Went back for another visit. Best groomers in Northern California. Miranda took care of Willie today. Great job. Adding a new photo. read more

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Em and her team are awesome. Took our anxious husky mix in for his first ever grooming appointment. Em was super flexible and accommodating. She also seems very knowledgeable and I feel like I came away a little more educated about our pup's fur coat and how I can better care for him. Very happy with the outcome and looking forward to taking our dog here on a regular basis. read more

The entire crew is so patient, loving, and professional with the pups. They went above and beyond for my dog who is very anxious! I can't recommend them enough! read more

What an amazing experience. My pup Aurora went for her first grooming, and came back beautiful and happy. So happy to have found this gem! read more

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Emily is hands down the best! I've been following her all around SF salons ! Unfortunately, now that she moved to Walnut Creek, it's a bit too far for me to see her :( However this review is for her incredible work on my anxious doodle cashew. She's so patient and caring. On top of that, cashew comes out of the salon looking fresh every time! The first time I took cashew to see Emily for her first ever grooming session, cashew was timid and skittish. By the time I picked her up, she was giving Emily kisses! Truly a testament to Emily's care and her ability to make these anxious pups feel comfortable. She's also super responsive and tries to squeeze cashew in whenever possible! I always appreciate her flexibility. read more

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I cannot recommend Emily and her grooming salon enough. I have an anxious frenchie and Emily handled her with care. I love the open concept of the place and vibe is IMMACULATE. Birdie's nails were perfect and it was a comfort for me to know she was well cared for, especially because she gets very anxious for nail trims. The location is super cute and we will definitely only be going there from now on. And the downtown location is great if you want to run errands or get lunch while your dog is being loved and pampered. Thank you, Emily and Katie! We look forward to being regular clients at Wink!!! read more

Wink Dog Salon - Birdie - Pet Groomers Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Completely impressed with the professional grooming skills of award-winning salon owner, Emily. Such a kind and caring woman who sincerely loves what she does and her work is proof! You should see our adorable ShihTzu! She pranced with her little top knot like she was in a parade when we left. This sweet boutique salon is a welcome addition to downtown Walnut Creek. Highly recommend Wink Dog Salon for your precious furry family members. read more

HANDS DOWN the BEST dog groomer out there!! I seriously can't say enough amazing things about Em and her incredible team! If I could write all day about how wonderful they are, I totally would. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the kindest, warmest energy it's like walking into a little spa made just for your pup. My dog Millie is usually pretty shy and anxious around new people, but with Em? It was love at first sniff! The way they handle her with such gentle care and patience truly means the world to me. I can tell they genuinely love what they do and it shows in every little detail. Every single time Millie gets groomed, she comes home looking (and smelling!) absolutely adorable. Her coat is so soft, her nails are perfectly trimmed, and she always has the cutest little finishing touches. Their work is beyond consistent, and I always know she's in the best hands. Finding a groomer you can really trust with your fur baby is rare and I'm so, so grateful I found Em. Millie adores her, and honestly, so do I! If you're looking for a groomer who treats your dog like family and makes them look and feel their absolute best, RUN, don't walk. You'll never want to go anywhere else! Thank you, Em and team, for taking such amazing care of my girl! We love you! read more

We brought our dog Olive for her second cut with Emily! Emily is incredible with our shy puppy, takes her time, and does a great job. She was also very communicative while Olive was there, letting us know timing and if anything changed after we discussed how much to cut. I highly recommend Emily for your dogs next grooming. For reference Olive is a 10 month old Australian Labradoodle. read more

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Emily is the best! So happy to have her so close. Georgie boy is warming up to her! Her salon is very dog friendly. We've stopped by on our walks to say hi and get Georgie comfortable. She always has some paw friends happy to say hi and catch some sniffs. read more

I have two Pomeranians, and Emily was so great with them. When I picked them up, they were just relaxing on the little dog couches she has and they seemed so calm. It was so different than other experiences I've had at other groomers! My dogs usually seem so stressed out afterwards but this time they were happy! And, they look so cute too! read more

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Absolutely love wink salon! Emily is the best groomer we ever had! She made our yorkie look so beautiful. We will definitely go back! read more

Wink Dog Salon - Emily did a wonderful job! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Emily is the only person who's ever groomed our sweet Levi, and we couldn't be happier with the love, care and quality touch she provides. From his first puppy cut onward (he's now 2.5 yrs), she's always been part of our pup's "inner circle" of trusty pals who keep him healthy, happy and looking his best. We appreciate Emily's work so much that we've followed her to multiple salons in San Francisco (where we're based), and now we are eagerly following her across the Bay Bridge to Walnut Creek! The drive is worth it for us to ensure Levi gets the best cut and the most compassionate treatment. Emily is a true friend to dogs everywhere. read more

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Emily is the best!! I found her when she was still in SF and followed her to Walnut Creek (luckily the drive is much shorter now). She's so sweet and kind to me and my dogs, Honey and Boba. You can just feel the love oozing off her! You will not go wrong selecting Emily. Shes also been very cautious since this mystery illness came about and notified us that she's sanitizing everything in her salon before and after each dog. I'd suggest coming a little bit earlier to find parking since the location is in downtown and can get busy sometimes. Emily and her team deserve a 100/10 each time! read more

Emily is the best! My Samoyed Gui Gui has NEVER had a better grooming than this one done by Emily. I went through at least 6-8 groomers. Emily is the best! Her skills went far above all the other groomers whom I had experienced. My dog will continue to be groomed by her and no other! read more

Wonderful experience at the salon! I brought my husband's dog in to be groomed, and what a transformation, Miley aged backwards. I had not realized how critical seeing a professional groomer was for some dogs, but the results were so impressive that Miley already has her next appointment booked. I felt very comfortable dropping Miley off, as the interior was clean and you could see how the dogs were being handled. I also appreciate Emily's professionalism when she first met Miley, because I now realize how overdue Miley was for a trim, and Emily was very kind and professional when describing how she would care for her. Thank you! read more

Finding a groomer when you have an anxious dog is difficult.. my dog gets nervous around strangers, but when we visited Em's salon - I immediately felt at ease with her calm demeanor and inviting space. She took the time to make sure my dog was comfortable and she did an amazing job with the groom. I'm excited to have finally found a place I feel comfortable leaving my dog for a grooming session! read more

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Emily is the beat. She is so sweet and so gentle with our yorkies. We have never had a better grooming experience than with her. :) read more

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Just we just got back from our dog Oliver's first appointment at Wink Dog Salon. We are really impressed! He looks amazing and everybody at the salon is so kind and did such a fantastic job. We definitely recommend wink dog salon! read more

The best groomer in the world is Emily - so glad she moved to Walnut Creek! We have been taking our puppy to her and her only. She is a championship winning groomer and it shows and she has so much love for the pups! read more

I took my dog Skyler to see Emily for a walk in nail trimming. It was a busy Saturday morning for her but she was able to squeeze me in. I have tried to trim my dog's nails at home in the past but I am always worried about cutting them too short and hurting my baby girl. Emily was very nice and let me stay with Skyler while she got her nails trimmed which helped with her anxiety. She even gave me a handful of treats to keep her calm. Skyler is very picky when it comes to treats but she gladly gobbled them up. I am planning on bringing her back soon for a bath. I highly recommend Emily and "Wink Dog Salon" to anyone interested in dog grooming or nail trimming/buffing. read more

They were so patient and did such a great job with my lab puppy. Will definitely be coming back!

Emily is great. Korben came home happy as a clam. Looks. . I highly recommend. She's very kind and gentle with pups. She does Handstripping along with clipping read more

Wink Dog Salon - Emily and Korben - Pet Groomers Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Emily was amazing with my Frenchie puppy! Very professional and nice customer service. She was very considerate and gentle and left my dog Milo looking very handsome. read more

Emily is great dog groomer. She groomed my dog before opening her own business. If in Walnut Creek area you are in good hands.

Emily is hands down the best. I found her when she was still in SF and I make the trek to Walnut Creek every few months now because I can't imagine my dog seeing anyone else! Lucius is an anxious and often grumpy Shih Tzu but Emily works miracles on him. He always has a fresh cut and she goes above and beyond. She is professional, kind and efficient. More than once she's taken the time to pull out little hidden stickers in my dog's paws--ones that I didn't see (and I check daily!). Can't recommend enough. read more

Wink Dog Salon - Pet Groomers Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Emily is great! She was super friendly, very responsive and knowledgeable of different breed requirements. Being a small salon means she was able to give 1:1 attention to my dog to ensure she was comfortable during her first appointment. I also received communication from Emily throughout the grooming appointment to make sure what she was doing would meet my expectations. Looking forward to booking again and becoming a regular for Wink Salon! read more

The salon space is calm and very clean. Em is so great with my dog and she always looks amazing after her groom!

Just picked up my Toller and I am thrilled with his grooming. I cannot recommend this place enough!!! Usually my dog runs to me at the end of grooming and I honestly thought he wasn't going to leave! Quiet, low key- easy to find right in downtown Walnut Creek. You won't be disappointed! Emily- thanks a million!!! read more

Such a wonderful experience with Emily! She listened to how we like our labradoodle's, Lady, hair trimmed and did a perfect job. She was so kind and friendly to Lady we can't wait for our next visit! read more

We have tried multiple dog salons in San Francisco and the East Bay and Emily is the ONLY person that we trust with our two dogs. One of our dogs has separation anxiety and the other has grooming anxiety (great! lol) and she is so patient with both. Plus, she knows how to groom doodles! Their faces always turn out perfect. We tried 5 salons in SF before we found Em at her old spot and went to her for 2+ years, and when we moved to Orinda in July we were bereft without a groomer out here. We went through 2 different groomers in the East Bay who left our dogs with rashes and extreme anxiety. I can't tell you how relieved we were that Em moved her salon to Walnut Creek - just 10 minutes from us! Our dogs are always happy to see her, and always come home looking (and smelling) perfect. Now we'd follow Em to the east coast if it came to it! read more

Emily is a true artist in the dog grooming world. She does such an amazing job grooming my Georgia ( 85 pound goldendoodle ) the thing that sets her apart from other local dog groomers that I've tried is her passion for creativity and love and care she gives each dog that comes into the salon. I don't enjoy my dog being in a crate for hours at a time waiting to be groomed and wink dog salon allows the option for a stress free experience allowing Georgia to be in an larger open gated area instead of the full crate. If there are no other dogs in the salon I noticed when picking up Georgia is roaming the salon with Emily or sleeping by her side until I come get her. Gives me peace of mind! She also does amazing dye jobs! She did a rainbow tail and leg for pride on Georgie and it was amazing. Stayed on for about 6 months which was awesome. From start to finish such a great experience. Whether you want a standard groom or something fun and special this is the place to go to! Love love love! This is exactly what downtown Walnut Creek needed:) read more

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