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    3.8 (88 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Bath and groom only

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    Private dog training

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    Sara-Marie C.

    We've been using the self-wash dog service at Petco Unleashed for the past year. At first, we loved it.. but as time has gone on, service has just gone down. The experience has been somewhat inconsistent, but there are a few highlights and areas for improvement worth mentioning. **Pros:** - The convenience of the self-wash stations is a big plus. It saves us the hassle of cleaning up at home, and the parking lot is generally spacious, making it easy to find a spot. - The store itself is well-stocked with all the pet essentials, although prices are typically higher than what you'd find on Amazon. **Cons:** - The customer service can be hit or miss. Often, the staff seem awkward and unwelcoming, which makes the experience less enjoyable. A friendly smile and a bit of kindness would go a long way in improving customer satisfaction. I do not like that I have had to ask for help vs a sales associate asking & greeting me " Hello, how can I help you?" we should not feel like we are a bother when walking into a store, ESPECIALLY when they first OPEN & it's empty. Our experiences have been with only a few staff members, notably Tim, Monique, and a younger blonde girl. - The shampoo provided seems diluted, and there isn't a variety of products to choose from. Other self-wash services we've used offered a wider selection of shampoos and conditioners, which were also not diluted. - Using the self-wash tubs can feel like a big ordeal at times, and the price feels steep considering the quality of the products provided. Overall, the self-wash service is convenient and the store meets most pet needs, but we might look for other options in North County that offer friendlier customer service, undiluted shampoos, a variety of products, and hopefully shorter wait times.

    Debbie S.

    We come to this location for the self-serve dog wash. I love that there are several stations (4) with adjustable platforms so if you have a short tiny dog you can raise the platform and if you have a bigger dog you can lower it. The platforms have holes so the water drains out and unlike other places that use a bathtub, your dog doesn't have to sit in dirty water. It used to be only 10 bucks but they raised their prices recently. :( What I don't like is the watered down shampoo. And instead of replacing the bottles when they get empty, they just refill them with more water and a little shampoo. If there were sturdier plastic that would be okay, but the bottles are pretty thin. I've watched the employees adding water and shampoo and conditioner to existing bottles. I get the cost-cutting measures but it's pretty gross you're trying to wash your dog with water down shampoo. Which was pretty cheesy when it was $10 but now that they're charging $12, now it's just lame. So we bring our own shampoo and conditioner. There's only one dryer so if there are other people washing their dogs or using the dryer you have to wait until they are done which can take a long time or go home with a wet dog wet. People come here all hours of the day even during the week which really surprised me. The employees want you to pay right away which I get because some people might walk out without paying but it's not very friendly. All the negatives aside, this self-wash works for us because our dog only has three legs. It's easier for him to walk into this tub. He seems like he's enjoying it more because he smiles a lot when he's getting washed which he didn't do at the other places. I just wish they would add another dryer.

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    Cindy L.

    I like that the cost of my dog's food here is really reasonable and slightly less than Amazon, so it makes it a bit easier for me to just pick some up than have it shipped to me. I also like the Self-Wash option here so that I can wash my dog on the way home from the beach or dog park, where he can sometimes get really dirty. I also took my dog here to their pop-up Vet clinic that offers reasonable pricing for different shots and vaccinations. Granted you're doing these shots out in the open in front of everyone, but it's pretty simple and quick and easy, if you come early enough. I think the clinic is a pop up once a month and for about 2-3 hours only.

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    Sharon V.

    This store opened up earlier this week and what a great addition to the neighborhood. I was not sure what made this store different than a regular Petco but from what was explained to us, they only carry premium and organic pet foods and they also do not keep or sell pets at this store. We found everything that we usually buy for our cat Max with the exception of one of his crinkly turtle catnip toys that we have to replace monthly. Bummer - I have to go to the Carlsbad location just to get that thing? shoot! The staff here was very friendly but because they were having their grand opening, it was a little too chaotic for me. I look forward to having a pet store nearby that I can access easily but I'll probably wait for the crowds to die down a bit. It was packed today. Hopefully by the time we get through all the food we bought today, the hype would've calmed down a bit.

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    Tali C.

    I absolutely love Unleashed! We have come here before to buy a couple of things and today we tried out their self serve dog washing station. We have two King Charles Cavilers and a huge Shepherd Hound Mix and our dogs have never been so clean or soft! The shampoos and conditioners that they provide are great. It usually takes forever to dry our fur babies off at home, but the industrial drier did it in no time. We also love how everything is provided from soap to brushes to even aprons. They even clean up the mess!The staff are so friendly here, and helped us a lot. While most of their products are on the pricey side they all work very well. But these are no cheap grocery store products. These are high-end, high-quality,pet friendly products. Stuff like Kong Extreme and Top Paw. We will definitely come back.

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    I washed my dog here - it was fine but the shampoo was watered down and made my dog itch. I had to rebathe him

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