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    Sam's Green Paw

    3.8 (338 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Bath and groom only

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    Our dog doesn't even want to get up cuz her front paw hurts so much

    This pet groomers are no good I just moved into the area and it looked the best of the bunch but in reality they didn't do a sanitary trim and they left our dog hurt from her left front paw like the filed her nails too hard or cut them too short or they did something to hurt her in some way and it sucks cuz we left her there for 2 hours to come pick her up with no perfume and our dog hurt we paid almost $100 for horrible service please avoid this place

    My chocolate man
    Joshua M.

    Well it's my first time here today, 10/10 experience today came in at 11am and had the works done on this handsome guy. Such SKILLED GROOMERS honestly. I've been to other groomers and they couldn't make him look this handsome. You know the old saying "Sunday's best"? This is a prime example of what dedication and level of precision Sam's green paw really can offer. On a serious note, there's other businesses out there that only care about the money. Not, Sam's they will be my preferred groomers from now on. They took care of my boy and now we're going to run unnecessary errands with this stud of a dog. Thank you very much Sam's green paw you guys rock!

    Three men in the room

    I'm a professional dog groomer who recently transitioned to mobile grooming. Before that, I worked at a salon offering boarding and daycare. My 9mn old dog has attended daycare since she was 3 months old and has always done great with other dogs. Since I switched jobs, Sam's Green Paw was the closest option, so I wanted to get her set up before traveling. Before the temperament test, I explained everything about her honestly. I told them she's never shown aggression toward people but can be fearful of men. When she was 3 months old, two dogs at her old daycare fought, and a male coworker roughly pushed her aside while breaking it up. Since then, she's been nervous when men reach for her. I was told she'd start with a one-on-one assessment, but that didn't happen. Instead, they immediately placed her in a yard with three male handlers who spent nearly an hour chasing her, trying to pet her. At times one, two, or all three were following her. No one crouched down or let her approach calmly, they hovered over her, overwhelming her. If one male was stressful, adding two more made it worse. She's 30lbs, a small to medium size, and has always been grouped with smaller dogs elsewhere. When I mentioned that, I was told "Here, she's large," which felt dismissive and gaslighting. As someone who works in this field, I know the importance of reading canine body language and respecting thresholds. If a dog is fearful, good handlers adapt! often by having a female step in. Instead, they pushed her past her limit. After nearly an hour of being cornered, she finally gave a small warning, which was valid self protection after so much pressure. She's never bared teeth, bitten, or lunged at anyone before this. The male handler even wore a hoodie! something that can look intimidating to a fearful dog. They refused to move her to the small dog side or allow a female handler to test her separately. Ironically, if I hadn't mentioned her fear, they probably would've placed her with the small dogs, where she would've quietly observed or played without issue. Instead, they seemed determined to prove a point, disregarding her comfort. I'm especially disappointed because aside from the years of experience, I've worked hard to earn my certification through the only state recognized grooming school in California, where I was trained in reading and handling anxious, fearful, and aggressive dogs. Seeing handlers ignore clear stress signals, whale eyes, panting, head ducking, avoidance, was upsetting. When I handed her leash to Jackie and my dog tucked her head slightly, Jackie immediately labeled her "reactive." That isn't reactivity, it's fear. There's a difference between aggressive, anxious, and afraid. A reactive dog lunges or bites when triggered. An anxious dog avoids. An afraid dog shuts down or flees. My dog was clearly avoiding and trying to escape, yet they didn't stop the test or adjust their approach. Instead, they kept pushing until she felt forced to warn them. That's not fair handling, that's creating the behavior you claim to be testing for. To make matters worse, I recorded the entire temperament test. In the video, Jackie pushes my dog off her several times, physically pushing her down instead of calmly redirecting. That's not how you build trust or assess temperament. Despite everything, my dog did great with the dogs and passed her test elsewhere, where the staff actually accommodated her needs and avoided forcing male handlers to corner her. That contrast says everything. I'm sharing this so the company and its handlers understand the difference between a reactive dog and a scared one, and to emphasize the importance of compassion, patience, and correct handling. What happened here wasn't a fair temperament test, it was an unnecessary ordeal for a young, sensitive dog who simply needed understanding.

    Whiskey enjoying his Pup Cup!
    Andrew L.

    My wife & I bring our boy Whiskey here to get his nails trimmed when he needs them. The staff is always so nice & love seeing him. In honor of National Dog Day, they had a "pup cup" stand set up where a staff member made him a small treat & took his photo. Love this place!

    Freida
    Michele E.

    They are great !! Ishmael gives Freida a great cut and the staff is nice! I also like Sophia

    Gossy is always taken good care of. Everyone is kind and hears questions and concerns. He's been a client since he was a puppy. 11 1/2 years. Thank you!

    Cute pup

    Love Sam's. It's the only place we take our pup for Baths and haircuts. Never a bad cut! He always looks and smells amazing.

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    Sam's green paw are great, we only use them and are very happy with them. Our dog always comes back clean and happy.

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    Stormy looks great, smells clean and is very happy! He is very old and the staff at Sam's Green Paw are patient and gentle with him.

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    1 year ago

    Great place. They always do a great job. We feel very comfortable putting our fur baby in their hands.

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    They made my baby look super cute! the bath is a little above my budget BUT I make it work for Sasha!

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    Be careful - my dog came home with kennel cough after only two short daycare sessions.

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    Great services. Easy to book online. Quick confirmation. Dogs haircuts were so cute. Love this company and so do my dogs!

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    Great place for dog care and grooming. Been using them for years, highly recommend to anyone with dogs.

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