I wish I could give 10 stars!! Pretty Paws and Claws deserves it! I have been taking my 5 year old Labradoodle to be groomed there every month for 5 years. He loves it there and we love that he is safe, cared for and excellently groomed in a friendly and professional environment. Katie the owner is wonderful and so good with animals (and humans) you can tell she really cares about them. I have recommend this business to friends and family who bow happily get their pets groomer here. Keep up the great work and thank you very much for all you do! Here is a photo of my freshly groomed little fella! read more

Pretty Paws and Claws - Freshly groomed happy customer (Labradoodle) - Pet Groomers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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So friendly! We were nervous about getting our dogs nails cut because she's so anxious but Kate was AMAZING!! The prices are EXCELLENT and they were so understanding and communicated with us in a way that made us feel comfortable with the process without making us feel like we didn't know anything about our dog. I can't recommend this place enough! Amazing work! read more

Kate cancelled my dogs grooming appointment the night before it saying he kept trying to bite her and that she was concerned for her safety. I asked her to please....just keep this one last appointment so I would have time to find another groomer. She bluntly said, "NO". I've moved from the area and Alfie has been to two other groomers since and they said he was no problem, a very sweet dog and easy to groom. If he was biting her than perhaps she was the problem. He obviously wasn't happy with her and he let her know it. read more

Pretty Paws and Claws - Pet Groomers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I wrote a complaint yesterday, and I see it was deleted. Just a heads up: empathy for client mistakes seems to hold no value for this shop, at least in my case. I made an honest mistake in showing up for my appointment two hours later than the actual time, but that did not help me avoid a $50.00 missed appointment fee. As you can see from my previous review , I gave a positive review of the shop. I left a 20% tip for my groomer each visit. Yet, there is no care for customer loyalty and keeping customers, as evidenced by the owner's response to my missed appointment( which I was very apologetic about, and would gladly have paid a lesser missed visit fee). In honesty, my groomer did a good job with my pet the times I visited, but I will not return to this shop. read more

I have had my appointments declined twice for nail trimming for my cat when I've booked online through square over 2 completely different time frames. No explanation and attempt to reach out. I'm done trying to give this place my business. read more

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Love this shop, they always do a great job, and super friendly! I really love that they only groom 1 dog at a time and there is no kennel wait for the dogs. I wish everyone would adopt that process. read more

I took my dog to here for the 1st time. They did such a great job! She looks amazing. They called me to see if I could come early which was great. They only took about an hour and she looks fabulous! Her fur is so soft and shiny. She looks beautiful! I like her tush fur to be kept short because it tends to get ratty looking. They made it look so cute, nice and fluffy. Thank you so much!!! read more

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I took my fluffy orange boi to see Lisa this week for his first Sanitary Shave. Lisa was kind, patient, and did a fabulous job! She rescheduled our appt to a less busy time in the office which I appreciated. She took the time to make sure it would be as quiet as possible for my cat. Highly recommend her for any of your grooming needs, we will definitely be back when we need another trim :) read more

My bun had such a good experience during his over due nail trim today! The staff was friendly, accommodating, and efficient! Also- this was super cost effective.. They even gave him a little piece of apple after Podrick is flopped under my desk, happy and relaxed- would definitely recommend read more

Pretty Paws and Claws - Pet Groomers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Outstanding experience! I have the most terrified little pup when it comes to his nails. So much so that other places (BarkZone, etc) have been unable to cut his nails. Katie and Julie (sorry, I think that is her name) were kind, competent, quick and clearly knew their stuff. We will be back every time. read more

Katie is my twice a month go to for my Frenchies nail appointments. She runs a great little operation and clearly loves animals. Right price and right care for my dog. read more

Pretty Paws and Claws - Pet Groomers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They groomed my cat who can act very aggressive at the groomers ....and they did a great job !!!

Highly recommended! My Cavalier gets very nervous about grooming, but she was so comfortable with Lisa. Normally she is trying to escape while I pay the bill, but she was content to hang out, and that made me happy. She also looked great! I like that they only take one dog at a time, so they don't have to be caged. Communication was great -- quick response and clear communication, and she looked exactly they way we discussed beforehand. read more

This was my first time trying out this place and Dylan did a fabulous job! Having a goldendoodle, it can be hard to find a groomer that cares about getting the cut correct. I asked for a teddy bear hair cut and I think it's pretty spot on! This is probably my favorite cut my dog has received. Definitely will be returning! read more

Pretty Paws and Claws - Post cut! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Today I had an 11:30 appointment. I arrive 4 minutes late so I own that and being late is on me. Keep in mind I was 4 minutes late to a 15 minute window appointment. I arrive at 11:34, open the door and am told to wait outside because there was a client already inside and there is no waiting room for this business. You have to wait outside in a courtyard that is shared by two restaurants and other businesses. IE: Good luck finding a place to sit/stand while you are holding your dog(s). At 11:43, I am still waiting outside when I observe a gentleman approach with his dog. He opens the door to the business and, like me, is told to wait. 11:45 - The door opens and the client that was inside is now coming out. The business owner comes out behind her, sees the man with a dog then looks over at me and says the following: "I am sorry but I do not have time today for your dogs. Besides, you were late so it will have to be another time" I left and made the 35 minute journey back home to write this review. This business owner has lost their passion to deliver a good service. Blaming a customer being 4 minutes late in front of a dozen people in a courtyard is one example. Not providing water outside of a business that caters to pets when its 85d outside is another example of not having passion. Blocking clients in 15m windows of time back to back with ZERO slack for tardiness is another. It is clear to me that this business has poor time management. I say this because the man that had the 11:45 reservation was after my reservation. So why was I sitting outside on a bench waiting during my allotted time slot? That was my time slot and the owner was inside working on another clients pet. It's obvious...Someone up the time chain was also tardy and this caused a cascading time failure and the owner used MY RESERVATION to absorb the problem so that she could reset the clock with the 11:45 time. This cannot be argued based on me being 4 minutes late. It doesn't even matter if I was 10 minutes late. She still would have been working on the client prior to me. I was expecting the business entrance to be empty and the groomer waiting for me. These 15m time chunks crunched together and I am the one that gets the blame. Read the other 1 star reviews here and you will see a pattern with scheduling issues. This is problematic, chaotic and has been going on far too long without being addressed. No passion. Humiliated more like. I wasn't late enough to have been treated like this. So why was I four minutes late? Because this business is located inside a courtyard, there is no parking lot. It's street parking and this is a very busy area of town. So I had to park 5 freaking blocks away. In that 5 blocks, BOTH of my dogs decided it was poop time at different intervals. So when I arrive 4 minutes late holding two bags of poop with two dogs panting wildly from the car ride and walk only to be told to wait outside where there is NO TRASHCAN OR WATER then be told "Oh you were late so too bad" is why I leave one star. Because that 5 block walk back to the van then another 35m in traffic without AC to get home REALLY SUCKED. Reconsider a groomer with passion and care for pets. You can believe all the marketing photos and hype but in the end, this business is destined to fail because the owner has no compassion or passion for customers and their fuzzy companions. Find a business that has actually thought through how to run a business from the eye of the customer instead. I know I will be looking because I will NEVER EVER step foot in this business EVER AGAIN! read more

Our dog got her second grooming today from Lisa at Pretty Paws and Claws. I knew my dog was a potential challenge and I was so relieved that Lisa was able to groom her and cut her nails. She looks amazing and we are grateful. We will be back to Pretty Paws and Claws whenever we come to Portland. THANKS for going above and beyond for our dog. read more

Katie and Hayley are both great with my nervous fluffball. I've been going to them for almost a year now and they always go above and beyond in their service. After shopping around to different groomers the entire time I've been in Portland, I can confidently say that this is the place to go! read more

Pretty Paws and Claws - Smelling good and looking good! With done-up nails to boot. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I bring my super nervous, high anxiety beagle to see Joselin and she is absolutely amazing with her! Max gets lots of cuddles and extra attention until she feels comfortable. She is never rushed. read more

Such sweet people. I have become sort of an overprotective Dog mom, and have never left her with anyone but a vet. But my grooming person came outside to greet us, gave my pup such sweet pets and admiration and I felt comfortable. She did everything I'd asked and I'll certainly go back. I think her name was Dana. read more

I am new to the area and was hesitant about finding a new groomer for my older Golden who has had previously gone to the same place her whole life until now. Arrived for the appointment and dog was looking beautiful about an hour later. Hayley did a great job! read more

Pretty Paws and Claws - Pet Groomers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I made a summer grooming appt. weeks in advance for our cat. The owner called to verify a week in advance. After I took time off from work to drive over there, the owner decided she was too mousy about doing the groom, and refused service, claiming her former employee did the cat grooms. But she knew that the whole time. Our cat is long-hair. As a result of the owner's irresponsibility, our cat is now suffering through a historic heat wave with considerable fur, because of course it takes weeks to get an appointment with a new groomer. read more

We had our dog groomed two consecutive times. Both times they came back with their nails too long. The second time the groomer blamed us for the nails being too long...you see where this is going. The groomer pushes a mid point nail trim appointment, we get our dog groomed at a frequency this has never been a problem in the past. Well fast forward two weeks after the last appointment and our dog breaks his entire nail off past the cuticle. The vet said this would have been prevented had the groomer done a proper job cutting their nails instead of being greedy and leaving them long to upsell nail trimming appointments. On top of this she cut up their paw pads and claimed this was normal for the breed. Also tried to convince us our dog had hip problems because they cried when they were groomed, when we had them examined at the vet there were no hip problems found but told the groomer shouldn't be so rough with them. We won't ever go back. read more

If only every business were as efficiently run as Pretty Paws and Claws ... well, I'd run out of things to complain about, and then pretty soon I'd have nothing to talk about and my wife would be way too happy. So, uh, maybe that's a good thing? Anyhow, the German heritage in me always appreciates expediency. And here's how this went: I made an appointment online on Monday to have my dog's nails clipped the following day. I immediately received a text message confirmation. When I showed up, (it is slightly hard to find, in kind of a mini-strip mall in Sellwood), the groomer was right there and invited my dog to get up on the table (following some brief petting). Then, with a little help from me, she clipped all four paws' worth. Then I paid, and it was over. The whole thing took maybe 90 seconds, and she did a great job. Here's the real kicker: it only cost $5. That's five American units of currency. The last two times I tried to get my dog's nails clipped somewhere, I was quoted prices exceeding $35. And I had to wait. I mean, there's so little comparison here that Pretty Paws must be from a different planet, presumably one where dogs have taken over. I can't wait to patronize this business again, and this is the place you should go for any dog nail needs. read more

When I first asked for a quote, I was told $40, then when I arrived it was raised to $50 for my 11 lb dog. The full service takes 20 mins. This week, the cut was done poorly. Uneven shave that left pieces of the foot straggling long, nicked her elbow, did not give a "teddy bear slightly on the short side" like we asked, but shaved her like a poodle. They forgot to trim her nails, and left some weird poof on the end of her tail. My dog looks ridiculous and like someone did a bad home job. When we complained, the owner took no accountability - I guess she would rather lose the long term potential and keep one fee. We will never be back and will make sure all our dog friends know what horrible treatment we've had. read more

I take both my dogs to Katie to get their nails trimmed. She's great with them --she works quickly which makes having their nails trimmed as stress-free as possible. She noticed today that it scared my corgi if he could see the clippers so she switched the way she clipped his nails so he couldn't see. My "bassador" (basset Lab) moans while he gets his nails dremeled, but she talks to him and he stays calm. Katie's nearby, is good at what she does and is very affordable. read more

Just couldn't be more pleased with Katie and her services! We first started going to her over 3 years ago because she was a five minute walk away. We've since moved much farther away but still will only take our pets (cats & dogs) to see Katie because our animals love her, she is EXTREMELY reasonable about prices, and she genuinely cares about the animals that come to be groomed by her. Top notch, 100% the BEST you can find anywhere! read more

What a great experience! Not only was I able to stay for Sherman's kitty lion cut (which was fun because I've never seen the actual shaving part), but the cut was beyond what I was hoping for and was the most inexpensive trip to the groomer ever! It's a family affair at this place, and I couldn't be more pleased. See you again in a few months! read more

Pretty Paws and Claws - Boots with the fur! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

KATIE IS THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYERS. Read my other reviews... I'm 'persnickety,' I admit. Katie is 100% A+ all around. She communicates with the animals and holds them in respect. I've seen her talk to my dogs and she's even returned them with the astute observation that one dog seems to have arthritis in his left hip! She nailed it! She had delivered these dogs to my house when I was stuck at home with a sleeping infant and no way to collect them. Her work is true artistry! I have two very hairy dogs and sometimes the summer cuts are (ahem) dumb-looking. Not with Katie! Every time they've come out eager to go to the park and show off the new look. I've never received them back with s nick or a scratch. Their nails are never cut too close to the quick. They never smell like poop or smoke or bleach or ambient yuck. Katie is AWESOME!!!!!!! Thank you, Katie. I've struggled with all of the issues I mentioned here with others. Katie truly is the answer to my prayers -- a huge benefit to anyone with dogs in Portland, or surrounding areas. read more

I say WOW to Katie. She is so wonderful and caring in the work she does. I have the honor of Katie grooming my 3 year old Persion cat,Missy, since she was 12 weeks old. She is VERY gentle with all the animals she grooms. If you need your cat or dog groomed, I highly recommend Pretty paws & Claws Grooming by Katie Miller!!! I give her 5 star plus......love her!!!! read more

Katie is the best! I have a blue nose pitbull who thinks she's a cat and just loves Katie and her husband. She takes the time to get to know her customers, both the pet and the pet parent. My dog does not like having her nails clipped and lets Meika, my dog, wiggle around until she sits down again and then continues to cut her nails vs other methods. And on top of that her prices are so reasonable and she has the biggest heart for animals. I'd recommend Katie to anyone! She is so worth to drive from North Portland! read more

I can't say enough about Katie's amazing work! She is a cat whisperer. We have a half Persian half Himalayan with cotton candy fur that mats just as easily. We had begun to lose the war against his knots, and this was our last attempt before taking him to the vet to be shaved under anesthesia. We dropped him off with Katie for 30 minutes and she changed his life! He came out with an adorable modified lion cut, and a whole new freedom. We didn't realize that his mats were so bad that they were limiting his activity. Since his visit to Pretty Paws and Claws, he is running, jumping, playing and living his best life! Thank you so much for changing his life and getting us on a grooming schedule to maintain his fur. read more

Katie is the perfect groomer for my poodle. He hated being in a large, crowded shop with many other dogs. And other shops *always* shaved him down completely. Something about Katie makes my dog so comfortable, he trots right in to see her. And when I come pick him up (usually in under an hour) they are snuggling. His cuts are great. She humors my desire to have my dog look as silly and and much like a stuffed animal as possible. Her prices are totally fair. *and* she made me an Xmas present of my dog's footprint this year!!! We love Pretty Paws and Claws!!!! read more

I had a 9 am appt today for my daughters husky. Took the dog to work, left work with many things to do for patients. Found a spot to park, as I was exiting the car I had received a text that I was a no show , this was At 9:06. I arrived to the place at 9:09. Was told that I would need to reschedule . It was their policy . The groomer never asked what I wanted done. She kept repeating that this would put the next appointment off. I asked what would happen if they were late. She said they would be rescheduled as well .. needless to say . Not returning there . With that lack of understanding and compassion she did me a favor . I don't want her to work on Sasha anyway. This was a total waste of time . Wonder how this place stays in business with that mindset ! I was told that the appointment was till 10:30. My co workers were waiting to see what I thought of my experience as the location is good for the office and they all have dogs. read more

I'm honestly not a review person at all, but I just left and my dog looks absolutely amazing. These people are fantastic, and there's a reason they're booked in advance. Don't look anywhere else if you're not wanting grooming, they are the absolute best. CE read more

I don't know who loves Katie more, me or my dogs. I have two standard poodles and I can honestly say that Katie is one of the best poodle groomers around. I can't begin to tell you how many people stop us on our walks to ask who grooms my boys. It happens so often that I started carrying her card to give out to the people who want her number. A few weeks back, at Art in the Pearl, we were asked for the name of our groomer at least three times by people who also own poodles. Besides just being a fabulous groomer, Katie only has one dog in her shop at a time. This is so much less stressful on the dogs. Katie has recommended products for home interim grooming and has been great when it comes to working with the special needs of my older dog. I can't say enough good things about her and I know my poodles think of her as family. When I say, "Want to go see Katie?" they jump up and do a happy dance. I think that's the best testimony of all. read more

Pretty Paws and Claws - Bruno, parti colored Standard Poodle, just home from being groomed by Katie of Pretty Paws and Claws. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very friendly, professional, and pleasant to interact with. Easy to book online and was very gentle when cutting my dog's nails. I appreciate the timeliness and level of attention my dog got and will be returning often. read more

Took Rudy & Abbey to Katie today, just moved from California, FIRST GROOMING HERE! Lucky for me and the "kids" because Katie made me feel GREAT! Best PART, DOGS look fabulous. Katie was so kind (I'm kind of neurotic and Rudy and Abbey are, OF COURSE!!, very special cases.) A vet near me recommend Pretty Paws and Claws! Then I looked on YELP, every 5 star is RIGHT ON! Although my "kids" were not perfect...Katie whipped them out of there, looking SO wonderful, in a VERY SHORT TIME! AMAZING! I am hooked and will book her up FOREVER! Thanks, Katie!!! read more

My family has taken our golden doodle to Pretty Paws and Claws a few times. The first time they called saying that our dog was too stressed out and that we needed to come and get him. This was his first time ever at a groomer. We went back to get him and they said he was fine and they were able to finish the job. They did a nice job of getting all of his matts out which I'm sure can be a big job to tackle. The next time everything was fine and he looked great. The most recent time they called us again about 15 minutes after drop off asking us to come and get him because he was too anxious. They did not cut his hair at all but did give him a bath and blow dried him. The inconsistency is frustrating. We ended up using our own clippers to cut his hair and he was totally fine, so I am not sure what the deal is when he goes there. In conclusion we will not take him back. read more

Katie is the best groomer in Portland, paws down! Honestly. She is highly skilled, does a great groom and can work with a bit of "attitude" with dogs like my wild Wasabi, who can be a fearful, resistant fellow. The cut looks very professionally done, so it's great not to have a dog embarrassed with his new do! I highly recommend Pretty Paws and Claws as the bestist Dog Groomer in town. read more

The first groom we had with Katie was awesome! She was so great with our new puppy and gives a great groom in general. However, out of the 4 appointments we have scheduled with her, 3 have needed to be rescheduled because she has had personal issues come up with very short notice. The last groom was scheduled 3 weeks in advance, only for her to text us 2 hours before for a personal emergency. We understood and rescheduled with her for the following week. That rescheduled appointment was then cancelled less than an hour before because she "just couldn't do it." I am very supportive of small businesses, and understand that personal emergencies do come up, but a 75% rate of rescheduling is unacceptable to me. My two dogs and I will not be back. read more