I've brought my 14-year-old Golden Retriever here for grooming 6 or 7 times over the past several years because it's conveniently located and they've always done good work. On my most recent visit, however, our bill had increased by about 35%, including a $20 "infrequent grooming" fee. I understand businesses need to raise prices, but this fee caught me off guard because we bathe and brush our dog between appointments. When I dropped my dog off, I jokingly said, "Everything the same as last time... except the infrequent grooming fee." I intended it as lighthearted feedback, not a confrontation. Instead, the owner immediately responded by telling me I was welcome to go somewhere else. The conversation quickly became heated. I'll own my part in that. I wasn't perfect either. But what disappointed me most wasn't the fee itself; it was how quickly a simple comment was met with defensiveness rather than a conversation. As a repeat customer, I hoped my feedback would at least be heard. Ironically, I think there's an easy solution. Instead of adding an "infrequent grooming" surcharge, why not simply offer a loyalty discount to customers who come in more often? The end result is similar, but it feels like rewarding customers instead of penalizing them. To be fair, they do decent quality grooming, and I have no complaints about the care my dog received. Unfortunately, after this interaction, I was asked to take my business elsewhere. We've since found another groomer we're very happy with. I genuinely wish them well. My only advice is that customer feedback, even when you disagree with it, is worth listening to. UPDATE: Thank you for your response. If you were looking to come across as confrontational, argumentative, and defensive, well, then you nailed it. read more

I will definitely have my business for years to come. Great quality and customer service. This is the same dog. First picture is dog in pound, second is a self trim, the 3rd is the finished product read more

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It was our first time taking our pup to get groomed and we're glad we came to Bark Bath N' Beyond. Our friends had recommended we check them out because they've always had a great experience and I'm glad we experienced the same. It was well priced considering all the extra services they did (teeth brushing, nail trim, etc.). We liked that they use an anti shed shampoo. Luka came out smelling so wonderful! He didn't have a lot of hair on his body that I wanted trimmed, but I appreciated them hearing me out and getting all the spots I did want trimmed. Thank you for a great first experience Bark Bath N' Beyond! read more

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They did a great job with our puppy. We've had some bad experiences with bleeding and scrapes from other groomers. They did a great job with the cut, a nice even coat. It Will definitely be our spot for future grooming if they stay consistent. read more

we have always had problems with my anxious dog because he hates when we touch his face. but he looks so good! thank you for being able to groom his face! read more

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The girls here are so great! I brought my 1 yr old goldendoodle in for a cut and a good cleaning after being in the mountains. Ive taken him to another groomer before that could never get his cut right or trim detail areas like the paws. This place was wonderful, Took around 3 hours and they were so thorough! They even had him on the table still so i could examine him and make any changes. They gave me a full rundown of what they did to him, they even found foxtails in his paws that I had no idea were there! They took all the foxtails out, and trimmed his paw fur down perfectly!! They were so sweet and priced well for all their hard work, would absolutely recommend ! read more

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I'm SO happy I found this place! I've had so many bad experiences with groomers where you make an appointment and they keep your dog for 6+ hours and they come out distressed, dying for water and have to go potty several times. This is NOT one of those places. Both times I've dropped my dog off at 9am, he goes right back (trusts them), and then I get a text around 10:30 that he's all done. For reference, I have a medium 30lb Aussie mix rescue, almost 10 years old. He's always been pretty touchy with grooming, especially his feet, so the first time I let them know if he gets over it at any point, it's fine to leave off some of the extras. They listened to my requests, noted what I wanted, and said they'll try to get as much done as they can but would let me know if they skip anything. When I picked him up they said he was really good with everything, just got a little nervous with the blow dryer, so they just went slow on the lowest setting and he did fine. I really appreciate that they care about the dog's comfort and will take their time to ensure they're not stressed out. He had some matting in his tail the first time I wanted them to take care of and I was worried he'd come out looking like he went to sport clips with a coupon. They cut out all the matting, and even had it up front to show me how much, but you couldn't even tell by looking at his tail (meaning it still looked full and fluffy and no obvious chops). Also wanted just light trimming down the back of his legs where sometimes accidents happen due to the long fur. They cleaned it up perfectly. They trimmed up his scraggly grinch paws (and nail trim) so he looks like a puppy again. Sent him home with a bow on his collar for the holidays. He comes out happy and fluffy, smelling great, and their de-shedding treatment really works! No more piles of fur after petting, for like weeks! His spa day came to about $105 before tip. Worth every penny knowing my dog is comfortable and happy. Thank you to your awesome staff! read more

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Terrible cut on my toy poodle. I provided a photo of him with the cut I wanted and they gave me back a choppy, uneven cut with straggly hairs all over his face. I wasn't sure when we picked him up but he was fluffy so it was a bit hard to tell. This photo is from the next day when his hair settled and it was very obvious. I had to take my scissors and try to trim him myself because it was so awful and amateurish. I did ask them to shorten his facial hair when we picked him up, showed them the image to match again and they still didn't get it. Maybe they are good at certain breeds but I wouldn't trust them for poodle cuts. read more

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Yeah, this was our first experience and will be our last unfortunately. Was definitely hoping for a better cut. They were good about getting him in last minute though. We have a cavapoo and we know what type of cuts look good on him. When I dropped him off I let them know they can trim, cut but whatever they do, don't shave him. I was pretty clear about this. Well, two and a half hours later I went to pick him up. And.... he's shaved. He looks like a freaking rat. For whatever reason they left his head hair longer so now his head looks huge on a body with no fur. They also left his tail super bushy like a squirrel. I really have no idea what they were thinking when they cut his hair. No mention of anything when I picked him up and I was just in shock. Wish they would have brought him out to me before asking for a tip. His name is Max and he was in on Wednesday July 10. read more

Marisol and her team did so so so well!! They transformed my pup after a fun day in the mud. They are affordable, quick and easy to book with. They include nail beds trimmed, sanitary trim, and under the paws trim? To include a blueberry facial so cute and she smells so good! I can't stop sniffing her like some kind of weirdo. Will definitely be coming back again and recommending to others. read more

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We took our 4 year old golden retriever here and she LOVED it!! She normally is very skittish going to the groomer but she came out so so happy!!! She also came out with little bows in her hair we just moved from Encinitas to Carlsbad and will definitely return for her next cut/wash!! read more

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They did a great job grooming my girl. I love that everything is included. Other places charge extra for clipping nails or expressing anal glands, but here it's all included! read more

Took our 2 fluffy boys here for the first time and so glad I found them! They did a great job on them both. They were long overdue for their groom since we haven't found anywhere since moving that does a good job with wooly coated huskies, but they were able to get their undercoat out and mats and the boys look fantastic. Thank you!! read more

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I found this groomer on yelp... and I'm so glad I did! I took our Maltepoo mix there for his 1st grooming session (he is 4 months old) & he looks amazing! I made an appointment with MaryLou who was sweet & very helpful. They wrote down all of the things I wanted done & he came out looking awesome. His grooming session took about 2.5 hours. I asked that they clip his paw pads & his sanitary areas & keep him relatively long. I was also able to text picture of what I wanted. Him to look like. He came out calm and not worked up or anxious. Very very happy! I have already recommended this groomer to my friends. I love supporting a local small business! We will be going back, they now have a repeat client! read more

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Friendly, fast and our boys always look and smell fabulous. Scheduling is always easy and they respond right away. read more

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It was our first time taking our pup to get groomed and we're glad we came to Bark Bath N' Beyond. I found this place by driving by, and I stopped in to get information as I had been looking for a groom for my pup. This is a small shop tucked into the Teri Cafe/TJ Max shopping center. Making an appointment was fast and easy. It was well priced considering all the extra services they did (teeth brushing, nail trim, etc.). We liked that they use an anti-shed shampoo. Sadie came out smelling so wonderful! They wrote down all of the things I wanted done & she came out looking awesome. HerWe recently took our beloved pup for grooming at Bark Bath N' Beyond, and it turned out to be an excellent decision for both us and our furry friend. We stumbled upon this gem when driving by, and a quick stop to gather information led us to discover a small shop tucked away in the Teri Cafe/TJ Max shopping center. Making an appointment was a breeze, which was a great start to our experience. The pricing was reasonable, especially considering the additional services they provided, such as teeth brushing and nail trimming. One standout feature was their use of an anti-shed shampoo, which we truly appreciated as it left our pup, Sadie, smelling absolutely wonderful! The staff at Bark Bath N' Beyond took the time to note all of our specific requests, and they did an outstanding job. Sadie emerged from her grooming session looking fantastic, with her paw pads and sanitary areas clipped as requested. What truly impressed us was that she was calm and relaxed, not at all worked up or anxious, which is a testament to the gentle and caring approach of the groomers. In total, the grooming session took around 2.5 hours, which was well worth the wait for the quality of service provided. We left Bark Bath N' Beyond with a clean, happy, and beautifully groomed pup. We are incredibly satisfied with our first visit, and we highly recommend this establishment for anyone seeking professional and attentive pet grooming services grooming session took about 2.5 hours. I asked that they clip her paw pads & her sanitary areas. She came out calm and not worked up or anxious. read more

My wife took our Lily, a terrier mix in to get a spa treatment for her first time. The groomers were very in tune with what we wanted and what might be best for Lily since this was her very first visit to the groomers (she is only 6 mos old). They worked on her for a short bit and when we received her back she was beautifully cleaned up and she smelled so good. In fact four days after she still smells great. Thank you BBnB we will be back. I will be bringing in Lily's sister, a 70+ lb pitty that will need a spa day. read more

I brought my 3 year old boy in for a routine grooming. They badly injured his Dewclaw. I picked him up and they didn't say a word. I returned moments later and asked why his claw was hanging out and bleeding. Then they blamed my dog and told me to take him to a vet. Poor customer service, communication and attitude. read more

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First time bringing my puppy to a professional groomer and first time with Bark Bath N' Beyond. With that said, I was very impressed with their services! My puppy is very skittish and cries easily. He doesn't like getting groomed at home, so I was nervous about bringing him to a groomer. I had no issues scheduling my appointment. When the day came to bring him in, I brought proof of rabies vaccine like they had asked and they explained the process and what the grooming session entailed. They asked me how I wanted his hair to be cut, and I told them, "Whatever might be flattering," since I knew he had some matting, especially on his ears. I didn't have high expectations for his look because I just wanted an initial grooming session to prep him to be on a regular grooming schedule. With that said, I've had some experience in the past bringing our other dogs to other groomers and was bracing myself for a short, not-so-cute haircut because bad matting usually has to be cut out, but when I went to pick him up, I was floored with how great he looked! They gave me a run-down of how the grooming session went and provided tips on how to continue to prep him for future sessions. I'm so thankful for the work that they did. I know my puppy can be a tricky one to work with, and the fact that they were able to give him a good haircut given all the moving and snipping he does says a lot about their talent. Their prices were also very fair for everything that they did. They really took their time with him. TL;DR: Reasonable prices, beautiful pup 'cuts, groomers who know how to work with dogs that love to wiggle 'n wriggle read more

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Our doodle rescue got such a great first hair cut! We are just visiting from SF but we will bring the kids in whenever we are down this way. Beautiful job! read more

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Beautiful groom on my Pekingese! I highly recommend! Professional and courteous, and he was groomed in 2 hours! read more

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I highly recommend this company. The staff is great with my dogs and so friendly. We moved away for a few years and came back and they remembered us. They also remembered my little dog who, unfortunately, passed away while we were gone. My big dobie/pit mix is afraid of everything and they are so good with him, and they're awesome with our rambunctious little dog, too. read more

Really it's a 0 the rating scale! They can't even schedule a simple Appointment I tried 3 times to get a response to schedule an appointment! Finally was able to do that 31/2 weeks in advance! The day of the appointment I went to check in and the person who originally scheduled the appointment couldn't find it.. she never even attempted to help me! I called her on this poor response! She realized she was the person who screwed up the appointment and still did nothing to fix it! Needless to say I wouldn't leave my fur in the hands of pure stupidity! Thank You! read more

Beyond pleased with Odin's grooming experience. He is a husky malamute and his coat was really matted and long overdo for a grooming. I have been looking for a place I could trust and this place was recommended to me. It took about 5 hours, they were so patient with him. I can't thank them enough. They took such good care of my fur baby. Will bring my other fur baby here soon! read more

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We've brought our 11yr old poodle-mix here a few times & the quality of grooming has been great. But our dog acts exhausted after each visit. We ask for the typical list of grooming tasks (shampoo, 1" haircut, nails, glands, caution with skin 'bumps')& are charged $80 for our 38lb dog, which seems high but they do good work. Sometimes it's 4hours from drop-off to pickup even with an appointment. Last time we brought him, he dug in his claws and didn't want us to leave, whining. This is unusual so his behavior & apprehension made us find another groomer. read more

First time here but definitely not the last. Will be a regular!! Affordable Talented stylists Sweet staff Attentive to your needs I have a papillon which is not a common breed and many have never even heard of such a dog. She needs to be styled a specific way or she'll lose her papillon charm. When I saw Fiona I knew this place had very talented stylists in cutting dog hair. By far the best cut ever. Many places I go to charge a lot for hair cuts that are just a quick short easy buzz but this place knows how to style it. Not a single choppy cut!! And listened to my long list of needs and wants! They are amazing! Sweetest owner and worked ever. They were very attentive. I didn't have that much cash on hand so I couldn't even tip so I felt bad but they were so nice about it. Will definitely go back and tip them the next cut! Thank you for my dogs haircut! read more

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I absolutely love this place, I bring my little maltipoo/shih tzu mix here and they always do an amazing job! They truly never disappoint. I recently moved cities and still make the commute for them. They'll take care of your fur baby and give them the cutest of haircuts! read more

I found them through yelp recommendations. No appt necessary, just walk in. They did a quick and great job cutting my dogs nails. read more

Brought my doodle "Sunny" here for the first time and our whole experience was wonderful. I found this place through social media and from other doodle pages that I follow. I was hesitant to take him to a professional groomers since our first experience at a DIFFERENT pet groomers didn't go so well but I'm glad we found this place and gave them a shot! I provided Marisol with an inspo pic since I didn't want him to be completely shaved and still wanted some fluff on him. They exceeded my expectations and Sunny came out looking SO handsome. It was easy to book an appointment and they were all so welcoming. I believe Sunny was groomed by Taylor. I'd definitely recommend this place (as I already have to my dog mom friends) Sunny will definitely be back! Thanks again Ladies! Keep up the amazing work! read more

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Took our 9-month old for her first grooming today and Sandra did a fantastic job! She's a schnauzer/pug and they perfectly accentuated her schnauzer look. They were professional, kind, asked questions and offered advice for maintaining her in between grooming appts. Couldn't be happier:)) read more

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Did a wonderful job Would come back Would recommend this play ! Friendly and professional read more

This is a small shop tucked into the Teri Cafe/TJ Max shopping center. Making an appointment was fast and easy. Dropped off my Yorkie and had a conversation with the intake lady that I wanted to let the hair on my dogs head grow out and didn't like it too short. My dog was ready on time (so efficient service) but when I picked her up she had the same short, lame hair cut that I expressly asked that she not be given. I feel like there were a lot of family members behind the scenes helping to groom and my request was either not passed along or they only knew how to give one haircut to Yorkies. Sadly I won't be going back, but if you are just looking for a basic groom this place would be fine. read more

Its always tempting to keep a good secret to yourself, but this place is excellent and deserves some business. I have previously gone to the Animal Keeper, which is also great, but much more expensive. When I saw the signs go up by my house I thought I should give it a try, since they posted very reasonable prices. When it came time to make an appointment they were able to accommodate me immediately! At other groomers I've had to make an appointment days in advance, especially on weekends. They were very friendly when I arrived and I chatted with one of the girls for a moment who told me about how she and her sister? cousin? (I forgot) started the business because they love what they do and no longer wanted to continue commuting to Encinitas. I went shopping at the TJ maxx next door and then came back to wait in their small but neat front area while my dog was being finished- so I had some time to observe. They seemed very gentle to my pup and I liked that I could see her from the waiting area. They also have some free treats available on the front counter. When she was all finished she was fluffy and gorgeous! I ended up paying $25 for a bath and paw trim (with the facebook coupon). A tip: Bring some cash- they cant accept credit tips (at least not yet) read more

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Was able to get a same week appointment! One of the best grooms my golden doodle has gotten! Thanks!

They did a great job on my bernedoodle! Thanks so much! My pup can see again without hair covering his eyes!! LOL! read more

Bark Bath N' Beyond - Pet Groomers Near Me - Oceanside, California

The staff there was great and friendly. They took our doggo with a day's late notice. However, there was some slight confusion in my appointment, possibly because I reserved an appointment through Yelp, and they didn't see me in their system until they rechecked the Yelp messages. Nonetheless, they treated our dog awesomely, and she looked and smelled good. I would recommend this place if you're new in the area or unsure where to get your pet/family groomed. read more

I've taken my puppy here around 3-4 times to get groomed, and the first time it was great, but it got worse each time. The every other time, but the first, my puppy (a 7 month old Westie) goes in weary and leaves scared. She was overdue for a grooming & this time they didn't even shave her legs saying she was "moving a lot" but after closer inspection it looked like she wasn't even conditioned. Her ear are still yellow, & the area around her eye is very closely shaved to the point where her bare skin is showing. We also got charged full price for only half of her body being shaved, which is ridiculous. Last time we took her in there was a line shaved near her eye, it looked like they lost control of the razor and just barely missed her eye. Our large dog loves everyone & when we got there she tried to sprint out the moment the groomer let her go to me. She's a really happy puppy & though normally doesn't love bath time she gets genuinely frightened and got in a fear position when she saw one of the groomers as we picked her up. We were recommended this place from another westie owner and gave it multiple tries (with our puppy and our larger dog) every time we were more disappointed than the last. I hate leaving reviews, especially bad ones, but when I see both of my dogs in literal fear multiple times while being I definitely got a little worried. read more

Great service, easy to get appointments. Price seems comparable to other places but they are nicer and easier to schedule with.

We had our 4 month old Shih-tzu groomed today for the first time. They listened to exactly what I asked them to do and he looks even cuter then before. read more

Bark Bath N' Beyond - We had our 4 month old Shih-tzu groomed for the first time today at Bark Bath N' Beyond and we couldn't be happier with the job they did. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Oceanside, California

Excellent customer service. Staff is courteous and very knowledgeable. Very good service. Recommended.Thanks