Pepe Le Paws

After a lot of apprehension, I took my two rescued dachshunds to Pepe le Paws. I did not want to take them to the assembly line groomers set up at the major pet stores as they are older fur kids and one suffers terribly from anxiety. What a joy to find Lindsay! She really took the time to introduce us to the whole process and I so pleased to know they would not be placed in cages! She was very caring and gentle. What a relief to be able to leave my fur kids in the care of someone who showed Lindsay’s level of concern and kindness. We plan to go back again and again to see Lindsay!

I live in Dallas but while visiting Albuquerque for the holidays I was in desperate need of a groomer. I am very careful about who I trust with my baby. They did a wonderful job! My dog looked beautiful. Very professional, experienced, and trustworthy.

I had not been in for a while so I was pleasantly surprised when the owner recognized me. I like the new paint job and décor in the store but a lot of their inventory was gone. There was a lot of empty space and it looked like they were phasing out a lot of the things I came in to look at. I go to this shop because they used to have unique gifts for people with small dogs. Their clothing section was second to none and they had cute little handbags for pups to sit in. I usually get my friends with small dogs things from this shop but a lot of their unique merchandise was gone. :(

This store and the grooming is excellent! I especially love the new Signature foods! My dogs go nuts over the kangeroo variety! I think this may be the only place I know of in town that carries it. Well worth the drive from Rio Rancho! As for Tonya the groomer, I wouldnt take my dogs anywhere else. Dogs are never caged. And the groomers are so in tune with my dogs. If Tonya sees them getting stressed, she puts them in the playroom for awhile before finishing them. Tonya does EXACTLY what you ask her to do. Pricing is very reasonable. And the owners are so down to earth and really care about my dogs health and well being
No complaints here. I wouldnt change anything about my experience at Pepe Le Paws!

If you want the top groomer with well over 40k hours plus, just pic Tanya .Shes like super cool, and loves animals, and has a way with them and her trimmer & shears. Trust me, she will get your dog looking just as perfect as can be. Shes’s wonderful, seen her in action. The best of the best, and your dog will be in great hands. Just SEE Tanya, for your Doggies best Look ever.

Tanya is so awesome! She keeps my Panda bear & Poshy looking good! I recommend her to everyone.

Pepe LePaws is absolutely amazing! I cannot say enough about the love and care they gave my dog. She was absolutely shell shocked from past experiences at pets mart. I would even go so far as say she had PTSD! Now she’s beautifully groomed and stress free! Thank you all so much. Did I mention their prices are much better than that big store that butchered my dogs ears?!

This place is so kind and caring, with amazing customer service. We don’t live in Albuquerque but were visiting the area. We ran out of our dog’s all natural food, and found online it was carried here. They are normally closed on Mondays but opened up to help. They were out of what we normally give our dog but called the manufacturer to see if what they had could do in a pinch. Then, they found s ome samples for us. I am so thankful for the lengths the staff went to help out a stranger! I couldn’t imagine a nicer place to get grooming and supplies for my dog.

This was a great Unilocal find :). Tanya is great and knows her doggys … She did a great job on the mochster … See pic attached … Go see her you will like her :).

Tanya is definitely the best nail trimmer I’ve found here in ABQ for my scaredy-​cat 60-​lb dog! I’ve taken my dog to other groomers who have been unsuccessful in trimming my dog’s nails. Tanya gets them every time no matter how much of a struggle my dog gives her.

I’ve been so very impressed with Tanya and her way with my precious shih-​tzu, Otto. I have working with Tanya since before she joined Pepe Le Paws. She’s so good at what she does that I drive all the way from Rio Rancho for Otto’s grooming. Otto loves the vibe at Pepe’s as he demonstrates when he arrives! If the door is locked, he will wait for Pepe or Tanya to open the door and then he runs around and looks at everything in a very excited manner! Otto can be a little stubborn when it comes to getting washed, but Tanya really know how to calm him down and make his bath a very enjoyable. When it’s time to pick my little Otto up, he is always so excited to show off his new haircut! He smells so good afterwards and Tanya even puts a little bandana on him! I highly recommend Tanya for a second to none grooming.

Tanya is an amazing groomer, she was very understanding about me being late (I had lost my keys). My dog looked so cute after she was done with him. The first apt is kind of weird because you have to call the main shop and she is usually busy so she has to call you back but after that initial apt she gives you her phone number and you can call her directly. Great service, it’s true that they try to get you to buy their food which is good high quality food and we did buy it. Our dog was happy and I was happy too!

We came here for a pet adoption they were holding. The lap dog rescue organization was showcasing some of their adorable pups. I’ve never been in this establishment, but I must say I was pleasantly surprised. It’s a great little local store to purchase things for our furry family friends.

I absolutely loved taking my dogs here today!
My husband and I are new to the area and have been searching for somewhere to take our furrbabies for a while. I could not be happier with our choice!
Getting them in was no problem. After many failed attempts at calling around I called PePe Le Paws and was told I would get a call back from the groomer, and I actually did! (Within a very short period of time!) I got an appointment for just two days later! Amazing!
I was very impressed with the grooming service provided by Tanya. She was so personable and kind. She shared some great information and took any/​all of my concerns into consideration. She allowed me to observe her at work, and I have to say, she is very attentive and detailed in her grooming! She was also able to get both of my pups (pug/​chihuahua) groomed and ready to walk out the door within about an hour.
Not only was the grooming awesome, but there is also a store when you can get lots of great treats/​food, even little sweaters!
Just awesome!

I’m torn as I write this review. On the one hand, Tanya did a great job grooming my dog (she looks and smells amazing!), she made us two bows for my dog’s hair, and and provided great follow up points for me that I can work on with my dog in the future. The service was excellent.
On the other hand, I found the owner (and Tanya, if I’m honest) to be a little pushy toward their in-​house products and foods. Ok, I found them more than a little pushy. I get it — the real profit comes from merchandise sales as opposed to the dog grooming service. That said, they made my girlfriend and I a little uncomfortable when they implied (more than once) that the dog food and rawhide bones we give our pet is slowly killing her. Very off putting.
In summary, the dog grooming service at PePe Le Paws is second to none. The pushiness of the sales team/​owners was troubling. I’m not sure if I’ll be returning.

If you have four legged (or tripods!) family members, Pepe le Paws is THE best LOCAL pet store in ABQ and Tanya is an expert groomer that takes such great care if all the animals out in her care.
Pepe runs a wonderful shop and carries premier food, supplies, and merch that are all things pet centric!

Tanya might be a great groomer but the owner puts the dogs into a cage in the alley to «pee and poo». We recognize that dogs need to do this, but the dogs should not be left out there for 30 minutes and more, alone, with no water while the owner sits out front smoking and playing on his phone and doesn’t hear the barking of a bored and thirsty dog. Go behind the store to the alley and see for yourself.
Tanya could open up shop on her own and do very well and if she did that, I’d take my dog to her but never in the current situation. Of course, none of you will probably see this review.

Support a great local busniss. Your dog will thank you. Tanya is amazing. She gave my puppy a great haircut. She gave me tips and pointers on how to best manage my dog’s wirey coat. Got to meet the owner, pepe. What a hoot he is. As I waited for my dog to finish up, pepe and I shot the shit for 20 minutes. He’s a funny man. He suggested that I avoid the mainstream dog food as the primary ingredient is corn or grain. He said a high quality dog food should have a protein as the first listed ingredient. He even gave me several samples for the dog food he uses.
It was a little difficult to schedule the appointment. You’ll leave a message to be called back. But regardless, will be going back

The pup was well taken care of — the groomer was great and got him all ready for the summer heat. Very satisfied with the service and quality of the work done.
They also have a good selection of dog and cat food at very reasonable prices. A convenient location seals the deal for me.
Take a break from the PetWhatever box stores and support a local.

Very happy with Marcia’s grooming. My dog was a mess and she didn’t judge. A little pricey compared to other groomers but they do a very good job!