holy cow. great team. my dog has been regularly groomed for 8 years of her life and we have never ever had such a perfect job done for her. nails trimmed perfectly. no perfume. no shedding once home. i'll travel however far to go back once we move again. thank you both so very much read more

I brought my deaf long haired dachshund puppy, Leia (8 months old) in for the first time, not only to Karabu, but her first grooming experience ever. I was nervous at first as Leia has never been groomed before...but they EXCEEDED my expectations!! Leia was born deaf and because of that, not everyone knows how to communicate with her. New experiences can be extra scary for her, but Karabu was great with her!! Not only does Leia look beautiful, but she left with a big smile on her face and feels just as beautiful as she looks! They were very nice and welcoming to us! I WILL be back with Leia and I WILL be bringing her older sister, Lucy (who is also fully deaf), with next time!! 15/10 recommend this place and team!! read more

Karabu Pet Grooming - Leia clearly feels as beautiful as she looks!! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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No need to look further. This establishment is not one of those fancy places but let me tell you, they did an excellent job. It's pretty much a drive thru. I can't say enough about their work and my pooch agrees. Did I mention it's a locally owned business? Again, your baby will be satisfied and happy looking beautiful afterwards!!! read more

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Very fast service! We had a nail clipping and Lucky came out great I think they they even shaped up his paw hairs:) read more

Karabu Pet Grooming - Lucky - Pet Groomers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My chihuahua terrier mix broke a dew claw and Kara and her daughter carefully trimmed it and wrapped the torn area so it didn't bother her anymore. They were super nice and the prce was super reasonable. read more

Kara and Patrick did an excellent job of clipping the nails of my male chihuahua mix puppy and nail clip and shave my 4yr. old male mainecoon they really showed the care and expertise at the same time the attention and calmness making you and your animals comfortable knowing they're receiving excellent care. read more

Really happy to find this spot for our beloved pups. We've been satisfied with our dogs' haircuts and cute little bandanas they're given at the end. The price is very fair, and I have been pleased with their customer service and scheduling. They are so accommodating and very nice. During Covid, you pull up in the back of the shop, and call them. They take your dog(s) without their leash/collar, and bring them in. They were good about pinning down instructions and preferences the first time and had notes for the second time. Will continue to keep coming back! read more

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This husband and wife team are the best. NO ONE has been able to cut my dogs nails until I found Karabu Pet Grooming.

The staff and groomers always take great care and do a terrific job with our dogs Tater Tot and Biscuit! They are always so friendly, and our dogs always come home looking and smelling amazing! read more

Karabu Pet Grooming - Tater Tot, she's a happy little pup - Pet Groomers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My Yorkie looks great! Staff is friendly and experienced. Hours and days work well for my schedule. Happy I found this groomer!

We used to have our dog groomed at local pet stores, but once we discovered Karabu we have since become long-time loyal patrons. They always do a magnificent job on our dog's haircut, and they usually finish off the groom with a stylish bandana. The service is excellent, and the price is decent for what you are paying for. Do note that Karabu is quite popular, and currently appointments will need to be made 1-2 months out!! read more

Did a fantastic job with my baby. I will be back September 3 for our second grooming visit read more

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They did a great job with our puppy. It was her first time into the groomers. They were very sweet to her and she seemed happy when I picked her up. read more

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We have been going to Karabu Pet Grooming for nearly 10 years with our beloved little mutt terrier, Oliver. Kara and Patrick always did a great job with Oliver, especially because he was a bit skeptical of the whole grooming thing in the beginning. After he passed last year we adopted a fancy Australian Labradoodle puppy and we were told how difficult it is to find a good groomer for the types of cuts they needed, not to mention that they need grooming quite often. Once again, we started at Karabu. The first time we took Hairistotle (Harry) there Kara took extra time to go slowly and give Harry a good experience for his first introduction to grooming. It worked because when we took him back a couple of months later, he behaved like a champ and received a full "sport cut" so that he could go camping and swimming with us in a few weeks. I couldn't be happier with how he looks and how gently he is treated. Definitely 5 stars! read more

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We took our 1 year old blue heeler to Karabu for his first grooming and we are so happy with the result. Our main concern was getting his hair shorter for hygienic purposes since he gets really fluffy on his tail and private areas. They did such a great job-- his nails are trimmed, he's clean, so soft, smells great, and he was so happy and experienced zero discomfort. The great price and service will have us coming back for his next grooming. Thank you!!! read more

Karabu Pet Grooming - Our blue heeler, Russ, before - Pet Groomers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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So I just got Candy and Coffee grooming at Karabu Pet Grooming on Grant in Tucson. They look so gorgeous. I'm in love with the groomers who did for them. I really recommend to go here, but just let them know you don't like shaving but just scissor trim only. read more

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This place is simply awesome. We used them for years while living in Tucson. We've since moved out of state and have not yet (in almost a year) found a groomer that does nearly as good as all the groomers did at Karabu. 10/10 recommend them! read more

For our dog's first grooming, we wanted her to have a great experience. I read a lot of reviews and did a ton of research to be sure that it would be a good balance of a thorough grooming and a happy puppy. Our Hazel wagged her tail at the people who approached her when we went inside, which gave us a calming dose of "this might just be OK after all." It was about 90 minutes later when they gave us a call that she was ready for pick up. Hazel looked and smelled great! While she was clearly happy to see us, she also looked to be in no hurry to leave. I'm sure the treats they offered were not missed on her. We will definitely go back to Karabu grooming! read more

If you have a larger dog I highly don't recommend you bring them here. I had my German shepherd/husky groomed there the other day and since then he started limping. I had to take him to the Vet ER two days after because he could barely stand and kept collapsing. 5 hours and 400 dollars later he was diagnosed with a badly bruised back and is now on several pain medications. He also has bloody scabs all over his head and neck. read more

In the 8+ years I have had my Charlie Bear, he has had to go to the groomer at least every 2-3 months for a full bath, cut, and nail trim. He is 12.5 years old, has always had anxiety, hates it when people touch his face or paws, but is generally sweet, albeit very shaky. I have never been able to find him a groomer who takes their time and is gentle, caring, and patient with him. He currently can't spend much time standing and he has advanced dementia, so I knew taking him in to be groomed might be a very stressful endeavor for both he and the groomer. I had an appointment with another groomer who ghosted me for a month, so Charlie was overdue for a cut as well. Karabu had a cancellation that was really convenient for me, and I jumped on it after reading the other reviews here. After talking to them on the phone, I felt confident that they were different than other groomers in Tucson. After picking Charlie up last week I realized that they are, indeed, very special groomers. Not only were they so kind to him, but they were kind to me too as they listened to what I wanted to tell them and did such a great job on his grooming I can't wait to take him back. Thank you, Karabu, for treating Charlie so nicely and for making him look so good. read more

Karabu seems to be a family run business and they took great care of our English Bulldog Baxter. They got all his nails(which is a challenge) and gave him a great trim and bath. They really seem to love animals and have very fair prices. He didn't even seem that excited to be picked up so it must of been a great experience for him. We will be going back. read more

I absolutely love Karabu pet grooming and never want to go to another groomer because of them! The staff is kind and compassionate and take amazing care of my 12 year old shih tzu, Maggie. Although it takes a few months to get in, the wait is totally worth it and can only imagine it's because they are loved by so many Tucson pet parents. They are honest and tell me if Maggie didn't like her paws touched one day and present it in a respectful way. They know all of Maggie's health issues and imperfections and always ask me if anything has changed. Cannot recommended them enough! read more

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WTF?!!!! Do not take your dog to this place. I found a cut on my dog's belly after having him groomed there. This is the worst experience ever. Take your dog there if you want your dog to get hurt. I also told the lady not to trim his whiskers and still she trimmed them. This is the worst dog groomer ever. I am so regret to take my dog there. I chose this place based on the good review, now I felt so bad taking my dog to this unprofessional place. read more

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After reading all of the other reviews, I decided to take my chiweenie here for his first professional cut. The building is small and I probably wouldn't have noticed it just driving down Grant, but I'm so glad I found it! They were fantastic with scheduling, even when I called shortly after to reschedule the appointment for the following day. The staff are all very nice and really seem to care about their business and their clients. My dog is pretty spoiled and usually has a hard time being away from me, but even he felt that he was in good hands. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend this place! I know we'll be back. read more

Karabu Pet Grooming - Before and after! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

They did a wonderful job even though my Poor toby was severely mattered They did a wonderful job shaving him and he feels a 100% better. They got me in on a cancelation. And I can't think them enough. They did a wonderful job. read more

Been going to this place for five years now and I can't see myself getting my dogs groomed anywhere else. Professional yet friendly service and the owners are absolutely angels. read more

I first read all the reviews on Yelp and Karabu did not have one bad review. We live 45 minutes away but we love our Bella so I decided to give them a try. I first called and the gentlemen who answered was very nice. We just moved to Tucson and we usually take our dog to Petco. They did an awesome job. I am posting a picture to show how much detail they did on her. The price is right and the staff is very friendly and they treated our dog nice. They did exactly what we wanted. read more

Karabu Pet Grooming - How cute is she?? They did a great job and we are very pleased and will be back!!! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My dog Milo is a Pomeranian chihuahua mix, and he has only had one haircut previously. Karabu took amazing care of him and he came look fresh, clean, and super cute! His hair was extremely long and messy before so I asked them to cut his hair about half of the length that it was before. The price was also extremely reasonable and they even put a bow on him! Thanks Karabu! The pictures are of him before and after! read more

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Best Groomer in Tucson! I met Kara years ago, before she opened her own business. She is simply amazing. When she opened her own salon, I followed her. She is a 30 minute drive from my house and well worth it. Kara is incredible with the animals and they know she loves them. She does an incredible job. She is the only groomer I would use. My dog, Mac, loves her and is so handsome when he has been groomed by Kara. Mary H read more

Karabu Pet Grooming - I love Kara. She makes me look beautiful!! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is the second time that I took my mini Aussie for a puppy cut . They do a wonderful job. When you go in it is very clean and a calm zen atmosphere . It keeps my very excitable Bella calm. Karabu is easy to get to and park. Just a small aside the outside is very plain don't be put off. You won't be disappointed, I am very picky. read more

Karabu Pet Grooming - Bella just after her grooming. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My havachon has been to 5-6 different grooming locations in Tucson in the two years since we've had her. We could never stick with a groomer because there was always something not to like: the price was too expensive, the hair cut was hideous, they didn't get all of the problem areas, etc. I stumbled upon Karabu and will never take my dog anywhere else. The facilities are clean, they always take care of my girl's problem areas, we were offered a discount coupon after our first visit, AND she comes out with a cut just as stylish as the one we were used to from our groomer in LA! This place couldn't be more perfect. read more

Karabu Pet Grooming - They always give my girl a new scarf and she loves them! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Love Karabu Pet Grooming! Really wonderful service and small family run business. I've been taking my dog Oliver to Karabu for over 6 years and they have always done a fantastic job every time. Oliver was very suspicious about getting groomed initially and he didn't like to take baths at home. He is also very afraid of a lot of things. However, he's always happy to go to Karabu (they give him lots of treats) and always comes home looking like a new pup! I really appreciate the attention to detail and their professional atmosphere, especially taking extra precautions now due to Covid-19. I highly recommend Karabu! read more

The folks who work at this little shop are so knowledgeable and incredibly kind. As first time dog owners my boyfriend and I were nervous to take our dog in for a nail trim but they put us at ease right away. Our rescue baby has some problems that we knew about but they made sure we were aware of them which is so kind and helpful to people who may not know as much about their animal! The building is small and parking is kind of hard to navigate with no signs but I've never had any real trouble. The kind service and honest people inside are so worth any parking woes. I won't take my dog anywhere else. read more

I've had my dog groomed here twice. The groomers are such nice people. They took all of our information when I came in to make us a customer card. They trimmed his nails, bathed him, and even put a cute little bow on him so he looked like a gift! The next time that I tried to make an appointment with them, it was near the holidays, so they were pretty booked. However, they made an effort to contact me to reschedule whenever they had a cancellation. I appreciated that so much. When I brought my dog in, they were so gentle with him as to not scare him when they took him out of my arms. He didn't whine or anything. When he was finished, they called me to let me know that I could come pick him up. When I got there, he was in a kennel happily awaiting my arrival. After I paid for the service, they gave my dog a treat for the ride home. I would definitely recommend this pet groomer to everyone I know! read more

The team at Karabu is top-notch! We've been coming here for years and am proud to recommend them. My dog is elderly and needs patience with grooming and Karabu takes wonderful care of him. He always comes away with an amazing cut. read more

First impressions are lasting impressions. So when an employee opens the rear door to my vehicle and drags my dog on her back, by the leash from the front seat to the back seat by a male employee, that was the first red flag. The second was when I phoned the owner and she took no ownership or concern for the situation. Since she neglected to hang up the phone, I could hear the conversation that took place that included a dialogue filled with inaccuracies and comments about my over reaction to the situation. Upon picking my dog up the plausible explanation was framed by COVID-19 practices that are not standard. The owner did come out as well as the male employee who managed to offer a less than heart-felt apology. That being said, the young employee whose job is to meet the customers and confirm information was very professional and respectful and the groomer did an acceptable job. I honestly think this business needs to be investigated. If they will treat animals like that in the presence of the owner, what do they do behind closed doors? No animal and no client deserves to be treated as we were. Beware. read more

Karabu pets is a family business and it shows. They take fantastic care of our pets and treat them with care. We've been taking our Golden's to them for five years and always been happy. read more

Wow. Yelp did not lead my astray with this one! I usually groom my parents' dogs myself, but I hadn't gotten around to it for a little while, and one of them, Waffles, was just going to be too much work for me to deal with in the kiddie pool in the backyard. I Yelped dog groomers, and these guys were the top of the list. I called and Patrick was able to get me in for the next day. I picked up Waffles, and drove on over. While pulling up, I wasn't super sure about this place. I was planning an escape. But then I remembered hearing the groomers in the background while I was making the appointment, and how nice and happy they sounded, and the reviews, and I went on in. It's a small place, but it's really clean! The groomer came out, got our info, gave me a magnet and said he would be done around five. I went back in at five, and saw a really cute dog in the kennel in the front. I remarked to myself that he was a cutie and wondered what kind of dog he was. Then I realized he was my dog! (And we have not even an iota of an inkling of what breed he is!) They groomed him so well! He was clean, soft, and actually styled for the first time since we found him in the desert and had him groomed. They even put a cute little bow on him, expressed his glands, did his nails....my dog got the works for $45. They gave me some treats to bring home with us and a $5 off coupon for next time, too. This place is a classic "don't judge a book by it's cover, or a grooming salon by it's exterior" situation. I was so glad that I didn't flee and actually stuck it out, because Waffles looks awesome, and was clearly pretty happy after his day of pampering! read more

I have an 8 month old coton de tulear that I have been grooming myself since I adopted her when she was 10 weeks old. The breed is known for their long, curly, "cotton" like hair- it is hair and not fur. i was initially very pleased that the owners of Karabu Pet Grooming were able to fit me in for an appointment on the same day the morning I called. I was greeted in a very profession manner when I arrived and the owner, Cara, was asked to come out front to go over how I wanted Lulu groomed. I explained to Cara, who I fully assumed would be the one to groom my puppy, that first and foremost that "I want to keep her "top knot" (little pony tail on top front of her head ), which was actually quite long in length (5 inches) and to "NOT" taper the lower legs. I showed Cara a couple of pictures of other cotons as examples for the grooming of her body. Cara then asked, "so you want about this much taken off"? , which she then pinched her two fingers together that measured approximately 1/2 to 1 inch in length. I confirmed that yes, only that much because this is her first time here and if I need more taken off later that I could just come back sooner rather than later for another grooming. Cara was great with Lulu and I gave her Lulu's blanket and I was told she would be done in a few hours and that since she is a puppy that it would take a little longer. I told her that was fine. I left feeling confident that Lulu would be in great hands. After about 4 1/2 hours lulu was ready to be picked up. When I arrived and walked in the front door, Lulu was waiting for me in the "very clean" kennels. I didn't recognize her initially because she didn't have her top knot that she came in with. she looked very pretty. Then I noticed it was cut really short on top but I didn't know how short, not until we had started driving home. I attempted putting in a rubber hair tie in and my heart just sunk. Lulu's hair was layered so short underneath the top layer of hair, just above her eyes, which there was no way in heck that I could even pull it up into even a little "top knot"......You see, I had been growing this out for months. A little trim, 1/2 to 1 inch, was what I agreed to and Cara confirmed that she would do....... At the very least, 4 inches was cut off on the top of her head! I immediately called the grooming salon and asked to speak to the woman who groomed Lulu. (Cara's name had slipped my mind at the time I had called). A woman got on the phone, which was not Cara. I introduced myself and began saying "Lulu came in with a long "top knot" and now I can't even tie her hair on top of her head because it is all layered. I then said that I told Cara to leave it and only to cut 1/2 inch to 1 inch. The girl/groomer responded "I'm sorry, but she didn't tell me to keep the top knot". I replied, "she didn't tell you? I thought Cara was going to groom Lulu, otherwise I would have spoken to you instead of her since you were the actual groomer". I would have been okay with it being even 2 inches cut but it was cut and layered and no way can I put a top knot in whatsoever. The cut would have been perfect and I don't like giving negative reviews. In fact I was impressed with the salon's appearance and they got me in on the same day! It will grow, of course, but it will take another 8 months to grow it back. I thought for sure that I would get a call from the owner after I hung up with the girl who groomed lulu, but I have not heard from Karabu. This would be like taking your young daughter in for her first hair cut and she has a long pony tail that she has been growing since she was born. The hair dresser tells you, don't worry, I will only cut off 1/2 inch to 1 inch". Then you ask, "can I stay to make sure her hair is cut right"? The hairdresser the replies, "no, I'm sorry, if you stay it will make it harder to cut her hair". You leave, then come back to pick up your young daughter from her hair cut and then you realize that her long beautiful pony tail is cut off. My situation is no different. Yes, she is a dog, but she is like the daughter I never had. I have felt sick since the day I decided to take her to get groomed. I should have never picked up the phone that day to make an appointment. That is my fault. I will no longer trust any groomer with Lulu again. I have decided to invest in educating myself in order to groom Lulu. The girl who groomed Lulu is not to blame for this. I hold Cara responsible for not grooming Lulu herself, since I was a new customer and she was the one who went over what I wanted and what I DIDN'T WANT cut, but she failed to explain this to the girl that actually did the grooming. I am shocked more than anything. I hope that this somewhat negative review will help the owners at Karabu to implement stricter grooming guidelines as far as catering to the needs of the customer, especially ones like myself, better communication between front office/groomers. read more

I had a terrible experience here. They have judgemental staff that tries to tell me some people shouldnt have pets. You dont know me or my life and to say that was wrong. Patrick i hope you have a great day and know that it wasnt ok and ill never be a customer again. read more