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    4.3 (75 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bath and groom only

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    Full grooming

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    Nilu S.

    Have been bringing my dog here for a few years and they have done a good job. Walking distance from my house for easy drop off and pickup usually 1.5-2 hour grooming appointments.

    Impressive selection of cat food brands
    Kathleen S.

    We stopped in briefly just to check out the place since we were nearby walking. We were warmly greeted by employees. The place was fully stocked with high quality cat food brands and treats (many of which I hadn't heard of). Also lots of cute toys.  We weren't looking for anything in particular but was told that if there was something and they don't have it, they could probably order it in. A very welcome addition to the neighborhood! I'll be back for cat treats. If the loss prevention officer doesn't greet you immediately, make sure to ask to see him or her. What a cutie! ;)

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    Andrew John D.

    Ocean paws is such a cute Pet Store Boutique on Ocean Ave! There's a hidden doggie playground in the back for your dog to socialize or get trained. They even have a pet spa and grooming service. I checked out their everyday dry foods and it looks good! Their doggie birthday cake looks especially yummy that I'd even eat it. Haha. I got some dried chicken and salmon snacks for Koda and he loved it! It's seems like a great one stop shop and there's even social hours for dogs! They all look so happy to be playing in the back. Such good vibes.

    Charlene L.

    I love take my doggy Ziggy to Ocean Paws! The owner and store associates here love pets and you can really tell by the warm service they provide here! They have EVERYTHING you would want in a pet store - fun toys, yummy treats (I got Ziggy peanut butter gelato), and cute clothes! They also have a backyard where dogs can have fun and join one of their hosted socials! I also took Ziggy here for grooming and he came back a clean, happy boy! I will be coming back to Ocean Paws on a regular basis. :)

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    Ms G.

    Such a great addition to the hood! My boy Malo loves coming here. He pulls me to the store when we are near. His favorite is the chicken heart treats! He likes all the treats there really, but chicken hearts are his THING. We swing by for play time in their back yard often! We get his ears cleaned here, groomer is super cool and can handle my pup. Owners are really nice! We love it here! See yall soon

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    brought two dogs in for grooming. One dog not good. Told them that and they sold me small bag of CBD cookies for $36. No problem. I told them I wanted short - they said shaved - no just very short. I picked them up and thought they looked ok. Didn't bend down to take closer look at legs and paws because they were losing their mind and wouldn't stop barking. thought I was doing them a favor by taking them out of shop quickly. When I got home I saw that legs and paws still very long. Thought I would trim myself but then I thought I paid $100k/dog and I should have them do it. Owner said I needed to say something when I first saw them. I know he remembered what that was like but he wouldn't budge. If anyone wants to get their dog groomed I would say go to the Pawber Shop a few blocks away. I would have gone but they were booked solid and I was leaving town. This place had lots of openings. That should tell a story. Very bad customer service for an independent dog store. Will never go in again.

    After his grooming appointment! SO FLUFFY AND HAPPY!!

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    7 months ago

    My go to for shopping food and treats for my dog. Friendly staff, lots of options to choose from, great location as well.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent job on our two 50 pound doodles. Location is very easy to get to and nice shop, lots of healthy food options for your pets.

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    1 year ago

    Haircut was average, hard to communicate with groomer. Groomer decided not to trim toenails. And pretty much rushed.

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    Angelica groomed my minature schnauzer today. She did an excellent job, and you could tell she took her time!

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    2 years ago

    Always friendly, helpful, accommodating and attentive to my animal- couldn't ask for a better fit!

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    How much are the resort fees for the pet hotel services?

    At Expert Pet SF, our resort fee for pet hotel services varies by season, room type, and the number of pets. For Yelp customers, our standard rate is $70 per night during the off season. During the holiday season, rates increase slightly.… Read more

    Do you offer cat grooming?

    Cat grooming is only available on Sundays, and we do both baths and nail trims.

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    How much are puppy socializations classes and where can I sign up?

    Hello there , Thank you or your interest in Expert Pet. We unfortunately don't offer puppy socialization classes however we do offer one on one training where we can help socialize your dog with our friendly day care dogs. We also have a social club… Read more

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    Since training and attending the dog socials at Ocean Paws our dog's behavior has improved tremendously.

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    Ceslie has been a game changer in my dogs' training journey. I highly recommend her to anyone who…read moreis considering a trainer. I have two high energy pit mixes whose leash reactivity had gotten worse in the past half year, and it had reached a point where it was unmanageable because they would start barking and lunging at other dogs even from a healthy distance. I met with a few trainers to get a sense of their methods and styles, and Ceslie felt like the best match because of how she took the extra time to know my dogs and understand their behavior before recommending a plan, compared to others who jumped into training without asking many questions. There was a noticeable difference in how my dogs responded to Ceslie after their first class. She was thoughtful in customizing a plan that fit their needs, from teaching proper corrections to reinforcing obedience to providing the right equipment. She also taught me how to be a better handler (something often overlooked in training!), and it's truly strengthened my relationship with my pups. We had weekly sessions over the course of a month and there has been significant improvement in my dogs' behavior. Walks are stress-free and enjoyable again because we're able to bypass other dogs without issues, their door etiquette has improved, and we're now slowly working on their separation anxiety (slow and steady process but we're making progress!). Ceslie has been incredibly supportive and responsive through it all and I'm very grateful for her guidance with what I thought was a hopeless situation. I'm now considering sending the pups to her daycare program!

    "You don't train the dog; you train the handler."…read more This couldn't be more relevant having worked with Ceslie. To be clear, while I saw training results with my pup by day 2, I didn't realize how imperative it is for YOU to learn patience and consistently implement the training. Point being, you are a student, and Ceslie is an incredible teacher. Her experience and knowledge are obvious, but what's special is how quickly she identifies the issues and gets you on track, like day 1, it was uplifting. Ceslie gets it. She'll adapt to your style and help you get to that obedience baseline you want to see in your dog. She balances compassion with firm direction-- Ceslie's a pro. For context, my guy was 7 months old at the time, rescue, half German shepherd mix w/ HIGH ENERGY... oh, and 75lbs. While he's never shown aggression, he's a liability because he LOVES everyone-- favored meeting strangers over recall, jumps on people, would be a brat, throwing tantrums when given commands. I always wanted a dog, but I was overwhelmed. Within a month (mornings, 4 days a week), I hit baseline with my dog--- he recalls, he doesn't jump, most importantly, taught him to fetch so I could properly get energy out of him... such an immense amount of weight lifted. Proof of progress with pics (she sent me photos of training each day) TLDR; Ceslie rocks. Stop looking.

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    I recently got a kitten this past June, and this is my #1 favorite one-stop pet shop in the city…read more The store has a great selection of items for cats- wet and dry food, litter, treats, stainless steel water fountains, super cute Squishmallow beds, toys, the list goes on. I'm find myself spending at least an hour in here because the staff love to show off their little critters and it's such a fun environment to be in. I've seen the store progress exponentially in the last 6 months. It's much cleaner and more organized every time I visit. I can tell the staff really cares for its animals and the local pets in the neighborhood.

    I really wanted to love and support this local pet shop, but after my previous visits, I truly…read morecannot. The moment I walked in, the smell was overwhelmingly bad -- not your typical pet store scent, but something genuinely foul. The shelves were dirty and looked like they hadn't been cleaned or organized in a long time, which didn't inspire any confidence. The selection was really limited, and even basic items were hard to find. The employees also weren't very welcoming or friendly; no greeting, no offer to help, just an overall cold vibe. What bothered me most was how sad the animals looked. A few of them seemed stressed or lethargic, and it was honestly heartbreaking. I love supporting neighborhood businesses, especially ones that care for animals, but this place needs serious attention and improvement before I could ever consider coming back.

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