My dog Graham was in need of a groom and I wanted to try out this location after seeing the rave reviews! He's a 9 lb Pomeranian Chihuahua mix. I was lucky I saw an opening two days before booking at 9am right when they open. Kumar asked how I wanted my dog's haircut to be and what my preferences were in terms of how short to cut. I showed a reference photo from past groom visits from another location. He explained there is a regular cut which is all around the same length and appearance, while the reference photo was more of a feathering cut. The feathering cut is more of a trim which keeps his hair longer to maintain the fluffy Pomeranian look. Each area of my dog can be trimmed differently based on my preference, such as tail length, ear area, his chest mane, etc. I also made note that my dog takes a minute or so to warm up since he's usually anxious outside of his carrier and likes to bark (small dog things, lol). There are other groomers at this location as well and a big private lot for parking, which is convenient. I paid in cash, and I think there is a discount vs using card if I remember correctly. Forgot to take a photo of the pricing inside. Kumar texted me 30 min before Graham was ready for pickup. I saw him amongst the other dogs that were inside, all looking so cute and fluffy! Graham looks so clean and smells amazing! Kumar also provided a toothbrush for us to use. He recommended a toothpaste brand as well. So happy we found a new grooming spot! We will definitely return and recommend them to others! read more

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This place was recommended by my niece who continues to bring her Maltipoo. I believe my puppers Pepper found her one and only favorite groomer Ruby..hands down. She is kind and loveable to Pepper. My first visit She took the time to explain her services and the process for a puppies 1st grooming, what level you would prefer etc..I bring my little furball and she comes out looking and smelling lovely. Here are a few fotos of Pepper before and after. Supporting small business groomers read more

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Let's do the positives first: Kumar was clearly knowledgeable and very friendly, with fair prices. I paid about $110 for my 35-pound mini bernedoodle to get nails clipped, washed, haircut, the whole shebang. Something interesting about Kumar is that he doesn't take tips, so that takes tipping pressure off of the customer. However, I'm not sure if I'll be going back. Three things I was displeased with are: 1. He cut my dog's whiskers, something a groomer is not supposed to do. It's not terrible for a dog's whiskers to be cut, but it's also not great for them either. 2. He told me with the short length of cut he'd given my dog, that there was no need to brush my dog's hair for at least a month. I should not have blindly accepted this, as it turned out that after about three weeks, my dog's hair was matting. 3. The haircut was uneven. When I looked my dog in the face the day of his haircut, one side of the hair on his snout was noticeably longer than the other. read more

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Kumar always does such a great job with Potato and Popcorn, they love to get their haircut! We plan to stay with Kumar forever to groom our dogs, great price and super friendly! Highly recommend Kumar and his grooming services! read more

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I would NOT recommend this groomer. The groomers here wear headphones and listen to music while grooming your dog. The result is they cannot hear if the dog is expressing discomfort. I saw the groomer yanking around another dog on the table and when being yanked the dog let out a whimper (as if the pulling was too strong) but the groomer - with headphones on - did not hear. As a result, there was no adjustment to their approach or their tactics. This is highly inappropriate... you need to have all your senses about you while grooming a living being. Will NOT return. read more

Kumar is the man to go for your dog's grooming. He is knowledgeable and cares for your pet as his own. I always make my appt with him months in advance because he has a busy schedule. I trust him with my dog. He also helps me with any questions I have regarding his health and diet. read more

Ruby was amazing with Maya . Maya is a nervous dog when it comes to grooming. Ruby did a great job in calming down Maya. Very happy. Thank you read more

My 60 lbs doodle, Onyx, was previously groomed by Kumar and now by Daniel at Original Grooming. Every experience with Kumar and Daniel have been great! I've followed Kumar from Petsmart to Blue Moon to now his own shop at OG and he's been a very pleasant, and professional groomer through the years. He has groomed my tiny little 11 lbs shih tzu and my 60 lbs goldendoodle! Kumar's schedule is very busy and it can be hard to book an appointment with him especially last minute. He referred me to Daniel who apprenticed under him at OG. Ever since then, I've taken Onyx to Daniel "Apex Grooming" and I'm able to usually get an appointment the same week or the next. Daniel is very kind, patient, flexible, and professional. He texts to give me a 15 minute heads up and even when I've been unable to pick onyx up right away, Onyx is allowed to stay and play with the other dogs. Daniel takes instructions well and makes sure you are satisfied with every element of your dogs haircut: head, ears, tail, nails, etc. I highly recommend coming to OG, and getting your dogs groomed by either Kumar or Daniel! read more

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Kumar is THE best! He's taken care of our fur baby since she was a pup! Would recommend over and over!!

Freshly groomed by Ruby Yo'Son loves his groomer he's always excited to see her. She's awesome read more

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I recommend Gary (Pet Pet Grooming) and my dog has received so many compliments on her haircut! Original Grooming is a great space. You can leave your pup in confidence that it'll be well cared for. read more

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Kumar is the best he really loves he's job and it's shows on he's work my dog loves going in there...you know he's doing a good job when you don't have to drag your dog to go inside... and my dogs walks right inside with no problem...100 % recommended read more

We got the recommendation to take out very first puppy to Kumar by a family member who had been taking their two dogs to him for a few years. I am so glad we took their suggestion. His website is super clean and user friendly for making appts. He is super clear with his explanations and choices for hair cuts etc. My favorite thing about Kumar is that he truly loves the dogs! I came early once and Quinn was not yet finished so I hung out for a minute- he is sooo kind and patient and gentle! He had other dogs playing around his feet and you could just tell he was so happy! And the dogs too. I feel comfortable leaving my dog with him and I know she'll come out looking and smelling so fresh! Pro tip- make appts in advance- he does book out! Parking is easy, fair prices. read more

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Our dog was a rescue from a shelter in China, and when she came to us, we had no idea what her history was. It was important to us that we find a groomer who would be sensitive to that. Kumar is seriously great. I just bring in a photo, and he does a great job making my pup look her best. He is always super nice & goes out of his way to make our pup happy. read more

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Wow what a difference with this groomer ! I texted and they said they Do walk ins nail clipping whoever I was texting with was very nice plus they are on vacation and still communicating with me! Great service so far! read more

Kumar Rane is great! Our labradoodle Dobby has come twice now to get a haircut by Kumar, and he looks great every time! Kumar is a super popular groomer, so it's best to book well in advance (especially if you want a weekend slot). I really appreciate that he texts you right away as soon as your dog is ready to go, but that if you can't go pick up right away, it's okay! It's a rather large space inside, so the dogs can be out and not crated also. I've taken my pup to other groomers before where they've held him for 4+ hours! These other groomers sometimes book too many dogs at a time I have not had that issue with Kumar. FYI he doesn't accept tip, so it's just always a flat fee. (So if you think the price is high, you might wanna first take that into consideration!) read more

Original Grooming - Dobby and his fresh new haircut by Kumar! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Fremont, California

Kumar is the best!!! He loves the dogs and the dogs love him. He will text you right when your dog is done with the grooming session. The dogs are allowed to walk around the gated area and aren't in pens when you come pick them up. We've had our Maltipoo groomed by him for several years and he always looks perfect! Kumar makes the face into a puppy cut and shorter body cut. There is a fixed price now for cuts and it is worth every penny. They take all forms of payment but you can use Venmo so that they don't need to pay for credit card fee if you want. read more

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3-4 months ago i was looking for a grooming dog service on Yelp, i found out that Original Grooming was fully booked. Finally got a shot today, my experience was amazing. Kumar explained everything we needed to know about my puppy. How it done how he gonna do it. After 2-3 hours, It's totally worth it. My Toppy looks clean cute and exactly the way I like. He also gave us free toothbrushes for Toppy. It was amazing experience i've ever had with pet groomer. Highly recommended this grooming service. And 5 stars for Kumar. read more

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Kumar has been grooming our Yorkie since we got him in 2021 and now is also grooming our Biewer Terrier. He does such a great job, is very professional, and the dogs enjoy going to Original Grooming. Kumar is very patient in explaining things, answering questions, and describing what he will be doing with the dogs' hair. He clearly loves dogs and is very sweet with them. The dogs always come back looking and smelling great, as well as happy. read more

Original Grooming - Two terriers after a great grooming session with Kumar. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Fremont, California

Thank you Ruby for grooming Bentley today - Bentley loves all the groomers here. We always love how he looks after

Kumar is absolutely wonderful! We had him groom our shih tzu, Toby yesterday. I don't normally write reviews this soon, but he did such a great job! Toby came back looking exactly as requested, looking adorable and handsome! All of my family was complimenting him on how cute he looked, haha. Upon meeting kumar for the first time, he was very friendly, easy to talk to, and def knew what he was doing. His prices are reasonable as well. We're happy to say that we've found our groomer for toby and would love to have kumar continue grooming him! read more

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I've been bringing my girls here for a couple years. Kumar is consistently great and the girls love him. He listens to what you want, executes it to perfection and and texts you when he's done. Flat price quick in and out. I couldn't ask for a better grooming experience. read more

Outstanding grooming service. In the past, with other groomer's, my dog was often reluctant to go in but with Kumar she is really excited when we get there. I would not take my dog anyplace else. read more

I've been bringing my now-senior Aussie mix to Kumar ever since he was a puppy. He was my pup's groomer at another location, and we followed him when he opened Original Grooming. My dog tends to be nervous and somewhat reactive, but Kumar has always been so kind and patient with him. When I drop him off, I know he's in good hands and will come home looking great. read more

They're so nice over here! Service is 5 stars and they offered to trim my dog's nails for free! Definitely coming back! My new favorite dog salon! read more

Booked an appointment with Gary for my rescue Marley who I only had for a week. He is a Maltese mix and was matted on the sides so I wanted to get him groomed sooner rather than later. Gary warned me the appointment could take longer considering we didn't know my dog's demeanor and grooming experience and after I sent photos, I was told he'd likely need to be shaved down. I wasn't sure what to expect considering I've never had a dog that needed to be groomed (my previous 2 Boston Terriers were maintained at home.) On picking up my pup.. Gary talked me through the process he went through and gave me tips to help him get more comfortable with grooming. Despite needing to be shaved, Gary left Marley's face looking cute and handsome. He even had a Christmas tie on him. Through our conversation I can tell Gary is a very patient guy. I definitely had a great experience with my first grooming for my dog and will seek out Gary soon for Marley's future groom. read more

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You can tell Kumar really cares about animals. He was talking to the dogs who were waiting casually while he was working on other dogs, it was sweet to see. I came in as a walk-in to get my shiba's nails trimmed. He took her in without a problem even though she's feisty and bites. Didn't charge me which I thought was so kind. I'll definitely come back. read more

Our mini goldendoodle puppy got the full groom with Gary. Our pup has gotten two haircuts so far, and the first was done at a different groomer. There was such a huge difference between the experiences with Gary and the other grooming salon. The first groomer barely spoke 5 words to me, and was done with the cut within 30 minutes. Meanwhile, Gary spent at least 30 minutes prior to the actual grooming appointment detailing the entire process, educating me about puppy hair vs. adult dog hair, going over each body part and what I wanted vs. what would work with my pup's hair. He was so attentive, detailed, and pleasant to work with. Also worth noting, I'm really picky with just about everything, and that includes haircuts. I'm the type of person that will edit haircuts at home if they're not done exactly right at the salon. That being said, I loved the cut our pup got from Gary. It was what I wanted, with some adjustments and minor changes to what would work best on him. No edits needed. I am absolutely coming back to Gary. read more

I am first time dog owner I felt at home here everyone was so nice. I love working with Kenneth. He was perfect for my HUGE BIG HUSKY MIX. he sheds a lot less. toes look good. teeth are cleaned. read more

Kumar is just a wonderful person. He was so gentle and kind to my dog. It was our first time to get our dog groomed with Kumar. After getting scared of what PetSmart could do to my dog, I was in the hunt for another groomer. I found one before kumar but she was very inconsistent. There was a time that my dog got shaved almost to the skin and another time, my dog looked like a sheep. Small head and legs but with full fur. Funny looking! My coworker told me about kumar and I'm glad she did. Kumar asked and listened to what you want first to avoid misunderstandings on how you want your pet to look like. Very good groomer! Try him! read more

Wife found Kumar via IG and we both can't say enough good things about the work done and about Kumar himself. The guy is amazing with the dogs, so welcoming and you can tell he's passionate about the work he does. We're new to the responsibilities of dog ownership and with a rescue she can get scared of things but seeing how well Kumar can manage her has been so cool to see. A real pro. I'm recommending everyone about OG. Can't say enough good things. Take your dog here and get ready for the cute photos on the IG account hah read more

We've struggled trying to find a groomer that is a good fit for our goldendoodle Kody. Some places just don't seem to make an effort or connection with the dogs and can make grooming a stressful experience. In the past we've heard mixed reviews from different groomers we've used from he was really behaved to he was a nightmare.. so I think finding a groomer that is a fit for you and your dog is important! From Kody's first visit with Kumar I knew it would be a good match! Kumar immediately started socializing and interacting with Kody and you can tell Kumar loves dogs and dogs love him! He understands their behaviors and when I gave him some warning about Kody's temperament he assured me that it was normal and gave some training tips on how to help Kody cope with grooming. That level of service and genuine interest is something that is hard to find. Each time I leave Kody at Original Grooming for his grooming appointment I know he's in good hands. Kody leaves Original Grooming with a full face and a short body! It's my preferred cut for easy maintenance while keeping that fluffy teddy bear look on the face. His fur is always so soft after which is something we just can't achieve at home. Booking appointments is also very easy online! I've never had an issue with booking at Original Grooming. I think this really sealed the deal for me because booking appointments at some other places that have primarily phone booking or complicated booking systems make it tough to stay a repeat customer. read more

Best dog grooming in the Bay Area! Kumar is very kind, compassionate and professional. I brought my dog to him for 7+ years. Their team does a fantastic job. read more

I've been looking for a new groomer because other groomers in the area have provided a very mediocre experience and I never felt 100% comfortable trusting our dog in their care. Well I found THE RIGHT PLACE at Original Grooming! They were fantastic! I appreciate upon walking in how all dogs are visible and you know there isn't anything shady going on in the back (as I've experienced at other groomers). Daniel was the bather for our pup and he was on point. He came and greeted her, she is a talkative husky so she sang all her worries to him and when I left her there I felt comfortable that she would be taken care of. This is actually more important than the actual bathing/grooming aspect. We will definitely be back! read more

My daughter's chipit (Chihuahua/Pitbull) came to my care earlier in the year. I was just as anxious as Bucky in searching for someone to trim his nails. Bucky is a very nervous and anxious dog. I stopped by Original Grooming and shared my concerns with Gary who took the time to listen. Gary suggested to bring Bucky over and he will try to work on Bucky. Gary also mentioned that he have the support of a team of groomers if necessary. That gave me comfort. I brought Bucky the next day. Gary approached Bucky slowly and gently. Bucky's nails was trimmed in no time. It was perfect. I'm so happy to have found Gary. Bucky will be a lifelong patron! read more

Woohoo Kumar is totally as good as it gets!! If you've read any of past dog grooming reviews you'll find that I haven't had the best of luck... THANKFUL TO THE YELP GODS AND THE YELP COMMUNITY, another fellow yelper messaged me and recommended Kumar! woot woot I waited to write a review after the second visit to make sure of consistency... SO I HOPE YOU KEEP AT THIS KUMAR! KUMAR IS LIKE THE DOG WHISPERER!!! Granted my pup is gotta be one of the sweetest dogs (no joke), she really only dislikes groomers (no joke). You can tell that Kumar genuinely loves dogs, and makes what should be at times stressful job fun and enjoyable for him. PLUS, he can hella cut good dog hair, and doesn't mind taking constructive criticism to get your pup the cut you want! He charges me $50 and I've consistently given him a $20 tip so far... He treats my pup good, and makes her hurrrr did look fire! Sooooo glad I found a great groomer for my pup! read more

Kumar was amazing!:) It was my pups first grooming and it went very well! From the moment we walked in I felt very comfortable leaving my babygirl with him to get groomed. He consulted with us about my pups haircut and gave suggestions as well. He said he would call/text us to let us know when he might be done. When we got there I can tell my puppy had a great time with Kumar. The haircut was perfect and she was very clean and looked so cute!:) thank you Kumar and we will be seeing you every 5 weeks! read more

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The best in Fremont area .. I have a Shorkie breed who is 4 yrs old ..I have been to 4 groomers who told me that he was complicated , needed medication, muzzled.. and I could not find anyone to groom him.. UNTIL THE DOG WHISPERER KUMAR.. he told me my dog is just fine.. he did a great job.. above and beyond and I am so impressed my dog has never looked better.. Kumar is our man.. thank you so much I have been looking for you for over 2 years... go see Kumar he is amazing read more

I like this place is open and we can see what they are doing with dogs. And the one who helped our dog grooming today is Kumar who is very friendly and patient to explain to us as we are the first time customer. And my dog (a maltipoo) normally pretty sensitive but she's not really scared when she gets there. That's really important to us. After all, my dog came out with a very clean and nice look. Last but not least, they charge a very reasonable good price and not even take any tips I do recommend them to you if you wanna give it a try. read more

Kumar is an awesome groomer! He is the only person that my family and I trusts to groom our dog. He has been our dog's groomer since when he was at Petsmart, to Blue Moon Pet Wash, and now at his very own salon. Kumar is always super friendly and loving towards my furry little one. He knows exactly the cut and style that we like for our dog and makes sure it's done with such precision and care. It's also comforting to see that my dog enjoys being around Kumar since he always greets him happily. My dog has been selective in who he likes since he reached his senior years...but he loves Kumar and he just enjoys prancing into his shop without fear or anxiety. Kumar definitely loves what he does and it shows with how he interacts with all his furry clients and the quality of grooming that he provides. read more