomer I have encountered and I have had several cats.I came away with my cat looking even more beautiful than when she normally does. I am so glad my vetranarian recommended Bit O'Blarney! I did see her dogs and boarding facility. Lucky dogs. I will definitely go back. read more

Mary did a wonderful job with my yorkies! I love she has big kennels... My two dogs were able to stay together and see each other while Mary was working on one. She's sweet and caring for animals. This is not just a business , her place is like a friend's home, is neat and I felt very comfortable living my two little ones with her. Sometimes one man shops ( in her case one lady"s shop) are the best ! Thank you Mary :) read more

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Our regular groomer has been out on leave for some time and I was having a hard time getting in with other people. Mary got us right in and I'm glad she did as I was very impressed! Michelle did Kiki's grooming and I'm happy to say she did an amazing job on her very matted coat. Both Mary and Michelle are very personable and helpful. Mary gave me some tips to try with Kiki who is very anxious. I will definitely be back along with my other dog! Thanks ladies! read more

I needed to have my son's Bernese Mtn. dog shaved because he is almost 10 yrs. old and has had cancer twice. Several groomers refused to do it because it's not recommended for a dog with an undercoat, but this was for a good medical reason! Mary agreed to do it, and we immediately discovered another mast cell cancer which since has been removed. Thank you so much for saving his life! The setting and the facility were peaceful, clean and quiet, perfect for anxious dogs. The pen for Charles was perfect for his extra-large size. Michelle did the best shave job I've ever seen on him. Usually he comes out looking ridiculous, like a poodle! Now that my son has moved to this area, Charles will go to Bit O Blarney for grooming and shaving every time he needs it. read more

Mary did such an amazing job on our Ragdoll cat! She had a TON of fur and had some tricky spots with matted fur but she came out with an even and adorable lion cut. The whole process was convenient and speedy. I messaged Mary on Christmas Day hoping to book a last second appointment, and she was able to squeeze me in the next morning. The process took only about an hour and a half for the cut, wash, and nail trim. My cat was happy and not anxious at all when I picked her up. Past groomers have left our cat with small cuts or have required sedatives, but Mary does it all quickly and effectively and there were no injuries or medication. I can't recommend her highly enough! read more

This was my second groomer and tried to bargain somewhere else but we just got what we paid for!! So I'm sticking with Bit O'Blarney from now on!!!! Her services are well worth the price and she is also very friendly and seems to always be in the greatest mood!! Three other groomers made my dog look like it was chewed up by a lawn mower to where she brought back his schnauzer look!! Thank You again! read more

Thank you for accommodating me last minute! You guys were life savers! After Wags to Riches canceled on us 30 minutes before our appointment we were left scrambling and you graciously took care of grooming both my dogs on Easter nevertheless! This was crucial as I was flying out to Hawaii the next day and they have very thorough inspections. I also appreciated your travel tips and genuine concern for the well being of my dogs. They even texted to make sure we made it ok the next day!! Wonderful service and big hearts! Mahalo! read more

Another great experience with Mary. So happy to have such a wonderful caring groomer taking care of my little dog. Love this place.

Mary and April are GREAT! The accommodated my schedule AND took on a heavy golden retriever (Jameson) with an attitude about grooming his hind quarters. But Mary and April with tough love, collar of shame and lots of peanut butter, Jameson looked WONDERFUL, his coat feels great and is a VERY happy puppy. We are making an appointment to take our other golden to Mary and April this week. You and your pet will be very happy with this grooming service and that ain't no Blarney! read more

We have a 2yr old border terrier named Penny that we've been taking to Mary ever since she was about 6 months old. We had to go away for a weekend & I had no clue where to take her. Mary came highly recommended from a co-worker & with very little notice, Mary agreed to board her. When I dropped her off, I was very nervous. She greeted me at the entrance to the garage areas where the kennels were kept & told me which kennel she had picked out for her to make sure she stayed warm. All the kennels were very large & had large plastic "beds" that a dog matress or pad could br put on. She told me that due to Penny's size & still being a puppy she had a heated pad to put under her bed pad to make sure she stayed warm. When we came back a few days later, Penny was ecstatic to see us, but also kept running back & forth between us & Mary, which told me she a great time. Mary informed me which of the other dogs there that Penny enjoyed playing with & as we left gave me the "knuckle bone" she had taken a liking to while there. We have also had Mary groom her on a couple of occasions as well which she did beautifully! To make a long review short, I would not trust our little terrier to stay with anyone else!! read more

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It was Christmas week, and we were desperate to find a kennel for my dad's dog. Ever tried to find a kennel on Christmas week? We tried all the ones around our house, for the sake of convenience. Most were full. Some vets were willing to take us...but...BIG but...they were skeleton crew due to the holidays, so the dogs would be in crates or runs for four days. The only time they would see humans would be morning and afternoon for a clean out and potty break outside with the vet techs. No visits allowed, since they would technically be closed. Then someone recommended Mary. I called right away, even though it was 9:00 at night (a little rude, I know). Mary answered my call! She was super sweet on the phone. Shortly, I could tell she's a dog lover and is very sensitive to the relationship between dog and owner. She had come on great recommendation, but I was still a little wary because we'd never met and I'd never seen her property. Mary answered every question, and was forthright about what she had left (it was last minute on Christmas week, remember). Turns out, it was absolutely perfect for my dad's dog. Mary was great when my dad got there. Allayed any of his concerns about leaving Pete (who tends to run off looking for my dad whenever leaves), and made him feel really at ease about how secure the property was, and how well-tended the pets are. The property is perfect, lots of room for daytime play. During the visit, Mary sent a few text pics of Pete to show how much fun he was having. It was obvious she had spent a lot of time making sure he had no anxiety. She was available by phone, if we needed to call. Oh - and she doesn't nickle and dime you to death for anything over and above a crate and a bowl food, like many kennels do. All doggies get play time, and you don't have to PAY for it! Bottom line - Mary's a great lady, and I recommend her HIGHLY. read more

I have two dogs. Chulo 7 years old high anxiety and terrified of groomers ! Mary was extremely patient with him . She's stern but a good stern and even when he freaked out she remained calm. We were able to accomplish a hair cut and bath the works ! Bailey had her first grooming ever she's 8months and remained calm and awesome through the whole thing . They were patient and detailed her cut well! Will be coming again ! Glad I finally found a regular groomer whose not afraid to show shes boss and realize my dog is a sweetheart when taken good care of ! Thanks Mary and your team ! read more

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Mary Arnold is a consummate professional. I took my 15 year old poodle to her because I was having difficulty finding someone who would take on the task of grooming such an elderly and sick dog. She did an amazing job with him and I am so grateful for her willingness to help. Thank you, Mary! read more

Mary must be a cat whisperer. We have a 20 pound rag doll cat named William. He was matted and my wife and I were struggling to keep the mats out and finally lost the battle. William fought us at every turn, not allowing us to groom him, and he is big and strong. (Though gentle, he wasn't scratching and biting, just squirming and turning). We took him to Mary and he laid down and let Mary groom him. She got out all of the mats and shaved the belly area of the mats that couldn't be combed out. She was ready for us when we arrived at appointment time. Did a wonderful job, soothed my crazy cat and the price was very reasonable. It is so hard to find a cat groomer. William is actually running up and down the steps with one of the other cats this morning. First time in ages his hair hasn't pulled somewhere. Mary will be my go to from now on! read more

I was referred to Bit 'O Blarney on a strong recommendation from a friend who owns a dog boarding business. I have two very furry Chow Chows who were in desperate need of grooming. Bit 'O Blarney owner Mary really knows dogs, grooming and people. She gave my beautiful chows a trim, a belly buzz, and removed at least 20 cubic feet if sheading winter fur. I have never seen my dog's grooming look better. Ever. I live over 30 minutes away in another county, but my precious pups will definitely be back for grooming again. Mary is absolutely that fantastic. read more

Mary was very gentle so my girls were calm having their nails clipped today. Great advice too! Checked out her boarding facilities - the kennels are huge! read more

I want to acknowledge Mary's exceptional grooming & calming skills with both my dogs & my clients dogs. For the last 12 years I've had very positive experiences with Mary & will continue to use her services. Mary's years of experience is a real plus! read more

Fabulous Fantastic! Mary knows her stuff! Called today and she got my doodle in TODAY! He was in bad shape and she made him beautiful. She is knowledgable,patient and kind. I will NEVER go back to petsmart. Her cutting area was clean and very peaceful. It was a great experience for myself and my precious doggie! Definitely going back. read more

I took my dog Sophie to get groomed today, it was our first visit to Bit O'Blarney Pet Services. I was impressed when I called to schedule an appointment. Mary was professional and also very personable. Mary asked me some questions about my dog and answered some questions for me. I had a bad experience with a groomer before and do not want to subject my dog to that ever again, after talking with Mary my mind was at ease. My Sophie was in dire need of some pampering, and that is what she got. She looked beautiful when I picked her up and she wasn't anxious to leave. I highly recommend this grooming service. This is where we will be taking all three of our dogs from now on! read more

Took my Bichon mix for a haircut (after several less than stellar cuts at another local place). Mary listened to what I wanted, and when I went back for Gracie, she was perfect! I feel like she really pays attention to the dogs and communicates with them well. I will be using her from now on, and may even use her for boarding...love the facilities! read more

Pete is my service dog and my most treasured companion. I am very critical of kennel for him and found Mary to live up to all my standards. She brushed my Pal and even sent me a little video of him having a fun time with her, all on her own time. If you are looking for a place to keep your pet while you have to be away,this is it! read more