It doesn't get any better than grooming by the sea in my opinion! We were staying at a nearby VRBO…read moreand my 60 pound retriever decided to get filthy at the beach one morning. Not knowing what to do, I popped into grooming by the sea. They took her in right away and gave her a "beach bath special" two hours later my girl was looking beautiful with super cute bandannas around her neck. The pricing was fair and they were a delight to deal with we will for sure be back. Thank you so much!

Great last minute service for my pup whose long nails weren't a problem at home but might be…read moreannoying to the hotel guests below us. Friendly with great local recommendations! I wholeheartedly recommend!!!!

I'm on my second fur baby after losing my precious Shih Tzu in 2024 . Todd and crew were always so…read morewonderful with my little Guy so with my new little doodle , I knew I had to get him groomed . Todd and David were loving and supportive with my new baby . He hadn't been to a professional groomer yet but David and Todd were willing to take him on . I'm so appreciative of Suds & Scissors . I have trust issues and I can whole heartedly say that I trust them with my fur baby. They aren't the least expensive by any means but I'd rather pay for knowing my little buddy is being lovingly cared for during his grooming .

excellent care of your pet while being groomed. you get what you pay for. MP -topline employees/…read moreOwner todd knows this to a tee.

We booked an appointment because our friend's pup was in desperate need of a last minute haircut…read more Our normal groomer was fully booked, so we started calling around. Virginia took our call and was nice at first, let us know there was space the next day and seemed really flexible about drop-off, haircut options, etc. The next morning, we dropped him off. A couple hours later, we get a call letting us know he was ready to be picked up and was told to pick him up immediately because he was barking. Upon pickup, we noticed his hair wasn't really trimmed, it was still really long. It just looked like he got a bath and blowout. We had sent reference photos of a standard puppy cut we normally get for our puppy with our normal groomer, so wasn't sure why his hair was still so long. They said they will cut it shorter but will need another 30 minutes. After another 30 mins, Virginia called us back and very rudely said "you need to pick this dog up, this is the best we're going to be able to do and he's barking and annoying the other dogs." Her tone and demeanor were incredibly rude and unnecessary. What confused me is when we showed up for final pickup, we heard several dogs barking and none of them were the pup we dropped off, I wonder if they were getting similar phone calls. Though they were able to get his hair shorter, it was very poorly done. The legs and underbelly area are still really long and there are several areas where his hair length is uneven and awkward looking. They charged more than our normal groomer, did a really poor job, and Virginia treated us very rudely.

Brad's Barkery has an adorable shop with lots of special "dog items/treats", but today I am…read morereviewing my dog's grooming experience with Kenny. When I brought my dog home after grooming, I noticed he was in pain. Kenny said he had sores in several locations (under the chin and on the rear). I brought him in to his prescheduled Vet appointment the following day and the vet noticed a large sore on his neck under his chin where it was shaved too close to the skin and swollen rear-end with similar "razor type burns". The Vet had done a thorough wellness exam on my dog the day before grooming and then asked for me to bring him back after grooming so that he could finish and clean his ears to treat his ear infection. He examined my dog before and after grooming. He attributed the injuries to the rough grooming since they were not there the day before grooming at his wellness check. He prescribed several medications for these injuries. I had privately emailed the groomer and owner about these injuries. Instead of being concerned and professional in response - I was threatened not to expect a refund, they denied that it was caused by the groomer (who oddly had another groomer with him observing the whole time), and then criticized the bad shape my dog was in (he has been regularly groomed every 4 weeks). Amazing that they spent time criticizing the previous groomer who actually referred them due to her current poor health and inability to continue to groom large dogs moving forward. I received several threatening emails non-stop from the owner who then had the nerve to tell me not to email her in response to her unprofessional communications regarding my concern of the injuries he had received while being groomed at her "spa". My Newfoundland is a sweet dog who's been receiving multiple ribbons/awards at Dog Shows since 2024 and is used to being professionally groomed without injuries.

We couldn't be happier with the job Santiago did. Our Labradoodle had his first haircut, and it…read morecame out better than we ever imagined. The trim is incredibly clean and balanced, and you can tell he takes pride in every detail. What impressed us just as much was how patient and gentle he was. Our dog came home looking great and completely relaxed, which says a lot. Santiago has been grooming for 35 years, and his experience really shows. We've already decided he'll be our groomer from now on and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares about both the dogs and the quality of his work. Five stars.

I've been bringing my cat here for a few years now, and Santiago always does an incredible job with…read moreher. She comes back super soft, completely mat-free, and smelling amazing every single time. She's long-haired and not the easiest to groom, so I really appreciate the care and skill Santiago and his team put into every visit. I recently started taking both of my dogs here as well. They're short-haired and pretty easy, but it's still such a relief knowing they're in good hands. Their nails are always perfectly trimmed, they come back clean, happy, and fresh, and the whole experience is consistently great. I love being able to drop all three off and know they're going to be well cared for. Amazing service, kind staff, and reliable every time. Highly recommend!

This was our first time at Ridge and we had a great experience from the minute we walked into the…read moreshop. Kayla greeted us and she and Cami (I believe right name) did a great job. Loki looks adorable, just as we described! We will be back again!

The gals were wonderful with buddy and Nala. It was the first visit. My babies looked great when I…read morepicked them up. Thank you girls of ridge grooming.

This is the perfect spot to entrust your furry friend. Everyone is so kind, and they do an amazing…read morejob every time! We have such a positive experience here.. even the dog knows when we're getting close to the location and starts getting SO excited. You know they treat your pet well when they're super excited and eager to get inside. Highly recommend The Dawg House. They listen, and take their time making sure everything is done right. Go here!!

Zoey was super friendly and very informative over the phone. We had a ton of questions about…read moregetting our very anxious pug's nails trimmed and she answered all of them kindly and extremely professionally.

I can't tell you how much I love this place. I'm SO hesitant to add this business and write a…read morereview because it will get harder to get in then it already is! However, when someone is amazing, other consumers deserve to know and hopefully other groomers will up their quality to try to catch up with Hair of the Dog! I've taken my Yorkie (Spoon) here three times now and she's AMAZING. Spoon LOVES going there and she is more reasonable then any other groomer from Carmel to San Francisco. I travel from San Francisco just to take Spoon here. Spoon is a 7 lb. Yorkie and she has her in and out of there in about 40 minutes flat. You'll love Hair of the Dog.

My Siberian Husky and I moved to Carmel January 2010. The damp weather here was causing her to…read moreretain water under her coat and creating quite a odor. When I brought my dog to Janna at Hair of the Dog, Janna was immediately concerned. She took the time to completely remove my dog's undercoat, and cut away hair that was hopelessly matted. Janna also trimmed my dog's nails, which is not an easy task, since my dog really dislikes it. When I picked up my dog I couldn't believe how much better she looked. All that nasty undercoat had been removed and "feathers" trimmed. I can't remember her looking so good since she was a puppy. Janna was so friendly to me and my dog. I know when my dog has not been treated well (yes, she speaks to me and is a diva!).

We have recently started using California grooming for our two fox red Labrador retrievers. My…read morehusband and I have reached the age where washing and grooming the dogs ourselves is just too hard as we've developed disabilities and weakness as we've aged. They are very conveniently located for folks that live out in our area of Toro Park and San Benancio Canyon. Their prices are reasonable, and the staff is very professional and caring. They do a great job on defurring our dogs which really helps to limit the shedding here at home. They come home looking beautiful with their shiny red coats and they don't use any of those strong smelling fragrances on their coats after bathing. The dogs love going there and that speaks for itself. Highly recommend this business.

From the first call to in person the staff was professional and courteous and seemed committed to…read moretheir services. I was extremely worried for my dog's first professional grooming as he had a rough start in his life. I dropped him off with reassurance that he would be treated as a puppy and take things slow and kind of on his terms and what he allowed. His groomer Alyssa reported back that he did well and tolerated almost everything well. Not a huge fan of the nail trim, but dealt. I picked him up and he was roaming the shop with a fellow dog friend and had a doggie smile he was ready to go home but seemed content and not overly stressed. He looks great and smells clean and his lil haircut looks great. Definitely A+ for his groomer Alyssa and the environment! Alyssa and Cooper will be friends for years to come no doubt.

I took my rescue Pomeranian, Simba, here for grooming and they did an amazing job! I wanted his…read morehair shorter for the hot summer and he looks absolutely adorable. They are always so kind to him and he genuinely loves going here. Highly recommend! (His smile says it all)

Friendly and cheap but damn... my dog got fleas first and probably last time taking her there. Im…read moresure she didn't already have them or they would have told me. It was more expensive to get rid of the fleas than the hair cut

I highly recommend both Emilee and Marie from Sitters by the Sea! I was recommended their service…read moreby the Concierge at Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley for my four-month-old puppy, Birdie, and not only were they easy to work with, they were amazing with my pup. They were reliable and made sure Birdie had the best possible time on both Saturday and Sunday. I received the cutest photos of Birdie playing with other dogs (great to socialize her at this age!) from both Marie and Emilee. I trusted them completely with my little pup and I think Birdie fell in love with both of them (mainly because they spoiled her so much!). I will not only use their pet services again in the future, I would absolutely drive the 1.5 hours to Monterey if I needed to go out of town and wanted to ensure that Birdie was with people I truly trust for an extended stay. You can't go wrong with Emilee and Marie and Sitters by the Sea. They treat your pet like it's their own and the comfort level I had leaving Birdie with them was as high as it gets!

Emilee is SO reliable! I have used her services many times ranging from watering the yards and…read morehouse plants when I am gone, to house sitting, to dog sitting! I have great trust in Emilee, and am happy to recommend her to anyone! Sitter by the Sea is the best!