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    2.9 (348 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Was cut too close to his skin near his private parts, making it extremely uncomfortable and irritating.

    I'm a local to this PetSmart and this is where I've been going for years for Guinea Pig and Dog supplies. I've even had impressive reward points collected. But I'm genuinely upset with this most recent grooming visit (8/8). Our appointment was for 11:30. We got there a little late 11:40. When we got there I immediately apologized for our tardiness, but that didn't matter because our groomer wasn't even clocked in for work. Our groomer was Celeste. She got there at 11:55, she didn't apologize or address why she was late, or even look at us as we stood there in their lobby the whole time waiting for her. Maybe it's protocol for PetSmart, but on top of her attitude, she dragged my dog by the leash all the way to the back room, and there was no kind tug of "aww it's okay let's go" she just kept dragging him, despite clearly seeing how anxious he was. I did not like how she did that We dropped him off and by the time it was already 3:40, still no call. They said it takes around 2 hours, my dog is a small Maltese spaniel mix, and I booked 2 days ago (last minute) and Celeste's availability was available all day. I ended up calling the store, a man did pick up and when I asked about cooper he said he would check. He ended putting me on hold and maybe forgetting(?) bc another man picks up asking AGAIN what I needed. At this point I'm already annoyed by it being 3:40. When I told him I'm waiting for my dog from the groomers he said "did they give you a call or text?" I then told him no, but I dropped off my dog at 11:40, it's 3:40. He finally asks the grooming salon and it just so happens he's ready now. Why did i have to call to know when to pick up my dog for a 2 hour grooming appointment that ended up taking 5 hours. When we got there to the basically empty salon, Celeste was just standing there gossiping with her coworkers. So on top of this bad experience, also an ugly haircut, BUT SHE ALSO cut too close to the skin it hurts making him stay up all night from the discomfort. Which is the biggest reason I'm writing this review. I plan to still keep going here for supplies as it is local to me, but I plan to not get grooming at PetSmart anymore. This isn't the first bad haircut from their salon, but it will be the last with that attitude especially if I have to pay for it.

    Kathy M.

    They share a parking lot with other establishments in the plaza. There are some electric charging stations nearby for those electric cars (tesla). We were greeted when we entered and a staff member came by and asked if we had the app to earn up to $20. There are plenty of selections from kitten/puppy food to adult cats/dogs. Price ranging from $0.99 to $4 a can for cat food. They also have a lot of bed options to choose from. In the end, we saved about $20 and spent $$$ on our cats. I just wished there was a faster checkout process.

    Wormies OCT2025
    Franklin M.

    I ran out of gold fish food and went back to buy the biggest container they had in stock. I actually feed the food to my minnows that I have in a pond, they love their breakfast. They always offer some type of deal on fish food and other products. It's fun to see all the dogs people bring along while they shop at this mega store.

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    Krystabel M.

    Just picked up my girl dog from being groomed by Kelly, and she smells soooo fresh! She came to her appointment apprehensive (as she always does), but when I picked her up, she was fine and happy! A sure sign that she was well taken care of. Thank you so much for loving on Uni, Kelly! Pro tip: for those who get their pets groomed, please bring cash tip for your groomer! They work hard to care for your beloved pets

    Liz M.

    I have a two-year-old Goldendoodle and have brought him to this location several times without issue, until our most recent visit. For this grooming session, my dog was seen by a groomer named Liz. While he did have some matting, it was limited to behind one ear and one leg. We also paid extra for a de-matting solution. Importantly, my dog hardly grows hair on his belly, so there was no reason to shave or de-matt that area. After bringing him home, I noticed a severe rash on his belly. He was clearly in pain licking himself constantly and whimpering, which has never happened before. Concerned, I called to speak with the manager to understand why his belly was shaved at all, let alone to the point of causing a rash. Unfortunately, the manager was dismissive. Instead of addressing the issue, she mentioned being friends with Liz and insisted she was "a very friendly groomer" which had nothing to do with my concern. Even more troubling, the manager admitted she had no grooming knowledge and couldn't explain what might have gone wrong. She asked me to email pictures of the rash, which I did. The following day, I received a call from the grooming department lead, who explained that Liz had gone over my dog's belly "too many times," causing the rash. This explanation made little sense to me, considering that area had no matting and minimal hair to begin with. What was most disappointing was the complete lack of accountability. No apology, no ownership of the mistake just defense of a friend and vague explanations. A professional grooming service should be able to acknowledge errors and prioritize the well-being of the pet. To make matters worse, this wasn't the first red flag. Before this incident, my grooming appointments had been canceled three times after being scheduled online due to my dog's breed. If certain breeds can't be serviced by certain groomers, that should be clearly stated upfront. There was once a groomer named Summer who was fantastic with my dog, but she no longer works here. After this last experience, I won't be returning. I had to treat my dog's rash with oatmeal ointments and it took him several days to feel better. I'm sharing this to warn other dog parents, this was an incredibly disappointing and unacceptable experience, and I'll be taking my dog elsewhere going forward.

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    Okay O.

    Very pleasantly surprised with Dog Groomer Melinna. She gave a very stylish and practical summer haircut to our 15 year old dog. She was patient and gentle handling our senior dog, with empathy for his age, and she gave him a glowing report for good behavior and was proud of her work. Will definitely go back if we are in the area. I was reluctant to go to Petsmart because a groomer at the Torrance location on Sepulveda was very rough handling our senior dog and claimed he was aggressive - which resulted in a demerit in his permanent record that adds $10 to his grooming fee.

    Make appointment she is not at work
    Haha C.

    Two time I made a appointment arrive 15 minutes early wait half hour did not take my dog in because the lady is not at work yet.

    Aug 2025, Our dog after his first grooming in Alhambra PetSmart, clean & fluffy & handsome

    This was one of the most heartbreaking, infuriating, and devastating experiences we have ever had with a grooming service -- and it happened right before Thanksgiving, which made it even more painful. We had planned to make our dog look nice and festive for the holiday, but instead, it turned into a nightmare for our entire family. A few days ago (11/23/25), we brought our (14-month-old) large golden doodle to this grooming shop for his second visit. The tall female employee who checked him in (later we were told she might be the boss) was impatient from the very beginning. She briefly mentioned that our dog had some mats and "might need to be cut short," but gave no explanation, no example photos, and simply quoted around $200 without further detail. Because our first visit this grooming shop in August was excellent, we trusted them again. But after few hours, what we received was beyond shocking -- our dog was completely shaved bald, every inch of fur gone, looking like a helpless stray dog in the cold winter. And the worst part: they never called us, despite us leaving two phone numbers. Not a single attempt was made to get our permission. Our dog has no skin issues or parasites -- only some mats that should have been discussed. We were hoping to celebrate Thanksgiving with a beautifully groomed dog... instead, we brought home a traumatized one. When we got home, my child burst into tears, and honestly, we adults could hardly look at our dog without tearing up ourselves. He went from a happy, affectionate boy to being terrified, anxious, and hiding in corners. We had to rush out to buy clothes just to keep him warm. Our holiday spirit was completely destroyed. The next day, when we returned to address the issue, the same tall woman (possibly the boss) remained rude and dismissive. She blamed us for not brushing his coat "perfectly," compared us to customers who come every 2-3 weeks and "pay more," and showed absolutely no empathy. When we asked about the charges, she arrogantly said, and with her leg crossed, "Two hundred is the price for a full shave like this and no style." If not for our first positive experience, we would never have driven so far to come here. (We will be sharing before-and-after photos, including images from the first visit for every parents.) After speaking with other dog owners, we were shocked to learn that many had similar bad experiences and have already stopped coming to this (Alhambra) grooming shop. For the safety and well-being of your fur babies, I strongly advise you not to bring your pets here.

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    Nikki B.

    I had a gift certificate, so I stopped by to pick up some supplies for the pups. The store is spacious, organized, and well stocked with a variety of items to meet your pet's needs. I wasn't quite sure where to find what I was looking for, so I asked an associate for assistance. She was friendly & helpful and pointed me in the right direction. There were only two cashiers on duty, so the checkout line was a bit long but soon a third cashier opened up, which helped speed things along. This store is in a shopping center so ample parking is available. *Curbside pickup *$10 off grooming services with Yelp Check In.

    Hair after Pet Smart grooming.

    One year old female German Shepherd for grooming. Told she is shedding, so FurminatorBath, $78, necessary. Don't expect them to do more than a light brush with the Furminator comb. My son and I worked on our dog for a half hour brushing her thoroughly. Advice: Buy your own Furminator brush, treatathome, take your dog for Pet Smarts $30 bath and dry.

    Claudia M.

    Let me start by saying I've been coming to this store for over 10 yrs. I spend about $500 a month, but for the past month everytime I come in with a price match, this 5 foot white short haired, tattooed manager, makes excuses as to why she wont honor the online price match. I understood when she pointed out autoship prices. Went In today, and the online price was not an autoship price. She refused to honor the price match. So to you lil overachiever, you lost a 10 year + client who spends 500 +every single month at the Alhambra store over a $9.00 price match. Trying to save the company 9 bucks, you just lost the company over $ 491 a Month, from a long time loyal ex-client Congratulations

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    For pupping training, how long are the courses? 1 hour or more?

    You would either have to go on their website or call them. They have many courses for dogs and puppies. Thank you for your question and I hope you and your puppy are satisfied with your course.… 

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    Yup they do! Some cats are there at the store from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society.

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