I read the yelp reviews and it looked like people have had good experience here recently, so I decided to give it a try since its closest to where Im staying currently and it's so important to support local small businesses. I should have read further down for the rest of the reviews and brought my dog somewhere else First time here, will be my last . Brought my senior chi mix here and the lady had me hold my doggie (i never had to do that at other groomers) while she grabs the (dull) clipper. She clipped my dog's nail too close and cut into his quick, and blood started gushing out I have never seen this much blood from his nail trim before ever; and then she dipped his hand in the styptic powder jar, and that jar looked gross like it's got other dog's blood residue on it. My dog squealed and was so traumatized by the experience. He bolted out of the door with foam in his mouth shaking ‍ (he got better once we left the parking lot) This place can use a deep clean...it smells like animal urine and covered in hair everywhere. The cost is definitely cheap just $5 (i forgot to ask the price in advance) plus tips but I would gladly pay more for caring service read more

My dogs picked this place. In the past, I have gone to several other groomers and when we went back I had to drag or carry my pups in. Now when I take them to The Clip Shop and they see the building, they get excited. They'll run to the front door. I can tell my pups like and trust Susanne because they easily go to her. Everyone is pleasant and I have seen them take gentle care in bathing the pups. Not all the dogs are kenneled so they can walk around while they either wait for their turn or for their folks to pick them up. I never feel like they have rushed grooming them and the dogs always get a bag of treats to take home. This is a small business. No fancy decor, just the best care and service for the little ones. Please give them a try and support a Tahoe Park neighborhood business. read more

The Clip Shop - Two very happy puppies! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is where my groomer Rosa rents a space in the back, Rosa is wonderful with my Blanco, she is the only groomer he has known since we rescued him. My husband and I recommend Rosa to any one who is looking for a groomer her number is 207-8765 (916) read more

I do not recommend this place. I took my dog here twice and both times because of desperation. They are always able to take me in when I am on a pinch. The last time I brought my dog in and they clipped my dog's nails more than she should and my dog was bleeding profusely. This place was cheaper than the rest but like the old saying goes...you get what you pay for. read more

Susan is nice and I appreciate her flexibility and schedule, there have been a few times where my pet was not ready until past 830pm but she does work by herself. She is sweet and compassionate but the store could use a cleaning and it would be just that much better. It's priced just right for our needs. And my dog is comfortable when she's there. I've been going to the clip shop for years and def appreciate the connivence and her open heart to her returning clients read more

We've been bringing our little Lily here for a while now and we never leave disappointed. The lady does exactly what she ask for. Our Lily always comes home with fancy little bows on her. Oh and she always comes home with little snacks. read more

The Clip Shop - Pet Groomers Near Me - Sacramento, California

Absolutely livid with my last experience here. I have been here twice in the past - this last time will be my last. I always ask for the same summer shave for his chest, belly and behind. I took a picture after the second time because I liked the length of his coat (a picture says a thousand words and clears up any miscommunications that can occur when trying to explain how short to cut hair). I brought my Aussie in to have the same done. I verbally expressed what I wanted. The owner confirmed she remembered my dog and cut from last time. I showed her a picture of exactly what I wanted. She confirmed that it made sense to her. Upon pick up, I find my dog to be completely shaven. My heart sank and the words to describe just how frustrated and upset I was escaped me. I was baffled at her response when I told her this was not what I asked for. She told me he looked shaved in the reference photo (photo included below, you be the judge yourself). First of all, I communicated my needs and showed her a photo of her previous work. Second, if there was ever a doubt in your mind of what I wanted, why didn't you pick up the phone to call me before shaving my dog bald in the dead of winter! Why would you in good conscience proceed to do that or not even pause to consider perhaps that's not what's best for a dog during winter. I'm really not sure how I could have communicated my needs better. I put my faith in this "professional" and was colossally let down. All of this was beyond logic for me and serves to illustrate the unprofessional and nonsensical decision making of this individual. On top of all this, she still asked for $40 (I paid as not to make a scene)! Where is your professional integrity?! How could you ask for money from a customer who was so clearly upset and has given you previous patronage. In closing, what a terrible and traumatic experience for both my dog and I. Please, for the love of dog, take your business elsewhere. read more

The Clip Shop - This was how he was given to me. She still wanted $40 for a completely botched job! Zero professional integrity - Pet Groomers Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I was only charged $25 to shave the mats off my cat, which was fantastic. I didn't need a bath and a nail clip and a fancy 'lion cut' for $90 like other groomers. I needed my cat's mats gone and that's what she did for me. The place, itself, is um...really cluttered and dirty and stinky. It's alright, though, because I'm cheap and the service was cheap. Thank you! read more

Susan the owner is a very compassionate groomer. She takes great care of the animals she grooms and does an excellent job. She even remembers all of their names. She is very skilled at her craft. I've been going to her for years. She may take a while to groom, but she works by herself. Because she is so good she is popular and is always filled with pets. I trust her and will continue taking my 3 dogs to her. read more

Gave my cat a belly shave to get rid of mats. My cat was amazingly relaxed and enjoyed all the rubs and contact. Susan just scooped my cat into her arms and made her know it was all ok. I learned a lot! read more

She is the best pet groomer and she also super nice she asked how I wanted my dogs cut and I showed her a picture and she did it exactly as I wanted it. She also gave my dog little treats. Also she also earned my dogs trust and my dog loves going there!!!!!!! read more

THANKS SO MUCH , woof woof says Levi!! Susan, Sydney, Jack and especially Kati who lovingly groomed sweet doodle today.Very kind as I saw them take in dogs in need of some TLC belonging to the homeless, what the world needs now is more generous people like The Clip Shop in Sacramento. I will support this business and hope anyone that loves animals will too! read more

I see some of my clients have post reviews about my grooming services i really appreciate it. My name is Rosa V. I want to clarify and specify that I am independent from the clip shop. I pay rent for a little space inside the salon to Susan, my phone number is different and independent from the clip shop. I receive my payment from my clients directly. I have to say im grateful to Susan for letting me rent a little space on her shop. Our gromming process and schedule and my small personal business name is different: "My happy puppy" (el perrito feliz) so the hispanic lady on the corner the back, yes thats me. Thank you for your good reviews read more

I took my pup there today it was her first time getting groomed so I called ahead and asked about my dogs breed and her experience. My dog looks awful and looks like she got nipped a few times. While the lady was very kind and the place didnt smell it was very mom and pop. That didnt bother me. What did bother me was how bad my baby's haircut came out! She is cut so close to her privates it's scary. My poor baby is very bothered about her paws. That I'm not even sure were cut. As when I picked her up she jumped into my arms and her nails cut me they were so sharp! Find somewhere else. read more

The Clip Shop - Zero fade. Looks so choppy and is way too close! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Sacramento, California

Needed my cousin's dog's nails clipped ASAP (I was babysitting). They accept walk-ins for nail clipping only. Poor baby was so scared but the woman working there (owner?) took her in her arms and held her while she did it. Pupper calmed right down and let her do it without much resistance and got some treats as a reward. read more

Stormy, my ragdoll cat, had some terrible knots in his fur. I was really concerned about how we would remove them without hurting him. Susan is beyond amazing. She was loving and patient with him and talked to him throughout. You can tell that she has years of experience as she knew that holding him too tightly would scare him even more. She held him in ways that he just went limp and allowed her to work on him, even in the sensitive areas. What else can I say to recommend this place? How about the fact that she charges less than half of what others charge. I gave her a $10 tip, I was so grateful. We will definitely come back here when needed. Thank you!!! read more

I wrote a review for this company about 2 weeks ago and it was deleted. There was no reason why other than to state my disappointment with the actual place versus this bogus Yelp rating. I went in and there was dog hair covering the entirety of the floor inside. Further, the smell was unbearable for a place designed to clean dogs. Two older women worked on a small dog grooming its hair while a small (under one year of age) infant sat unsupervised in an arm chair stuffed into the corner with pillows. I turned around and walked out. Had I known that my review would be deleted for exposing this info I would have taken a picture of the filth. I would not recommend this company and am suspicion my review was flagged for removal. read more

I'm sorry but I have to write a review for this place. I think many of the high reviews are based on the very low price The Clip Shop charges for their services. I would like to say that the prices are very competitive and I cannot argue with that. BUT... You get what you pay for... I understand that various places charge an arm and a leg and sometimes you realize that your pet is getting more pampered then yourself. But to pay a lower price and send them to The Clip Shop? I am sorry I would rather try grooming my dog myself. The facility was very dirty and the pets just looked depressed. My overall concern would be the quality of their service. My experience was getting my dog's nails clipped. A lady came up to fenced area where I entered and proceeded to clip my dog's nails right there! As she was clipping them, she told me that they were not that long but still tried to clip them... My dog came out with one nail that was cut too short and bleeding before we stopped and left. A very unprofessional and unsanitary place that will definitely translate to how your pets will be treated. To all those who write 4-5 star reviews I think the price point cannot be the only deciding factor for a dog groomer or any review on Yelp. Am I going to take my dog to a ritzy facility? No. But I would like to find a place that can maintain a clean establishment and show some professionalism. read more

I was a first-time customer, but decided against leaving my dog at The Clip Shop for her morning appointment for three reasons. 1). The atmosphere there is better suited to dogs who are extremely comfortable with chaotic dogparks. Several dogs roam freely, barking and playing while customers come in and out with their pets (gate opens & closes frequently as new dogs arrive). My appt was only 30 min. after they opened for the day and they already had 3 or 4 dogs there plus mine, then 4 more came through the door all within the 5 minute time frame I was there. Also, the shop was already dirty and reeked of urine and they'd only just opened. 2). My 10:30 am appointment, as it turns out, was just a drop off time and not an actual "appointment" to get bathed. She would have been there all day waiting for her turn. 3). I'm not confident my dog wouldn't try to escape the second someone opened the small, flimsy gate, especially since it's only about 4 feet from the front door and leads to the parking lot and to Broadway. It's also only about 3 feet tall and a large dog could easily clear it, not that mine makes a habit of jumping fences, but it's still a huge concern. They had one person in the front to monitor everything - all the dogs behind the gate and all the incoming dogs & owners. The owner was kind enough to call me later and explain why appointment times are only drop off times and why my dog wouldn't have been ready until very late in the afternoon, 3-4pm. She also said she would be flexible in the future if I wanted to make arrangements to have my dog done sooner, or if I wanted to stay at the shop until she was done with her grooming. I really appreciated the time she took with me on the phone. She was very pleasant and understood my concerns. I would consider using her services in the future if they change their front entrance & gate to be more secure, and if I could have her done within 3 hours of drop off. Her prices are very reasonable ($30 to bathe my 75 lb dog), and I'm sure her prices are kept low because of how she's sructured the appointments to allow for higher volume. I'm impressed with all the great Yelp reviews, but it just didn't work for my dog's needs this time around. read more

I have gone here previously, but this time it was terrible. The place is such a mess, and dog hair everywhere, and smells horrible. She cut both of my dogs toes, and cut both of them. So sad when your baby yelps. They really need a good cleaning, and pay attention to how they are treating your animals. read more

Yelp defines FIVE Stars as "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" With that said, I have no idea how this shop can have so many FIVE Star ratings. First, let me clear, this place isn't awful by any means however it definitely has room for improvement and therefore, at least in my opinion, it isn't "as good as it gets". Hands down, Sue is an awesome groomer and she charges very fair prices. She has the magic touch and both my big furbaby and my little shorthair have left here looking great. And as others have stated, she really seems to care for animals, including working extra well with rescues. However, the last time my big guy came home his paws smelled like urine and his snow white, furry paws were discolored with I-don't-know-what but it was gross. And I knew why -they let the dogs run around the shop like it's a dog park and because they don't take the dogs out for walks, some end up peeing / pooping on the floor. Once, I watched as a large male lifted his leg all over the table leg and the floor around the first grooming table. They simply let him finish emptying his giant bladder and mopped it up. They laughed and said it happens all day long and that's what the mop is for. The floor was filthy and so was the mop and the aromatic urine hung thick in the air. Because of the affordable and quality grooming, I was willing to overlook this shop's obvious shortcomings. I also made sure my dogs peed and pooped before going in so they wouldn't have to be uncomfortable holding-it or being forced to have an accident indoors because the staff doesn't take them out. This shop is plain jane and not fancy which is exactly what I prefer. I don't care for overly priced poodle palaces still, not-fancy does not mean dirty and that's exactly what this place has become the longer they've been open. It has noticeably become more cluttered and more unsanitary since the first time we visited (about two months after they opened at this location). Another thing to improve on: workers and their family members hanging around the entrance smoking and the obvious non-working family and friends hanging out in the grooming area, reading, socializing or whatever that act like customers are a total nuisance. read more

Susan is the cat whisperer. Shaving and bathing a cat isn't for the faint of heart. She not only did a fabulous job, when I picked him up he was calm. I definitely will be a return customer. Thank you Susan and team. read more

Brought my Pomeranian here and Susan was absolutely wonderful. Seriously the sweetest lady. My dog has anxiety and was crying while I was leaving, but he was so calm when I came back. His haircut was exactly what I asked for and couldn't be happier! Even got a full bag of treats before leaving! read more

Great prices, and Susan is super nice.. but the shop is not as clean as it could be, and the last 2 times I brought my dog in, Susan ignored my request and shaved his beautiful curls down to an extremely short buzz, and rushed through it. Both times I have expressed that I am unhappy with the groom, Susan said that's what she thought I wanted. Except I've been taking my dog in for 2 years, and he has never been this butchered. I drop off a long curly doodle, and pick up a shaved poodle with uneven face and a big mop of poof on the top of his head. I have been so patient and my dog is always the last one at the shop and seems to have the most rushed through haircut and uneven face. The hair always grows out and my curly doodle looks good again, but I have stared dreading his grooming appointments. Unfortunately it's time to go elsewhere. read more

Its always the same sweet lady who does my cats nails. Shes so good at making my cat feel comfortable. Its quick, inexpensive and i wont go anywhere else. 5 stars! Hands down! Better than PetCo! Lol read more

I met one of the owners at a rescue pet fundraiser. She told me about her business. I have been taking my three Chihuahua mixes for nail clipping. You can tell she loves animals and I am going to continue taking my three dogs because she does a great job and they're happy when it's all over! read more

I love this place! I was new to the area and had to run an errand at a local business and knew that I would need a groomer for my two yorkies. I walked in and introduced myself to them and told them that I had just moved here and would remember them. The owner gave me a bag of treats for my pups and told me to come in whenever I was ready. I know that the animals are well taken care of and that the owner and her staff do a wonderful job trimming and shampooing my pups. I always leave satisfied. I would like to give 4 1/2 stars, but it's just not possible. The reason is that if you are looking for a pet hotel sort of place with ambiance and decor, this is not that kind of place. It's a strictly business in and out with no frills kind of place. read more

The owner is a very humorous lady. Makes me feel good. Her shop came highly recommended to me by two fellow boaters and poodle people. Her staff is very humorous and nice, as well. read more

We had a super good experience here. $35 for my 17# schnoodle - they seem to really like dogs and took good care of them. Also, she sent us home with a bag of doggie treats. We will totally be coming back! read more

Love this place. Very reasonable in price. Not the tidiest establishment but that's alright with me. My pup leaves looking great and with a free baggie of treats. read more

The ladies that run this shop LOVE animals. They are kind and gentle and really pamper their fuzzy clients. They have been in this business a long time and know exactly what they are talking about. This week they stayed late to groom my kitty and when they found 1 flea, called me to see if they could add a bath and dry for $5.00!! This place is NOT fancy, it's a family business and the shop isn't shiny and glamorous, but the service is great and they do fantastic work! Thanks Susan!!! read more

My local shop that was super close to me closed up shop without notice. I searched for the next closest and it was the Clip Shop. My Bostie just needs her nails trimmed and is super anxious about it. The ladies at the Clip Shop are amazing! They're friendly, accommodating, and wonderful. They also really understand animals... especially super anxious pups. They give us treats when leaving and they charge less than my former groomer! 100% recommend. read more

I took my paralyzed foster dog to the Clip Shop to get groomed. He had long matted hair, and needed a good grooming. They had me drop him off at 10am, and said they would call when he was done. My boy had a field day playing with all the other dogs. They did an amazing job cleaning him up, getting rid of his matted fur, and making him look like a dog again! Thank you for everything you do, and I will be bringing future fosters to you, as well as my resident dogs! read more

Expectations people expectations! I think I saw some of you in "best in show". I used to go to an overpriced shop in downtown where I had to payed THREE TIMES the price and I have three dogs. I've been taking my dogs to Susan for about 2 1/2 years and after reading some of the negative reviews, I knew I had to say something. My dogs are always happy to go here. They get to run around and play. I'm never in a hurry to pick them up. I drop them off and I get a call when they are ready. My babies get showered here and or shaved every month and I've never had a problem. Susan has one of the biggest heats I've seen since moving to this community. As long as she is in business, she has a client in me. read more

I have standard poodles. My Oliver would shake so badly when going to several other groomers that he could hardly stand. However, he loved going to The Clip Shop. As he declined and couldn't stand very long, Sydney would allow him to lie down for grooming and work around his disability. Simone has never been anywhere else. She loves going and Susan does a terrific job. The shop is messy but the service and grooming are topnotch. The dogs are happy, and the results are beautiful. read more

I've taken my dogs to Susan for over ten years, starting when she had a shop in South Land Park. I trust Susan even more than my Vet. Susan spotted a health problem my miniature poodle,Shadow, that the Vet misdiagnosed. Shadow lived to be 16 and now I have a Bichon who has an ear hair problem that Susan knows how to work with. Her place is dog friendly so it can be messy and smelly. But the dogs are carefully corralled. Susan gets to know every dog by name, personality, and condition. My dog always comes home clean, well groomed, and happy. read more

DO NOT GO HERE! The only reason I went here is that is close to UCD where my husband has be for the lady 4 months and I didn't have time to take her to her regular groomer ... I called to see about a nail clip and I was happy to here I could get her right in... As I walked up to front do I could smell dirty dogs... the front glass was filthy ( I should have turned around and left at that point) ... once through the front door the smell and filth got much worse ... the lady ask me what I was Here for and I told her I just called about a nail clipping she seem not to know anything about it she told me to have a C it would be a minute as she stood There chatting with somebody that did not even have a pet to be groomed. I looked for a chair to sit down and I was afraid to because they were so filthy ( I was wearing white shorts) I was a frayed of getting them dirty the place look like they hadn't been cleaned in years there are stacks and stacks of papers work etc. strung out all over the place and several dogs uncaged just running around they were either overweight and ungroomed or had conjunctivitis in their eyes , my gut feeling told me to turn around and leave but I was desperate to get my dogs nails done as I have not been home in four months due to my husband's illness. She took my dog who just had a bath and started to clip her nails and immediately she cut them too short and made my dog bleed my dog nipped at her and I was not happy about that she is 12 years old and has never napped anyone she acted like it was no big deal so she finished up her nails which they are all uneven and handed her back to me just from the moments that she was in contact with this lady my dog smells like a dirty dog. The charge was only five dollars so that is the only good thing about this place. I immediately took my dog back and washed her feet with soap and water to make sure she wasn't going to get any kind of infection. I can't believe anybody would ever go back to this place read more

I live right around the corner from the one on Broadway but never stopped in. After taking my 8 month Australian Cattle Dog to another groomers for a (failed attempt) at a nail trim...I decided to give this place a shot... I was walking Brutus and saw they were open, I went in and explained my recent experience (my dog is: a) a puppy b) stubborn c) jerks too much) and they asked if they could try... I let them know I had no cash on me because I was simply walking him and they said that was fine. A few minutes later, my pup had trimmed nails and wasn't mad at me (hallelujah!) I plan to come here for all my pups grooming needs! read more

I'm new to Sacramento and my first experience with puppy grooming was ok, but when I took her back to LA, her regular groomer said, "where did you take her?". Tried a new place today and I was reluctant to leave my puppy but since I couldn't find anywhere else on such short notice on a long weekend, I went against my better judgement. There is hair and old poop all over the floor, which is super gross. There's a towel rack that has towels that I wouldn't even use on my car! When I walked in my puppy was in a cage dripping wet and shaking. I brought it to the owners attention and her response was,"that's what they do". Then yes, the one of the groomers started an electrical fire. Yes, there were several loud pops and I had to let them know there was smoke coming from the cables. I want to just grab my puppy and run out of here, but she's being groomed in a back make shift room. I feel badly for leaving my puppy here. I should have known better. I can't believe there are fast food containers on the coffee table, I can't imagine eating in this disgusting environment. Needless to say, I won't be returning. read more

I absolutely loved the costumer service! The prices are great and my 50 lb fluffy dog looked good for his summer cut. I would give it 5 star rating but the place wasn't exactly clean when I walked in. I would recommends this place to anyone. read more