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    Calm Specialty Grooming

    5.0 (13 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Services - Calm Specialty Grooming

    Bath and groom only

    Full grooming

    Pet haircut

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    Super long eyelashes
    Julie V.

    Sam's salon is in a very quiet area with lots of parking. He is a calm, friendly guy who gives you a sense immediately that he loves what he does. Raven looks exactly like I requested "short all over but don't touch her eyelashes". I'm so glad I found him! We'll be back!

    Megan B.

    I have six dogs, ranging from Labs to Aussies, Border Collies, and a few mixes, and finding a groomer who can handle such a diverse crew all at once has always been tricky. Ever since we found Samuel at Calm Specialty Grooming, I've been nothing short of impressed. He's fantastic with all of them, tailoring his approach to suit each dog's needs and personality. He's even been able to fit my dogs in on short notice (although I try not to do that too often!). Highly recommend!

    One of the photos of our Samoyed that Sam sent us while grooming
    Michael R.

    My wife and I are in Alpine, CA, visiting my parents, we are in the process of moving our living location, and we needed some help with bathing and grooming our Samoyed doggy as we completed some time sensitive tasks. We wanted to feel fresh as we began our new start in our new home, and after reading the reviews of the owner of Calm Specialty Grooming, we decided to give it a shot. Our Samoyed is basically our son, so parting with him and trusting someone else with him is a sensitive topic for us, but time is currently very much the essence for us right now. We decided to trust Sam, the owner of the grooming service, especially after speaking with him for a short pre grooming consultation. After a 5 to 10 minute meet up, we could tell right away that Sam is a straight shooter, and really actually cares about the services he provides, on multiple levels. We returned after tying up our as of yet unfinished moving related loose ends, to a very very happy dog, and we were equally happy with the entire exchange. Sam prices his expertise and effort fairly, and the more details one provides Sam before the scheduled session, the better ballpark Sam can give you for price. Sam even sent us a handful of grooming update photos of our boy. That brought my wife and I comfort and a big laugh. What a relief it was for my wife, my dog and myself to have had Sam's services available to us while in town in Alpine. We will be back to Sam's establishment upon our next trip to visit my parents. Thank you Sam :)

    Willy Nelson looking so fly

    Samuel was absolutely wonderful with our senior pup, Willy Nelson! He listened closely to our special requests, handled Willy's deafness and mobility issues with such care, and still managed to squeeze us in last minute. We're so grateful for his kindness and skill! I also loved that he was sending us texts throughout the grooming session because he knew we had a little anxiety leaving him alone. So thoughtful, thank you!!!!!!!

    Seems pretty chill!

    Took our Betty (Rottweiler) to Sam for the first time today. Hands down the best grooming experience we've ever had - with any of our dogs over the many years we've owned dogs! Just can't say enough about his understanding of our dog, the care with which he assured us, made Betty feel safe and calm and now super clean, happy and well groomed. Loved the photos he sent and the obvious high regard he has for our Betty. Thank you Sam.

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    This place is awesome for your dog, Samuel took his time introducing himself and his business.

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    Natural Instincts Healthy Pet Center

    Natural Instincts Healthy Pet Center

    (65 reviews)

    I will not be bringing my dogs here for grooming again. If the groomer is unwilling to work with…read morelonger-haired dogs, that should be communicated upfront so customers can make other arrangements. When I called to schedule an appointment for my mini Sheepadoodle, I was questioned about why it had been five months since her last visit. She is still a puppy, I prefer to keep her coat longer, and I regularly bathe and groom her myself. I also clearly stated that she was not matted. However, upon arrival, the groomer immediately began checking her over as if expecting to find matting. She did not I then explained that I wanted her to maintain a sheepdog look while having her coat shortened slightly for the warmer weather. When I picked up my dog, she had been completely shaved down and nothing like what I had asked for. Even more upsetting, she appeared frightened and anxious. I have never seen her react this way after a grooming appointment. She stayed glued to my side the entire evening, which is very unlike her. The groomer chose the quickest option without regard for my instructions or my dog's comfort. I expected professionalism and care, and unfortunately received neither.

    I will never take my dogs there again for grooming. They should…read morenot groom long haired dogs if it annoys them! When I made the appointment for my dog, the first thing she was concerned about was that my dog hadn't been there in 5 months!! Well I am shopping around for the best groomer as my dog just turned a year and I groom my dog daily!!! I assured her my dog was not matted. When I take my dog in, the grumpy groomers face drops and the first thing she does is feel all underneath my dog looking for mats!! she found none!! After my dog and I were so rudely greeted, I should have left! However, I explain what I want and it's not what I got. My dogs hair was completely SHAVED OFF!! Lazy groomer!! My two doodles will be going elsewhere. Just tell your costumers you will only shave doodles because it's easier for the grumpy, rude groomer!

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    Woofie's

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    Woofies is my favorite! When our groomer of 6 years (kiwis whole life) retired we were heartbroken…read moreand anxious about our journey finding a new groomer. I came across Woofies and from the first phone call to now (a year later) this place has been WONDERFUL. My first impression was they CARE. Caleb spoke to me on the phone for 30 minutes about all the questions I have and was empathetic regarding my anxiety about finding a new groomer. At the end of the call I booked an appointment and I'm so glad I did! Fast forward to almost a year later now that we've been using Woofies and they've always been incredibly accommodating, communicative and professional. We are so glad to have found kiwis grooming home! At the beginning we used Alexis who was phenomenal and kind but she moved so now we use Michelle and are SO thankful we have her as Kiwis groomer. Michelle pays close attention to detail and loves kiwi, you can tell she loves what she does. I recommend all my friends use Woofies! We don't like standard salons where you drop your pet off and pick up with how tiny kiwi is and she's used to mobile grooming so this was perfect for us! The convenience of them coming to your home and bringing our pet out to the van is PRICELESS.

    Welcome Woofie's of Carlsbad!…read more This family business provides a variety of pet services. We utilized their mobile grooming for not one, but two dogs. I scheduled the service with the owner over the phone who got me started on their booking platform. My female dog has a wash and go type of coat and she was booked for a sanitary trim. Our male dog has a thick coat and was scheduled for a full service treatment. Both came out looking their best thanks to Alexis. The entire process from beginning to end was smooth. The office followed up on our services after the session. You can just tell the team at Woofie's wants you to have a positive experience. This was our first time using a mobile grooming service. The mobile van was new, clean, and well stocked with supplies and treats. The dogs liked it and I think that is what really matters. Time to book our next session for the holidays... #WoofiesofCarlsbad #MobileGroomers #ADogsLife #YelpEliteNCSD

    Calm Specialty Grooming - groomer - Updated May 2026

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