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Edgar G.

Mi cachorro quedó hermoso muchas gracias Eelan por el buen trabajo que hacen con los perrito es el mejor lugar para cortar el pelo de nuevo muchas gracias

This is what my dog normally looks like.

Matt And Kristen P.

THIS IS NEW OWNERSHIP. THE OLD REVIEWS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CURRENT STATE OF SHAMPOOCHES. The first picture is what my standard poodle normally looks like. She's been groomed every 3-4 months since she was 8-weeks old and is now 5-years old. Never once a complaint about her. Usually around $100 for grooming. The second picture is what my dog left Shampooches looking like today. $165 they charged because she "moved a lot on the table" and they had to completely shave her because "she had mats." My dog has been home for multiple hours, and is still terrified, squatting out of fear when you talk to her and keeps putting her ears back and flinching when I go to touch her. Never bring an animal you love to this place. Response to manager's comment: Good try, Ealen. I've never met you. And no one is going to believe that after coming to this place for 10 years between my two dogs and "always getting the same haircut" as you claim, I now suddenly have a problem with it. You're not fooling anyone when so many reviews have the same themes. Instead of writing manipulative responses, take some accountability so you can improve your business.

We have been using Shampooches for over 15 years with 3 dogs. Lulu is a rescue and had to get use to being groomed. Sue has always been caring and gentle with all of our dogs. Lulu has learned every girl needs a good cut! I would highly recommend them! You can even do walk in for a nail trim or face trim!

Jan K.

I take my fur Baby to Shampooches for nail trims, I like the fact that you don't have to make an appointment. Just drop-in. The staff is very friendly and helpful!

Maria L.

This all went down in early September 2021. After reading the glowing reviews I thought that I too would be able to write one up for them. Unfortunately that is not the case here. I want to start by saying that I had to leave a voicemail even though it was during their business hours. I have a 1 year old male corgi, who at the time was probably about 10 months old, and he had never been groomed before. This is vital information which I made sure that they were aware of in my first voicemail to them, and then again when I had spoken to someone on the phone, and again when they came to my car to get my puppy. So they do a car drop off and you call them and they will come to your car to get your dog. Pretty standard since Covid so I was fine with that. What should've been the "aha" moment for me was when the lady didn't use my leash to take him inside but instead she just picked him up. My boy is now roughly 28lbs but at the time he was exactly at 25lbs. That's not a small dog that you want to carry around, and I don't even carry him around at all. The vets office always takes him on our leash or on one of their own IF they are worried about sanitation. So this should've been my first red flag. I had of course mentioned he had never been groomed before, and when she asked what I wanted done I was very specific. I didn't want any part of him shaved except for his paw pads which is normal to be shaved out. I wanted a sanitary trim and his butt fluff to be trimmed as well, but not to touch his coat as he doesn't need that. They said they would call when he was ready and that it would take 2-3 hours or so before I would have to come back. I went about my day and was in Walnut Creek when they ended up calling. They called me to pick him up since he was anxious and I asked how he did and they said he was fine, but definitely to go get him as soon as I could. Well of course they had told me that they weren't sure how long it would take and that as long as I can get him by 4pm there wouldn't be any issue. The first time they called I had mentioned I was in the middle of something in Walnut Creek and I would be heading back in thirty minutes or so and that I would be there in about an hour. They then called me several times and asked how much longer when I had said initially an hour and it only ended up taking me about 45 minutes from the first call. My poor baby was super anxious when I picked him up and he just wanted to be with me so of course I let him do just about whatever he wanted and got out of there as soon as I had paid for the service. The grooming cost $70 and I added a $10 tip at payment and left without inspecting my dog since he couldn't sit still and was still super anxious. What I hadn't realized until the next day when we were home relaxing was that my dog was STILL traumatized and he had been shaved in several areas AND THEY CUT HIM. They shaved him which I had asked them not to, but no big deal it wasn't his coat so it wasn't the end of the world for me. BUT they didn't do anything to his paw pads which I had specifically asked them to do, which was the whole point of the grooming service. We typically have the vet techs trim his nails as needed, and since I am a cosmetologist I'll occasionally trim his sanitary area as needed. He doesn't like for me to touch his paws which is why the vet techs do it! So I was absolutely furious at this point. The receptionist talked to the woman who had groomed him, and she said nothing out of the ordinary and that he was fine the whole time. She then told me that the lady, Maria, was new! Which would've been fine if she had respected my wishes and done as I asked. The receptionist then spoke with the owner and said I could come back and have some sort of free or discounted services, but of course I didn't want to retraumatize my puppy and subject him to that again. I asked if they could do a partial refund since I can't see spending that amount on a poor service. I'm in the service industry and I know they still have bills to pay and after all he was washed and dried, and groomed to some extent. The owner was accepting of this and I ended up paying $50 total. Which I could in my opinion justify for the wash and dry and partial grooming that was done. I appreciate the owner and the receptionist for doing their part to make this right, but I hope that something was done about the fact that this even happened.

Soo L.

Thanks Anna and all staff. I'm sooo glad my puppies had a grooming today. I have a Bernedoodle(Pepper) and Westie(Junior) Junior barks when he meets other dogs and is excited a lot. I never tried him to get grooming in public; even I didn't expect Junior to get in today. After grooming, he looks pleased!! And pepper looks gorgeous! Thank you very much!! I'm looking forward to getting the next grooming for them!

Jennifer R.

Alex always does amazing with our Eddy's haircuts and style! He always comes home happy and with new energy- confidence booster we think! The bandana's are also the cutest. Don't think twice, Shampooches is the best place for the pups in town!

Here is the "before". The cut really is a work of art.

They gave our puppy the perfect and classic poodle cut. So much fun! Fabulous, caring staff, and great feel-good place. We love ShamPooches San Ramon.

Jan K.

Took my dog for grooming today and ShamPooches did a great job! I will definitely bring Klei back!!

Ray J.

Our four-legged family member is always happy to see the groomers here. Highly recommended - They are the best!

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We've been bringing our "pup" here for several years, and he consistently receives exceptional care. He's a Lhasa Apso and can be quite finicky, but the team is incredibly patient, gentle, and attentive with him. They always take the time to understand his temperament and make sure he's comfortable throughout the grooming process. Tracy, the Manager at Shampoochees, greets us warmly every time and truly goes above and beyond. She communicates clearly about timing, listens to any special requests, and ensures his haircut is exactly how we like it. We also appreciate how clean and well-organized the salon is, and how happy and relaxed our pup seems when we pick him up. It's such a relief knowing he's in caring, capable hands. We wouldn't take him anywhere else! read more

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Tracy G.

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Ashley L.

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Great grooming experience for our two dogs who were seriously overdue for a hair cut. Staff introduced themselves and you could tell they wanted to ensure they knew exactly what we needed. My male dog is snippy with the dryer and they managed it very well. They will be going for their regular baths in 2026. read more

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Denise F.

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Brittney is my groomer!! She is very professional and is very skilled! She's friendly and is very kind to my 11 year old Golden Annie! I've received many compliments on how well my dog is groomed. Well worth the price!! The front office staff provide excellent customer service and are super friendly!! Thank you for taking such good care of my girl I appreciate you all!! read more

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Douglas M.

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I'm done with them, dropping to 2 stars and going back to Dogma, the price might be high but quality much higher. This last time I came to pick up my dog, the grooming was horrible. I can't do it to her for a slightly lower price. Also they don't call when the dog is done, they wait until the end of the day. The dogs sit in the cages way to long. read more

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Tracy G.

Hi Douglas, I’m sorry to hear you were unsatisfied of Bella’s last…

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Edgar G.

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Mi cachorro quedó hermoso muchas gracias Eelan por el buen trabajo que hacen con los perrito es el mejor lugar para cortar el pelo de nuevo muchas gracias read more

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Matt And Kristen P.

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THIS IS NEW OWNERSHIP. THE OLD REVIEWS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CURRENT STATE OF SHAMPOOCHES. The first picture is what my standard poodle normally looks like. She's been groomed every 3-4 months since she was 8-weeks old and is now 5-years old. Never once a complaint about her. Usually around $100 for grooming. The second picture is what my dog left Shampooches looking like today. $165 they charged because she "moved a lot on the table" and they had to completely shave her because "she had mats." My dog has been home for multiple hours, and is still terrified, squatting out of fear when you talk to her and keeps putting her ears back and flinching when I go to touch her. Never bring an animal you love to this place. Response to manager's comment: Good try, Ealen. I've never met you. And no one is going to believe that after coming to this place for 10 years between my two dogs and "always getting the same haircut" as you claim, I now suddenly have a problem with it. You're not fooling anyone when so many reviews have the same themes. Instead of writing manipulative responses, take some accountability so you can improve your business. read more

ShamPooches - This is what my dog normally looks like. - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Ramon, California

ShamPooches - This is what Shampooches did to my dog. Not only does she look terrible, she's terrified and acting completely unlike herself. - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Tracy G.

Hi Kristen, I am very sorry I didn’t get a chance to talk with you…

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Kelly L.

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We have been using Shampooches for over 15 years with 3 dogs. Lulu is a rescue and had to get use to being groomed. Sue has always been caring and gentle with all of our dogs. Lulu has learned every girl needs a good cut! I would highly recommend them! You can even do walk in for a nail trim or face trim! read more

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Jan K.

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I take my fur Baby to Shampooches for nail trims, I like the fact that you don't have to make an appointment. Just drop-in. The staff is very friendly and helpful! read more

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Maria L.

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This all went down in early September 2021. After reading the glowing reviews I thought that I too would be able to write one up for them. Unfortunately that is not the case here. I want to start by saying that I had to leave a voicemail even though it was during their business hours. I have a 1 year old male corgi, who at the time was probably about 10 months old, and he had never been groomed before. This is vital information which I made sure that they were aware of in my first voicemail to them, and then again when I had spoken to someone on the phone, and again when they came to my car to get my puppy. So they do a car drop off and you call them and they will come to your car to get your dog. Pretty standard since Covid so I was fine with that. What should've been the "aha" moment for me was when the lady didn't use my leash to take him inside but instead she just picked him up. My boy is now roughly 28lbs but at the time he was exactly at 25lbs. That's not a small dog that you want to carry around, and I don't even carry him around at all. The vets office always takes him on our leash or on one of their own IF they are worried about sanitation. So this should've been my first red flag. I had of course mentioned he had never been groomed before, and when she asked what I wanted done I was very specific. I didn't want any part of him shaved except for his paw pads which is normal to be shaved out. I wanted a sanitary trim and his butt fluff to be trimmed as well, but not to touch his coat as he doesn't need that. They said they would call when he was ready and that it would take 2-3 hours or so before I would have to come back. I went about my day and was in Walnut Creek when they ended up calling. They called me to pick him up since he was anxious and I asked how he did and they said he was fine, but definitely to go get him as soon as I could. Well of course they had told me that they weren't sure how long it would take and that as long as I can get him by 4pm there wouldn't be any issue. The first time they called I had mentioned I was in the middle of something in Walnut Creek and I would be heading back in thirty minutes or so and that I would be there in about an hour. They then called me several times and asked how much longer when I had said initially an hour and it only ended up taking me about 45 minutes from the first call. My poor baby was super anxious when I picked him up and he just wanted to be with me so of course I let him do just about whatever he wanted and got out of there as soon as I had paid for the service. The grooming cost $70 and I added a $10 tip at payment and left without inspecting my dog since he couldn't sit still and was still super anxious. What I hadn't realized until the next day when we were home relaxing was that my dog was STILL traumatized and he had been shaved in several areas AND THEY CUT HIM. They shaved him which I had asked them not to, but no big deal it wasn't his coat so it wasn't the end of the world for me. BUT they didn't do anything to his paw pads which I had specifically asked them to do, which was the whole point of the grooming service. We typically have the vet techs trim his nails as needed, and since I am a cosmetologist I'll occasionally trim his sanitary area as needed. He doesn't like for me to touch his paws which is why the vet techs do it! So I was absolutely furious at this point. The receptionist talked to the woman who had groomed him, and she said nothing out of the ordinary and that he was fine the whole time. She then told me that the lady, Maria, was new! Which would've been fine if she had respected my wishes and done as I asked. The receptionist then spoke with the owner and said I could come back and have some sort of free or discounted services, but of course I didn't want to retraumatize my puppy and subject him to that again. I asked if they could do a partial refund since I can't see spending that amount on a poor service. I'm in the service industry and I know they still have bills to pay and after all he was washed and dried, and groomed to some extent. The owner was accepting of this and I ended up paying $50 total. Which I could in my opinion justify for the wash and dry and partial grooming that was done. I appreciate the owner and the receptionist for doing their part to make this right, but I hope that something was done about the fact that this even happened. read more

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ShamPooches - Cut his genitals. - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Ramon, California

ShamPooches - Clearly shaved his underside and cut his balls, OBVIOUSLY stopped after cutting him - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Ryan W.

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I took my mini doodle here today (20 lbs), they quoted me on the phone multiple times that it would be $10 for a small dog face clean up and $20 for a large dog face clean up. These prices are also on their website and wall. I took her in for a face clean up and when I went to pay they said it was $30 because she was a doodle and it was hard to blend. On the phone, I told them that she is a mini doodle and her weight, they said it was $10. Deceptive price gouging and they did a poor job. Would not recommend taking your dog here. read more

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Tracy G.

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Manikandan G.

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This is a decent place and not the best. 1. The price they mentioned over phone is different than what they charged. They said depending on the dogs temperament. My dog 13lbs and extremely friendly and mellow. Not sure what they observed to increase the price 2. Usually groomers pluck the hair inside the ear for cleanliness and the wax inside the ear to come out naturally if there are no hair blocking. This shop doesn't do that and was arguing and telling me to do it with vet. 3. They take a long time to groom the dog. read more

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Soo L.

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Thanks Anna and all staff. I'm sooo glad my puppies had a grooming today. I have a Bernedoodle(Pepper) and Westie(Junior) Junior barks when he meets other dogs and is excited a lot. I never tried him to get grooming in public; even I didn't expect Junior to get in today. After grooming, he looks pleased!! And pepper looks gorgeous! Thank you very much!! I'm looking forward to getting the next grooming for them! read more

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Trina M.

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I take my little baby to get his behind squeezed and nails clipped. You do not need an appointment for this which is great. If it's not so busy it can take about 15 minutes or less! The reception area is small but check in is usually quick. read more

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Johanna A.

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I'm so happy I found shampooches. They're affordable and do a great job. My dog got the best haircut he's had! I couldn't believe his makeover! He's a rescue and requires a lot of patience. So happy we found Britni. Thank you guys. read more

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Alaina S.

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I used to take my dog there years ago and loved this place. I took my miniature schnauzer here recently and realized they have no idea how to groom a dog that you don't just shave down. I even tried twice. The first time I took her, they shaved her beard off and told me that her beard was matted and they had to shave it off. I think they actually shaved it on accident and made the excuse. The second time I brought her in, I did a full body comb with the small end of my metal comb to make sure there wasn't one mat on her anywhere. Dropped her off at 9 AM and at 3 PM. They called me and said they had to shave her whole body down because she was covered with mats. I told them they were not allowed to shave her down and I would come pick her up immediately. Upon picking her up, I asked them to show me where the mats were and they couldn't show me any mats. They said they were pinhead size mats, and that you can't see them with your eye you could feel them with a comb. I told them I combed her out with a small end of a metal comb and there wasn't any Matt's. I don't know if they just don't know how to scissor a dog or if they are waiting too late in the day to groom the dog and didn't have time to do a proper groom, but either way I wasted full days of my time trying to get my dog groomed to no avail. Spent $100 with them and had to go somewhere else and spend $100 to get her done properly. That's it for me. Never going there again big waste of money and time. If you have a doodle where they just shave it down no problem but if you have a dog that needs any scissoring, forget it. Dog owners beware! read more

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Jennifer R.

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Alex always does amazing with our Eddy's haircuts and style! He always comes home happy and with new energy- confidence booster we think! The bandana's are also the cutest. Don't think twice, Shampooches is the best place for the pups in town! read more

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Kenneth L.

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I took my labradoodle here today and my dog got the best haircut he has ever gotten! I have tried other shops in the surrounding area and Shampooches is the best salon hands down! thanks shampooches team read more

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They gave our puppy the perfect and classic poodle cut. So much fun! Fabulous, caring staff, and great feel-good place. We love ShamPooches San Ramon. read more

ShamPooches - Here is the "before". The cut really is a work of art. - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Ramon, California

ShamPooches - They gave our puppy the perfect poodle cut! We had so much fun picking him up! Thank you! - Pet Groomers Near Me - San Ramon, California

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M L.

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We've had a very good experience bringing our small dogs here. They go to Eelan and come out clean, fresh & well groomed every time and are not scared to go. We go once every 6 weeks or so, so we're not the 2-3 cut per year type of crew. Not a fan of the new front desk person (if she's new) who's been at front desk the last few times we've gone- she hasn't been welcoming, friendly or helpful. If we were new, she might have put us off from returning, but since Eelan does great work with our dogs I just assume it may not be easy to get a consistent front desk person. We will continue to return due to Eelan! Thank you for all the great cuts!! read more

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Jan K.

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Took my dog for grooming today and ShamPooches did a great job! I will definitely bring Klei back!! read more

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Aman G.

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Our pup loves Shampooches. He never has any anxiety when Jesse come out to take him. We have tried another place for grooming and our bordoodle had so much anxiety and would not go in but he's always happy to see Jesse. She always does a great job and nothing has been short of perfect. If you have a doodle, you should specify whether you want them to look for like a doodle or a poodle. You won't be disappointed, Jesse is great. read more

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Ray J.

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Our four-legged family member is always happy to see the groomers here. Highly recommended - They are the best! read more

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Elaina L.

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I have struggled to find a good groomer for our mini labradoodle/golden doodle mix but ShamPooches has been outstanding over the past year we've been taking her here. She sees Elan for grooming and we couldn't be happier! Elan and her staff are so nice and sweet with our pup. We've made small tweaks in the cut details and each time she comes out looking even cuter than the last. We are so thankful and recommend Shampooches to no end! read more

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tom s.

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Butchered haircut. Rude and argumentative tattooed manager who would not even consider what I wanted done. Will go elsewhere next time

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Amy W.

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Britni has been my groomer and I am so beyond words. The care she takes with my dog is that of my own. I can tell how much she loves her job by the way she speaks about working with my fur baby. My little girl is always excited to come to the shop and gets so excited when I tell her "do you want to go see Britni." So glad I found this place. And can't believe how affordable they are compared to other places in the area. read more

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Gloria C.

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Today I took my cavapoo pup to Shampooches for the first time. i it up to them to groom her as they saw fit. when I picked her up I was pleasantly surprised. she looks so cute!! I can't stop looking at her. Thanks Shampooches, looks like we found Lilys forever groomer. read more

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Emma R.

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I started bringing my sweet pup to Shampooches thanks to my friend Tee. They take such good care of my pup and she has never looked better after her grooming. I feel comfortable dropping her off and know she is in good hands. I highly recommend ShamPooches. read more

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Jess U.

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Eelan is taking care my dogs for about 3 years now . We are extremely happy with her service . She is very organized professional and super sweet. I do recommend her shop to anyone who are looking for a good place to grooming the dog at razonable price. N . U. read more

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Erika L.

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Review is for nail trim only. Walk in nail trims are $15 and they do a wonderful job. Never experienced cutting the quick. Front desk receptionist always very helpful and nice. read more

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Shari C.

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I have used Shampooches for a few years with my 26 lb. mutt. I have them trim her nails. They have always done such a great job. Recently I returned to them as the place closer to me closed. I now remember why I love them so much. The service. The wonderful way they handle your dog. Friends for life now. Thank you Shampooches. read more

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Sean P.

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We have gone here for 9 years with no major incident, however, my dog got a new "groomer" and all of a sudden my dog has arthritis and therefore she can't trim my dogs legs. It looks like she has leg warmers on. I didn't realize that "dog barbers" are such highly trained vets and a dog could develop such severe arthritis in 6 weeks that they can't trim their legs for fear of hurting them. The barber said she (the dog) was " not happy with them" and therefore for her safety and the safety of the dog she refused to trim the leg hair. My dog is a maltipoo, weighs 13 lbs and has literally 5 teeth sporadically on the bottom row only. She has never growled let alone tried to bite someone. Even if she did try, all they would get are gum marks. We came right home after two failed attempts to get them to cut it, I even told them I would hold her legs, and had zero issues with trimming her legs. She held her legs out like she was getting her nails done. This place has gone downhill since the new ownership. read more

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Tony N.

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I've taken my dogs here for over 20 years. The prior owners retired. One of my dogs, small poodle mix, was poorly groomed by the new owners and I was charged more for him being difficult. Never in 20 years was I told he was difficult to groom. I dropped off my Mini golden doodle for a bath and dry only. I was charged $95. Never again. We are done with this place. read more

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I have been bringing my dog to ShamPooches for years! They do an amazing job. Alex is great and all of the staff is fabulous. They do an excellent job of grooming my dog and everyone is warm and friendly. I trust ShamPooches completely to take care of my puppy. read more

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Linus H.

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We asked for a short cut. The end result is definitely short, which I figure is the easy part. But the job around my dog's head is horrible. The groomer couldn't even keep the lines on her head look even or rounded; instead, they look uneven and jagged. The job looks like it was done in 20 minutes. How hard can it be if you just buzz the entire body short and only have to spend time making the head look nice? read more

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Natalie C.

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this was place used to be good but not anymore. took my dog to get her hair cut and boy did they butcher her hair. I have never seen a worse haircut. Not to mention how close they got to her ears. any closer and they would have clipped the tip of her ears off! Really disappointed and won't be coming here again. read more

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Kallie S.

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Such a wonderful experience! Lu-Lu came out extremely happy and looking beautiful! She went in extremely grown out due to quarantine, and came out looking like a show dog. Thank you to Alex the wonderful groomer who made Lulu so happy and sparkly!! I will recommend read more

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Suri M.

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Very bad service. If there is a negative stars I would give them. They kept my puppy for 7 hrs and they started grooming very late. They groomed my puppy very badly that I can't even recognize my puppy. I would never go back to this place again and would never recommend this shop to any pet lovers. read more

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Jennifer R.

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They're busy so they're never pick up the phone when I want to make an appointment for my puppy although I left a message pls call back but.....why I need waste my time for here bye bye. read more

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Judy L.

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My dog hates when I try to clip his nails and it's incredibly stressful for me, too. Shampooches takes the stress out of it! Currently, with COVID protocols, I can start in my car for curb side service. I'm in and out in 5 minutes and can maintain my loving relationship with my dog for less than $20. That's money well spent! read more

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Hannah M.

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Shampooches is a fabulous place for grooming and bathing! Alex is our hero - after several months without grooming, our dog was a mess. Alex returned her to her beautiful fluffy self with such care and attention to her health and safety as well as her appearance. The whole team at Shampooches is super kind and loves dogs. I especially recommend Shampooches for Doodles. Our neighbor with a labradoodle recommended them to us, and we couldn't be happier to have found Alex and the Shampooches team! read more

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3124 - A Crow Canyon Pl
San Ramon, CA 94583
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(925) 806-0647
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http://www.shampooches.pet

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Where expert grooming meets elevated pet care. Shampooches is San Ramon’s go-to neighborhood grooming salon, proudly serving thousands of happy pups each year. Our experienced team focuses on quality, comfort, and consistency — which is why most of our clients rebook every 4–6 weeks. We specialize in: ✔ Full-service grooming & breed-specific styling ✔ Bath & brush packages ✔ Deshedding treatments ✔ Puppy introduction grooms ✔ Senior-friendly handling ✔ Ultrasonic teeth cleaning (anesthesia-free) Our ultrasonic teeth cleaning service is a client favorite — a gentle, non-invasive way to help reduce plaque and support oral hygiene without anesthesia. It’s a great add-on for pet parents who want to go beyond grooming and support their dog’s overall wellness. At Shampooches, we believe grooming should be stress-free, safe, and tailored to each dog’s needs. Our clean, structured environment and experienced groomers ensure your pup leaves looking great — and feeling even better. Proudly serving San Ramon and the Tri-Valley community.

History

Established in 1993.

Serving San Ramon since 1993, Shampooches has been trusted by local pet families for over 30 years. We are a locally owned, full-service grooming salon focused on quality, consistency, and a calm, structured environment. Our experienced groomers provide breed-specific haircuts, bath & brush services, deshedding treatments, puppy introductions, and senior-friendly care. We also offer anesthesia-free ultrasonic teeth cleaning — a gentle, non-invasive option to help support your dog’s oral hygiene. Thousands of dogs visit us each year, and most of our clients rebook every 4–6 weeks because they value dependable results and attentive care. At Shampooches, our goal is simple: happy dogs, confident pet parents, and professional grooming you can trust.

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“They go to Eelan and come out clean, fresh & well groomed every time and are not scared to go.”

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Niki L.

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THEY FORGOT A SATISFIED CUSTOMER MAKES THEIR PAYCHECK POSSIBLE. I've been taking my small dogs here for grooming since 1998 under the original owners and always had great experiences--professional, gentle, and reliable. Unfortunately, under the new ownership, it's become a completely different and disappointing place. I usually handle my dog's nail trims myself at home with clippers and a nail drill--she's always been calm and even slept through it for four years. But after my recent spinal surgery, I couldn't anymore and brought her here, hoping to recapture the fabulous service I got for 15+ years under the old ownership. The first time, they quicked (cut into the quick of) two of her nails. The second time, the same issue happened. This most recent visit (this week), she got so stressed they had to muzzle her. Now she won't even let me touch her paws at home--she's clearly traumatized and she has a bruised nail. This isn't how professionals should handle a small, previously easy dog. Beyond the handling problems, the pricing felt inconsistent and misleading. Their website lists nail trims at $15, but after the service, they charged $20 with no explanation or visible update online. When I pointed it out, they said they don't have to honor posted prices. I paid in cash (only had 50 dollar bills), and they couldn't make change, so they suggested to me to leave the money and come back later. I asked for a receipt, and they refused, saying they don't give them and aren't required to (I thought I was hearing ). The whole thing felt unprofessional and shady. The receptionist was so rude and condescending and shady throughout. I will never return and strongly advise others--especially those with small or sensitive dogs--to stay away. This place is not what it used to be. I'd stars give a 0 star rating but in order to leave a review, I had to give them at least one star. So here it is a1 star rating. read more

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Shampooches has been grooming our little guy for over a year and we've had such a great experience. The staff are incredibly kind and patient, and Tuxedo always comes out looking absolutely adorable. Grooming can be a bit stressful for him, so they schedule him for an express appointment, which has made a huge difference. It helps keep him well groomed while also minimizing his stress. We really appreciate how thoughtful and accommodating they are with him. Highly recommend Shampooches! read more

Mindy R.

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We have been bringing our shih tzu here for years. Took a break and used a mobile groomer during COVID but back to Shampooches again as the mobile groomers are $$$. They are timely and work with our schedule and our dog never has as issue or too nervous about going to the groomer. Not crazy about the new "extra" fees for nails, gland expression, etc. that used to be included but it seems to be the standard everywhere now. We know she's in good hands @ shampooches. read more

Loni F.

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First time was a charm !! So very pleased and Hubby Agrees. with our Wheaten Terrier cut! We spent last two years due to liost of a groomer due to the pandemic finding a good groomer that knows how to cut a wheaten Terrier! Maria will be our groomer moving forward. She did a fantastic job bringing our babes lines back and giving a quality job - with a great personality and kindness. Thank You Maria !!! read more

Waymon M.

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3 years ago

I've been taking my 26 lb. mutt to Shampooches for a few years now and they always do an excellent job trimming her nails. When my usual place closed, I returned to Shampooches and was reminded of why I love them so much. The service is fantastic and they handle the dogs with care and attention. I feel like we've become friends for life now. Thank you, Shampooches! read more

Brenda L.

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13 years ago

I really like Shampooches. They are very good at what they do and I trust them with my dog grooming. They seems to really care for the dogs and they dogs always come out nice looking. I am not sure though that the dogs like the process. They are always happy to go home. read more

Ashley T.

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15 years ago

They make my corgi feel right at home, here! Maxwell doesn't always do too well in public places when other animals are concerned, but actually looks forward to coming here. He always looks good for weeks to come after stepping out! read more

Courtney M.

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The staff is smiley and friendly. I took my dog here to get her nails cut and it only took 5 minutes! It was nice that they were so quick and efficient. They do not accept credit cards though so make sure you have cash! read more

Carmel M.

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13 years ago

We love them. We take our dogs here for a few years now and they always come back beautiful. It takes a few hours and it is not cheap but they do an excellent job and make our dogs look really pretty and smell good. read more

Cecce F.

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13 years ago

I drop my boy here whenever I want to shop in danville, it works out great by the time im done, so is he. They do a great job, he seems to be happy when I bring him in. so i feel good about it to. great cuts. read more

Bethany G.

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16 years ago

went in to bath my dog at the self wash. I know I was doing my dog myself but you would think as the place was pretty empty they would be a bit more helpful for the prcie of washing your own dog. read more

Johanna A.

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13 years ago

Beyond mad. They cut my dogs leg pretty bad. Never told me. And when I called to tell them. They never said sorry or offered me my money or a discount. Not going tree again!!!!! read more

Gianna G.

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4 years ago

Amazing dogs loved my experience there! Staff was amazing they were very friendly and kind and they treated my dog so well I will definitely be going again soon! read more

Yoshka S.

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1 year ago

We moved from the Netherlands (Europe) to the Bay Area and I am so happy we found Shampooches. They do a great job on our two lovely doodles! read more

Tom L.

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13 years ago

i am so glad that my dog loves this place, they keep him looking good and smelling clean as well. very nice people.

Nancy L.

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4 years ago

Always canceling because employees out sick. Hire competent employees that want a job.