This is a "self-serve" or better coined "self-suds" dog wash, which is an important distinction…read morefrom your average groomer. Reasons why a pet owner may prefer to wash their pup in person include, as stated on their website: + They have busy schedules and time constraints + They do not have enough dog grooming experience + They do not feel comfortable grooming their dogs themselves + They own multiple pets who require grooming + They own long-haired dog breeds + Medical conditions or injuries limit their movement and ability to bathe their dog + They have limited grooming space in their home and yard + It is easier than washing their dog in the bathtub or using an outdoor hose Our reason for checking it out: + Our short haired Terrier jumped into bed in the morning and dug his little snout under the covers, which was so adorably cute, we let him under the sheets completely, and when we finally got out of bed, we discovered a friggin' haystack of tan dog hair, holy Scarecrow does this dude shed. And our bathtub just doesn't do the trick. Puddles is the direct result of a small business owner, a groomer, who listened to her customer's requests. The venue charges on a sliding scale, from $5-$25 (depending on weight/size). Nail clips are $5. The dog stands in a small bathing bay, you spray the dude down, shampoo and wash (soaps are safe and all natural), dry with a shammy and finally, give 'em a blow dry (most dogs, including ours, hate that part). Employees stand nearby and assist as you request. Your dog stares longingly into your eyes, anxiety-ridden, whimpering, but at least you're someone he trusts. The shop offers other small bells and whistles like treats, accessories and a free bandana following the wash. They're also happy to post a Glamour Shot of your dog on their social channels. Oh, BTW, our dog was softer than we'd ever known, and shed-free for at least ten minutes.

Beyond legit. I have a super annoying dog who has refused to use the dremel at every groomer we…read morehave been to. But, at puddles the employee helping us out was extremely hands on and got the job done. I really appreciate what hard work they put in to get my dogs nails done. After a bath, they let you pick out a bandana which is just the sweetest thing.

Brand new store in Enchanted Hills…read more Helpful folks, great selection and easy parking I recommend

Super friendly did all new screens and back door screen for our home . Came out great !read more

Coronado has been taking care of our pets since 2012. Dr Smith was an amazing vet, and she is…read moresorely missed, but we think Dr Ashraf is pretty awesome, too - intelligent, compassionate, and calm presence. There are vet techs we've been working with for 10 years who are excellent, and the office staff, including Carly, have always been kind, warm, and professional. We are grateful to have this gem in the Bernalillo/Rio Rancho area.

They are very professional and take good care of our fur babies!! Adopted our fur baby from our…read morelocal animal resource center. Coronado pet hospital supports the local animal resource centers and are very caring.

We live in Placitas and our dog was attacked by a coyote. Our local vet was booked and suggested…read moreMission. I was quite shaken by the event but the staff at Mission were amazing and helped calm me down. They provided frequent updates, offered me water, and explained everything well. After I left, they called to tell me I forgot a prescription. Rather than making me drive back, one of the staff offered to meet me closer to my home to give me the prescription. They also called the following day to see how my dog was doing. What a great experience for such a bad situation! Thank you!!

Our fur babies see more specialists than we do. In this case we needed a cardiac echocardiogram for…read morethe youngest. We were referred here by our regular vet. We'd been to mission once before - during COVID. We had to drop her off in the morning and pick her up in the late afternoon. Now we were able to wait. Makes it somewhat easier since she's not left in a kennel to wait. I'm sure it alleviates the stress a little. The staff was helpful & after the echo the vet came in and thoroughly went over the preliminary test results. Although we are in healthcare(the vet didn't know) and had a good grasp of what was going on she was informative and talked to us in basic, easy to understand terms with everyday examples to illustrate her point. This attitude is really helpful for people who are overwhelmed but medical jargon. Helpful for us and definitely for the person who doesn't understand medicalese.