The client "rules" have really gotten out of control as of 2026, especially for a grooming salon that charges so much money for grooming (and they charge even more as an additional percentage if you pay by credit card). I posted a recent snapshot of the current client rules as of June 2026. They now include a "45 minute window" of time to pick up your dog after they have notified you that your dog has been finished. Why not a reciprocal "45 minute window" of time for you to groom my dog from the time I drop him off at your grooming salon? read more

Suds 'N Scissors - Client Rules now include a "45 minute window" of time to pick up your dog (RIDICULOUS) - June 2026 - Pet Stores Near Me - Carmel, California

I have been coming to Suds and Scissors for 7 years now and they are consistently amazing!! Really friendly, Easy to get appointments, but best of all Cookie comes back happy and wonderfully groomed. Thank you to the whole team read more

I liked the business idea of just bathing the dog and nothing else. My small dog who never had reason to fear groomers came out traumatized. He refused to look at me or respond to any affection for half the day. I wasn't able to identify any wrongdoing on their part because they asked me to wait outside, so there's no way I could discover if there was any rough treatment of my dog. There is no place to wait inside except to stand, and I couldn't see my dog being bathed anyway, even if I did stand there. This is a traveling dog who is used to being in new environments. He has not been traumatized by new environments. read more

If Poseidon in his long hair days, could still, 13 years later - be the poster boy for the care at Suds and Scissors and if his sweet little fluffy polar bear paws could give TWO THUMS UP he would. This team never fails, thanks Suds for keeping by fully firstborne so handsome. read more

Professional indeed Pumpkin's ready for the Thanksgiving partythank you the staff are friendly, on time, easy to make an appointment, and the place is spotless read more

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We have been using Suds N Scissors for 15 years or more for our dog's grooming. Todd Harris is the only person who knows how to properly groom and trim our Bichons Frises. Our dogs feel comfortable at his shop. We have never had any poor experiences with Suds N Scissors. read more

Great people who listen well and want to please us- the pup parents. Clean area, great service.

We have used Suds and Scissors for our for at least 15 years! They do an amazing job and are so kind to our dogs. Each of our dogs has had a different personality and Todd and his team always adapt to their personalities to make grooming a more pleasant experience! We now have Gia our Bernedoodle who visits them every two weeks. She is a bit shy at first and Todd and David have been amazing at comforting her during her spa day! Highly recommend this business! read more

Suds 'N Scissors - Gia after her bath today! - Pet Stores Near Me - Carmel, California

Madam Bella had a lovely Spa Day at S&S- Always pleased with our experience plus she got a really cute seasonal bow read more

Suds 'N Scissors - Madam Bella after her Spa Day- shampoo, hair cut, mani-pedi- Always happy with S&S - Pet Stores Near Me - Carmel, California

I Love the convenience of getting our cat's nails trimmed! In and out in 5 minutes. They're a great crew

I have been using Suds and Scissors for over 10 years and they are the best! I would highly recommend them.

We love suds n scissors. We have been taking Gracie our toy bernadoodle there for about 4 years. They all do a terrific job. For the past 6 monthes our home in Monterey has been under construction and we still make the journey from San Jose because they are the best . read more

These are the best, most loving, nicest groomers. My little Bernedoodle can be kind of a handful since he had a bad experience with another groomer. Suds N Scissors has completely turned him around! They do a super job and they're lovely people. read more

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Wonderful discovery during a time in need. They were nothing short of amazing from start to finish. With a last minute appointment, the took Koa (Shepard akita husky mix) and it the amount of time it took me to get lunch, they were finished. Koa has a new favorite groomers Thank you again for taking such good care of my boy. read more

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Our dog absolutely loves going to Suds 'N Scissors. We are so grateful for how clean and shiny her coat is when she gets back and we love the complimentary scarf she brings home. read more

Such a wonderful group of groomers! They treat you like family and I completely trust them with my dog, Bailey! Love them at Suds 'N Scissors! read more

our mini poodle is ten now and I've been taking him to Suds' n Scissors every winter when we're in Carmel for his entire life. I've always been happy with his haircut and with the quick turn around time. Other groomers he's had have kept him for almost the entire day, but he is in and out of here in a couple of hours. very happy with them. read more

I have been bringing my 2 labradoodles here for several years after trying a number of places in Pacific Grove, Carmel and Monterey. One of my dogs is especially challenging for groomers and Matthew does a great job with him. Both dogs are excited to walk in the door. Everyone on the team is friendly and it's clear that they are doing work they love. I highly recommend this local business and am so happy they are part of our community. read more

We LOVE Todd and his amazing staff! We have been coming to Suds 'N Scissors for 10 years now and keep our dog (Lola) on a weekly grooming schedule. Lola is quite finicky when it comes to groomers however, you would never know it when you see her run into the shop and jump into their arms! She absolutely loves coming here. We are so thankful for having found Suds 'N Scissors, Todd, David, and the rest of the staff read more

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Amazing groomers. They really love the animals and do such a great job. My rescue Roxy went there when I first brought her home and she did fine. That says a lot about them she was afraid of everything back then..can't say enough great things about their staff read more

I usually don't like leaving super long reviews, but I had to. I could not be more happy with my visit!!! My dog (my son) came out perfect! The first gentleman that helped me upon my drop off (brunette man with nose ring) was the absolutely sweetest! I could tell he was really paying attention to all my particulars about how I like my dog groomed. When I came to pick my Winston up, Winston wasn't as happy as I'm used to seeing him when picking him up from the groomers (I can tell he felt super comfortable here). Upon leaving this other gentleman (muscular build with tattoos I believe) was giving me all the details about Winston's grooming and what to do next time to prevent matting, his opinion on what length to go etc., etc. Mind you, it was extremely busy in there! The place is super clean, they're all wearing scrubs, the decor is just adorable. All the dogs that went in and came out had the best groom job. It just had the best charm here. They are pricey compared to other places, but it is so worth it! And that is coming from someone who loves to save a buck or two, definitely come here. read more

Left my dogs there this morning and I made the point to show pictures of how I like my dog's hair cut, I have a yorkiepoo and her hair grows super fast and she looks like a hot mess if not contained, so I like to trim her very short so I gain more mileage out of her hair cut, since it is an expense service. They are quick and my dogs look cute and well taken care of, but my yorkie simply look like she had a bath and her hair brushed. It is still way too long regardless my directions to cut her hair short. It is very frustrating when you give precise instructions and people just decide to do whatever they want.. read more

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I've been bringing my 2 Mini Dachshund's to Suds and sizers for 5 years. They consistently do a great job including diapering my paraplegic male. I'm always amazed at how great they look when I pick them up. I'm not going anywhere else. Roselle read more

We love Suds n Scissors! We were referred to Todd his staff and his fabulous grooming salon for our show girl. We had the best experience and were helped with patience understanding and a very generous professionalism hardly seen. Our girl now has a significantly healthier coat and no longer hates grooming time and we don't either. Our very first interaction changed our lives read more

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Definitely recommend. With a cat it's so hard to find a good groomer and there may only be one person (unfortunately I didn't catch a name) at Suds and Scissors that does grooming for kitty's but my kitty came back so soft, with his nails trimmed of course. I had to get my poor baby a flea bath and he has never been to the groomers before. Well he survived! He is exhausted from his long day, but I will definitely be going back! The one name I did catch was the one who answered the phone, her name was Rachel and she was amazing and helped me with everything, as well as calming my nerves when I called to check on my boy. Thank you!!! read more

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Todd did an excellent job on my cat Luna. The best that's ever been done! Her nails were clipped, her coat washed and a lion cut done. She looks and feels fantastic. read more

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We just moved back to the area full time and our senior pup requires grooming about every 6 to 8 weeks. I was able to make an appointment online and was sent confirmation texts and emails. The drop off window of time is nice and they did an excellent job! My pup came out looking fantastic and the service was quick. We have our next two appointments on the books already. Are they a little pricey? Yes! But, you get what you pay for and that's worth it for me when it comes to my fur baby. read more

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Timely, beautiful result!. They make the coat silky soft and do it efficiently.They also do a terrific job de-shedding!

I encourage yelp users researching Suds and Scissors Carmel to look at all of the 1 star and 2 star reviews as well as those that are "not currently recommended" (the 1 star reviews are hidden here). You will see MANY complaints about the rudeness of the staff managing the desk and phones. I have used them many times because the grooming was ok, and I have tried to overlook the curt, snippy attitude I have been subjected to over the years. Today was the second time a specific request about my dog's grooming was ignored or forgotten. To be told at 1:30 to come get my dog "the sooner the better" by a rude female employee when they close at 3:00 plus a shabby grooming job have ensured that we will not be back. I will join the legions of people who will elect to not receive brusque, rude treatment from this establishment. I am expecting a rude, gruff response from the owner, as this seems to be his MO. No thank you. read more

Appointment on 8/5, but been there before with my other dog and the did a great job on him. read more

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They did a great job making Ben, my golden retriever, look fantastic! The service is fantastic

This place is wonderful and organized and loving to your pet! They also offer in express service for very nervous dogs or dogs with fragile conditions. They go above and beyond trying to accommodate their dog owners and animal clients! read more

Suds 'N Scissors - Kipper and Mr. Butters - Pet Stores Near Me - Carmel, California

Highest ratings! Suds & Scissors continues to be the most trusted and experienced pet grooming service in the Carmel and Monterey area. I especially appreciate how gentle and compassionate the groomers are with our 2 dogs, knowing they are safe and receiving expert care. This wonderful salon has expertise in grooming mutts and rescues like ours to glamorous show dogs. It's always a joy to pick up our clean, fluffy, beautifully groomed dogs from Suds & Scissors! read more

BEST experience ever as a walk-in!! I can't thank the caring, capable staff of Warren, Tamara and Owner Todd enough as they went above and beyond to complete a nail clip for my scared (and somewhat sedated) dachshund mix. While it is a relatively simple procedure, they handled my nervous guy beautifully and really saved the day!!! My regular Vet (Pacific Grove Animal Hospital whom I DO NOT recommend) had prescribed a sedative for the appointment and then canceled my appt at the very last minute without telling me and the vet techs who were on site refused to do the nail clip. I'll be retuning to Suds N Scissors for All my dog grooming needs. You should go too!! They have great toys as well read more

I love Suds and Scissors for our two dogs!! Honestly the best grooming we've ever had!! First time our Cocker Spaniel actually looked like one, and our little silkese always looks adorable. I highly recommend them!! Very personable staff too!!! read more

Suds n Scissors have been grooming my pets for 15+ years. Todd and his staff do a wonderful job. They are friendly and take wonderful car of my fur baby Gucci. I highly recommend their services to any pet parent. read more

We just brought our poodle mix to Tamara at Suds n Scissors for the first time. The schedule with our previous groomer got interrupted so Millie had gone too long since her last grooming. There was a mat on her ear and her fur was out of control all over. When she came out, she looked amazing. Tamara did an amazing job with her. Total transformation. And she even put a pretty little bow on her harness read more

Suds 'N Scissors - Is this my dog? She's so fluffy and pretty! - Pet Stores Near Me - Carmel, California

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They do an excellent job on my German shepherd. I highly recommend them if you're in need of a quality dog groomer

Wonderful people, professional with attention to detail and most of all the comfort of our dogs and cats!!

We felt services here were extremely overpriced. $70 - wash only for our 20 pound rough-coat terrier, really? AND an extra $10 EACH for anal sacs and nails bringing the grand total to over $90. We've never seen prices like these. Ever. Our local Bay Area groomer bathes our Terrier, trims nails, empties anal sacs, trims feet, eyes and back end for $60. Because the most basic grooming services are not included, we will be moving on... read more