Ruth was super accommodating- My work schedule is very unpredictable so I don't have the luxury of scheduling appts. with a groomer in advance. When I explained this over the phone, (I didn't realize they weren't typically open on Mondays at the time) she said I could bring my puppy in within the hour....AMAZING! Charlie is a yorkie puppy and he has terrible separation anxiety, but I knew he was in good hands when he barely flinched as I left him at French Connection. When I came to pick him up he was in good spirits and seemed much more upbeat and less drained than when I'd picked him up from other groomers. Willl definitely come back!! read more

Michelle is wonderful. They love dogs and do a great job. Our Aussie loves going to get a nice bath and trim. He looks really great. We have taken him there multiple times now and will continue to do so. read more

French Connection - Lazy Loki - Pet Groomers Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

Great service, and very kind and wonderful new owner....Moxhelle..and assistant...... She took her time and gave my Puppy Bodhi a lot of Love....Thank U read more

French Connection - Pet Groomers Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

Denise is very nice and took excellent care of our little rescue, Charlie. Also the little doggies get to walk around the front room and aren't stuck in a bunch of crates all day. So nice to have someone good so close to home read more

French Connection - Pet Groomers Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

Michelle is fantastic and she does an excellent job with our puppy. She is very patient and takes her time to do a great job. Every time we take our dog there, he doesn't want to leave!! Highly recommended Michelle. read more

French Connection - Koda - Pet Groomers Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

Michelle went out of her way to accommodate us. She was extremely kind and did a fantastic grooming on my Golden Retriever. He is so soft, shiny and clean! Michelle is very kind and takes her time to insure your fur baby is comfortable. I highly recommend Michelle. She has only owned this shop for six months. Let's support her. read more

After our excellent groomer moved out of town, my poor pup has had a series of bad cuts, one included shaving her down to very little hair so that supposedly the puppy hair and adult hair did not get matted. I have since been told by multiple groomers that this was not necessary. I have a toy poodle and I've always been fond of the continental cut, so shaving her down was a nightmare... Anyway, I was in search of a new groomer and I am so lucky that I found Ruth, who is amazing and so conveniently close to my home. She had a book with a variety of poodle specific cuts and she spent a lot of time with me discussing what I wanted and figuring out the most flattering cut for my puppy, she spent a lot of time on her, was very thorough, and explained to me exactly what she was going to do and I couldn't be happier! read more

French Connection - Pet Groomers Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

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Can only review their customer service because I called and they simply answered "hello?" ... ok. I asked if they could do a wash on my Bernese and she said "oh no I'm not taking that big dog." Interesting business model. read more

Ruth does an excellent job of giving my dogs their best cut. The salon is clean and charming. Highly recommend.

Ridiculously expensive and not so great. I was charged $200 for a cut, which was already short going in. There was no discussion of her fees when I left my dog. It seems it would be good business practice to do so if fees are exceptionally high. $200 is high. There was NO MATTING, just needed a trim on my 29 lb Goldendoodle, which really has more of a poodle coat. ( the reason I thought I would try French Connection) My appointment was the first of the day, 11:00 am. 3 dogs arrived at the same time, one was early for an 11:30 appt. My dog was groomed as the very last of the day... picked him up at 3:30. 4-1/2 hours. I have always been complimented how well behaved he is during grooming. So no excuse he is difficult. He looked pretty good ( freshly brushed) at first when I picked him up. The next day I realized his cut was uneven, with very closely shaved areas right to the skin. (not necessary or attractive) Very disappointing, and actually angry at the ridiculousness of a $200 fee. Never again! I'm going back to my previous groomer. I was hosed by this business. 30 years in business does not necessarily equate to current performance. read more

The owner really knows how to cut dogs to a cuter version of the breed! My dog wasn't trembling like other times in other places and she looked so cute when i went to pick her up! And the other dogs were relaxed as well, didn't hear any barkings at all! She didn't over cut my dog like every other groomers, it just looked like a good cut! The space is very breezy with back and front windows open so it doesn't smell at all in there. Good find in corona del mar! I feel very relaxed dropping my dog off around 10am and picking up by 1230pm! read more

French Connection - One of the cutest haircut my dog has gotten! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

I would HIGHLY recommend This place to any pet owner. There all wonderful, and she took fantastic care of my dog and cat while I was away. Originally I was going to board the animals, but thought that may be too much stress for them. So, I began looking for a pet sitter. As soon as I met Livia I was convinced she would take exceptional care of my little ones and I wouldn't have to worry while I was away. To further put my mind at ease Livia took photos and video of my animals daily to show me how they were doing and what adventures she was taking them on. It was such a special touch that made me realize I had made the right decision. Definitely recommend!!! read more

If you need to get a celebrity cut for your cockapoo, this is probably the place to go but for a standard wash, not so much. Brought my Golden Retriever here after she rolled in something stinky and my groomer was not available, didn't even think to ask how much. Picked her up with an $85 bill!!!! pretty shocked. Glad that Bone Adventure does grooming, my baby girl loves it there, they do a great job, and it's less than half that price. The owner was not very friendly. read more

Ruth is very loving with my little rescue pooch. She has excellent skills and really takes a personal interest in the overall health of my dog. My little dog is quite difficult to bathe and brush and she takes time to make sure his coat is taken care of just right. Would highly recommend! read more

I would give zero stars if I could. My regular groomer left the area and I needed a new person to keep my baby pretty. I will never go back. My little 7 lb. multi poo end up in the emergency hospital after being groomed here. She had a soft tissue neck injury from the noose and chain she was hooked to. She was given a shot and pain meds to relieve her pain. When I called the next morning to talk to the owner she said it must have happened after I left the shop. She was very rude and didn't even ask how my dog was. I paid $80 plus $10 tip. Which I asked for back. She said she would give me $40 back but never did. In talking to friends about my experience two people who I spoke with went there once and both had bad experiences with the owner and never went back. If you love your dog go elsewhere. read more

Oh my goodness! So impress with Ruth owner of French Connection, she did an excellent job on my labradoddle Matilda, I took her just for hair trimming, and she did more than that, she took mated hair nested in her ears for God knows how many months, the other groomers never did anything like that, and the hair cut she got I would say, a movie star dog! My son when he came for a visit, he saw Matilda and said: Wow this a Beverly Hills dog! I was there when she did the cut, she took such a care of her, talk to the dog with such tender words, to the point Matilda never yelp like she did in other places. I highly recommended Ruth if you new in the neighborhood like I am, take her to Ruth, French Connection owner. read more

The first time I took my dog to French Connection to get groomed I was amazed at how beautiful she looked when I picked her up! Wonderful job! She was very calm and seemed very comfortable to be there. At other places I had taken her she came home very nervous and stressed out. I'm a regular customer here now and couldn't recommend this place enough! read more

My dog got an exceptional service at French Connection. Ruth was very kind and gentle to my little one. The price is also reasonable, so I highly recommend this business to anyone who needs impeccable care for their dog. read more

I brought my 5 month Boxer puppy to Ruthie. He has never looked better. He is going through a major shedding period now, and she got every last hair off of him. She is the best groomer I have ever been too, and I used to have a chocolate lab. Please check her out, I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

I'm from out of town and someone recommended this place for my 76 lb dog. He came out smelling worse than he went in. I think she did clip him and do his nails, but he sure didn't smell clean. Also, when I arrived 15 minutes after she called to say he was ready I found him chained to the wall with a metal chain around his neck. He was totally stressed out and could barely breath. I'm not bragging, but this is a very gentle dog who loves to go to the groomer and have people rub him anywhere. I would never recommend this groomer. This is the first review I have ever written, but felt it very necessary for other dog owners. After I had been there I mentioned this to some neighbors and they totally agreed with me. Wish I had asked first! What a waste of $90.00!!!!! read more

The grooming at this place may be good, but dealing with the groomer is another story! Irritable and demanding of both dog and owner, the woman is a nightmare! There are too many sweet, affectionate dog groomers in our area to put up with the attitude at this place. read more

I have a 14 year old Coton de Tulear and I have been bring Conan to Ruth since Conan was a puppy. Ruth knows a lot about different doggie breeds and the grooming characteristics that keep the doggie true to the specific doggie breed. The French Connection is a full doggie grooming salon and always extremely immaculate. Ruth is an expert at cleaning the doggie's teeth without putting the doggie to sleep. Ruth is a professional groomer and always does an excellent job designing a haircut, trimming the nails, cleaning the glands, and, offering good advice if you have a troubled area. I am very blessed and grateful I have a professional groomer and salon I can take my loved one, Conan and know he will be taken care Of by a kind and caring person. I highly recommend Ruth & The French Connection!!! When Conan and I leave, he always is well groomed in all areas and looks so very handsome!!! Thank You Ruth For All You Do For My Conan!!! XO read more

I cannot say enough good things about French Connection (and I am very picky when it comes to my dog). Not only did Mr Tiny get a great grooming and fantastic hair cut, but she cleaned his teeth without anesthesia (and this was after the vet told me I needed to make an appointment with him for a teeth cleaning -- which I hate, because of the anesthesia risks with small dogs). read more

She is fabulous! For nine years she has groomed our guy. She's patient loving he comes home happier than when he went.