TL;DR: My dog has razor burn all over his belly and nicks on his ears and armpits. He also has what looks like bites. He's on flea meds and I've never seen a flea or these bites on him before. Don't take your dog here. I was recommended this place by a friend. I'm pretty sure they're friends, so I was hesitant to leave a review. I told him that I just needed the basics. Sanitation cut, glands, and nails. I dropped my dog off at 10. I called at 2 and he wasn't ready. I don't know how you need 4 hours when I made an appointment, but whatever. I finally got to pick him up around 3. Was charged almost $100 and was griped out by the guy saying that next time he had to "do all that" it would be $120. All that? He did way more than I asked. I am actually find with that. Hair grows out. I'm not okay with the nicks and razor burn. He's been licking and chewing himself for 4 days. He never used to do that. He keeps licking his anus, which worries me about how gentle they weren't with expressing him. The cut itself is super choppy looking. Like he has short spots and long spots right next to each other. But even if he looked perfect, I'd be upset by the razor burn and the little nicks. I wish I had listened to myself. I really didn't want to leave him there. My brain kept screaming for me to leave. I should have listened. Now I had to spend another $40 on hot spot sprays and skin soothing lotion. read more

Kutz For Mutz - These look like bites. He came home with them. He didn't have them when he left and they were gone in a couple days. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Albany, California

Nipsey used to shiver with anxiety in the beginning . Four years later he loves his grooming sessions here. He trust them and so do I. Great price for their personal touch. read more

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We took our baby bear here for his first grooming appointment since we rescued him. He looks like such a puppy with this short hair. He had a very uneven coat so they had to leave him so short. Appreciate that they didn't cut his eyelashes. read more

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Since my first review, I've taken my Yorkie, Oliver (OA) to Kutz for Mutz two more times, in April and November 2024. When I picked him up after the April appointment, OA, he seemed fine and not at all stressed out. However, while in the car on the way home, I noticed he was squinting, and his eyes were watering. I assumed that maybe the groomer had accidentally gotten shampoo in his eyes. Later that day, however, I noticed that one of OA's eyes was bloodshot red, like when a blood vessel bursts. The entire part that is normally white was fire-engine red. Before the end of the evening, both eyes were bloodshot and watering. Still, I thought it was caused by shampoo in his eyes during the grooming session. The following day, when OA's eyes hadn't cleared up I started researching to try to find out if shampoo could have caused this. Most of what I read was that that type of eye problem could most likely be caused by a deliberate action, which I don't want to state here, because I can't prove anything. Still giving the benefit of the doubt, and knowing that OA didn't seem at all stressed out when I picked him up, I chose to believe that shampoo in the eyes was the culprit. My heart hurts every time I think about this, because I never should have taken him back, and I should have taken him to the vet (please don't judge me, I know I made a mistake here). In November, seven months after his second session with Kutz for Mutz, I made another appointment for grooming. Before I left OA there, I mentioned the previous issue to Darrell. He assured me that they use baby shampoo, and that that wouldn't affect OA's eyes. Still, when he handed OA off to the person who would be doing the work, he instructed the groomer to be careful with the shampoo. Within 30 minutes of dropping OA off, Darrell called me to tell me that the reason OA's eyes had been red after the previous session in April was because he had fleas (which was new to me). I was completely perplexed because I didn't see how having fleas could cause what appeared to be broken blood vessels in my pup's eyes (which, by the way, took about three days to clear up). I didn't argue with him. I just wanted my pup to be okay. When I picked OA up from the November appointment, he, again, seemed stress-free. It wasn't until after I had been home for a little while that I realized that the only sign of OA having been groomed was on his face. The hair on his body was still just as long, his nails didn't seem to have been trimmed, and there was no sanitary trim. At this realization, I decided not to take OA back to Kutz for Mutz again, and to find another groomer. I understand that Darrell and his team have been in business for a long time and I respect that they have received some excellent reviews. After OA's wonderful first visit, the two subsequent sessions left me unimpressed and feeling uncomfortable about leaving my 8.5 pound Yorkie there again. And the fact that I always tip very well, I thought that OA would be well taken care of. Unfortunately, this was not the case. read more

Unprofessional. Spoke to Darrel and he asked what kind of dog and what size. I told him I have a 50lb golden doodle and he laughed and said "yeah no.... I'm not taking dogs of that size right now." I totally understand if you can't handle a larger dog but please be professional and do not laugh at a customer when they provide you an answer to your question. read more

Personable proprietor, genuinely likes dogs, follows directions for dogs with special needs. Reluctant Aussie with too much fur now happy on return visits. read more

This is a great place to take your dog for grooming. The owner is a lovely person and his workers work hard and do great jobs. I like this business alot and would recommend it to everyone. read more

Still going to Darrell et al at Kutz for Mutz, but we go every four weeks now. My recommendation: try to tip well because these guys work so hard (see the photos)! read more

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Darryl hurt my dog. When I first took my dog to Kutz for Mutz, the haircut was phenomenal. My dog had never looked cuter. My whole family agreed that the steep price was worth it because of how cute he was and how good of a job Darryl did. However, the second haircut was subpar, that was the least of our concerns. His behavior is what sparked our deep unrest. When he came back, he fell into a deep depression. He became very squeamish whenever we tried to pet him and tried to bite us. He stayed in this foggy state for days. He also got razor burns and has been very very low energy. He also appears to be licking his anus very frequently which is unusual. I think the main issue here is that Darryl, the main guy, is allowing assistants that are terrible at cutting hair and grooming dogs do the bulk of the work. Unacceptable. read more

Totally the best of the best. Professional, kind and caring, got super stylish cut for my curly poodle. And he was a mess. And fantastic pricing including everything, cut, groom, ears, toothbrushing, nails. read more

I have the cutest dogs and somehow they were even cuter after a Kutz for Mutz visit. Honestly, the trims are always even and never too short. Supreme service. read more

I called to ask if he could cut my 100 pound dog and he immediately said no that he is too old too pick up my dog. I said she doesn't like to be picked up and that she can stay on the ground. He said no and reference another place. Not cool. read more

Avoid! My poor sweet dog injured and messed up after being groomed here.He has cuts and razor burn all over his belly and genital area and in addition to being injured was sad/depressed/down acting weirdly out of sorts for a full week. He also got a terrible haircut that was exactly the opposite (!!!!) of what I asked for but that's nothing compared to the injuries he sustained! Avoid this place, it should be shut down. read more

My senior girl looked so cute after getting groomed here. We got full service and it's reasonably priced for the area. FYI, there are pet birds in this place and they chirp a bunch. If your dog has some sort of bird phobia or they're really anxious, I'd recommend going somewhere else. read more

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He's very caring about your pet. Treats them and the owner with great respect. I would drive many miles for his grooming talent. Sonja Farar read more

I love Kutz for Mutz and have been taking my pit bull here for years. Can't recommend enough! Price is great, and she always comes back well cared for and smelling amazing. read more

Incredible!! I have two very hairy, very fluffy corgis. I took them to Kurtz for Mutz and these pups are the softest, best smelling versions of themselves I have ever seen!! They are also shedding significantly less. I will for sure be taking them back here. Thank you so much for doing such a good job! read more

Owner is great, communicates and actually takes the time to get to know you and your pet. Great location and the prices are fair, they do an amazing job making sure your pet looks the way you want. Employees are very nice and go above and beyond for you and your pet. I really like that they take their time and are not rushing to just push pets in and out like a factory. read more

Still a very happy customer. My poor pup is getting into his last years (man I will miss him) but he is still going to Kutz for Mutz! And my next lil' buddy will as well. I do have something to get off my chest. I've read a lot of the negative reviews and all I can say is it seems some of the folks have some sort of agenda, or are just the type of people who won't be happy with anything. Some of the negative reviews make me think the reviewers are just unbearable to begin with. I have yet to see or experience anything along the lines of some of the "complaints" provided. Keep up the good work Kutz for Mutz, and ignore the haters! read more

We've been coming here more years that I can remember to wash and trim our 3 dogs. Darrell and his team always cut our dogs' hair beautifully. While our prior groomer sometimes accidentally cut our dogs, that has never happened at Kutz for Muttz. I dropped them off today and they ran up to the groomers like old friends. read more

Kingston had been going to Angel's Dog Groomer for 10 years until the owner Glennis had to stop cutting hair due to health reasons. Glennis and Kingston were great buddies! I was concerned how his transition to a new groomer was going to be? Thanks to Darryl Kingston has made a wonderful transition! Kingston goes in the shop willing with Darryl and he comes home with a wonderful cut. We had two unfortunate experiences before we came to Darryl, so we are glad we found Kutz fo Mutz! read more

It's very hard to find a groomer who knows how to groom an Irish Setter. My dog( Finn came out looking really great. Darrel did a really nice job. Plus Finn was there all day. In at 8:00 and out by 11:00. Highly recommend Kutz For Mutz. read more

Darrell, the owner is the only person I trust to give my dogs haircuts. I think he used to raise Kerry Blue Terriers (gorgeous creatures) anyway I mention because he's good with dogs of all sizes. My dogs come home looking Westminster Show ready. I couldn't be happier. Now like all artists, Mr D can be a little quirky, so give him a compliment or say something nice. Remember, he's got excellent smelling shampoos and staff but not all his clean up work smells like roses if you get my drift. THANK-YOU Darrell, keep up the good work. We appreciate YOU. read more

I really didn't know what to expect by bringing my Bebe to Kutz for Mutz. I brought in a Lhasa Apso and they returned a Chinese Crested Dog back to me. However, I did ask them to cut it all the way down to the skin and style his hair to cover his blind left eye. They did exactly what I asked. So, I can't really complain. Bebe has been getting home rice bowl chop chop haircuts for the past 3 years. It always looked like his mommy cut his hair! Let me tell you, its time consuming, MESSY, and I ALWAYS struggle with the nail clippings. I would bring him back to Kutz for Mutz when he starts looking shagadelic again. Stuff you want to know... $60+tip: Nail clip, ear cleansing, anal squish, cut, style, and blowdry Drop off at 9:30AM and done by 3:00PM No frills groomer. Basic cages and tables for grooming. They will make recommendations for types of shampoo to use. Mine needed extra attention. He recommended Selsum Blue for my dog. Look at my Before and After photos of Bebe! read more

Kutz For Mutz - Before and After. He looks like he lost 10 lbs. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Albany, California

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I'm pretty surprised by all the great reviews of this place. This groomer was one of the only ones available to take my dog (several others I called said they "Didn't have time for new clients). While the owner of the salon was quirky but not unpleasant, I actually saw one of the workers roughly toss my dog into one of their cages. I was shocked and he looked at me and noticed I saw what he did. I didn't want a confrontation so I didn't say anything but I was absolutely shocked that he would handle a dog so poorly, especially my dog who is timid but well behaved. I felt awful for sending him there. Another thing to note is that the owner has about a hundred birds chirping away in their cages. I can only imagine the stress the dogs must feel in addition to having to be groomed to have to listen to the constant loud chirping. Even I felt stressed and I was only in there for about 5 minutes. read more

We've been bringing our mini poodle, Lex, to Kutz for Mutz for several years now, and they're the absolute best! It's always easy to call and make an appointment, and I love how Daryl (the proprietor) always answers the phone himself -- it gives Kutz for Mutz the charm of a small-town business. They're great at what they do -- no one else we've tried even comes close (e.g., when we tried nearby Petco in El Cerrito, it was a total disaster -- Lex came back completely shaved, with his skin scraped off in places, and he caught a bug that required antibiotics from the vet). At Kutz for Mutz, whenever we arrive, Lex yips with excitement (he really loves Daryl and his team) and whenever I pick him up, he always looks so dapper! read more

Kutz For Mutz - Lex at Kutz for Mutz after his grooming today! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Albany, California

The owner Darrell is rude and always in a foul mood! He constantly changes his prices and has severely cut our dogs. His cages/crates are flithly and unsanitary. Our dogs often come back with fleas and ticks. Just overall bad service, and horrible atmosphere for our beloved pets. He often complains about the dogs he is grooming and their owners. Darrell just seems to be an overall unhappy person who projects his negativity onto all. His employees seem frightened by him. Maybe he just needs to retire. read more

Darryl is a great guy and gave my pup a great cut! Nice shop, nice hours, and same day cut! Make sure to call in the morning and let him know when you want to come in! read more

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We've been going to Kuts For Mutz for about a year. We are very happy with service and with Rio's hair cuts . read more

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My first time here. Just got a nail trim. Quick, easy, and friendly. I will absolutely go back for more services. Thanks!

Did a great haircut for my dog. He never looked so close to a show dog in his life. Also helped he takes older dogs as mine is 12+. Great job! read more

I just got my first dog a month ago and it was the very first time to take him to grooming, which made me nervous. The owner is very chill, kind, and most importantly he treated my baby so friendly:) thank you. I am absolutely satisfied with all of his jobs including washing, nail care, and haircut. I didn't go to another grooming but I think the cost is also very reasonable. I paid $80 +tip. He was even about to give me the change! That was for your excellent job :) my dog and I am looking forward to visiting there next month! read more

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To start off, the owner got all 3 of my dogs in with short notice and was so kind. We left our dogs and received a call when they were done. They all 3 looked amazing, they smelled amazing and were happy. It's our new go to place, we won't take our dogs anywhere else. If I could I would give this 10 plus, thank you for taking such great care of our dogs and the prices are so much better than anywhere else. Simply the best read more

They take such good care of my dog. And she always looks amazing after. Affordable prices for the area. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

I funk with this spot. Real dog lovers know what it is! Brought my 11 year old rat terrier chihuahua wolf hybrid named Bob to get a bath & his nails clipped yesterday. Now he hella clean, hella fresh, swag on autopilot. Hella female French poodles on his line now. I told him, "Bob, you gon' have to turn yo' mackin' volume down a couple notches. It's too loud & all these single female dogs can hear you." He looked me cold in the eye & said, "Daddy, why would I do a thing like that? You ain't spent $30 to just have me smelling good for the house, did you?" & he was right about that. I got him fresh for the world. Thanks Kutz for Mutz. read more

Love this local business. Owner is a kind and easy man. Called to made appointment, I asked him to accommodate my schedule and he found a spot for me. I took my dog in and returned in few hours. My dog was a happy camper. The price is reasonable. Like the owner said: cash is king! Help the local business , pay your due in cash. read more

As is evidenced by most of my photos, I am owned by 2 havanese dogs that take me on walks, lend me 1 of 8 pillows to sleep on and allow me to give them belly rubs. In return I feed them, water them, love them and occassionally splurge on grooming them. I used to regularly take them to a groomer named Cheryl at Petco, but she up and moved away and on one very unfortunate occassion, my dogs were practically bicked by this guy named Jeff. I could have done a better job then him and probably not traumatized my dogs in the process... After that, I took it upon myself to groom them myself. It just isn't the same. So per yelp reviews and frequently walking past Kutz for Mutz, I decided to splurge a bit and check this place out. I only brought in 1 dog because his ears had gotten tangled and he is more squirmy when I try to trip the fur around his paws. I liked Darryl the groomer immediately and with the questions he asked and the pointed instructions he made to his staff, I knew my baby would be in safe, gentle and professional hands. During my 5 minute sign in process, about 3-4 regular customers walked in and each person and dog was greeted by a first name basis. Seeing regular customers like that is like 50 5 star reviews. Boba's grooming cost $60 and I gave an additional tip - so it's certainly not cheap (I don't even pay that much for my own haircuts ... but his prices certainly are NOT out of industry standards and you're clearly paying for someone who knows what they are doing). Boba is so darling and his feet so cute and clean it was worth every penny. Darryl advice was "if you put away your scissors, I can clean him up pretty nicely." read more

Darrell, the owner, is terrific. He is so good with my dog, Jack. Jack is happy to go for his spa day every time and when I pick him up, he looks great. read more

Wow. This was my standard poodle puppy's first ever groom and I'm incredibly impressed. Darrell obviously knew what he was doing and took his time with our dog getting him used to the grooming process and all the sounds and smells of the place. I was expecting a standard puppy cut with the shaved face and paws but Darrell and his team went all out and gave us the cutest teddy bear cut! The price was a bit steep at 120 but I feel it was worth it giving our pup the best first grooming experience ever read more

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TLDR: Been here twice and have been disappointed both times. Poor service. Owner and staff don't look like they like dogs or their jobs at all. Both times, the job was incomplete. First time, I brought my senior poodle in for a full service grooming. The haircut was not bad, but after going home, I noticed that the ears were left untouched. I know that because I had previously trimmed them myself and they looked pretty uneven... which is why I went to the groomer in the first place. I also noticed that a few of his nails were not cut. It's one thing to let me know that they weren't able to cut his nails due to certain reasons... that's fine as long as I'm aware. However, they didn't even bother telling me and probably hoped to get away with it. Second time, I brought my puppy in. Same thing happened. Nails and ears were not property cleaned and cut. By that I mean they only cut areas that were easy and skipped a few nails. This time, I called them out and they got super upset and basically blamed it on my dog. It has nothing to do with my dog btw, as another groomer managed to do the job perfectly. In conclusion, this place is OK with haircuts but completely incompetent with ears and nails, which is kind of the main reason I take my dog for professional grooming. read more