Unlike what other reviews mention, this North county location does NOT provide cat grooming.

I have had a really hard time finding a groomer! I had a great experience at Pet Smart the first time but not so much our second time and it is a bit of a drive from where I live. I wanted to find someone local and Jacqueline was able to squeeze me in today for a "puppy bath and sanitary trim" . She was very knowledgeable and my little guy came home looking and smelling a lot better! I am thankful to have found her and look forward to continuing our visits. read more

The Golden Paw - Bathed Dood - Pet Groomers Near Me - Atascadero, California

I have two standard poodles, both around 7 or 8 years old. Jacklyn is in the ball, very communicative, efficient, safe, and kind. My dogs love her. I used to groom my own dogs for 20 years. My body and age don't move the same as it used to work. Golden Paw Atascadero is worth the money and miles. read more

I've searched around for a great groomer for my little Toxirn, Kiki, and this place is it! The staff is straight forward and friendly. (Look at my pictures) The quality of the cut was flawless. Literally! I've been getting so many compliments on how good Kiki looks and how impressive it is that there are NO lines! I had a specific look I wanted, including the face and tail to be cut SHORT. I'm thrilled with the result and I was so happy with the service. After I picked Kiki up, they asked if it was what I wanted and what needed to be done differently next time. Who does that? Nobody usually. But they should. I'm already booked for Kiki's next appointment. Also, Kiki who is normally shy with strangers did great there. Which is a testament to the comfortable atmosphere for your dog! read more

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I have been taking my Shetland Sheepdog, Dolan, to The Golden Paw for over a year. Lana and her crew are so, so fantastic. They have consistently gone above and beyond to make sure Dolan, who is a nervous dog, is comfortable and, of course, perfectly groomed. An example of their amazing customer service is this: once, the day before Dolan's appointment, I called Lana to see if I could bring him in early due to a last-minute schedule change at work. I live in Paso, and instead of having me drive to Atascadero, she offered to meet me at Trader Joe's in Templeton to pick up Dolan! I couldn't believe she made such a kind offer, it really hoped me out. She also offered to pick him up several more times, which I didn't need but very much appreciated. Another plus - I have shopped around for groomers a lot over the past four years, and the prices at The Golden Paw are the best in the area. This is the best groomer service I have ever experienced. Highly, highly recommended. read more

Just took Glamour Puss back...and she was looking pretty raggedy...Jacqueline did a GREAT job...my kitty is super small and I can't even imagine being able to shave her let alone have it look good :) read more

Lana did an amazing job on my collie. She had been shedding SO MUCH and Lana was able to get her undercoat out and just made her look so pretty. She did EXACTLY what I asked on her cut. And she's still shiny after several weeks. lizzy loves john and Lana and we're happy we found groomers who enjoy their job and the animals they care for! :) read more

The Golden Paw - Pet Groomers Near Me - Atascadero, California

Michelle always has my dog looking like a postcard! Best groomer I've ever been to! I love that I know what to expect when I bring my dogs here. When I go in to pick my dog up she gets really excited and hard to handle, Lana, and Michelle are always so friendly and help me contain her excitement while we reschedule. I have my sisters dog for the holidays and wanted to substitute her in for my appointment and they were more than willing even though the dog was much larger than the one scheduled(I did phone ahead, but only 1 day notice!) Everybody there is always so happy to see you and your pet its like they care!(because they DO!) Its really hard to find groomers that really LOVE their job and it shows here! I wouldn't think of taking my dogs anywhere else! read more

I've tried to call this place a few times today no one answers the phone ever. I guess I should say that they might be good but if they don't ever answer the phone how will we ever know if I can't make an appointment. Who knows maybe in the future I'll give them another try but sad when no one answers the phone when you call. read more

I am a fan of the Golden Paw in Atascadero. The two ladies who work there now both handle the scheduling and grooming with ease. They are a busy shop and have worked with me to get my Standard Poodle (Harry) in when I really needed him groomed and have run on an impeccable schedule when I have scheduled 6 weeks in advance. They have always given me a reminder call and never keep my spoo longer than necessary. Harry looks great when he's done. I am happy with the services provided. Thanks Golden Paw! read more

John is the best! We took our pom Gizmo, who we also got from John who is the breeder, and he is awesome.

Please come visit me at the Golden Paw. With a new staff, we are getting a fresh start, and changing things up a bit. I have read previous reviews and I have taken the challenge to revive our reputation. My goal is take care of your pet according to its needs and characteristics, with love and patience, in a timely manner. *Grooming by Jacklyn* read more

If I could give this place zero stars, i would. They are lucky they're getting the one star. I would also like to point out that i created this Yelp profile just so i could write this review on this horrible irresponsible groomer. I brought in my toy Yorkie in at 2 pm for a a full bath and groom. Ran errands while I waited for anyone at Golden Paw to call me and let me know my dog was ready to be picked up. I noticed it was 5:30pm and had yet to receive a phone call. I called and no one answered. I gave Golden paw 30 more minutes before i decided to just drive over there and get my dog. After 4 hours, i assumed that my dog would have received a bath and cut. When i got there, I asked the groomer for my dog. Her response was, "oh, your dog is next." I looked at her, and asked her "next for what?!" The groomer then stated, "to get a groomed." At this point i was extremely upset. I asked her, "so you let my dog sit in the for 4 hours in a tiny cage?!" Her response was "we took him out to pee." I highly doubt that the potty break was no more then a few minutes. I told the groomer to just let me have my dog back. If the groomer was so busy that they could not get to my dog AFTER 4 HOURS, they should have called me to pick up my dog and i would have gladly rescheduled. Its cruel to have a dog in a cage for that long. read more

Golden Paw is the best. John and Lana are wonderful people...love the animals, are great to humans and Walter-Bubbles gets a great cut.

I have never been on yelp before, but my experience was not good. I took my poodle in for grooming, when I made the appointment I was told $45.00 when I picked her up it was $60 because they had a problem with her, grooming her paws. I should have asked if they lower the price for the perfect dogs that stand still? It's bad business, I was angry when I left, I'm sure they knew it, but probably do not care since they probably don't want my "bad" dog back. They did a fair job she looked good when I picked her up, but she didn't need to rip me off. I have NEVER in my life paid $60 for a poodle grooming. I once paid $50 for my german shepherd, but knew it going in.. I hate to give bad reviews, but in my opinion and a lot of people I told, said I should. read more

I took my dog to The Golden Paw for the first time today and was so impressed! The staff was so nice and the price was great! I will definitely be using them again! read more

My dogs love this place.John and Lana are awesome. My dogs get there early when they open and are the last to leave because of our work schedule. They run happily in every time. Look beautiful when we pic them up. We have a pom, aussie and poodle. So they do a beautiful grooming on all of our breeds. Highly recommend. Definite 5 stars. read more