Ollie had another great spa day with Tecla. She trims just enough to help keep him clean while training for agility and running on the beach. Tecla always listens carefully to my instructions and takes great care of his coat. He's happy to go there, too. read more

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I am SO glad I booked an appointment at The Painted Pooch. Her haircut looks so cute and she's so soft. I think this is one of the best grooms she's ever gotten. I will definitely be booking my next appointment here. They were doing curbside services due to covid, I appreciated their caution and staff was kind. Sometimes poodle mixes can be hard to groom, but they did a fabulous job. Thank you Painted Pooch staff! read more

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Amazing and talented! I trust them with my chiweenie who isn't very trusting when having his nails clipped. They are patient with him and I always pick him up happy read more

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Super surprised by a previous review which is far from the truth. Can't say enough positives about the entire staff at the The Painted Pooch. Before Covid when my two dogs are there, I would hang out for a while just to watch all these beautiful animals being groomed. At no time have I ever seen any animal in distress. Yes, there has been a time or two when grooming was a bit longer than usual, however when any one dog might need additional support you can bet that the staff will be sure to comfort that beloved pet in able to complete a grooming. Many thanks to owner Lauren and her staff for the many years of grooming my precious pups, Grady, Lucy, Chevy and Sophie! I highly recommend The Painted Pooch!!! read more

Took our dog there for the second time to get a shave, but was very disappointed to find a number of small scabs on him where they knicked him with the razor; no one mentioned that upon picking him up. Also we've noticed him spazing out itching randomly after bringing him home and we found a few fleas on him. read more

Killin it!! Gave my baby Atlas the look of a lifetime... Red Carpet ready with his mohawk... hes a morkie, but everyone thinks he's a baby schnauzer today... lol read more

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This place is awesome! Our dog loves going here and they do a great job. Staff is friendly and they are reasonably priced.

I have a Havanese and as such am always afraid of leaving my dog with an groomer that doesn't know the breed or how the coat should be cut. Yelp reviews gave me the confidence to try Lauren and her team. The Havanese has a silky long coat that is prone to matting. Though I am very conscientious and have all the right combs and brushes, I still managed to leave some mats in. Lauren called me about them as she encountered them. A Petco or Petsmart, or otherwise inexperienced groomer will reflexively shave down the dog which you will discover to your horror when you come to pick it up. Lauren explained that she could brush and comb out the mats for a limited amount of time because at a certain point it would be painful to the dog, and neither of us wanted that. So I knew to expect that due to the mats the cut may be shorter than I had asked for, but importantly from my perspective, my pup would not be simply shaved because that was quicker and faster. Lauren also invited me to bring in my combs and brushes and she would show me how to comb in such a way to detect and remove mats. I know it sounds simple but until you've owned a dog with a light silky coat you may not grasp why some of us get a little neurotic. The grooming ran about an hour longer than anticipated due to the mats, and I offered to pay accordingly and tipped on top of that. I appreciate a grooming shop that puts the dog and customer first. read more

Lauren and her staff are fabulous. I tried several groomers in the area prior to finding her. She does an outstanding job with my dog and is able to help with my her problem areas (eye disease and ears). The salon is pristine which is something I have seen lacking in other salons. Lauren and her staff always pamper the pooches so it's no wonder my dog gets excited when we go there. I wouldn't take my dog anywhere else in town. read more

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These people are TALENTED. I took my pomeranian / papillion, Badger, here to get his fur cut. We took him to two different groomers before, both of which were bad experiences. I was pretty weary about taking him somewhere again, but his fur was just getting out of control & this place had great reviews, so I decided to take the chance. The inside is very open so that you can see all the pups getting trimmed. I like that they have this layout, because other groomers have everything closed off which just gives you an uneasy feeling. Badger got his fur trimmed by the red headed lady (can't recall her name). At first when she took Badger, she immediately commented on how matted his fur was. She was saying it in a way that came off as a bit insulting. Anyone who owns a pom knows how thick their fur is, & even with a daily brushing it has a mind of it's own. Plus with our bad experiences with groomers made me not want to take him to one again, so his fur hadn't gotten a proper cut in awhile. But it just made me uncomfortable how she was commenting on his fur. She pulled out a form for me to sign acknowledging that his fur was matted & that he may have to be shaved. The way she was going on, she sounded like she was just going to shave him right off the bat. Luckily the owner, Lauren, came over & mitigated the situation. She was actually in the process of trimming a pom that had the "look" that I wanted Badger to have, & she said they would brush / blow him out so that he wouldn't have to be shaved. I felt so much more relieved after hearing that. My boyfriend picked Badger up about 3 hours later & he looked GREAT. They did a fantastic job & he looked so handsome. We will definitely be coming back so that his fur doesn't get matted again & he can keep looking dapper :) read more

I love this pet salon!! They have the kindest and most talented stylists around. I only trust them to take care of my senior dog. They're gentle and take their time to make sure he feels safe and comfortable. Thank you read more

Lauren is amazing! One of the only groomers I trust with my little Pomeranian. I have tried so many different places because I live in Puyallup, but have always been disappointed with them and end up coming back to Lauren. I'd follow her anywhere! *Extra bonus for how much she loves my dog and treats her like a princess* read more

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I've written this same review elsewhere but it bears repeating. Also I'm just too lazy to come up with a new one: I've gone 2 times now and I'm hooked. They take extra time with my Roxy, because she is very nervous about the whole process. She gets extra time to dry because she is so afraid of the dryer. My groomer paid close attention to what I wanted and went the extra mile to make sure I was satisfied. read more

Teddy has never looked better! I couldn't be more pleased. My granddaughter shouted, OMG! He is so cute! read more

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I have been taking my Charlie here for a while now. The care that Lauren gives is better than any you will find at a big-box chain store. After expressing my concern over an ever-so-slight incident, she reached out to me to ensure I had a full understanding of what happened and reassured me that it was nothing to be concerned about. She is a professional who has been doing this for years, and my concern was quickly put at ease. Her grooming is top-notch and comes with a personal care and dedication you will find no where else. If you love your pet as much as I do, rest assured they are in good hands with this team of professionals. My Charlie loves going here, and I love the results. Could not be happier to have found our forever groomer. read more

Been bringing our Argus a standard poodle for months now, and are very happy with every cut! I've never had a dog that needed to be groomed so, all new to me. They gave me great advice on how to get him used to clippers and it worked!! He has no issues, and loves going there! I was worried about how he would look not fuzzy but, once I saw that face! I was in awe of how gorgeous he is! They do amazing work! We will go nowhere else! Thanks ladies! read more

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My blue heeler/Australian Shepard has been coming here for several months now. Super friendly staff, and they always do an amazing job on my boy Tucker. He is always so happy when we pull in for his appointment. They truly love animals and it shows. read more

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My dogs, Rome and Buddy love this place. Lauren is very good with the dogs as are all who work there. Best little groom shop around! read more

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I scheduled an appointment here because it was the closest 5-star​ rating groomers to me & in general. I was scheduled for​ another day but, sadly I was called to reschedule due to the groomers family emergency. Although this was disappointing​, they offered to give me a discount for my troubles which was very kind. I am pleased to say that the cut was so adorable! It was exactly what I pictured. I am giving a 4-star only because after picked up doggy I was COVERED in little hairs. I can only imagine how itchy she must be​ if I was, just by holding her. Not really sure the routine of a full grooming but it would've been nice if the bath was after to prevent the excess hair all over. ​Other than that I would recommend this place & I will be coming back. read more

Sarah is great, I have a shih tzu and she always does a great job with him. He's always happy when I pick him up here, which means a lot to me because when I used to take him to Petco or Petsmart it felt like he was terrified when we walked in and scarred for life when we walked out. I definitely trust the people at The Painted Pooch! read more

Full disclosure: I do reception here, and I interact with customers and their pets all day. The Painted Pooch groomers truly care about the animals that come through these doors, there's no doubt in my mind about that. They consider your pet(s) to be a beloved extension of the Painted Pooch Family. The motto here is "humanity over vanity." This is why they take ... their ... time. It's called being safe and keeping your pet comfortable. Where scissors and sharp blades are involved with your pet's experience, wouldn't you want the groomers to take their time and be careful? If you are looking for speedy service, and you just don't have patience for things like safety or comfort for your pet, then this is NOT the grooming shop for you. Sure, these skilled professionals can accommodate your busy schedule when given advance notice, but if you book a last minute, same-day appointment that we have put a lot of effort into accommodating, and then you call every hour demanding to know "what's taking so long" it not only comes off as disrespectful, but in the long run it could stress out your pet via stressing us out. Here are the top reasons a quality grooming experience may take longer than you might expect: 1. If this is your pet's first experience, it could be a bit scary for them. We respect that and WILL NOT force your pet through any aspect of the appointment that seems too stressful for them (e.g. our high velocity air dryer that can be alarming for your canine kiddo). We want your dog to associate our shop with positive experiences so that they might have an easier, better time during their next visit. 2. If your pet's coat is matted, it can be very time consuming to carefully brush, spot shave, or otherwise eliminate matted coat humanely, in a way that is not traumatizing and involves minimal pain/discomfort. Having matted hair is usually already so uncomfortable for your pet, and often painful. 3. Accidents happen. Occasionally a dog will bite or a cat will scratch (yes, cats get groomed), and sometimes it is serious and requires immediate medical attention, which creates a deficit in staff members. Another less serious but nonetheless very time consuming type of accident has to do with pee and poop. Sometimes, when a dog is scared, it will evacuate its bowels--a natural fight or flight response. Imagine that we have just bathed and dried a large dog for, say, 90 minutes, and then that dog suddenly poops and gets its own fecal matter all over itself. At that point, we have to go back to square one and re-bathe. What do you think happens to the rest of the schedule then? Unfortunately, it becomes a domino effect, and we end up scrambling a bit to make up for lost time. 4. Other stressors that could cause setbacks include but are not limited to troublesome home life, full moons, and miscellaneous health issues your pet might be experiencing. 5. Your groomers are human. They may be experiencing health issues such as groomer's lung (google it), carpal tunnel from grooming, or frozen shoulder/rotator cuff issues due to the repetitive motions of grooming. Maybe a big, unruly dog has just jerked your groomer's shoulder out of its socket, and now they are grooming today with a handicap. Maybe their mother died two weeks ago, and they are moving a bit slower today because the funeral was last weekend. Maybe you could afford your groomer some patience and compassion because they are, after all, human. The variety of pets we encounter are so vast and differing--from big, friendly and furry, to small and anxious-- that we have to thoughtfully and often painstakingly schedule most appointments. Sometimes it can be a bit of a logic puzzle. There are multiple factors including but not limited to making sure there are enough tubs, dryers, and plenty of staff at any given time. Furthermore, certain dogs take much longer to dry than others. Some dogs are loud, and when there is a cat on the schedule, loud dogs can be a risk factor. Therefore, we can only schedule a finite amount of big dogs, double-coated dogs, cats or otherwise high maintenance circumstances. Bottom line: if you are in a rush and need speedy service *let us know at the time of booking* and we will do our best and act accordingly. The sooner we know, the better we can plan for your's and your pet's unique needs, safety, and comfort. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and respect. read more

We have been taking our long hair chihuahua here. They remember him by name, and are consistent with his haircuts. It's a fair price they charge, and he comes back happy. read more

Love The Painted Pooch! I had my dogs going to a previous groomer but when my groomer left that place to come here... we followed. My dogs have never looked so good! They look, smell, and feel amazing! Thank you ladies at The Painted Pooch for making my pups happy! read more

Awesome job people are great they go out of their way and my dogs love it there. I highly recommend the Painted Pooch. read more

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Lauren, Yoon and all of the staff always do a beautiful job on all of our dogs. And Yoon in particular has worked miracles after I've tried to trim the Cookie monsters bangs myself and made a real hash of it. The ladies also sent us the nicest card after we lost our two old boy dogs. They treat the owners in the same outstanding way that they treat the dogs and cats. Katherine W read more

It was my first time bringing my dog to The Painted Pooch. They did an excellent job, the staff was very friendly and good with the dogs, at first I thought it was a bit too short, but ended up really liking his hair shorter. I will definitely go back. read more

This is the 2nd time we have taken our puppy there. The girls working there seem to really care for the dogs. Seems like most everything is done right out in the open and that makes me feel more comfortable. Our pup is a bit of a handful and they do a great job!!! He comes home happy not traumatized. It's quite a bit farther for us to go there, but it's worth the drive! read more

About two weeks ago was my first time coming here to get my dog shaved and bathed. They got me in for an appointment right away and the receptionist lady was very friendly and very nice. The price including the tip was also decent. Kels who did TJ's cut looks amazing and great. She was also super friendly. All in all very great experience!! I'll be going back! read more

I've brought my dog here 2 times for grooming and nail trimming. She always leaves happy and beautiful. Employees are nice also.

i love this place. they are always so patient with my lhasa apso booboo. he is always matted because he just hates being brushed. the girls always do an amazing job with him and he always smells so good. i appreciate the staff. ty so much. read more

I've been taking my doodle Bella to Lauren for 4 years. I highly recommend her! Last week, Lauren was booked full, so another groomer on her team did the job equally as well. The staff at Painted Pooch takes good care of Bella. She always has a pep in her step after each visit to the Painted Pooch, and she looks great too! read more

The ladies who work here are just wonderful! I took my shy dog here to get a haircut. Little one was very anxious when I dropped her off and when I came to pick her up she was wagging her tail having the best time ever with one of the other pups! Her summer haircut looked pretty fantastic too! I highly recommend The painted pooch, we'll for sure be back. Thank you! read more

Our goldendoodle Chewbacca is still a 6 month year old puppy and we've been taking him here for the first couple of months and love Lauren and her extremely competent staff! Check in and check out is extremely easy, Bacca always looks and smells gorgeous, you can tell the employees genuinely love working with animals and the results are amazing. Can't recommend the Painted Pooch enough, great woman owned business and animals comfort is top priority. read more

Jack, our goldendoodle, LOVES Lauren. We do, too. She is an extremely talented, patient, and gentle groomer. She always let us know when she has a concern, such as dry or sore paws, and provides great suggestions. Lauren has been his groomer for about four years and we completely trust her to help him stay gorgeous--including keeping his long special lashes. Lauren is the very best of all groomers in the region, and is also a very kind and genuine person! We recently moved out of state and already miss her terribly. She went above and beyond to provide specific instructions to the new groomer about his sensitive spots and other great tips. read more

Always thoroughly satisfied with how my dog looks and is cared for. Lauren and her staff do a great job! read more

They did an amazing job grinding my Boxers claws and where super sweet to her! Much cleaner than just clipping! I won't take her anywhere else read more

They were super amazing with my pup. He had never had his nails trimmed before and because he was a new guy and it was his first time they gave him a complimentary nail trim. Very friendly staff. I'd definitely bring him back for future grooming. read more

Great service! My Poppy loves her grooming appointments and that says it all right there!

I took my older Golden Retriever here today, as was not happy with the cut she has been receiving from other groomers What a great find was this groomer! Yoon did a fantastic job, I will certainly be a return customer. Thank you!!! They obviously put the dog's needs first, and mine is overly anxious. I could tell she had a good time. read more

Took both of my Siberian huskies to get a bath and a trim they did an amazing job. Even gave my boys treats they truly spoil them when they are in there care. They were left so clean and did an anti shed treatment as well. Owner was so sweet and even offered a discount for one of my pups since he did not stay still for the whole process and they were not able to fully finish cleaning his bottom dry. They truly do what your puppy can handle and not more than what they can not handle. I will keep coming here to clean my boys I am even happy to do the commute from maple valley to Burien. read more