Imelda is absolutely amazing! She always does such a beautiful job with my dog's haircut, he comes back looking so cute, fresh, and incredibly clean every time! What makes this place even more special is the excellent customer service. They are a wonderful family owned business and you can truly feel how much they care about their customers and their pet. I highly recommend recommends Imelda and her family! We are so happy we found them! read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - My dog after his haircut - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

Has my experience here and I respect the skills and customer service commitment here so much. The handling of the dogs and good job of grooming, attention to detail is impeccable! Sweet staff and friendly! Definitely recommend! read more

This review is long overdue, and for that, I truly apologize--because Imelda's Groomers deserves every bit of recognition and more. From the very first visit many many years ago Imelda's didn't feel like just another grooming salon. Imelda and Gonzalo are always warm, welcoming, and full of genuine love for all my pups. Kiki--my sweet teacup yorkie was nervous at her first visit but somehow, she walked out of her appointment looking not just freshly groomed, but genuinely happy and relaxed. That kind of trust is priceless. Every single visit since has been consistent, thoughtful, and full of kindness. From her perfectly trimmed nails to her fluffy, fresh-smelling coat, it's clear that you all take immense pride in your work and the gentle way you handle her sensitive spots--don't go unnoticed. They make each visit feel special. But what touches me most is the way you remember her. You greet her by name, recall her quirks, and treat her like part of your own furry family. That level of care goes so far beyond grooming--it's love, and it shows in everything you do. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for always taking such wonderful care of Kiki. You've made every visit stress-free, heartwarming, and full of tail wags. We're so lucky to have you in Almaden and we're not going anywhere else Here's to many more visits. read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

Hands down my favorite groomers in SJ. My dog is comfortable with them and I fully trust them. Imelda nailed down the haircut for my dog. -- Imelda is really skilled and pays close attention to detail. Love them. read more

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Imelda's is now grooming big dogs-Labordoodles/Golden doodles ,Labs etc! They offer 1 hour, quick wash and they are very reasonably priced!Highly recommended!!! read more

These groomers know their stuff. My dogs actually enjoy going to them. Other groomers scare them. They have a way with dogs. No complaints except sometimes they trim the bushy tails too close. I like the flare, but as long as my furry friends are happy. I am happy. They enjoy going here. I highly recommend them. You just need to be sure to tell them how short or long g you want your trims. read more

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Took my pup for the first time. They were very thorough and explained all the services given because the price was more than expected. Looking forward to the next appt. read more

We found Imelda's though a referral on Nextdoor. We made an appointment and took our Gus in to be groomed. I'm so impressed with how well they took care of our Gus. The owners's are super nice and I could tell from the moment we walked in that Gus will be in great hands. Their facility is spacious and clean and you can tell they take great pride in their work. I picked up Gus and he looked great!! Such a great experience and will go back again!! read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

Imelda and team does an amazing job every time. My dog, Winnie is excited to go see them! Winnie comes home looking fantastic and was clearly comfortable throughout the process. I highly recommend Imelda's for anyone looking for a skilled and caring groomer. We'll definitely be returning! read more

I love them, husband and wife. They do not collect dogs at one time and you pick your baby stressed out after many hours. They try to do the job quickly and smooth so your dog does not suffer. I am almost always last minute customer and they do their best to fit my miniature schnauzer in their busy schedule. Best groomer ever in San Jose. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! read more

I can not say enough great things about Imelda's at Almaden. I was out walking my dog Willow after most Covid stuff was relaxed and found them. I was so excited.Willow is so happy going to get her spa treatment "aka bath and haircut) there her tail starts wagging as we enter the parking lot. So happy to have found this amazing gem. read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

Imelda and Gonzalo do incredible job grooming my Aussie! They pay special attention to her undercoat which they trim by hand! Piper looks beautiful! read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - My beautiful Piper! - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

Imelda and Gonzalo are wonderful owners. They have shown great care in making sure our little beagle terrier (who can be nervous) feels comfortable and safe during his grooming. They have earned his trust and therefore, ours as well. He always returns looking happy and handsome. I think it's because they bathe each pet with love and attention. Their business is a true gem! read more

We have been bringing our dogs to Imelda for at least 17 years now. Possibly longer. She has groomed our large labradoodle Bob, our rambunctious Labrador Frank and our cry baby Terrier Choco. She does great work with all no complaints. They get excited when we arrive and Gonzalvo gives them way too many treats. They leave perfectly groomed. read more

We had used Imelda's for our two previous dogs, and were completely satisfied. They always to great effort to see that the dogs not only looked great, but were treated with love and care. We now have a new puppy and never looked anywhere else! Took him in for his first grooming today. Dropped him off for his appointment, discussed what we wanted in a cut, and 2 hours later were called that he was finished. He had a beautiful cut, nails trimmed and filed smooth. He is looking so good! Gonzalo, Imelda and all of the staff are awesome and take great care of our new puppy. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Well first of all i always read the reviews as i am a business owner as well but when i read some dumb selfish jerk people leave some stupid reviews, just because couldn't set an appointment or they didn't get what they want it at that time without patients, pisses me off! Anyway, my wife found this place and last time couldn't set an appointment as we were on rush and this place was busy and booked for a long time which i understand because a lot of places have the same situation these days, but she tried this time and could take our dog there, long story short, we are both so happy of the quality work they have done which is the most important part. I definitely recommend this place for someone who cares about the quality work, friendly staff but if you think too much about money, or on rush for a quick fast service, just simply go somewhere else. read more

This was my first experience with this salon, but it won't be my last. I just picked up my lab/border collie mix from Imelda's and he looks fantastic. They clearly take pride in their work. They showed me the impressive amount of undercoat hair that was removed. My dog left in very good spirits. Probably happier than when he came in. Frankly, I cannot relate to any of the criticism regarding Gonzalo. I found him to be friendly, honest and professional. I happened to pop in one day without my dog to inquire about services and was warmly greeted. We worked to find a date and time on the calendar. He was upfront that without seeing the dog in person he could only give me a estimate, which he did. He even asked if he could see a photo to help with estimate. In the end, the final price was only a bit over partly because of the upgrades I selected. For example, at drop off Gonzalo mentioned an oat milk shampoo option. There was no pressure at all to use it. The final price was also pretty much in the range of what I was expecting. At drop off I was told it would likely be two hours and it was. I received a phone call with final pricing breakdown and an overview of the grooming. From the beginning to end great experience. Really nice people who produce great results. read more

Great service, they are really nice and do an excellent job. My dog always goes and stays happy every time I take her to Imelda's. read more

A lot of personal care and thought is always put into the grooming of my 13 lb dog, even through the pandemic.

Thank you so much, my Ariel looks so clean and beautiful, very nice place to go. She felt so comfortable when she came . read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

horrible owner. he is so rude with mediocre customer service skills. He keeps bugging me for the mats on my miniature dog. I have been paying $120 for a 4 pounds dog and he is still trying to charge me more. the groomer herself is nice and professional but the owner is very weird. every time he sees you he will try to scam you for more money. worst dog groomer experience. read more

Imelda's needs to update their address on Google Maps so that new Customers do not get lost, it's been years according to them since they have changed locations, but what new customer would know their location if they refuse to update google maps? Not good. read more

Maria at Imelda's is the best! She has been grooming my animals for almost 10 years. There is nobody I would trust more! Imelda's grooming salon is INCREDIBLY clean and neat too. I love coming here. read more

The absolute worst customer service I've ever experienced while trying to make an appointment! On my first call I attempted to schedule an appointment for a few weeks out and was told I could only make appointments during to week I wanted the service which seemed strange but I put a reminder on my calendar and called today. The same gentleman answered the phone and said I could have an appointment but I need to book in advance if I wanted an appointment with Imelda. So I reminded him about what he had told me and he became very rude and short telling me how busy he was and the appointment with someone else was all he had! As I tried to ask about getting an appointment with Imelda he reminded me how busy he was and hung up on me....the entire experience was very strange and has made me feel like I couldn't trust these people enough to leave my pets with them.....Be careful!!!!! read more

They did such a great job! I love how he turned out! Will be back again thats for sure! The place is clean and they are pretty quick compared to most grooming places! He was a happy pupper when he got back! He has a carrot in his mouth in the photo lol but he looks great! read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

Imelda and her husband are so talented when it comes to grooming. My Maltese needs a hair cut every 6-8 weeks and I would not take him to any place else. They are professional, know how to work with difficult pets and do great work. I have been coming to Imelda's for over 10 years. I would highly recommend them for your pet. read more

I took my Shitzu to be groomed and Imelda did a great job! My dog is aggressive, but Imelda did not charge me more or complain. She is a true professional. Other places told me that if I come back they would charge me more because my dog can't hold still. I guess Imelda has a magic touch! Her service included bathing, grooming and nail trimming. My dog looks brand new! And I'm for sure going to bring him back! read more

Took Milo for his first grooming. They did a wonderful job of greeting him and making him fill comfortable. They called me within a couple of hours. He looked great! They said he did great. Milo was so excited to see me, he kinda pee'd, but they were more concerned that he would get dirty. Overall, it was a great experience. Definitely will be back. read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - So cute! - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

Imelda is the only groomer I will take my shih tzu to! I have been going there for over two years and have never had a bad experience. They are so gentle and sweet with him and he comes back looking so handsome. He has gotten so many compliments on his haircuts. My dog has anxiety so they are always so careful with him. read more

This was my first visit to Imelda's. Imelda's took me in last minute because they had a cancellation. I had a hard time finding them at first, turns out they are located a few stores down from Sweet Retreat yogurt store on Cahalan. I have a little white Maltese and her cut was adorable. She smelled great, her fur was soft and super white afterwards, and I think they did a great job. The only thing is that she keeps scratching herself. Maybe she got fleas from another dog there? The price was a little higher than I normally pay for a wash and cut ($60). My dog wasn't matted either. After I picked her up, the front desk person even gave me 2 complimentary bags of dog food samples which was really nice. I may just switch over to them! read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - Chloe after her cut from Imelda's - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

We've only ever received nothing but excellent service at Imelda's! She does an amazing job with our mixed breed pup who has tons of fur and our pup loves going here. We tried a few groomers before but seriously only Imelda knows how to cut our dog. The ears are left long and our dog's face is evenly trimmed (never angular). Just as importantly, our dog has never been injured or sick (unlike when I took her to a massive chain pet store groomer). Imelda always squeezes us in with last minute requests and her husband (who runs the front office) has always been pleasant. I'd highly recommend Imelda's as a groomer. We pay $80 including tip (full groom only $68), and it's worth it every penny! read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - Only Imelda can groom our baby girl!!! - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

Imelda was so friendly and great with my pup! I was hesitant about leaving my puppy and they reassured me she would be okay but also said I was welcome to stay and watch! Before the cut, she told me her suggestions and made sure she knew exactly what I wanted. I mainly wanted her face trimmed and she offered to clean up her paws and nails too. We will definitely be back! read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Jose, California

We have been bringing my dog here for 15 years and they are nothing but the best! She greets them with love and leaves happy. They love her and she knows it! They look out for and advise us if anything health wise seems odd. We highly recommend Imelda's for any pet owners! read more

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I wish I could give a ZERO star to this pet groomers!!! Since they never answer their phone, and I live very close by, I went to their location along with my dog to get a quote on her grooming. The man seated (possibly just browsing his phone) inside stepped up and I asked him politely if Imelda or anyone there can take a look at my dog and give me an idea about the charges for her grooming. He immediately said they are busy for 4 weeks and they cannot do that. To which I said I understand that and I am willing to wait for the grooming. All I wanted today was someone to take a look at my dog and to give me a quote. Would have definitely not taken more than a couple of minutes. He went on with his negative not-to-care attitude and when he stepped out of the door and stood in front of my car, he refused to take even one look at the dog, and turned down my request on my face. Went on saying they are busy. At this time, I just smiled and asked him if they don't care for a business?! He just said no and slammed the door on my face and went in. THIS rude, arrogant and impertinent behavior.... Out of Nowhere... on a Monday morning..... was just not warranted!! I am just left gobsmacked! If this is how disrespectfully they treat a human (a prospective customer), how they treat the pets inside their facility could be anybody's guess! Please don't waste your time and money giving your business to them! They clearly DON'T want it nor deserve it!!!!! read more

Imelda is the best!!! Her place is very clean. Gonzalo , Imelda's husband is kind. He will do his beat to accommodate Pebbles to get in at the earliest appointment. Very satisfied with the service! read more

We have been taking our family cat to Imleda's for the past 8 years. They know him by name and difficulty! - "CARBON" the black bombay Every time we take him to Imeldas he is well taken care of and he comes home a new cat. Not just clean and soft but he knows he is clean and looking good and is more friendly with visitors and wants to be petted. so happy they have a new location, i was not able to find a reliable cat groomer. they will groom my cat child until his 7 lives are over read more

Imelda's did a fantastic job on my very old dog. They spent hours grooming her - from trimming the knots out from in between her toes, trimming her nails, removing the stained hair near her tear ducts and butt, and even helping with a skin condition on her back. They are the friendliest, most talented, and hard working groomers in Almaden Valley. You will not be disappointed if you take your dog here! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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Edit 8/1/2019: it was the owners poor judgement that led to an unqualified technician hurting my dog in 2014. I have no reason to believe the same peoples have better judgement in 2019. Don't take your pet here. read more

Imelda's Pet Grooming is an amazing groomer! I have taken my older dog here for about 4 years now. Recently got a puppy, and with no hesitation I knew I would be taking her here also. They do such cute cuts, and will always try their best to give whatever cut you ask for. I have a Shih Tzu and a Terri-poo, so they always have long hair that gets tangled. They come out of Imelda's so soft, silky, and smelling so good. Reasonable on price and will always try to get you in asap! Great customer service! read more

Nice , clean family owned business. You can tell that the groomer really likes dogs. Right away made my dog feel comfortable. I would recommend this dog grooming business. Perfect especially if you live in Almaden. read more