Fantastic experience at OC Happy Tails! Shelly and her staff did a beautiful job grooming my Shiba. The shampoo used was gentle and organic leaving his coat incredibly soft! It was clear they took the time to brush out his undercoat as well. His nails were trimmed beautifully leaving no rough edges. "Caring attention to detail " I think best describes their business. That's a very high compliment in todays business environment and something that I put a high value on! I've already booked our next appointment. : ) read more

My Senior dawg Lemmy just loves getting his groom awn at OCHappy Tails in Dana Point. He is a stubborn, anxious 14 yr old but he loves Shelly and her kind, compassionate, gentle and professional staff at OCHT. Maybe get "desk treats" also help ease him in, and he is so fresh and stylish when he comes home. Lemmy has a million old man nuggets and OCHT groomers do a fantastic job of navigating those during his wash & groom. It's very easy to park here and they do a great job of scheduling so that there is at least 1 dog to play with while waiting and 1 dog getting groomed at a time. Every attention is on my Lemmy and I appreciate how much care goes into making the experience sweet for the dog himself. Mahalo to you all for the greatest experience a dog and dog mom can have! Bark bark Lemmy‍ read more

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OC Happy Tails do a great job on my 11 year old Maltese Jack. The place is clean and they are very organized. They do a great job on Jack

I was completely blown away at first with the personalized questions from Shelly about my Lagotto Romagnolo Lucy before she even arrived. Upon arrival, the location, safety and double checking with calls regarding updates questions was so appreciated. Being new to the area, finding a groomer or bath there that is reasonable, not mobile, and price to match this intimate service has led me to this review. Thank you OC Happy Tails! read more

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We have brought our JRT, Piper, to OC Happy Tails 3 times for basic grooming. Every time she comes home happy and beautiful. They offer a very relaxed environment and the staff is all very professional and kind. read more

I've been taking my dog here since the day I adopted him from a shelter. This is his favorite place to be now and he lives the humans there. He has a LOT of anxiety from his past situation and yet this is his happy place. He gets excited when I tell him, "Guess what?! You're going to Happy Tails!" He jumps up and down. When he comes home he smells like a blueberry and his coat feels like a mink coat! I trust that they are treating him so well since he loves coming back. Trust me when I say that he would not hesitate to let me know otherwise. I sometimes bring my little dog to for a neat & tidy and he looks stunning after his bath! I'm very grateful for everyone here. read more

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Bravo to Shelley and the staff at OC Happy Tails Dog Grooming in Dana Point, CA. They are top-notch, absolutely amazing groomers and wonderful human beings. Very knowledgeable in their profession and cares so much about their fur clients as well as their parents. So attentive to all our grooming needs. What I absolutely love about it is that they listen to what I want for my Leo and they stay in communication via text if appointments need to be rescheduled or if running late or coming early...very professional and prompt! The staff is truly the grooming whisperer's, as they have mastered the technique of making every pet comfortable with their groom. My Leo can get nervous and frightened when groomed and they have an uncanny ability to determine his behavior and use techniques to keep him calm, safe and very comfortable. This allows it to be a fun and satisfying experience for me, the pet owner. Shelly and her staff are very knowledgeable and experienced with a variety of breeds. Familiar with various cuts and styles. Their service is reliable and they always listen to my needs. They always do a fabulous job with the best care along with the most adorable haircuts, leaving my Leo with a shiny, mat-free coat to meticulously trimmed nails. OC Happy Tails Dog Grooming goes above and beyond the call of duty and provides a wonderful service. I would recommend them to people looking for excellence when having their pets groomed, as they provide excellent service, contributing to your pet's overall happiness and well-being. The best groomer in Orange County...hand down! read more

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I am so impressed with Shelly and her team at OC Happy Tails. Prime location, incredibly clean workspace, friendly staff, and honestly does some of the best grooming on my Aussie possible. Even weeks later, Enzo still smells so good and looks amazing. For sure will be a repeat customer! read more

Highly recommend OC Happy Tails! Evie (2 yr old cockapoo) has been getting her spa treatment since she was a puppy and loves her blueberry facials and the care from Shelly, Melissa, and team. I trust that Evie is in good hands when she goes to OC Happy Tails and she always leaves looking even more beautiful. read more

To say we were nervous about getting our 10-mo old sheepadoodle groomed was an understatement. He was matted when we adopted him and his first grooming experience wasn't the best. They actually made the mat problem worse. On top of that, he's quite the timid boy, so this time around, we were sweating it. Fortunately, all of our concerns melted away when we met Shelley & team at OC Happy Tails. The spa-like environment in this cute little house is SO calm and peaceful that you'll want to settle in for a mimosa & pedi! (don't try it, they only do dogs. who knew?!?!) You won't find a mass of canines milling about or barking from crates. No wall of merchandise with long-expired treats taking up space. Just grooming. That's what they do. All in all, besides the amazing attention to detail and quality groom, our normally anxious pup was calm before - AND after. Unheard of. He's now mat-free and as chill as we've ever seen him. OC Happy Tails just gained a new client. Cannot recommend more highly! read more

Very personable service. Did exactly what we wanted. Great experience. Owner was pleasant to work with.

Shelly and Happy Tails are the best ! My beagle LOVES going there for spa day. Bath, nails, blueberry facial and lots of love. She comes home clean and smelling delicious. We love Happy Tails. read more

My puppy had an awesome first grooming visit at Happy Tails. Shelly was the best and her team took such great care of my pup for his bath and tidy appointment! We can't wait to go back! read more

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Does this business ever return phone calls or emails about getting an appointment? Called multiple times, emailed multiple times to no avail. Hope they are okay but lack of customer service here, I can't give them more than 1 star. read more

I would give 10 stars if I could. Shelley and her team run an awesome grooming business. I have been a long time client. My first pup, Rocky.. or better known as RockStar..was always treated like royalty.. always a great cut and always on time drop off and pic up. When Rocky passed away, Shelley shared her love of Rocky with me.. he is missed every day.. BUT.. fast forward.. now there is little Ms Cali. Cali is now 2 and has been going to Shelley since day 1.. My Cali-Girl is treated like the princess she is. Always a beautiful cut..and her eyelashes are protected since they are like 2" long.. Shelley saw to that. Thank you Happy Tails for always being there and being the very best you can be..Cali and I love you guys!! read more

We absolutely love OC Happy Tails Dog Grooming! Our dog, Abbie, has been going there for several years and we could not be happier. It took us a while to find the right groomer because her fur is high maintenance and requires frequent brushing, washing and grooming. Shelly, Melissa and the staff truly care for your "baby" and we highly recommend them! Thank you! -Abbie's family read more

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What I love the most is how soft, clean and fragrant Milo remains after a visit to this location. When hubby or I bathe him, we never get the same results. Shelley is easy to reach which makes my calendaring tasks stay on track and this is much appreciated. Give this place a try and you will be pleased with the results of your pup. read more

This is the worst grooming place ever! I had such a bad experience taking my puppy for grooming there. I was told that I have to leave my puppy there for at least 3 hours although I didn't want to. When I was back to take him he was shaking his head consistently! When I asked why, the answer was because air is going through his ears. But that was not the case!! I saw bruise and cut on both of his ears and took him to his vet right away. My puppy was depressed after that day :( Don't ever take your beloved dog to OC Happy Tail! They are specializing on making your dog Unhappy! Also they are so proud that there is a waver so they are not responsible for anything! Horrible!! read more

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I loved Happy Tails, for the first time I have bring my son Zé there to a haircut and was great, Shelly is very nice and attentive with all the clients and they did a great job with my little baby!! Next haircut sure will be there thank you guys!! read more

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What an absolute pleasure! Shelley was a doll and genuinely wanted to make sure our fur babies were taken care of. She called mid-way through to update us on the bath and gave an approximate expected time of completion. Thorough, professional and friendly all the way to pick up-while still maintaining social distancing. Our babies look better than ever, and we look forward to returning routinely. read more

I took my Pekingese here and I am really happy with the level of service they offer. She was bathed and groomed within two hours. She was happy and looked beautiful. The people working there are very nice, accommodating and professional. I knew my girl was in good hands. I will definitely be going back! read more

This is the second time I have taken my dogs here and the ladies here are great with them. Not only do the dogs look beautiful and brand new, their overall attitude is HAPPY! (it's in the name) The dogs got blueberry facials and last time they got it, the scent lasted for weeks. I am very pleased with the service here. We have taken our dogs to other private groomers as well as petco and petsmart, to name a few. Even though the price is cheaper, remember the old saying "you get what you pay for." The quality of service is top notch here and I would recommend them to anyone that loves their pet. Thanks again! See you next time! read more

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Hi Shelley, Melissa, Sorry for getting back to you guys late. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to thank you again for my new Mohawk. I love the new Bad Arff look. All the bitches around the hood love it too :o). Thanks again for taking good care of me, my buddies and I will definitely be coming back! I am trying to get them to get the "Theo" cut so we can do our pack walks gangsta style. Barks and Licksess, Theo read more

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Our first time at OC Happy Tails today Shelly is so friendly and helpful when you call It was a great experience Oakley was really relaxed and feeling at home and he looks read more

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I just had my first of many visits to come for my 8 month old Goldendoodle, Charlie. It was his first full "big boy" cut. I was nervous since it was his first. I was thrilled when I saw him. They did a really nice job, and he was calm, content and happy when I picked him up. His cut was perfect! Shelley was great, gave me tips for home grooming and was professional and compassionate overall. Great experience. I highly recommend OC Happy Tails Dog Spa. Lots of drama and curtness at my last groomer. I have found a great spot for Charlie!!!! read more

Oh Happy Tails, why can't I find a place like you in New York? Always friendly, skillful and accommodating. In New York we have a dog groomer come to our apartment because I am THAT crazy dog mom, which is a testament to how much I trust Shelley and Melissa. Their place is always immaculate and our dog, Beast, always leaves looking fantastic (and smelling like blueberries- $5 for a "blueberry facial"- definitely a must!). Looking forward to seeing you guys again the next time we're in Laguna! Thanks for everything. read more

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Thank goodness for OC Happy Tails and the amazing staff!! I just moved here from LA and have been stressing about finding a groomer as good as the one I had there. I drove by Happy Tails, read the awesome reviews and decided to try them out. The shop is warm and inviting and feels more like a home than a grooming salon which made me feel instantly at ease about leaving my two little loves here for an afternoon spa day! I was a little worried because one of my girls is new to the family and I wasn't sure how she would do since she can be a little skittish. Turns out I had nothing to worry about when I arrived to pick them up their cuts were great, they were happy and they smelled AMAZING!! We will definitely be back in 6 weeks for their next cuts, thank you Happy Tails for coming to the rescue!!! read more

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Don't answer phone or text. This was reported earlier. They may be the greatest groomers and I would love to try them but if they can't answer phones or texts or can't call back then they have little concern for customers. May be they are so sick of customers that they have taken a break. read more

I love this place! Shelly is so nice and caring towards your dog! I'm always very happy when I pick up my dog because she does such a nice job! You will love this place is like a doggy spa/beach house retreat! She's fast and you don't have to leave your dog there all day .....I'm super picky and she NEVER misses a beat! Best in Orange County!!!! Thank you!!! read more

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Just picked up my fur babies from OC Happy Tails, and always so satisfied with not only the results, but the care, kindness and professionalism of this business. I have been brings my my dogs here for over 10 years and have always been happy with their service. The shop is clean, the staff is excellent, and their experience is second to none. Shelly and her staff are always courteous, and treat my senior pups with loving care.. definitely the best groomer in Orange County. read more

My 7 mos old Aussie pup, Eastwood loves going to the groomer. Yep, you read that right. He loves it. He drags me up the stairs. Literally. He always comes out looking great and they are always so professional. Not sure what they have done to Eastwood to make him excited about going to see them. But, I will cash that check! read more

Time for another bath!!! If you are looking for the BEST place to take your dogs for grooming, look no further. This is it. We've been coming here for years and I've recommended this place to all of my friends. My dogs are always so excited to have their "spa day" especially when they get so much attention and lots of treats from these ladies. Keep up the great work! read more

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We have been taking our "all white" Pomeranian to Shelley and Melissa since they opened and would not go anywhere else. They are passionate about dogs, knowledgeable about grooming and run a very professional business. They even take the time to use her special prescription shampoo which needs to be left on for an 10 extra minutes. (I know because her coat has a reaction when not used). Thanks for taking such good care of her! read more

I took my golden retriever here today and he looks great! He even got a haircut, and everything looks even and perfect. My family was amazed when he walked in the door. Shelly and her staff were welcoming, kind, and friendly and my dog seemed to love them! He was calm and happy and looks like a show dog now. I will definitely be going back and I highly recommend this clean, lovely, wonderful salon! read more

MY little Bichon, Lacey, can't wait to get in the door to see Shelly! She loves to go to this spa. She comes out looking so awesome and smells so wonderful and is always so happy. People stop me on the street and ask where I take my dog because she looks like a show dog after spending a few hours at this spa. Every two weeks for many years and worth every cent! read more

Loved this place! My pup was all fluffed, clean and smelled so good. Great experience, would Definitely return. read more

Excellent . . . I called and they knew about Schnauzers, my boy got a beautiful groom. Made another appointment for next month. I thought everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you your great service. read more

I was so impressed with OC Happy Tails! I am very picky, and my dog is my baby. The place is clean and beautiful, the girls are friendly, and you can tell they love what they do. The best part was, when I went to pick up my baby, she was so happy and wagging her tail. She was so comfortable she didn't want to leave! I couldn't believe it! When she is happy, I am happy. Thank you OC Happy Tails. You have a customer for life! read more

We absolutely love OC Happy Tails Dog Grooming! Abbie, a Havanese + Poodle mix has been going there for several years and we could not be happier. It took us a while to find the right groomer because her fur is high maintenance and requires frequent brushing, washing and grooming. Shelly, Melissa and the staff truly care for your "baby" and we highly recommend them! Thank you! -Abbie's family read more

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My Miniature Pomeranian not only looked beautiful after his grooming but he was calm and happy!