We've been coming here for just shy of five years and never had a bad experience. Imani is our girl! She's efficient and gentle and super communicative and considerate. I have a Shih Tzu and I am very picky about where I take him because I've had bad experiences in the past where they get too close to his bulging eyes. Imani has never even come close to nicking him. The whole staff treats us like family and we love, bringing our boy there. read more

Unfortunately, we had an awful experience with Katherine. We don't recommend them. We are a poodle family having owned 8 poodles-standards and minis. We are very experienced with groomers. The place was extremely loud (she was wearing noise cancellation head set), crowded (many dogs on the floor), and hot. Our small dog was was terrified. He urinated on the table and she was angry. She hurt his paw which bothered him for days. She didn't finish grooming him and still overcharged us. Never again! read more

The facilities were dirty and my dog got fleas after being here. For the price? Pass.

Our dog LOVES Posh Pets (we do too). He is so excited to see his friends. I am continually happy with the grooming. Scissor skills on point. His white fur is so bright and he smells so good. The Staff is so kind and caring like friends you've known your whole life. Highly recommend. read more

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Always take my dog to get washed and shaved here quarterly! They do a fantastic job keeping him clean and fresh. Very quick and reliable services!! read more

My little guy is 13 years old. The staff is kind and gentle with him, they are like family. He loves going to see Katherine and looks amazing when he comes home! read more

Shave and wash = $140 + tip. No dematting or grooming. Owner defends price based on the wear on the cutting blades and care needed to not cut the dog.....which is a micro sized breed The call we received to pick up the dog came very quickly so very little time needed to do the work. Excessive fee = time to change read more

My daughter was visiting with her new puppy. We took him to Posh Pets for his first pampering day! A kind and loving environment. Many dogs were at the shop, getting groomed, and all seemed happy! The staff were kind, efficient and talented. Our Cavelier looked great! We will be back. read more

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I LOVE this groomers! Moved to this area 3 years ago from Valley Center to live by the beach. I tried Several Groomers before just randomly choosing this place as it was across the street from Taco Bell, which I frequent. I hit the JACKPOT! The personnel are friendly, inquisitive and just generally a pleasure. The vibe inside is peaceful and calm. It's a smaller place but packed with personality and caring people. I have a Shitzu Chihuahua weighing a whopping 5 lbs and a mutt, short haired, approximately 18 lbs. This is the only Groomer I have ever brought them to that they are happy to be at, literally wagging their tails as we enter. My Shitzu is a little fur ball, who I have cut to look like a lion. It is so freaking adorable that wherever we walk I am stopped by people who comment on his lion cut. My little guy absolutely has to be cut for sanitary reasons alone. Butt nuggets would be a regular thing if not done and since they are indoor puppies, no one wants that! Ick. My other boy, he's a short hair but suffers from seriously dry skin. They attend to that as well making his dry, itchy skin far more tolerable for my little boy. I love their work but most importantly to me is that my boys seem to enjoy it as well. They leave with a cute bandana representative of the season or holiday as applicable. The topper here is their pricing. From past experience I have paid a pretty penny especially for my little guy. However, Posh Pets is moderately priced and lower than MANY others we've tried! Sooooo, if you are looking for a Groomers that really love your fur babies and will do an incredible job, there is NO BETTER PLACE than Posh Pets. I love them but mote importantly, my boys love them! read more

Wonderful groomer! We've brought our two, now one dog here for at least 2.5 years and they are amazing! Katherine the owner is super personable and all of her groomers have been excellent. We have a bernedoodle and previously a Shih poo. They know exactly what to do grooming wise and our dog always turns out perfect! Excellent communication! I have to say over the years we have been to several groomers in Encinitas and San Marcos and this one has been the very best! read more

I had a terrible experience as the receptionist/groomer told me 3 different prices on the phone for a small breed. There is no standard pricing or professionalism. read more

I've seen a lot of the responses to customer reviews, so I don't expect this review to be much different. To be honest, it took me a while to decide if I was going to review this salon or not. However, I've decided to go ahead and share my experience. on the phone, the owner talked down to me quite a bit. I really didn't feel like I was somebody that they looked forward to meeting and talking with. I chalked it up to being very busy at the time, and I let it go. The worst part of my experience to be honest was the fact that they told me my dog had fleas. The problem is I had just finished washing her the day before, and there is absolutely no way she had fleas. They charged me extra, and they did not do what I clearly stated I wanted to have done in the groom. One thing to be aware of: the dog was matted because we couldn't get her groomed following her spay. Therefore I had to take the mats down to almost the skin, and they did let me know that they would have to shave her body the same. I was aware of that. I expected that. No issue. However, I asked that her entire head be left long. They shaved up the back of her head All the way, and left the top knot. They trimmed the rest of her head too short and there was no obvious length difference. Subsequently, I kept her groomed and blow dried at home. I immediately noticed that they had not even trimmed her nails. Why didn't I check? I have no idea. I felt so embarrassed by the comments about fleas that I just plastered a smile on my face,, tipped and left. I took her to Petsmart more recently, and a less expensive groom was better and the stylist was more communicative. It's unfortunate that this salon appears to think that they are "the best ". We won't be able to go back, and I expect fully to be told here that I'm in the wrong. I'm OK with that, but at least if somebody reads it and they relate to it they won't think they're crazy. read more

This place is magical! I usually groom my own dogs, never paid someone to do it. It's always been easy UNTIL now. After a very unsuccessful attempt at grooming my chihuahua-poodle-cocker spaniel, etc. puppy, I decided to go professional. I've had no problems grooming my first dog, who just sits there and enjoys every pass of the clippers. Bruce is a bit more challenging. I'd call him a DIFFICULT DOG. He has way more hair than I'm used to, it grows in between his paw pads, and he hates being groomed. With these challenges, I decided to look to Yelp! for some help. Posh Pets was very quick to respond when I sent them a message about my difficult situation. I wasn't sure they would take him. I was worried about him being anxious or just being too squirmy, but they assured me that difficult dogs were no problem for them. I made an appt over the phone. When I walked in, there was window and a gate, so it's just enough room for drop off and pickup. The rest of the place is all grooming area. No frills, simple. Happy dogs greeted us at the gate, and everyone was super friendly. (Plus Mexico Viejo is right nextdoor, so breakfast burritos, yum.) Anyway... I walked Bruce in, and he was terrified, even on his anxiety meds. I asked them to go as short as possible because his hair grows very quickly. (TBH, in my stubbornness, I tried once again to do it myself, hence bringing them a half groomed dog. He looked ridiculous. I needed help.) When I picked him up, he was chill and calm. His face, paws, and ears are perfect, and for me, the hardest part to groom. He looks awesome! I am a customer forever. You guys are truly magic! To my surprise, they said he was sweet and easy! Who? Bruce? Easy? Lol! Glad it all worked out for you guys. Now he looks like a prince! Thanks, Posh Pets! read more

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Katherine and her team are the best! I've been to the groomers where they just shaved down your dog without any thought. Posh Pets really puts time and effort into making your pups look adorable! read more

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So grateful we found this groomer. They don't cage your babies! They ask questions and are interested in what you want done.

posh pets is the way to go!! my sweet boy loki had been seeing Katherine on a regular basis since she opened this spot! he was always so nervous about the groomer, never enjoyed being kenneled and the whole experience caused him so much anxiety! but not at posh pets!! we'd pull into the parking lot and her immediately start wagging his tail and whining and would be just so excited when he jumped out of the car! every time we would drop him off he would waltz right into the shop with no stress! katherine and her whole team always took such great care of him loki crossed the rainbow bridge about 2 months ago and we miss him terribly but i know that any dog we get in the future will for sure be going to posh pets read more

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I dropped my 2 dogs off for grooming last week. I got a bad vibe when I walked in, but didn't go with my gut. It was a 10am appt and there were already 6 dogs there. I was told 3-4 hours for their grooming. After 4.5 hours I called and I was told they "were backed up" and that my dogs hadn't even "gotten on the table yet". After expressing my frustration I asked why they didn't tell Me they were back up. She said "they didn't know they were going to be backed up, but when asked when they did know, why wasn't i informed, she couldn't answer that. I got a call about 6 hours in that they were ready and I immediately went and picked them up. The owner came to speak to me and advised me that for 2 dogs it's typically about 5 hours. I said that's not what I was told. (I've taken my dog to another groomer and my 2 dogs were done in about 2 hours). She never apologized. Only stayed that she will speak to the person who communicated that with me. The most upsetting part is one of my dogs barely looks like she was groomed. One dog looks good. The other looks like she got trimmed around her face but the rest of her body hardly looks cut. Her "sani area" looks like it was never trimmed. I was too upset at the time and just wanted to get my poor girls out of there that I didn't even notice at first. When they got home they both could hardly hold their pee and poop and they both drank a ton of water. 6 hours for 2 pups is too long to be under that kind of stressful situation. I will never go back there again. If you decide to go, I would suggest you see how many dogs are there and waiting before you drop them off, and don't believe their estimate. I'm very disappointed in this establishment and I wish I went with my gut and took them home when I felt like it was more of an assembly line than a place that cares about your pup. Posting a pic of my 1 dog? Does this look like a dog that spent 6 hours at a groomer? read more

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Had an appointment and they said 3-4 hours. 4 hours is long but I was desperate, so I hoped for the best. showed up four hours later and my dog was still sitting there, not even touched. I will never go back to this place, they don't care about your pet at all, they only care about getting as many dogs in as they can, even if some of them have to sit in a cage all day long. Avoid this place! read more

The grooming was a bit expensive but my Yorkie looked very handsome. She listened to me when I said not too short but short enough so that the new puppy couldn't drag him around by his tai read more

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We moved to San Diego area a few years ago and struggled finding a good groomer for my labradoodle and golden retriever. I couldn't recommend posh pets grooming enough! They are truly amazing. So often groomers told us we had to shave our labradoodle and it was super frustrating for us. Posh Pets takes their time and you can truly tell they care about their work. My dogs come home so happy every-time. read more

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Moved up to n county so I needed to find a new place for my girl to get groomed. What I loved about Posh Pets is for one they allow the dogs to be out and about in the grooming area prior to their treatment. So much than in a crate or kennel. Two, she was clean, fresh and happy when I picked her up. Would prefer a bow on her collar next time but I'll just request. Overall very happy with this new neighborhood find. Mia did a great job. read more

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Wow Katherine is awesome! Coco hasn't had a good looking cut in ages. Will be back. Its a pretty clean place. My dog was rejected from a few places off the 101 because she couldn't get a long with some of the stylists but Katherine is very patient I like that they didn't cage Coco up and let her find her own comfortable spot until I came Thanks for the little scarf. Keeping it on her for a while because it looks cool Thanks! read more

I have been taking my dog to Posh Pets since they opened and wouldn't go anywhere else. The staff and owner are very friendly and helpful. . Do yourself and your pet a favor and make an appointment. John read more

Posh Pets Grooming - Ginger a very happy customer. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Encinitas, California

I just witnessed a salon full of the happiest fur babies I've ever seen. The owner at this place, Katherine, is the bomb. She knows dogs and the pooches strut out of there looking fantastic and smelling great. Highest recommendation... my American Shepherd can't wait to go back! read more

I've take taken my Yorkie named Bailey about 2 to 3 times to posh pets grooming. They are really good about getting you in the same day assuming they have availability. Anyways, I have only had good experiences and highly recommend posh pets grooming my dog seems like she's in a great mood after I pick her up. I think they take really good care of all the animals there. The owner appears to really enjoy animals. read more

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Dropped off my 3 fur babies for the first time and they came back super happy and looking all squared away. The ladies really spoil your pups at Posh pets. We will definitely be back. Great prices as well. read more

Posh Pets Grooming - My dogs loved this place and they came back looking like a million bucks. The ladies in there really took care of my fur babies xoxo - Pet Groomers Near Me - Encinitas, California

I have taken my pup to Posh Pets since they opened. Katherine and her staff do a great job! sometimes I request a shorter cut because we travel with our dog and it's easier to deal with and they are always accommodating. whether she has a longer cut or short cut, she always comes away looking fluffy and adorable and smelling amazing. I also appreciate the fact that they don't crate the dogs, so my dog can move around freely. thanks for always doing a great job with my precious pup. read more

Took my shih tzu Pricilla for the first time asking for a certain way of grooming her. I was amazed at how exact her cut was to my request meaning she really listened. I've been shopping around but finally found my groomer. read more

Always takes care of my dog's nails and glands with such care and expertise I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. They are the best!!

I am so glad I found this grooming spot on Yelp. Our previous place was over the top expensive and poor quality in cut for a little guy. Posh Pets is friendly, reasonably priced and very gentle with our old fur baby. The whole experience is seamless. read more

We recently started coming to Posh Pets after getting a recommendation from one of our neighbors. Our cavapoo always looks adorable after her little spa treatment and we find everyone super pleasant at the salon. It's a small, cozy shop and they do a great job read more

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Katherine and her team did an amazing job on my dog Jagger! Jagger is an Australian Labradoodle and a tad high maintenance in the grooming department. They were able to work out a few matted areas without problem and he looked amazing when I picked him up! Couple this with professionalism, friendly service and fair prices and this place is a winner!! Truly a hidden gem! Will definitely be bringing Jagger back here regularly! read more

Had an appointment at 11am, dropped my dog off on time. At 130 pm, after 2 1/2 HOURS and no followup, l called the owner. My dog's bath was completed, finally. I said it was 'ridiculous' for it to take that long. She said that was "the industry standard". Seriously?!! My dog has gotten the same service, at a PetSmart appt, in less than 1 hour. When l picked up my dog, again she said "It's really not unusual for it to take this long, in this industry". I didn't respond to a ridiculous and unsolicited comment, from a business owner who was arguing with an unhappy NEW customer!! The words 'I'm sorry' never left her lips. My dog was clean, fresh and nails trimmed, as promised. The charge was $50, and I tipped the groomer, who was a friend from my local DogPark, starting her new job. But l will never return and absolutely do not recommend this business. 2 stars is all l can honestly give this review. PetSmart REQUIRES Vet records with the 1st appointment. This business does not. ALL of the dogs are kept together in one area, at a business with no idea of the animals' health. Again, seriously?!! Repeated, untrue excuses, without apology, for poor customer service are NOT the way to gain repeat customers. read more

Super professional and easy to work with. They listened to my requests and are working with my Maltese Chihuahua blend who is just turning a year old. She is transitioning from puppy coat to adult coat and they are mindful of the difference. My pup returns to me smelling fresh, neatly trimmed and mat free. Happy to recommend this business! read more

Posh and PERFECT on every level!!!.. the warm and inviting atmosphere coupled with personalized treatment/care. The studio owner succeeds to ensure each and every dog she grooms feels safe/comfortable by not "overbooking"- she truly has a heart of gold which is a perfect match for our cherished pets!!! read more

What an amazing grooming experience!!! The entire staff at posh pets was very accommodating and extremely professional. They were experts in what our dog needed who is an older Maltese poodle and has always had a difficult time being groomed. They were able to work with us closely to determine the best way to take care of him and were very compassionate and kind When caring for his needs. Everybody a posh pets was very responsive and didn't push back when we had specific needs for the dog which is very hard to find. I highly recommend them to anybody looking for a great groomer in north county San Diego they are friendly fast and very professional and are experts at what they do we would definitely come back. read more

Professional, friendly, awesome grooming! They do a great job on our little Max! I highly recommend d this business!

I used Pet Smart for grooming with other dogs in the past and my dogs hated being caged all day. I used mobile grooming...super expensive. I started going here right after they opened. I can't say enough good stuff about Katherine and her team of groomers. My dog is not caged all day but can roam with other dogs (although Romeo prefers to hang out under the tables!). He always gets a great cut at a great price. Can't say enough good about this place! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Kathy and Posh Pets. Terrific customer service and a nice, bright and clean shop. Most importantly, Teddy looks great and snazzy with his new candy cane bandana. read more

Posh Pets Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - Encinitas, California

If you are a dog owner, you know how tough it is to find a good groomer. After my long-time groomer became ill and shut down her mobile business, I was forced to start my search. I was referred to Posh Pets by a fellow doodle owner, and I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly they could get me in. Katherine and her team did an AMAZING job on my fluffy guy with very little guidance about what I wanted. You can tell she knows her stuff. My dog was super happy and roaming free with the other dogs when I picked him up (that wagging tail is always the only sign I need). I immediately asked if I could make my next appointment upon pickup and I can happily say I found my new grooming spot. Thank you Katherine and team for doing such a great job! read more