Kit is freaking amazing! New puppy dog mom here and Kit realizes how hard we try to train our puppy and she does the same as well. Little things, we train our guy by making sure he sits or goes down when hes at the door to go to another room and she does the same thing. She gave us tips on food recommendations for the our dog who has super wet number 2, yes we will go to the vet to make sure but ill take any help / advice. Our dog smells so good and his nails are short but healthy short. I appreciate scenthound because they really employ those who LOVE DOGS. Here are some of the pricings and products they have. We signed up for the monthly package. You should too! read more

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Been taking my dogs here since they opened. They have always treated me and my pups like family. Affordable service that has been a lifesaver for keeping my dogs extra-cuddly clean, healthy, and happy. read more

Scenthound Escondido - Penny - Pet Groomers Near Me - Escondido, California

Copper my husky has been there a few times always had a great interaction and love it. It's convenient and quick. read more

Scenthound Escondido - Copper - Pet Groomers Near Me - Escondido, California

Took my dog here for a bath and a hair cut on April 28th. Joined the $50 monthly plan. they did a great job on the hair cut. 2 days later got charged again for the next month (May). Don't expect that. Thought it was 30 days from when you start. Ok I let that first charge for 2 days go. Called on the 30th of May to cancel that worthless plan. They stated you have to give 30 day notice so you're going to have to pay $50 for June. That's 3 months of plan payments for 32 days. Total SCAM! Don't recommend at all read more

Seriously such a good experience. The front desk lady was amazing and super helpful the whole time. She walked us through everything and made the process really easy, especially since we have a big dog with a lot of hair. It took about 2 hours and when we picked him up he literally looked like a brand new dog. His coat was sooo nice he smelled great, and the blowout was actually done right (which has been hard to find!!). Nail trim was clean too no rushing. What we really loved was that they kept us updated with pictures during the grooming, which made us feel way more comfortable!!! They also gave us a little report on how he did and if anything was wrong with his coat or skin, etc. which is so important to us ‍ We've been to so many groomers where our dog comes back still kinda wet or not fully finished but this place actually delivers. Totally worth the price!!We even ended up getting the membership which is definitely recommended if you ever go here. read more

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I brought both of my dogs in on August 9 for grooming (no cuts, only baths, brush outs, dematting, nail grinds, and teeth brushing). I arrived to pick them up and one was still not ready but the other was about to be brought out when the woman let me know she forgot to do his nails and would do that and bring him out. I paid, tipped 22%, and waited. About 20-30 minutes goes by and a different woman who I presumed to be a manager came out and let me know that during the nail service he had been cut and they were attempting to stop the bleeding, however if they couldn't get it to stop they would need to bring him to the emergency vet which they would do themselves and cover costs. About 20 more minutes later, another woman and the woman who did themselves groom came out and the other woman let me know she previously worked in vet med and it "looked really bad". She instructed me to keep the bandages they wrapped him in for the next 2-3 hours, not to leave him unsupervised, and that once I took the wraps off if it was still actively bleeding to bring him to the emergency vet and to let them know as they would cover costs. At this point, I really had no idea how bad it was and was completely delusional thinking it was a basic quick cut or I would have asked for a refund at this point and asked to see the cameras, but I thought it was a basic cut and he just bled more than normal. On the way out, the owner of the location happened to see us walking to the car with my dog in a bandage, asked what happened, and asked that I follow-up if we needed to go to the vet, again stating this was "unacceptable" and they would cover costs. Later that night I took the bandages off and was horrified at what I saw, as it looked 100x worse than what I imagined. I also was able to realize my other dog was never brushed out and her whole back side was thick and impacted, which I paid specifically for them to brush out. Fast forward to August 10, the dried blood was coming off and I noticed his paw pad was all raw. I wasn't sure what this was at this point and wasn't sure if maybe it wasn't a cut at all and was maybe from a nail grinder getting to the pad. I tried to get into the emergency vet but they were swamped. August 11 we got in with our regular vet and they did a cleaning, wash out, rebandage, and gave us pain meds. I spoke with the owner that evening, let him know what was going on, and he seemed genuinely concerned and let me know they had watched the videos to determine what happened. He indicated no grinder was used however the nail was cut too far, causing bleeding. He let me know it was likely the Quik Stop used to stop the bleeding was likely used too much/too long, causing a chemical burn on the paw pad. He let me know he had received the vet bill I had sent and asked if I wanted to pick up a check or have it mailed. I said mailed and he said it would be in the mail the following day. He asked me to continue to keep him posted on how my dog was doing and any follow-up. August 13 the bandages came off and things seemed to look better than they had on the 11. He was rewrapped, however August 16, I then noticed he began panting, drooling, and seemed to have a panic look and could not get comfortable. I removed the bandages and the smell immediately indicated infection. His paw was swollen, smelled, red and seeping blood again, and appeared moldy. My vet instructed us to go to urgent care so we went to urgent care where he was sedated for another wash out, bandage change, and antibiotics. I sent the owner an email letting him know what was going on as well as updated photos and the bill. I also requested at this point to come in and see the video footage of the incident, as the urgent care vet did not believe this was a chemical burn from Quik Stop alone. I also asked for a refund on the grooming service (which I've never done in my life and felt like such a Karen for... but this is such a severe injury at this point, it isn't just a cut). No response. We then followed up with our regular vet on August 19. I sent another email update and copy of the bill and let him know we had two more scheduled follow-ups. No response. Today is now August 20. I have yet to see the initial check that was supposedly mailed over a week ago, no email responses, no calls, nothing. My dog was severely injured at the negligence of a groomer who just was not capable or comfortable cutting nails or cutting nails on a large dog and I now spend multiple times per week leaving work early or going in to work late to make sure my dog is seen at the vet to prevent this infection from worsening into sepsis or something and get him back up and running. There needs to be a grooming certification program standard in the industry to ensure a minimum training threshold is met. Ask a lot of questions. Be that crazy pet parent. I failed my dog. read more

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Been customer since they opened. Great care given to my pet. A little heavy on sales but very conscientious

I was told I could cancel the monthly fee and membership at will. I called in and cancelled the membership prior to the next due date. I was billed another $39 membership fee 2 weeks later. I requested to speak to manager and told they would call me back. I am still waiting for the call and refund of the $39. I was charged $88 for a first $39 visit which I did pay that fee. The reason I cancelled the membership had to do with what was promised and what was done. The 39$ advertised fee states multiple services for basic wash but does not tell you every service is an additional charge! the $39 just covers the wash and dry. Plus scented shampoo was used after I requested no scents. He needed another bath to relieve his itching! I also requested anal glands be drained and told he did not need it in spite of his posturing to the contrary. A visit to the Vet's office confirmed the need. read more

the best place to take your dog. best care. best people. they cared about my dog. they took great care of her needs. read more

Scenthound Escondido treated Bean like a little celebrity! The staff is super friendly and they got my little guy super clean, fluffy, and soft. I opted in for a membership, so I look forward to bringing Bean for a refresh every month! read more

Scenthound Escondido - A happy Bean! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Escondido, California

This is the second time I have taken my large dog to Scenthound Escondido. This was due to improper trimming the first time. On arrival, he refused to go into the building. I had to literally push him in. The woman at the counter put a small diameter cord around his neck and tried to drag him into the grooming room, choking him. I told her to stop. She repositioned it under his armpit, across his neck. And when she pulled, he screamed in pain. I told her if she didn't stop, I would leave. At that point I was inside the grooming area. She told me I was not allowed in the grooming room, and I had to go into the lobby. While in the lobby I could hear my dog scream again in pain. Now I know why he didn't want to go in. He was traumatized by his first experience. Be very aware of this Business. That company lost my business. read more

Took my dog to Scenthound for the first time. I stopped going to previous groomer who traumatized my dog and was injured. At Scenthound, Serena listened to us and understood my dog was traumatized previously, she took special care of him. When we picked him up he was happy and well groomed. Serena did a great job- very appreciated. I found my new place to take my dog! read more

Brought Suzy , (she is a rescue wirehair mini-Dach that was never handled or groomed and totally fearful btw) to Scenthound Escondido after asking on FB group that I was looking for a groomer that could do sedation grooming that was affordable. Richard, the franchise owner in Esco reached out and offered to try and get Suzy taken care of...without sedation...brought her in to just have her look around and Laura took her to the back and right away she was able to get Suzy on a table and trim her nails (something the vet had to do when we had her spayed and anesthetized)! Brought her back this morning to see if they could start a trim on her to get the mats out of her fur. I figured good luck and maybe they could get a swipe or two with the clippers...lol. Well...they called an hour later and said she was ready...they were able to fully clip and de-mat her! Without sedation...quite a win for this little dog...I highly recommend Scenthound Escondido especially for a difficult situation...Richard was awesome as well as Laura and indeed the rest of the staff. read more

The keep messing up my appointments. Their app and webpage is beyond aweful. I am getting rid of their membershiop

This is a follow-up to my initial review. I was immediately contacted by the owner, Richard, after my previous review. When we spoke he offered an apology and to make things right. His offer was another complete grooming for my dog, but I let him know I just wanted our original services completed (only her nails trimmed). We made an appointment and went in today. Richard was there and was very kind and empathetic towards my dog, who was clearly scared; she was shaking and her tail was tucked. He sat by her, pet her and helped me to calm her. Then the groomer , Ashley, took his place, and I sat with my dog on the bench and held her while her nails got trimmed. Ashley was sweet and amazing! Very patient with my Bella. I just wanted to thank Richard for going above and beyond to correct the situation and Ashley for being so kind. Thank you for making things right. read more

Gabby completely transformed my dog....holy cow...I thought he was fat, it was fur!!! Mara at the front desk is cool as f. Pictures later.

The hours are incorrect; they open at 10 a.m. It's great for regular grooming, especially for my dog with severe skin allergies. However, blowout prices can increase quickly. A trim around the eyes or paws incurs extra fees on the à la carte menu. I initially tried their service and enrolled my two other dogs in a monthly membership. After seven months, they were facing growing pains and weren't prepared for the rush. I took all three dogs for a bath and blowout on February 17, 2025. My dog had an ear infection from not drying properly. When I picked her up, her ears, neck, and chin were still wet. I was informed there were no available kennels for drying, and they had new groomers, but no concessions were made. Be aware. read more

Well what can you say when your ridiculously difficult rottweiler is loved so effectively until she drops all resistance? Gabi, Laura, and team have gone above and beyonf to get Bailey comfortable with grooming and for the first time with any groomer it's working! This place is redefining grooming model with convenient, efficient, high quality, affordable care. Keep it up team! Bailey finally has friends! read more

Patience, and beautiful treatment. Very happy. Dog is happy and has his playful self back. Overgrown hair was burdening his great personality and demeanor. Not anymore. I highly recommend Scenthound. read more

I had a negative experience and spoke with management the next day and resolved the issue to my happy satisfaction. I have always been grateful to bring my Lady to have a spa day as I call it. Thank you for the service!!! read more

Outstanding grooming service for my two doggies. Professional and caring staff. Reasonable prices. Overall, highly recommend for grooming. read more