I'm so glad to have tried A1 Laundromutt! My tripod Sammy just had her first haircut, and she was pretty reticent. She doesn't even like me to brush her, so I'm pretty sure Barbara at Laundromutt is a dog whisperer or something! She took her time to make Sammy comfortable and somehow got it all done--nails, shaving, haircut, ears, everything--and Sammy looks like a new dog! See her before and after! read more

A1 Laundromutt - Sammy after Laundromutt! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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10/10 recommend Laundromutt! Dinah is an incredibly talented groomer and was very good with my dog Piper. She did exactly what I asked , I'm very happy with how the groom came out! read more

A1 Laundromutt - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Highly recommend Barbara. Great place, wonderful staff, constant communication (which is hard to find). Great prices, very knowledgeable. My dog has long hair and had "pelted" baby coat, so a complex job. They did great. They have parking too. read more

I arranged to bring my 12 year old staffy here for a nail trim. I coordinated with Barbara via text, and she squeezed me in same-day. My pup is sweet, but HATES when I try to trim his nails and tries to bite/warn me when I do. I explained my nervous energy and said it's probably best I step away while the nice young woman clipped his nails in the back of my vehicle. She was calm and said "no problem"! I watched from afar and she confidently trimmed without any issues. We are so grateful for A1 Laundromutt! Also love the option to pay via Venmo. Thank you!!! read more

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, Zip-a-dee-ay! My oh my, what a wonderful find. Ages ago, I read on Edhat that these "ladies" will clip a dog's nails for only $5.00. Nevertheless, I continued to trim my dog's nails myself, much to his displeasure and my steadily increasing aggravation. After over 7 years of me trimming his nails, my normally lovely sweet angel dog had suddenly morphed into a little 4-lb jerk. An over-reacting, acting out little brat. He would cry and lick my hands and struggle and then, about a year ago, at every nail trim, he REALLY began to try my patience. He started screeching and carrying on like you wouldn't believe. He constantly squirmed and licked. I had never once injured him or caused him any pain. I tried wrapping him in a soft towel. I gave him cheese treats, talked sweetly to him. Nothing worked. FINALLY I'd had it with him. Today I took him into A1 Laundromutt. I walked in the door. "Barbara," (the owner, smiling and extremely nice) immediately took my little fusspot so-and-so from me. Without benefit of wrap or anything I thought would *definitely* be needed to restrain him, Barbara proceeded to clip, clip, clip away. He didn't make a peep. To say I was amazed and astounded would be an understatement. In less than 60 seconds-----poof! Magic. Nails trimmed. BEST $5.00 I EVER SPENT. ***Thank you, Barbara.*** read more

A1 Laundromutt - Mi-T. Best dog in the multiverse - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Fantastic service!! I called in the morning & asked if I could bring in my 90# 6yr old greyhound for a nail trim. Robyn said sure, anytime. When I arrived I explained to Barbara that he won't have anything to do with me clipping his nails. She took him into a small room alone & proceeded to gain his trust and after a few whines & attempts to refuse her, she clipped every nail & Zed was no worse for for wear and bounded down the driveway as we left. Barbara is a wizard! read more

A1 Laundromutt - Zed - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Just had the best experience here. Barbara is the greatest! My long-haired cat, Leo, was in need of a nail trim and a bath. I had tried myself but he just wasn't having it. I quickly found out that cat groomers in Santa Barbara are few and far between. Most will take in a dog no problem, but draw the line when it comes to felines. I do not know why. Very grateful to have found this place, and even more grateful that a same-day appointment was accommodated! Barbara, the groomer, was very friendly and personable - and she was extra sweet to Leo who was rather unsure of his new surroundings. She clipped his nails with ease and got him into the bath without so much as a flinch. I was allowed to stand in the room as Barbara did her magic on my Leo. He was unsure of the water at first and was on edge the entire time, but Barbara was so gentle and effective with the bathing techniques. Leo is now fresh and clean with his clipped nails and shampoo. Pricing was lower than I would have envisioned, too. I can't thank Barbara enough for this experience. I will certainly be back! read more

A1 Laundromutt - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

A-1 Laundromutt mistreats dogs. The groomers there cut and burned our dog severely. We trusted the groomers there to give our dog, Odom, a standard cut and wash, something you would expect most groomers to be capable of handling. When we picked him up we were horrified to see his body was covered with patches of seared skin (photos included below). We saw blood beneath his hair, raw flesh exposed, and a change in his formerly trustful demeanor. Odom is a very mellow, senior dog. He is completely cooperative with strangers so there is absolutely no reason for these allegedly accidental injuries. The groomers at A-1 are negligent to the point of bodily harm when brushing or blow-drying dogs' hair. Additionally, the amount of blood that was most certainly shed during this mistreatment is a serious red flag for the sterility of this place of business. It took months for Odom to heal from the injuries inflicted by A-1 Laundromutt. The wounds on his neck became infected and required medical attention throughout his months-long recovery. Perhaps even more heartbreaking than these physical injuries was the emotional toll of the situation. Odom was uncomfortable and ashamed as he had to wear a cone for several weeks to prevent him from scratching at his wounds. Our once friendly family member became withdrawn and lethargic, uninterested in moving because of the pain it caused him. When confronted with the photos of Odom's injuries, the owner of A-1 tried to quell our anger by quickly offering that his next haircut would be free. They were disillusioned to believe that a discount would make up for the terrible abuse our defenseless dog endured. We found it extremely telling that there was such an established prescription for responding to complaints of injuries inflicted by groomers. Even more telling was their failure to acknowledge the injuries on their own regard. We are posting this review to ensure that no dog ever has to endure this abuse. We feel terribly guilty for unknowingly subjecting him to easily avoidable pain. A-1 Laundromutt does not deserve anyone's business. read more

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I have been taking my 2 Golden's to Barbara for a few years now. They are big, hairy boys; lots to handle. Every single visit, nearly every month, I drop them off filthy and smelling like "dog" and a tangled, dirty mess. I come back roughly 4 hours later and I have beautifully scrubbed and perfectly trimmed boys who just smell like spring flowers. After COVID, I was hesitant. But Barbara and her staff stepped up and made me feel safe. They know their craft, and I won't ever trust my dogs to anyone else. read more

A1 Laundromutt - Beautiful boys! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Owner did not greet us; we were new clients (2 Maltese). Worst experience for these two. Assistant did a buzz cut and failed to empty their anal glands. Made owner aware and she defended her staff: loyalty above customer service. Beware of clever sounding titles; they may be hiding something. $170 for 12 pounds total dog weight. read more

I have been taking my rescue doggie to Barbara for a year now. She is so wonderful with Freddy. Does a great job grooming him and treats him like one of her own! So blessed to have found her. read more

I bring my cat in to be groomed about twice a year. Everyone has always been friendly and welcoming! When I pick up my cat she always seems happy and unbothered so I know they treat her well! read more

We take our cat twice a year for a lion cut and they are fantastic. My cat tolerates it more than she tells the ladies. . I feel very comfortable leaving my kitty for her cut and coming back knowing she is in good hands. It's way worth it. read more

A1 Laundromutt - Tomato with her Lion-cut - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Been taking my 6 year old Border Collie mix here for years and they never fail to provide excellent service and experience for me & my pet! Sierra is not a fan of the groomer whatsoever but this is the only place she comes out of clean and happy :) last week I begged her to squeeze me in last minute for a nail trim and she did it no problem in just a couple minutes on the house! It's the little things like that that matter, thank you for all you do & I can't wait to continue bringing my pup here for years to come! read more

A1 Laundromutt - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I have known Barbara for many years both from working for her at A1 LaundroMutt and now as a good friend. I find it upsetting that anyone would negatively comment on Yelp about her and her business in a manner that would insinuate that she or her workers caused harm to a dog. I can say without hesitation that she loves animals with all her heart. She would never hurt an animal and takes pride in having an incredible amount of patience with even the difficult dogs who are her clients. I have seen her bend over backwards to accommodate dogs who can't stand on their own due to age, etc. Barbara has a reputation for grooming dogs that other groomers have said no to in the past. Clearly, anyone who would post anything about Barbara that is anything but positive doesn't know her and the integrity that she has both as a small business owner and as a person. read more

I had a kind of bummer experience here. I had called before hand to ask about nail trims. My dog really doesn't like his paws being touched so I thought he needed a professional groomer to do it so he couldn't reach his head down to bite at my hands. The person I spoke too ensured that he would be in good hands and that they deal with that all the time. My boyfriend took my dog in the next day and said he wanted a nail trim. Before he could ask any questions, someone came up to my dog in my boyfriends arms and just started trying to trim his nails. My dog got super scared and was crying and trying to get away and bite at their hands. My boyfriend explained he's very shy and doesn't like his paws touched. They kept trying and then called him a "bad dog" because he doesn't want his paws touched. Then they took him back to a room but still were just holding him trying to trim his nails. He was literally screaming his head off which I'm sure was just him being dramatic, but they didn't make any effort to make it easier on him or calmer. They didn't even put a muzzle on him until way far into the grooming. I have no problem with muzzles, if they need it, put it on! But I felt it was super irresponsible for them to not do that from the beginning to keep everyone safe. But if they had even given my dog a chance to say hello to them or taken him back to a room, it may have been a better experience. read more

Can't say enough great things about this business! I have a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix pup (9 months). These ladies do a fantastic job to create a homelike environment for the dogs while also using natural high quality products that genuinely help the health of your dogs coat. Every time my boy Dilly comes out of here he looks amazing!! Thank you so much A1 Laundromutt for your great service, we love coming to you! read more

A1 Laundromutt - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Barbara has been grooming my dogs for almost as long as she has been in business. She does a wonderful job and the dogs love her.

We had brought our Aussie here a handful of times....when Covid hit we didn't get her groomed for probably 6 mos....so we told the owner she was matted. What I didn't expect when we got her home were sores on her head and completely down her spine from using an undercoat brush aggressively. I can't imagine the pain and fright she went through. Won't be going back read more

The folks here were super nice. They prefer not to kennel the dogs if they can help it, which is probably happy for most dogs. But the thing I think is a real problem is that they told me that they don't ask for proof of dogs' vaccinations. OK...but you're letting the dogs run around together. Isn't that a problem? The location is very convenient and I really appreciated them taking my dogs on short notice, but the fact that they don't check vaccinations made me VERY uncomfortable. I suppose they're gambling on the fact that people willing to pay for a grooming are also going to be the type who take their dog to the vet...but why take the chance? read more

Took my Bichon for Grooming. Told the assist. to give trim not short stay with current cut. Returned to find she'd been sheared!!! I could see her skin where as b4 she had a "show cut"! I couldn't believe it and to add to that a big dog liked her so continued to drool on her back and neck! The groomer said she could get him to leave my dog alone! I was beside myself knowing how miserable she must have been! The charge was way too high. She had no mats but the charge was like I was charged for extra work! Will NEVER go back!! A bath might be one thing but don't let Barbara touch anything else! read more

A1 Laundromutt - This was after her grooming. So embarrassed! She's usually 2-3 inches longer than this. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The Worst service Ever! I left my dog (cocker) for a bath and when I arrived to pick him up he was terrible. They cut his fur randomly and he was awful!!! I asked way they did something like that and the woman told me that he had a lot of knots and she couldn't give him a bath!!!! But, way they didn't call me to ask permission to cut the knots? Me and my family were shocked to what they did to our dog! It was cruel!!!! Definitely I don't recommend ! read more

These ladies were so friendly! I purchased the Living Social deal to try them out. They absolutely won my business. My dog has lots of undercoat and they did the best job I've seen as far as brushing it out! It's worth noting their address is actually 312 W Mission. I highly recommend them! Quick update: 12 hours after my dog was groomed, he had an "altercation" with a skunk. These women let me bring him in right away and are giving him another bath as we speak! I am so happy I found this business, would have never known about it if it weren't for the Living Social deal. Am relieved to know my dog won't be smelling like skunk when I get home :) read more

I was looking for a place that DOES NOT put your fur babies in kennels and also that had availability the next day. I called a couple places, but loved this place because the lady on the phone was so nice and answered all my questions. I came in the next day and dropped off my pup, and came back in 3 hours like the lady had said. They did a PHENOMENAL job and my usually anxious pup was in such a good mood when I picked him up. I will definitely be coming back!! (I paid $75 for my big german shep, I couldn't believe it! Worth every penny!!) read more

I just started using laundromutt A1 for overnights for my dog Charley. I absolutely LOVE it! Barbara and her staff go above and beyond- I have recommended this business to all of my dog owner friends! Not only does my dog get excited when I bring her in, she is so tuckered out and happy by the end of her stay :) Thank you! read more

A1 Laundromutt - Happy dog! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great haircut, unfortunately they did hurt my pup on her private area. It's been over two weeks and still hasn't healed.

This is a great place for my French bulldog to get a bath and interact with other doggies. The first time We went there, I called for a same-day appointment and they were able to fit me in, I got the chance to see how much the staff cares about the work they do and how happy all the clients were. We have been back a couple times now, and they are always great. The location is pretty convenient being so close to downtown and their prices are super reasonable. My pup loves going there! read more

Can't say enough about Barbara and her business. A+ . She is kind and caring and obviously loves pets! We popped in for something simple and she greeted us personally. She was efficient and professional, solved our problem, and sent us on our way. She wouldn't even let us pay her. We will be back soon for the FULL service. Location and parking is also great. Highly recommend! read more

Do not trust this business!!!! My dog can be aggressive with other dogs and has gotten into some bad fights. Before I brought her in I told the owner this and that she would need to be kept separated for everyones safety. I was told over the phone that wouldn't be a problem but when I picked her up she was roaming free with the other dogs. About a year later I was in a jam and brought her back thinking that my previous experience was a fluke. Nope. They didn't listen. To my knowledge no one was hurt but its pretty obvious they don't care about the health and safety of our pets here. read more

Piper has been going to A1 for years now. I am always pleased with her haircuts. Piper is a cavalier King Charles and depending on the season we adjust her overall fur length and paw hair. A cavalier cut isn't the easiest but Piper always comes out looking as we like to say, slim and trim. The staff is sweet and kind and their love of dogs is apparent. read more

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I found Barbara on Yelp and I'm glad I did. She responded to my message quickly and has been easy going and helpful ever since. This is a good thing as business engagement goes - but it's absolutely nothing to how my dogs behave when I take them in for a bath. It's like having a play date in a safe environment while getting groomed and cleaned. Barbara, her family and all her people all truly care about animals - just ask Bonnie and Clyde. I am so grateful I found them. Professional! Skilled! Safe!! read more

A1 Laundromutt - Bonnie & Clyde LOVE Barbara and all the loving people at A1 Laundromutt :) - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I took my cat here and they did a great job getting her small mattes out without traumatizing her. So glad I took my delicate kitty here. Prices are extremely fair. Thank you!!! read more

I strongly recommend you call before going there on a Saturday afternoon. Says she is open until 6pm but almost every time I drive over there she is closed Sat. afternoon. Very frustrating!! From now on I will take my own advice and call first!! they are very nice though! read more

My Aussie just got a puppy cut. Had a hard time doing it but was convinced it would be okay.. Trust this groomer.. Great advice and my Girl had a great day meeting other friends! Experience is what it's all about and she has a ton! Thanks, Barb read more

Small place, GREAT cutters. They made my little Shih Tzu beautiful as ever, and they can be kind of difficult dog to cut, there are a lot of details for these little dogs, and they attended to them all. read more

I condo sit about half the year in SB and was so pleased to find a grooming service that gives 'mom and pop' personal service and loving care at affordable prices. My dog received a wash, got his ears cleaned, nails clipped and glands taking care of. He is usually nervous and was totally fine when we picked him up... thus, I know he was taken good care of. I highly recommend this grooming service. I will be coming back! It is so nice to find a service in town that answers your phone when you call the first time and doesn't require appointments in advance on the internet. read more

I took my 1 year Maltese to A1 this week. This was our first grooming experience in SB and I was very happy with the results. Sherlock got a very nice face and paw trim, as well as his nails. What I like about this place is that it is very casual and the pups have some space to run around. Sherlock was very happy and when I picked him up he didn't look scared which was the case with his previous groomer. We will be coming back to A1. read more

Our first visit was GREAT. Barbara and Hilda took such good care of our boy EZ that we will certain become regulars at A-1 Laundro-Mut! Give 'em a try and you won't be sorry that you did. read more

A1 Laundromutt - Happy Haircut Treat! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I love this place! My Great Dane is terrified of baths and they do a marvelous job with him!

I love A1 Laundromutt! All of the staff are genuine and caring, and the prices are reasonable. They always manage to get my Aussie in on short notice and do a fantastic job bathing and grooming him. You can tell they take great pride in their work and have a great deal of experience with all kinds of dogs. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a friendly place to get their pup pampered! read more