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    5.0 (83 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Bath and groom only

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    Vivian Q.

    It was my dog Kona's first professional grooming appointment. The staff were very sweet and she came out looking all neat and clean! Very good communication from the staff. Looking forward to the next appointment!

    Sameer B.

    My doodle has been going to Elena for the last 4 years and now that she's opened her own place , the choice to follow her there was a no brainer. This place is the best in the business and Scooter gets looked after like royalty ... they do EXACTLY what you want and every single time the results are simply incredible .. the entire crew there deserves kudos for running this place ... they are professional and top notch .. always a great experience !

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    Carlos C.

    Emily did a fantastic job working with our fur baby. He was nervous going in but he didn't know yet that he was in good hands. After his service he looked like a puppy again. What a nice touch with a little blue bowtie. Koda will definitely be back again! Service: Groom + Style Standard 1 - 20Lb

    M W.

    So glad I found this place. Everyone is nice & professional, & Emily does a great job with our Jax. At the place (the place that shall not be named) we used to take him, the groomer had to drag him to the back, & he always looked so stressed after his appointment. Jax doesn't do that here. He happily trots to the back with Emily, & when we pick him up, he looks happy. I highly recommend this place!

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    Stephen K.

    I want to gate-keep but I can't not leave a raving review. Finding a dog groomer is just like finding any other service provider--once you find a great one, you don't want to lose them. That's exactly the case with Elena. She does an outstanding job with our dog and is truly a master of her craft. After going through at least 10 different groomers in the Bay Area over the past 8 years, I hadn't found anyone who consistently impressed me or delivered reliable cuts for my pup. Not to say there weren't good groomers--but they were good, not great. I'm excited that Elena has opened her own business, and our first visit there was nothing short of a warm and excellent experience. She provided an estimated pickup time, and her estimate was very accurate, which saved me the stress of figuring out when to pick up my dog and planning my day around it. While the grooming area is behind a wall in a separate room, I appreciate that the door was left open so you could see or peek in on what was going on. It also provides a sense comfort to see that your dog isn't just going into a "black box". The service was excellent per usual, and because we're a repeat customer, Elena already knew exactly what kind of cut I wanted and had it noted, making the entire experience seamless. She also sends photos after they cut that are great, and always gives a little flair to finish off the groom. That extra touch means everything. I highly recommend this business!

    CC D.

    I had such a great experience at Pawessentials with Emily grooming my golden doodle, Teddy The salon itself was very clean, organized, and welcoming, which immediately made me feel comfortable leaving Teddy in their care. Emily did an amazing job with his haircut & she really took her time and paid attention to every detail. You can tell she genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. Teddy is currently in the process of healing from a skin infection, and Emily made the entire grooming process so easy and comfortable for him. She was incredibly gentle, patient, and thorough, and I truly appreciated how mindful she was of his condition. I also loved how she didn't rush and made sure everything was done right. Teddy came out looking absolutely perfect! Sooo soft, fluffy, and so well-shaped! It's not easy to find a groomer you can fully trust, but Emily definitely earned that trust. Teddy was so happy and calm after, which says everything. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Pawessentials and Emily if you want your pup treated with love and leave looking their best!

    Sharky was so happy after his grooming. Staff was very friendly and great service! Definitely recommend this place for local area
    Brandilyn M.

    Sharky was so happy after we took him here The staff is very professional and I am definitely going to be taking him here!

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    Kay M.

    Elena is our go-to groomer... we actually followed her from her previous location! She always does an amazing job with Beau our Cavapoo. She's so patient and her attention to detail is the best. He always comes out looking so darn handsome! Thank you, Elena!

    diana p.

    My Goldendoodle has been going to Elena for almost two years (we follow her wherever she goes) and I truly would not trust my dog with anyone else! Elena, the owner of Pawessentials, is absolutely amazing. She is so kind, patient, and gentle with my dog, and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. Elena is also an expert with Goldendoodles, which makes such a difference. She really understands their coats and always does an incredible job. My dog absolutely adores her and is always excited to see her, which says so much. The new grooming location is wonderful too--super clean, welcoming, and clearly a place where pets are cared for with love. We always leave happy, and my dog looks and smells amazing every time! I highly recommend Elena and Pawessentials to anyone looking for a caring, talented groomer.

    Bird D.

    Lucky absolutely loves his spa days at Pawssentials! He always comes out looking so fresh and handsome -- his haircuts are consistently on point every single time. They really pay attention to detail and make sure he looks perfect before he leaves he comes home with a cute scarf :) Elena is so patient and understanding with what Lucky needs. Lucky is not fond of anyone touching his paws, but the she totally gets it and somehow manages to get it right every time. I highly recommend coming here. We wouldn't go anywhere else!

    Tran L.

    We've been following Elena for about 3 years now across three different locations, and we're so excited that she finally has her own shop! The lobby is always clean, fresh, and welcoming, which already sets a great tone when you walk in. Our dog Bear always comes home happy and looking adorable with a cute accessory. But what really makes Elena special is the way she works with dogs. Bear is very timid and anxious and does not like strangers. In the past, we could immediately tell when he didn't like a groomer because he would refuse to go to them, which makes it incredibly hard to trust someone enough to leave your dog with them. Elena is the first and only groomer that Bear is actually willing to go to, and his anxiety shaking has decreased dramatically--especially since she opened her new shop. That alone says so much about the care, patience, and love she puts into her work. She clearly builds real trust and bonds with the dogs she grooms. Bear's haircuts are always consistent, his tail is perfectly fluffed, and his nails are nicely filed. Elena communicates clearly throughout the appointment and lets you know exactly when to come back and pick up your pup. She's responsive, accommodating, and genuinely cares about the dogs in her care. Finding someone you trust with your dog is everything, and Elena has absolutely earned that trust with us. Any dog that gets groomed by her is incredibly lucky.

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    Victor L.

    Pawessentials is my go-to for Tobi boy's grooming needs. Tobi is part Lhasa Apso, so he can get super furry. Elena has been my go-to groomer for Tobi boy for about two years now. I trust her and Pawessentials 100% to keep Tobi boy looking handsome! Tobi always comes home a happy boy and he loves Elena!!! Highly recommend Pawessentials for your furry ones grooming!

    Liram D.

    We brought our two dogs, Toffee and Coca, to Pawssentials for a bath and nail trim and were very happy with the experience. The staff was patient, gentle, and professional, and it was clear the dogs were treated with genuine care. Coca is usually very fearful in new environments, so I was a bit nervous beforehand. She did really well there, which truly says a lot about how calm and reassuring the team is. Both dogs came back clean, soft, and smelling great, their nails nicely trimmed, and most importantly relaxed and happy. We really appreciated the personal attention and the positive atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend Pawssentials to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring grooming place.

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    Love Pawsentials! They do an excellent job with my dog. She always comes home smelling great.

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    First time here and it exceeded my expectations. My pup looks and smells great and was clearly well cared for. Thank you so much, Elena!

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    Ask the Community - Pawssentials

    HELLO THERE, Does Pawssentials groom cats?

    Hi! Yes, we do offer cat grooming. Feel free to book online at Pawssentials.com or give us a call at 888-824-1522.

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    Review Highlights - Pawssentials

    I live over two hours away, but when my dog needs a haircut, I'll gladly make the drive just to see Elena.

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    Niuniu Magic Spa & Grooming

    4.3
    (45 reviews)

    Gentle groomers kind to small dog. Nice, clean cut. Very pleased. No trauma here. Short cut. Happy…read moredog too!

    UPDATE REVIEW: Thank you for the generic response to my review. I've added additional photos of the…read moretext messages asking me to come back in so they can fix the groom. If my dog was aggressive and that's the reason why the groom wasn't complete, WHY ASK HIM TO COME BACK???? WHY IS IT THAT WHEN I PICKED HIM UP YOU SAID HE DID GREAT! This is all cover up to point blame! You also issued me not even HALF of what I paid. I paid $183, you issued me $72 because YOU DONT ISSUE TIPS. How is this okay for you to keep the tip?! Ridiculous. Seriously DONT COME HERE. They are untruthful. They have no idea how to treat clients and they do not know how to communicate! They are not admitting they are at fault saying it's my dogs fault! ------------ My dog was groomed by Fiona. I gave her a heads up that my dog does better away from me, once he is handed over he is fine. My dog has been getting groomed since he was a puppy, this is nothing new to him! Upon arrival, Fiona did not seem welcoming at all. She did immediately approached my dog in a fast motion which if anyone knows dog behaviors this is a big NO NO. She said "let me take him" I handed over the leash and she rushed him to the back. I gave her the benefit of the doubt that this is a new dog and she just needs to see how he does. After a few minutes of him being in the bag, I assume she tested to see how he does being lifted, carried and placed and taken out of the kennel. All makes sense! She comes out and says "okay he did fine!" She points at the price and says $145, however the link she sent me via text and on her website says $135 very inconsistent numbers. She asked how I want the hair cut to be, I said please do not make him bald or shaved down. He can stay short, keep his eyebrows but trim it and trim the length of his ears and his muzzle area. I get a call at 12pm that he's ready. She comes out saying to get my dog from the kennel because he started to grow when being approached in the kennel. I grab him and he is so happy! Wagging his tail! She even showed me where she cut around his face and her hands were very close to his face. He smelt very good and looked good. She told me his ears were very dirty and she cleaned them, cut the nails and did everything and that he was great for the groom. I paid $183 in total for the groom but if I receive exceptional outstanding service I don't blink an eye and am happy to pay. When we got home, I looked him over and he still had Matt's on his ears. The AD said brush out for 15 minutes--clearly my dogs ears were not brushed. I looked in his ears and his ears still had debris in them! I understand not being able to get deep in the ear canal but the easy outer ear area had gunk. The full groom AD stated a sanitary trim but his sanitary area was not trimmed at all! It was the same length from when he came in! I checked his paws and none of his paws were cut or trimmed! Not even the bottom of the paw pads! At this point I am furious because I paid $183. I check his nails and NONE of his nails were cut at all!!! I reach out to Fiona, who groomed my dog and she asked me three times for me to come back for her to get it fixed. She said this was all very surprising to her, I told her I took photos of all the errors. She said she cut my dogs nails but if she cut it too short it'll bleed however they were not cut at all! They are still pointy and long from when he arrived! At this point we are going back and forth and then she throws the "my dog started to try to bite her" card however my dog being aggressive or trying to bite was NOT mentioned AT ALL! Not at pick up, not through our exchange in messages, the only time she decided to say it is when I asked for a refund as I do not want to go back to her grooming facility! I assume she is saying that to make an excuse as to why nothing was done. If this was the case why wasn't it mentioned AT ALL? I am extremely frustrated and I definitely do not recommend this grooming facility. It is half ass work for paying an arm and a leg. I expect exceptional service the first time, not after I complain about the lack of detail of the groom that you then decide to ask me to come back and do it over for me. If my dog was trying to bite, why did she offer to trim my dogs nails if I come back and that she'll fix everything, I truly believe that this was just a cover up, because she started to mention it AFTER I declined her offer for her to fix it! I asked for a full refund but the owner is only offering me half! why does it take someone to complain for people to start doing a good job or to start doing what their job actually entails? Why can't it just be done as expected the very first time!

    Furever Grooming

    Furever Grooming

    4.9
    (77 reviews)

    I have been taking my dogs here for a year and they've been amazing. They take such great care of…read moreour girls and remember them! Great service and fair pricing.

    Was looking for a new place to groom our two longer haired husky-mixes and came across Furever…read moregrooming on Yelp. Called to book an appointment & was able to get scheduled for both pups the same week. They ask for updated vaccine records (rabies) which I was able to easily text. We went for a wash, brush, and trim. We asked them to focus on the tail & butt floof area because it always gets tangled and rough. Additionally, one of our pups has always been anxious with groomers/baths in general so trying a new place always makes me a little nervous as well. After 3 hr 15min we picked them up and WOW! We could visibly see a difference in the way their hair looked. Not only that, but their staff had taken their time to really brush out their tails & buttfloof to the point we could just run our fingers through their fur - from their skin straight to the end of the hair easily. I deeply appreciated this & it goes to show the level of care and attention to detail their staff put in. Our more anxious pup always tries to run out from the groomers and leave the building/space (we've had 3 different ones in the past) & I noticed that this time around, she was still interacting with their staff and not pawing at the door to leave or screaming at us to take her out. She was actually calmer than usual which put us at ease!!!! What a wonderful first experience & they have fantastic pricing. We'll definitely come back & would recommend Furever Grooming for any pet parent.

    Blue Moon Pet Wash

    Blue Moon Pet Wash

    4.0
    (272 reviews)

    I took my puppy dog here for her first haircut and I showed them a reference photo. When picking…read moreher up she was not at all like the reference photo and I wish they had followed it. The hair was cut too short and was uneven. Her head fur was so much longer than her body and it was disproportional, she looked like a bobble head. I wish I had more transparency on whether they could've done that cut or not based on the photo so I would know beforehand. I'm not going to come back here unfortunately :(

    I decided to cheat on my regular groomer as I just wasn't impressed with their portfolio when it…read morecame to trims & Asuka was in dire need of one. After some research, I found Blue Moon & I'm so happy I did! Vivian was able to accommodate my booking needs & is so sweet. I even needed to request to change my booking a few days before & she made it happen! I booked Asuka a bath, deshed, & trim. Vivian took the time to look at her once we got there & went over what she thought was necessary for a trim. She also made sure to ask if Asuka had any personal necessities the team should be aware of. The service felt very personalized and professional. I live about 20 miles away & Vivian didn't make me feel rushed for pick up, which I definitely appreciate & even called me about 15 minutes before she was done. Upon pickup, the price was very reasonable & she was even kind enough to offer me 10% off for our first visit. I will definitely be booking again despite the distance! The quality Vivian & her team offer is unmatched. Thank you again!

    Doggy Doodle Salon & Boutique

    Doggy Doodle Salon & Boutique

    3.1
    (144 reviews)

    We've been taking our Yorkie, Atlas, to Doggy Doodle for the last 9 years, and every experience has…read morebeen fantastic. We've been to one other groomer, and while the cut itself wasn't bad, it was way overgrown within two weeks and already needed to be cut again. We wanted a place that could provide a different experience, and finding Doggy Doodle was a blessing. It's been almost a decade, and we've had nothing but positive experiences here. Charlene, the owner, is incredible; very friendly, extremely accommodating and flexible, and so sweet with our old man. She's stayed at the salon late when we could only pick him up after-hours, due to our work schedules. Multiple times she was able to fit us into an already packed day. He's not the easiest to groom since he tends to wiggle around, yet she always does a a great job and never mentions it negatively. When he was a puppy, there were services that she wasn't able to do safely because of how he was acting, and it was always communicated to us effectively and directly. Even though some might find her abrasive, she's just a direct person. But she's always been kind. Atlas is co-parented (lol I know), we separated 4-ish years ago and both moved out of the area. But we still make the -- sometimes hour-long -- drive to bring him here and see Charlene.

    I've been taking my dog here for a few years now. Regardless of the bad reviews I've read, I've…read morenever had an issue. I never thought the owner was rude. She was just straight forward. The work she did was also decent. A few times my dog would look like a helmet head but it never bothered me. That's why it's 2 stars & not 1. But this last time was the last time I told myself I'd take her here. She had razor cuts under both arms & then got a fungal infection under one of legs. I didn't even notice it until I saw my baby scratching & licking herself so much. After checking her, I saw the scrapes under her arm. I was furious. Then the licking wouldn't stop under her leg. Took her to the vet & they told me it's a fungal skin infection. I asked if it can happen from a groomer & they said yes if the tools aren't cleaned properly. Now before taking her to the groomers she was fine. No skin issues. Then literally a few days after I saw the irritation on her skin. If you do decide to take your fur baby here, just make sure you check them while you're in her salon.

    Pawssentials - groomer - Updated July 2026

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