Ashley is amazing. We have a very skittish, nervous rescue who does not like to be groomed, but Ashley got the job done! (Just see the before-and-after!) Provides actual time appts rather than time-windows. Will work with Ashley and The Gentle Spaw again! Thank you! read more

They do such a good job with our neighbor's dog who we get to take care of when our neighbor is busy. He comes out clean and well trimmed, all the way down to his cute paws. She spends almost double the time grooming him compared to a competing business. Not cheap but money well spent!! read more

Absolutely love The Gentle Spaw!!! This was my first time using a mobile groomer. I love how convenient it is to have someone come to your house to groom my dogs. Nick is friendly caring and dose an amazing job. My dogs is left clean fluffy, super soft and smelling nice. I wood highly recommend this service. I am looking forward to using again in the future. read more

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Nick was nice with my Shepherd/Lab mix and made her feel comfortable. His colleague was also very nice. They spent almost two hours grooming her. The reason he gets only three stars is because I wanted an accurate quote over the phone and he provided me an estimate, which is fair given that he had not seen my dog at the time. When he saw my dog face to face, he said he wouldn't know the exact price until he started because he wouldn't know the extent of work. I did not hear from him until he was finished and he charged me $15 more than the top number of the range he quoted me. Like I said, nice guy but I feel he was disingenuous when providing a quote and therefore I will not use him again. read more

No. On time - yes Van cleanliness - yes Price - over Honesty - meh (obvious razor burn-not allergy!) read more

We have 2 long haired, 5 lb Yorkshire Terriers. They are high maintenance and take a great deal of care and patience on the grooming table. Moose has anxiety and Daisy pancakes (lays flat on her belly when being groomed), making it even more of a task to groom them. Dominique is amazing! She takes her time and is extremely conscientious. She wants to make sure their groom is perfect. Dominique is kind and gentle with my babies and I greatly appreciate her dedication. I can't say enough about her. We discuss what I expect or need every single time and after the groom, she lets me know how things went and asks me if there is anything I'd like to change at the moment or for the next time. I highly recommend Dominique, highly recommend her!! Thank you, Dominique!!! read more

I was referred by a fellow groomer to Nick and I'm so glad I did. My puppy has had traumatic experiences in petco that has left her with depression for days, also she looks almost the same as when she left but Nick transformed my Baby Einstein maltipoo into a poodle maltipoo haha. Ellie came home and was excited to play and eat she had an appetite. I can't say enough good things. Also, he was available for me the same day. I didn't have to wait a week or even a month to be seen and he came to me which is awesome. I'm scheduled for my Ellie's next appointment and cant stop taking pics of my dog. Thanks so much Nick you rock!!!!! read more

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Fantastic job! My American Eskimo gets anxious easily, but they gave him treats right away and were able to make my dog feel comfortable from the get-go (which is no easy task!). Fuji looks impeccable, and is perfectly groomed. This is truly the best he has ever looked after being groomed! - Also, not to mention the fact that they are mobile and come to you, which is very convenient. Great job! I will definitely be calling back again soon! read more

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Dominique is THE person you want to show up for your cherished babies. She is a gentle, great listener, who you can tell genuinely loves dogs. Our 3 pups' groomings were beautiful ~ exactly as we wished!!! Dominique for the win!!! Tip these wonderful grooming guardians well!! read more

My pup just got groomed for the first time by Dominique at The Gentle Spaw. It was the best experience. I was lucky to get in because of a cancellation and I'm so happy that I was able to. Dominique was so wonderful with my highly anxiety ridden pup. The haircut was perfect and she's a sweetheart. I would highly recommend her for grooming to all my family and friends. It's very nerve racking trying to find a good groomer for my pup and I so happy I have The Gentle Spaw a try. read more

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I will like to recommend this Mobil spa for dogs because my dog had always really bad experiences in the past. Is been 2 times with this company and she just love it from day 1. Nick is the person that's been helping Zoe, he is very kind and has a very calm vibe that I strongly believe makes a big difference to our dogs. Also he was fast, which for me is very importan so half of the time I have things to do after. Again I'm very happy because Zoe came happy home and that means everything for me. Really good service, always on time....... I'm leaving pictures so u can see how happy and pretty she is read more

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AMAZING SERVICE! I cannot say enough good things about how they handled and groomed my two terriers. They smelled great and looked super cute. Will definitely use them again. Thank you!! read more

We just used Gentle Spaw for the first time for our 70 lbs german shepard. We had previously used Bark Bus but pricing was better for Gentle Spaw and decided to give them a try when we needed to get an appt after the holiday weekend. Ashley was punctual for the appt, handled our dog with professionalism and a true "gentle" touch. Will definitely be using again for our future grooming needs, great customer service and experience all around. Kudos to Ashley! read more

We just moved to Woodland Hills from Santa Monica and devastated to learn that our mobile groomer of two years doesn't service this area. Thank goodness we found the Gentle Spa, because this is the best cut and service we've ever experienced! Australian Labradoodle's need an artist and Nick (the owner) is certainly one! He was very responsive, professional, the van was new and impeccable, and he was very kind to my pup Sampson. Highly recommend! read more

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Thanks for fitting Leo into your schedule on Saturday! A lot of groomers don't accept bulldog breeds and I was so happy that your company loves them! The grooming was excellent! You guys took great care of Leo, all his face folds were nice and clean plus thanks for the snout balm. I'll definitely book again! read more

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So glad to have found The Gentle Spaw! Nick did a great job with my pup, Ellie, who tends to be nervous. There was clear communication prior to the appointment and leading up to his arrival. Ellie is looking and smelling great now. I also noticed her coat is the softest it's been post groom. She came back happy so I'm happy! We look forward to using The Gentle Spaw's services again. read more

I saw them on the road and had to contact them they are very reliable and on time and also amazing on how they were able to work with me on scheduling, & to top it off they did an amazing job with my fur baby only if I would of token the before Pic definitely recommend them 100% read more

The Gentle Spaw - Teddy - Pet Groomers Near Me

We used this service recently and waited 4 weeks for an appointment but it was well worth the wait. Our chow chow is 13 1/2 so of course I love a mobile groom for him because it's less stressful. When Nick arrived I liked him right away because he had a calm demeanor and I knew he would be sweet with my dog. It took almost two full hours but the end result was worth the steep price. Going forward it shouldn't take Nick so long and he assured us the price would come down. The dog was fluffy, nails trimmed, (a first because he hates this) and Nick did an awesome job. Highly recommend this grooming service. A bit pricey but makes a world of difference. read more

The Gentle Spaw - Dog - Pet Groomers Near Me

Ok I can't say enough about Gentle Spaw. Nick has been grooming our dog LoBo for at least a year now. So I was dooley concerned when I found out that a new grommer was coming. (Our pets are everything to us.)Renae showed up and wanted todo a few things slightly different and repeatedly reassured me that it would be alright. Renae is not only an amazing groomer, but obviously great at reading the concerns of the customer. After repeatedly reassuring me until I was at a point where I was comfortable with her grooming LoBo including the changes. OMG!!! Not only did LoBo take right to Renae but Renae keep me informed during the whole process of LoBo's grooming, including pictures of each stage. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that. So to wrap up my review LoBo got pampered and spoiled, I'm happy because my buddy's clean and happy and I can completely relax because I have a crew of professional I can trust and rely on. THANK YOU! Gentl Spaw!!! read more

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As it's name suggest, The Gentle Spaw is gentle with your beloved fur baby. Nick runs a well oiled machine with appointment reminders and on time groomers who are so loving and caring. Their trucks are clean and welcoming. We have the pleasure of having Dominique who is phenomenal with our 75 pit bull (with trust issues). Dominique speaks to her with a calm voice and does an extremely throughout wash. She'll send photos to you too. I highly recommend!!!!! read more

We had a great experience having Renee come to our house and take care of both of our pups. One is a 140lb rottie and the other a maltipoo. She was amazing with both of them. Very happy with Renee's communication, promptness and grooming. Definitely recommend!!!! read more

Renae did an excellent job grooming our five month old puppy. He looked wonderful upon completion and she sent texts with pictures all through the grooming session. She was also very knowledgeable about how to cut hair on a puppy. We never had one before so her information was very helpful. would definitely recommend her services. We will certainly use them again! read more

This is the 5th(!) groomer I have used since moving to the area. I thought I'd give Gentle Spaw a try because basically I was out of options. It took a few weeks to get an appointment but at this point I didn't care. I was desperate to find a great groomer that connected with my very sweet and timid little doggie. Ashley came to groom my dog Archie in a very cute van. She came inside the house to meet Archie and sat in the floor with him so he could come to her! None of the other groomers ever did this because they were always in such a rush to get to their next dog. The van was super clean on the inside and my little guy jumped right into her arms and was literally calm and happy the whole time. He felt so comfortable with Ashley and she was so gentle with him. She has a lovely sweet vibe with dogs and it's obvious they respond well to her. Ashley wanted to spend the time doing a puppy cut and but I asked for a complete shave so the cut was exactly what I asked for. Puppy cut will be for the next groom in 5 weeks. Ashley will be with us now forever!!! read more

The "gentle" Spaw is not gentle at all. Ashley cut my dogs vein when he was cutting my 13 year old dogs nails. He bled all over my house, on the carpet, on his bed. My husband spent 4 hours at the ER with our dog as he got a miniature seizure from the loss of blood. I have reached out to them and they never replied. So ridiculous and unprofessional. My first and LAST time with gentle Spaw. I highly recommend you find a different mobile groomer if you care about your pet. read more

Nick handled our pets with great care. Awesome service. Highley recommended.

Outstanding!! Amazing!! If I could give more stars I would! Nick was amazing. Very professional, quick and thorough. Me and my girlfriend adopted a rescue dog and this was our first time ever getting my dog groomed. My dog has extreme anxiety and is very shy. He came back clean, happy, and excited as ever. When I first met Nick I didn't feel worried because I let him know all my concerns and he was very accommodating. I felt like I could trust him and I was right. My stress and anxiety went away in an instant. Thank goodness!!! The Gentle Spaw is an amazing service and veteran owned. And as a veteran myself I recommend! Thank you Nick and Gentle Spaw! read more

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We had our first session with the Gentle Spaw a week ago and they deserve a shout out. Adam (one of the owners) is very kind, efficient and easy to communicate with. The groomer, Ashley, did a beautiful job on our 12-year old Aussie who is super nervous with groomers and was super matted and full of stickers - not an easy job at all and she made him look SO good. Gentle is a great description of their services in all ways and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them!!! (Niki Schmid/Topanga Canyon) read more

This is the second time taking him to the gentle spaw and they do an amazing job. He always gets nail trimming, tooth brush, brushed out and bath and ears cleaned. Every time we take him he's in good hands. Definitely would recommend the gentle spaw. read more

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YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR PUPS SEEN BY NICK!!! Getting in with Nick is not only easy, but quick and convenient! The fact that you get this quality of a groom and he comes to your door is amazing. We have a 65lb labradoodle and like him cut a specific way. Nick took his time and went above and beyond what we were expecting. Our pup was the cleanest, fluffiest, and had the best cut he has received in a long time. Over text we booked our appointment and were given a price estimate, which Nick stayed within. He even was able to squeeze in our mother's dogs nails for trimming. Overall, we have found our new groomer and already will be reaching out for our next grooming appointment! read more

Our Golden Maple needed to be groomed so badly after we tried to do it ourselves during Covid. Nick was so gentle with her and she liked him right away. She is softer and fluffier than I have ever felt her and looks amazing. Nick was communicative, on time, and did a wonderful job. He did a better job de-shedding her than anyone has before. We'll be using him from now on! read more

The Gentle Spaw - Maple LOVED being groomed by Gentle Spa! - Pet Groomers Near Me

Great service! I have a rescue Boxer mix w/anxiety. She warmed up to him pretty quickly. I am now going to be a monthly customer for sure!

Omg! Nick is kind and calm. Talented and friendly. My dogs love him. Do yourself a favor and call Nick. I have a disabled pug and he now looks and smells great. My senior chihuahuas too! The truck is state of the art. Happy puppers, happy me. read more

The Oracle of Dog Grooming again proves he is the best. We met Nick (aka Dog Grooming Oracle) earlier this summer while spending a few months visiting the TO area. His dog whispering technique soothes your four-legged friend into thinking this is the best day since hiking the trails of Santa Monica NRA. He's skilled with the clippers, crafting an adorable face that no one will walk past without begging you to pet your dog. Nick provided my geriatric OES Collin that the TLC required to bath, clip and blow out this big guy. A special treat today was to double book a spa day with Gentle Spaws, sharing the fun with his cousin Cuzco, a Miniature Australian Shepherd. Both pups pranced and danced to show off their adorable hair treatments. Nick's a great communicator, clearly addressing the scope, prices and approximately length of time for services. You can trust an on time arrival, and efficient time with your pup. You can trust this Dog Grooming Oracle with your four-pawed friend anytime. Make your appointment now to meet Nick. read more

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Nick What an amazing job you did on my fur babies. He made the time to come and wash four of my dogs all in one visit. My huskies Have never been groomed before and you did an amazing job especially with Presley they all look so good and brushing their teeth nails cut, tank went out and just had a huge smile on his face. Truly pleased with the tome you spent on them snd your patience. I truly recommend him and he was so gentle and patient with my dogs thank you again for the great service and I'll definitely be seeing you soon. My dogs are my family snd you did excellent. read more

Nick did a very nice job with my 10 month old, 85 lb. Beauceron puppy. My dog was happy to see Nick and was happy to play with him after his bath, which means to me that he enjoyed his bath. Nick arrived on time, and completed his work quite nicely. I've scheduled again for two months from now. read more

I have a senior rescue black lab (Max) that has severe osteoarthritis and skin issues. Because of Max's limited mobility/strength issues, I had to seek a mobile groomer. When I first reached out to groomers via Yelp, Nick was the first to respond. He was 100% upfront with his prices, and I was able to set up an appointment within 24 hours. Not only did his van perfectly accommodate Max's physical needs - he even supplied special shampoos that address Max's dermatology issues without an extra charge! I couldn't be happier with the quality of care and service. I'm scheduling monthly appointments from here on out with The Gentle Spaw. read more

Nick is absolutely fantastic! My little guys just loved him and they look and smell incredible. It was super easy to make an appointment, as well as reoccurring appointments. He arrived on time, incredibly professional and kind and we can't wait to see him next time! My dogs have a flare for the dramatic and came back wagging their tails and happier than can be. read more

the gentle spaw got us in the same day after we found lots of mats on our pup. he shaved her up, got rid of her mats on her ears and made her look very cute. she is very high energy and hasn't looked this good after all the groomers we have tried. he also ensured us that she would be treated well and not traumatized as she does not like being groomed. I would definitely recommend. read more