We have recently started using California grooming for our two fox red Labrador retrievers. My husband and I have reached the age where washing and grooming the dogs ourselves is just too hard as we've developed disabilities and weakness as we've aged. They are very conveniently located for folks that live out in our area of Toro Park and San Benancio Canyon. Their prices are reasonable, and the staff is very professional and caring. They do a great job on defurring our dogs which really helps to limit the shedding here at home. They come home looking beautiful with their shiny red coats and they don't use any of those strong smelling fragrances on their coats after bathing. The dogs love going there and that speaks for itself. Highly recommend this business. read more

From the first call to in person the staff was professional and courteous and seemed committed to their services. I was extremely worried for my dog's first professional grooming as he had a rough start in his life. I dropped him off with reassurance that he would be treated as a puppy and take things slow and kind of on his terms and what he allowed. His groomer Alyssa reported back that he did well and tolerated almost everything well. Not a huge fan of the nail trim, but dealt. I picked him up and he was roaming the shop with a fellow dog friend and had a doggie smile he was ready to go home but seemed content and not overly stressed. He looks great and smells clean and his lil haircut looks great. Definitely A+ for his groomer Alyssa and the environment! Alyssa and Cooper will be friends for years to come no doubt. read more

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BEST PLACE for GROOM I was desperate my Poseidon had a health issue and if he is not groomed, he will tangle! These guys kindly carefully and kindly took him and trimmed him up Gently when no one else would, and took care of him -- so thankful MY NEW GROOMERS! Truly the best And very kind and considerate for my furry child, thank you ! read more

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Jake is great with my dogs.. They live going there and the price is fair and service is great!!

I'm extremely dissatisfied with my experience here. To start, I was charged $85 for a bath, despite booking an appointment for a full grooming package. That alone was frustrating and very misleading. Before the appointment, I tried calling multiple times to ask a few basic questions, and no one ever answered. That should have been a red flag, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt. When I brought my cat in, I expected a certain level of care and professionalism, especially since they advertised that they specialized in cats. Unfortunately, the service did not reflect that level of expertise at all. What makes this even more disappointing is that a friend of mine brought their dog here weeks prior and paid WAY less. Paying nearly double for significantly less makes me feel completely taken advantage of. the lack of communication, poor service, and unfair pricing left me unhappy with this experience. maybe it wouldve been better if he was a dog lol. read more

First time going here, but only because I've been procrastinating. Took both dogs in for nail trims. AJ Leonardini was fabulous. I was worried how my Doberman would respond and he put her at ease no problem. Will definitely be going back. Very friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk in. read more

We took our scruffy looking dog in for cut/bath and she came back looking like a little lady. We had no idea our dog was that cute underneath her scruffy exterior. We have no choice but to become California Groomin' regulars. We are very happy with the service! read more

Followed our longtime dog groomer Keiki to California Groomin' and we love her! Been with her since 2006 with my shih tzu and now with my terrier to this day. Very professional and communicative, my dogs have always come back so excited and polished. She has done multiple different styles over the years and is so reliable, we are so thankful that she takes great care of our babies. read more

My go to place for pup grooming. Everyone is super friendly. My dogs are always happy and look great!

I have been taking Roxy, Olive, and Shyloh to Jake to get groomed for a couple years now and he never disappoints! He always makes sure to say hello and good morning as I walk through the door and always shows my dogs so much love and attention! They absolutely adore him. My doggies have a great time hanging out with the other dogs, which is one of the things I love for them because they are not stuck in a kennel all day like other places. They always come back to me happy, clean, and looking adorable. I have tried many other groomers before but no one does a better job than Jake. Whenever I need some doggy day care, I can always count on them for a reasonable price! Thank you so much for your great customer service, friendly environment, and always making sure my dogs are taken care of! I will continue to keep bringing them there :) read more

It's a second time going there with our puppy first time was amazing. Second time there was a little bit of miscommunication with how much hair we want to take it off, but they responded apologized and it doesn't take away from their good customer service and they are amazing communication in the past. read more

We still take our Dogs here but we do feel the level of haircut from the last two years versus now has dropped, we used to have full haircuts and have general requests such as trimming our Dogs face hair but now when we picked him up it looks like he just got a bath and small trim. Was this business sold and under new management? read more

First off want to thank these ladies for taking my dog in on such short notice. I'm new to town and was looking for a new groomer but I will not be returning. I received a picture telling me she was all done and ready to be picked up to which I responded asking them to even out the areas by her chest and legs. When I arrived, a woman told me that she fixed what I requested but I didn't really get a good look because my dog was eager to go. Her face looked different to me and I couldn't figure out why. When we arrived home I noticed that one eye was shaved way closer than the other and had razor burn. I also noticed multiple areas that were still uneven on her body (I ask for a short body and soft schnauzer face). I was told that they just added a new groomer on staff so I'm assuming that's who worked on my dog. These photos were taken 11/1. read more

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Love these folks! About to schedule another appt for my pups. Friendly and great prices. read more

California Groomin' - Onsa looking fresh and clean - Pet Groomers Near Me - Salinas, California

No appt given for any variety of "doodles". They did call me back over 36 hours after I left a message.

Excellent service,friendly and very professional staff .thanks for make my puppy so beautiful.Tito's say thanks for give a wonderful grooming and fun time. read more

California Groomin' - Tito's say thanks for give a wonderful grooming and fun time . - Pet Groomers Near Me - Salinas, California

Cam is a miracle worker! I LOVE that the dogs get to play while awaiting their turn as my Harley gets so nervous in the kennel by the time a groomer gets to her she's worked up and resists grooming of her hind end (previous grooming trauma). This grooming salon is the BEST. The pups are running around having fun and socializing so no one is stressed out. I figured it might be a full day affair since previous groomers would have to work on her til she got too nervous then put her in the kennel to settle a bit, then work on her more. Not here! She was free and having fun so she was able to just get worked on and done when it was her turn! I was shocked when they called me in 2.5 hours! She looks adorable and smells great!!! Cam and her groomers are the best!! read more

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They do a good job on my dogs nails, but the hours are only for people who don't work, work from home, or live some sort of leisure life. I work 40 hours a week and I just can't accommodate their hours, so I am going elsewhere. read more

My husband and I were nervous about taking our five-months-old Havanese puppy to a groomer because we had seen photos on Facebook of terrible things done to the coats of Havanese. At California Groomin' we were listened to. We wanted just a trim because we want to let Gracie's coat grow naturally. Most of all, we wanted to be able to see her eyes. The results surpassed our expectations. Not only were we able to see her eyes, but we were able to appreciate the delicate bone structure of her face. Cam explained their philosophy about puppy grooming: They will do as much as the puppy will tolerate and no more. They treat the animals with utter kindness. There is a part where dogs can play as they wait. Our Gracie is a people dog not an other-dog dog. She spent her time following Karen, one of the groomers around, and because that is what made her comfortable, she was allowed to do it. We will never take Gracie to another groomer. read more

California Groomin' - This is Gracie the Havanese puppy after her first grooming. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Salinas, California

The picture you sent me was from across the room with Molly lying down, so there was no way to see how bad the cut was. Also, she was brought out to me because of COVID protocol and put directly in the car. I was not able to see how bad the cut was until I got home. I also called your business and left a message about how disappointed I was with her cut the next day and never got any response. Plus it took you a whole month to respond to my Yelp review. That is horrible customer service. Thanks for letting me know you'll fix it a month later! How about a refund of the initial $65.00 I spent and $110.00 to fix the horrific damage you did to my pure breed dog! read more

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Kind and compassionate with my senior dog. My dog was terrified but the handler reassured me he would be comfortable roaming with the other dogs. She was right. Once my dog saw the other dogs roaming in the free space area he realized he was at a friendly place. Thank you California Groomin' read more

Took my 3 year old goldendoodle here and they did a great job! They have excellent prices and let the dogs play together. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great atmosphere for our pups!! read more

My dog and I have been struggling to find a good groomer that doesn't leave my border collie looking choppy and uneven. Patches looked sooo good and is feeling light and fresh for the summer. I highly recommend this dog groomer and will definitely be coming back because I really felt my dog was safe and cared for here. read more

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Cam did an amazing job on our Saint Bernard / Old English Sheepdog mix. The facility is clean and spacious and he wasn't stuck in a tiny kennel during down time, but got to hang out in their doggy daycare with furry friends. They are friendly and personable and their prices are awesome! read more

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I've been taking both of my huskies to California Groomin' for the last 6 months. I've been to other groomer in the past and Paid more and never got the results I was looking for. Not until i started to coming to California Groomin' that i've got the service that I was looking for. My dogs are well washed and combed. Another plus is open play area that allows the dog to socialize. Thanks California Groomin'. read more

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I'm so glad I found Cam and Vogue! My Mini Schnauzer is 3yo and I'd only taken her to one grooming facility, thinking it would be best for her to remain in a familiar environment. What a mistake! I wish I had found California Groomin' a long time ago! I explained my concerns to Cam & Vogue about what the previous groomer said; long story short, Cam had no problems grooming Audrey. It's a wonderful environment- relaxed, smells clean, the dogs are able to socialize with each other, and Cam texts me a photo of Audrey once she's done grooming her. Now when we pick up Audrey, she's super excited to see us, as usual, but the huge difference is that she looks happy and not frightened, trying to race out the door. Plus, Audrey's cut looks great! :) Cam is excellent, and I highly recommend California Groomin'! read more

California Groomin' - Audrey after her California Groomin' appt! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Salinas, California

I brought our little terrier here for the first time today. As soon as I walked in about 4 dogs came rushing up to the gate area to "Greet" us. All were roaming free having fun. I dropped her off at 9 & she was done by noon. They sent me a text with a picture saying she was ready. When I went inside to pick her up; again dogs playing & roaming around. I could tell mine was having fun. Very friendly staff & they did a great job. Fair pricing as well. Bonus? I got her home & she promptly jumped on the sofa & fell asleep. That's how I know she had fun. I have found my new permanent groomer! Thank you! read more

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They will hand dry Per request if your pooch is afraid of the blowers. My black lab came out so clean, happy and not stressed out. They did a great job and I think we found big boy's favorite groomer! Photo attached west photo sent by groomer! Happy dog! read more

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Dropped my gorgeous old boy off here the other day to get groomed. My dog is 12 years old and his hips hurt so bad. I immediately knew this was the place I wanted to go when I received a reply on yelp about my concerns. I wanted to know if they would still groom my dog, due to his hips and age. California Groomin' not only assured me it was fine but that they would take extra care with him and they wouldn't even crate him. That way he wouldn't get stiff either. So I dropped him off and when he was done, I received a text saying he was done and how sweet and wonderful they thought my dog was. They even modified the hair trim because they could tell he was having trouble with his hips and if they went a little shorter, the trim would be quicker for him. (Less time on his hips).From beginning to end, my experience was wonderful and I could see how loved my dog was. This is the place to go! read more

I adopted a new puppy and searched high and low for a groomer that would insure she had a good first experience. I'm so glad I went with California groomin'. They were able to schedule her right away. The staff is amazing, super friendly too. Loved that the dogs get to interact with each other, it makes for a happy carefree atmosphere. Most importantly Cookie looked & smelled amazing after her visit. read more

California Groomin' - Before & after - Pet Groomers Near Me - Salinas, California

We have been to many grooming places over the years - this one is definitely one of the best! Our dog loves Cam and Maddie proving this is the best place for her to get groomed. There kindness and appreciation for her nervous temperament made all the difference. And her fine grooming was the cherry on the sundae! Thanks Cam and Maddie! read more

Went to California Grooming for the first time because a PetSmart is just too difficult to get into. I was quite happy with the results.

Really nice staff. Easy to set an appointment when it was easy for me. Prices better than most local groomers. Only small downside is they were supposed to call when my dog was done and they didn't. Staff said they forgot if they were supposed to or not. I'd only take off half a star for that if I could. read more

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Great first experience with this new groomer. Our Cairn Terrier looked like a new man!!! read more

California Groomin' - Just picked up Willie our Cairn...looking Sharp!! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Salinas, California

Had such a wonderful experience here!!!they took great care of my pup during hospital first grooming experience!! I got to talk to Cam for a bit about his haircut and I was really grateful that she was understanding about my hesitance since my boy can be very fearful around new people. I definitely will be coming back regularly! Pricing was also fair considering I had been quoted double at other establishments. Thanks for taking care of Surrey! read more

Our first time having all 3 dogs groomed by this great team! The atmosphere is happy and free for the dogs. They are also quick. Dogs don't have to be there all day long. It is also close and convenient for us. The dogs looked great and so soft! read more

California Groomin' - Gus, Sidd, and Addler are looking so good! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Salinas, California

Love them! They do a great job and my babies aren't locked up in a cage all day! You can tell they love dogs!

10 out of 10 would recommend!!! I have a one year old Pyrenees who needed a lot of work and I'm impressed!! They did an amazing job and I can't wait to come back. read more

Such a great groomer for many reasons. Firstly, the staff is friendly and there is not a bunch of paperwork to fill out just to have your pup groomed. Secondly, the dogs roam freely in the shop and you can tell the workers truly love dogs. Lastly, my pup got a really great cut at a reasonable price. read more

Our favorite groomer Vogue. She's a wonderful groomer. Very sweet and loving to our fur babies. They are not the easiest of her clients. She always does a beautiful job. read more