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    The Gentle Spaw

    4.8 (40 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Bath and groom only

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    A very happy puppy!
    Melissa E.

    I was referred by a fellow groomer to Nick and I'm so glad I did. My puppy has had traumatic experiences in petco that has left her with depression for days, also she looks almost the same as when she left but Nick transformed my Baby Einstein maltipoo into a poodle maltipoo haha. Ellie came home and was excited to play and eat she had an appetite. I can't say enough good things. Also, he was available for me the same day. I didn't have to wait a week or even a month to be seen and he came to me which is awesome. I'm scheduled for my Ellie's next appointment and cant stop taking pics of my dog. Thanks so much Nick you rock!!!!!

    Fuji
    Ananda V.

    Fantastic job! My American Eskimo gets anxious easily, but they gave him treats right away and were able to make my dog feel comfortable from the get-go (which is no easy task!). Fuji looks impeccable, and is perfectly groomed. This is truly the best he has ever looked after being groomed! - Also, not to mention the fact that they are mobile and come to you, which is very convenient. Great job! I will definitely be calling back again soon!

    Happy Zoe
    Alejandra A.

    I will like to recommend this Mobil spa for dogs because my dog had always really bad experiences in the past. Is been 2 times with this company and she just love it from day 1. Nick is the person that's been helping Zoe, he is very kind and has a very calm vibe that I strongly believe makes a big difference to our dogs. Also he was fast, which for me is very importan so half of the time I have things to do after. Again I'm very happy because Zoe came happy home and that means everything for me. Really good service, always on time....... I'm leaving pictures so u can see how happy and pretty she is

    Bella

    My pup just got groomed for the first time by Dominique at The Gentle Spaw. It was the best experience. I was lucky to get in because of a cancellation and I'm so happy that I was able to. Dominique was so wonderful with my highly anxiety ridden pup. The haircut was perfect and she's a sweetheart. I would highly recommend her for grooming to all my family and friends. It's very nerve racking trying to find a good groomer for my pup and I so happy I have The Gentle Spaw a try.

    Australian Mini Labradoodle
    Michelle S.

    We just moved to Woodland Hills from Santa Monica and devastated to learn that our mobile groomer of two years doesn't service this area. Thank goodness we found the Gentle Spa, because this is the best cut and service we've ever experienced! Australian Labradoodle's need an artist and Nick (the owner) is certainly one! He was very responsive, professional, the van was new and impeccable, and he was very kind to my pup Sampson. Highly recommend!

    Leo
    Eric D.

    Thanks for fitting Leo into your schedule on Saturday! A lot of groomers don't accept bulldog breeds and I was so happy that your company loves them! The grooming was excellent! You guys took great care of Leo, all his face folds were nice and clean plus thanks for the snout balm. I'll definitely book again!

    Shirley M.

    Nick did a fantastic job on our Golden Retriever, Ellie and our long haired doxie, Daisy. We will definitely use them again!

    Dog
    Claire B.

    We used this service recently and waited 4 weeks for an appointment but it was well worth the wait. Our chow chow is 13 1/2 so of course I love a mobile groom for him because it's less stressful. When Nick arrived I liked him right away because he had a calm demeanor and I knew he would be sweet with my dog. It took almost two full hours but the end result was worth the steep price. Going forward it shouldn't take Nick so long and he assured us the price would come down. The dog was fluffy, nails trimmed, (a first because he hates this) and Nick did an awesome job. Highly recommend this grooming service. A bit pricey but makes a world of difference.

    Teddy

    I saw them on the road and had to contact them they are very reliable and on time and also amazing on how they were able to work with me on scheduling, & to top it off they did an amazing job with my fur baby only if I would of token the before Pic definitely recommend them 100%

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    Nick handled our pets with great care. Awesome service. Highley recommended.

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    Great service! I have a rescue Boxer mix w/anxiety. She warmed up to him pretty quickly. I am now going to be a monthly customer for sure!

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    Nick runs a well oiled machine with appointment reminders and on time groomers who are so loving and caring.

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    5.0
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    I want to say that this place is a lifesaver. Our home was destroyed and have to go back and forth…read moreto LA for work/litigation. This 6 week trip was the worst- our Airbnb was illegal so we had to move into a hotel during a heatwave where our 3 pups were stuck. With small yorkies or little ones, they can easily have a heatstroke if taken out for 20 min. We then went to a daycare in Thousand Oaks and turned around. We go to a regular daycare in our temp place out of state so I just knew it wasn't safe for my tiny dogs. I fell upon Calabasas Paws Inn and OMG it was next to my hotel - the Hilton Calabasas. Like 30 sec drive. I booked the initial meeting and I was in right away! I have THREE DOGS. You pull up and they come out to the car and here is what you receive: - my texts are answered right away - HAPPY, amazing staff. - quick, responsive and my dogs are eager to go into the daycare - the owner was so helpful when we had to switch our hotel again - they always ALWAYS send photos. We even got a cut in frame photo which we keep in our hotel. - the booking is super easy. - and my dogs ZONK out when they get home I WISH I found this place first. I will always utilize this daycare when we come back every six weeks and when we move back permanently. The place just feels and looks fun and attentive to your dogs. PS- during the 5 hour trial, I booked a nail trim bc my daycare is supposed to do it every 5 weeks and we noticed they were long and curled. Val and the staff actually came out and told me they took care of it and how they did so. I usually would forget which is why their nails were so long.

    We love Calabasas Pawz! They have set up an app to make scheduling super seamless and convenient!…read moreOur little Kiwi gets so excited when I ask her, "do you want to go see your friends." I can't say "friends" without her going crazy! We have been able to still enjoy weekend away knowing our little puppy is in the best care! Thanks Calabasas Pawz!!

    Tali Tails Dog Grooming & Daycare

    Tali Tails Dog Grooming & Daycare

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    I can't rave enough about Tali! She is hands down one of…read morethe most compassionate women I have ever met. I met her when she was still by Ralph's and she was so kind and her love for animals was clearly seen by our one conversation. I had another groomer at the time but I told my friends about her and they started taking their dogs there and they loved her they said Not only did she do a great job on the grooming but she sends photos and updates while she's grooming . When she moved locations I decided I'm going to try her because I was sick of my old groomer not being reliable. My pup is shy and nervous so of course I was nervous to take her to a new spot. Tali not only made my pup feel comfortable patiently letting her interact with the other dogs she also made me feel comfortable. I felt like I was leaving my dog with family - and that is a great feeling seeing I've only interacted with her once before. Poppy my pup did so good, and the videos and pictures she sent me during the process calmed my nervous heart. And if that wasn't already enough when I picked her up she looked sooooo cute!! I couldn't believe how good she did and how cute she looked. As long as Tali is in business I will take my Pup to her, in my opinion there isn't a better groomer in the valley!

    I am very disappointed with my experience…read more I was charged an additional $10 because they claimed my dog was "difficult." My dog is one of the sweetest and friendliest dogs, especially around people. We bathe him ourselves at home without any issues, and no other groomer has ever described him as difficult. It feels like this was simply an excuse to add an extra charge. To make matters worse, they also wanted to charge me for daycare because they said I didn't pick him up on time. I was actually waiting for a text or phone call to let me know he was ready, but I never received either. Instead, I was the one who had to call and text them to ask if he was finished. When I finally reached them, they claimed they had already texted me and said I would be charged for daycare. This entire experience was frustrating and unprofessional. Charging extra fees based on questionable reasons and poor communication is unacceptable. I would not recommend this groomer based on my experience.

    Muttserati

    Muttserati

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    I've had dogs my entire life, but my current 1 year old Bully that we got during the pandemic is by…read morefar the most spoiled. My fiance & I work crazy hours and I travel a lot. We try to bring her everywhere with us that we can, but there are just some places that you can't bring your furry friend. Thankfully we found Muttserati and let's just say our little princess loves the place and the team there. Mike asked for a few pictures of Dakota (which of course we have tons of) and asked us some questions about her behavior. Of course we gushed about our little princess! We had a meet & greet and I was able to meet his family during the process. My dog was very comfortable with them, and they are definitely dog people which is a major prerequisite for us. We were able to pay the deposit via Venmo (super simple for those of us who don't really carry cash around and hate credit cards). Mike sent us pictures of our little sweetheart on a daily basis, which REALLY helps keep our mind at ease while i'm on the road or we're both slammed with client meetings. On top of all that, he was very professional which is a huge plus. We had a great experience with Muttserati, it's a very reasonable price for what they offer, they have phenomenal service and of course our Dakota had a great time! We will be back!!!

    Mike is truly a dog lover…read more I found this company on Rover. When I called, I left a message. Mike returned my call immediately. During our conversation, I asked him a few questions. I wanted to know about his house, yard, and where would my dog, Ziggy sleep at night. Mike was able to provide full details without making me feel rushed or hurried. I guess he knew I was a little uncomfortable. It is hard leaving your pet in someone else's care for a short or extended period of time. After speaking with him, I felt comfortable, and more at ease with leaving my dog there. During Ziggy's stay, Mike sent me pictures throughout the day. I was appreciative that Mike took the time to take pictures and send them to me. Mike and his family are the best. Ziggy was very happy during her stay. I would highly recommend them.

    The Gentle Spaw - groomer - Updated August 2026

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