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    The Pooch Room

    4.7 (22 reviews)

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    Kathleen W.

    Excellent job on my two dogs, a Shih Tzu and her half brother, a Teddy Bear (half Shih Tzu and half Bischon). I could not have asked for more. Absolutely adorable! Petco and Petsmart would not groom them due to some matting. My dog walker had suggested this groomer to me. Having a dog herself, she asked where a cutely groomed dog was done. The sweet gentleman who owns the salon and grooms made my two look like models! This is our best and newest groomer. My dog walker, and some people in my building are new clients!

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    Alexandra W.

    After a bad experience with PetSmart, we took a chance on the Pooch Room. The owner was very nice and helpful and talked us through everything he was going to do ahead of time. He also kept me updated throughout the process. Our pup came out looking adorable and he was happy! Already rebooked.

    I brought my dog Apolo here and loved it ! They took their time to get my nervous dog settled in and comfortable. They did an amazing job with his grooming ! Highly recommend! Will continue to come!

    I am very disappointed with the work done at The Pooch Room. When I got home to inspect his cut I found that the skin around his ears was very irritated which has left my dog feeling uncomfortable and uneasy. I also know that after a groom my dog butt scoots on the rug but he has been aggressively scratching and unable to keep still. After inspecting his sanitary areas, I noticed that he was very very red and sensitive and would not allow me touch him. Not only that but I was told that they were unable to trim his nails because he was nervous and restless.... I'm unsure if he was behaving like this because he had been hurt. But all I know is that I have NEVER had these issues at Petco and for $110 ($90 cut and $20 tip - which I would have never given if I was the one to have picked him up) I expected way more than what I got which was a hurt and anxious dog.

    Sim J.

    I've been taking my dog to get groomed at the Pooch Room for over a year now and am always super pleased with how he looks. They are always efficient and beyond caring with him. I frequently get compliments on how handsome he looks after! I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

    Happy doggie

    I love writing positive reviews! This place is a dream come true. Super nice, kind, gentle, wonderful. Most importantly they care. They ask the right questions and give you time to meet the groomer in such a positive and friendly way it brings such joy to my heart. Great Job! I highly recommend. Look at this pic! Such a good boy!

    If you are looking for a groomer to take the best care of your dog look no further! Javier and his team are top notch. They are caring, gentle and careful. We had been at another groomer previously and made the switch to The Pooch Room over a year ago. My girls have never looked better! The cuts grow out well and Javier and his team ALWAYS call to explain if they need to do anything differently. Also my older gal was always nervous going to her previous groomer. She goes right into Javier and his team and is so happy there!

    Took him there three times. First time I've had a groomer NOT use whiting shampoo on a WHITE dog. After the third time of taking him, I learned he was NOT clipping my dogs nails. He used the excuse he gets nervous. Dishonest, never bothered to tell us that. I learned this 2-3 months AFTER the third time taking him there, and after my dog broke his nail from being too long. I've taken my dog to the groomers since he was 5 months old, no one has had that issue. My dog is now 3.5 years old. Went to Petco, and got his nails clipped and filed within 10-15 minutes without any issues or hearing he gets nervous. Sassy. Trims your dog good, hence the 2 star review. Would've gave him 2.5 stars if possible.

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    Fang Y.

    If you're looking for that concierge level service and treatment for your beloved pooch, look no further than Javier at The Pooch Room! We're so glad that we live down the street. Unlike the other groomers we've been to, we feel like the only customers when we drop off Joey. Othat's because he is! Prompt bath cut nails teeth cleaning every time and our Joey comes out smelling wonderfully without a doubt. Prices are the same as everywhere else, so why go anywhere else?!?

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    Jackie S.

    I love taking my dogs to The Pooch Room!!!! The owner is amazing! Javier is kind and compassionate and truly loves dogs! I take both my dogs here. I have a 75 pound black lab and a 55 pound golden doodle. They both enjoy coming here! I've taken Autumn and Ginny to other places to be groomed and they always seem traumatized when I pick them up. When I pick them up from Pooch room, they are happy and excited and seem like they've had a grand old time! The prices are more than fair and I look forward to bringing my dogs here more in the future! I love the cute bandanas. Ginny gets bows on her ears!!

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    The cuts grow out well and Javier and his team ALWAYS call to explain if they need to do anything differently.

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