For Paws Salon

We got our samoyed almost a year ago and upon arrival he had terribly matted fur. We took him to For Paws who suggested that we shave him because the mats were so bad. After doing some research I found that this can indeed be the case. They assured us the they had experience with dogs with double coats and that they had shaved others in the past. They told us it would grow back in 8 – 10 weeks…
Well they did such an awful job that they permanently damaged his hair follicles. In some regions of his body he may never even grow his fur back. It took me 8 months to be able to write a level headed review because I’m so angry that these people lied about their experience to get some business and as a result caused harm to my best friend.
If you care about your animal at all I would stay far away from these liars. They have next to no experience but will tell you otherwise just to make a quick dollar.
The guy they actually did it was a big guy with a shaved head and tattoos.

I have been very happy with For Paws. They have groomed by labradoodle and his cut was always just perfect. In the past he had been groomed and his look was always just «off». Once he went to For Paws it was always just right.
Most recently our 80lb lab was sprayed by a skunk. They were able to fit him in by the morning and de-​skunk him. What a relief. He smelled great after and his coat felt like he was a puppy again.
Only small complaint is sometimes it takes the whole day from dropping off in the morning and picking up at close.

One time I went there my dog looked pretty good, next time not so very much. Overall the cut was uneven and many important details were missed. (ears, paws)
The cost was much more the second time, they had some flimsy excuse. over all I would say they are consistently inconsistent.
Plus they were quite snooty.

I just returned from For Paws Salon in Montecito, and I am so grateful for the incredible time and attention that Jeremy and Isaiah extended on behalf of our beloved Labradoodle, Fletcher. I brought our sweet boy in covered in matted fur and quite muddy straight from a hike in the foothills. We’ve enjoyed many months of beach walks and trail hikes with our boy, but with the water shortage being as it is, we’d cut back on home baths in our driveway to save water. Needless to say, Fletcher was knee deep in dirt, sand and dreadlocks, and desperately needed a bath and trim! He’d enjoyed months of outdoor fun, but his number was finally up in regards to «the big clean up.» So today was the day, and he came out of For Paws Salon smelling like a ROSE! His fur is silky soft, he is COMPLETELY mat free, toe nails are cut, and we can see his eyes and face again! He looks SMASHING!!! And it’s all thanks to the extremely patient attention of both Jeremy and Isaiah. They both stayed an extra 2 hours after the shop had closed to finish up with Fletcher, and although I offered to buy them dinner, they politely declined. They were both EXTREMELY professional and courteous, as always, despite the arduous job of tidying up a VERY DIRTY PUP!!! Fletcher is sleeping soundly at the moment, and looks like a million bucks. Thank you, Jeremy and Isaiah! I really appreciate your attention to detail, as well as your positive and kind communication with me regarding Fletcher. We’ll see you again very soon! :)

Jason is so great with the dogs. The place is inviting and clean. The service is excellent. The dogs come out looking like show dogs. What more can you ask for?!

I am so thankful for this place. My dog means the world to me, and I try to make his life as good as possible on a daily basis. He is a Yorkie, so he needs haircuts often. I have tried almost every groomer in the Santa Barbara area and have had more than enough interesting experiences to know that For Paws is a very special place. I have now been taking my dog here for years and will not go anywhere else. I can’t say enough good things about this place —
— All of the people who work here are wonderful, kind people. They are warm and friendly with both people and animals. They make my dog (and me) feel comfortable immediately. You can tell that they genuinely care about the animals.
— The space is very clean, and like another reviewer said, the energy in the salon is very calm and happy.
— I have literally NEVER seen an unhappy dog here – and that is saying a lot considering most don’t enjoy being groomed very much. Somehow, big or small, all of the dogs that I have seen here are very happy, friendly dogs.
— My dog’s haircut is always immaculate. They never miss anything, they get every tangle out, nails are trimmed perfectly, and we get compliments everywhere we go.
— Each time that I come to pick my dog up, he is of course very happy to see me, but once we are reunited he is in no hurry to leave the salon, and I think he might even enjoy his time here. Again, from past experiences with other groomers, I know that this is an excellent indication of the quality of this place.
Thank goodness for For Paws!

My dog couldn’t be happier!!! The whole experience with For Paws, in Montecito, was fantastic! Jason gave my little poodle/​bichon, Henry, the best haircut he has ever had! The energy in the salon is calm and happy. I will recommend this dog salon to everyone I know!
Thank you!

Went to the shop on State Street and they are magnificent. Cooper has never looked so good. We live in LA and thought we were using the best groomer in the state. Not so. For Paws on State Street is the best. Thanks.

I have been in Montecito for a month staying at Carla’s Cottages. I brought my little Havanese with me on this trip & she needed a good groom. I refuse to go Petsmart. For Paws where able to fit me in on short notice. They are very friendly & they did a great job. I am very pleased to recommend them to anyone who has a pet that need a highly professional grooming & all that a fair price.

I took my dog to For Paws mostly because of convenience and I didn’t do my homework before going… my dog is as chill as they come. He had dental cleaning without sedation and was on his back relaxing as they scraped the tartar off! So knowing that, grooming is also easy. I’d do it myself but about twice a year I bite the bullet and give a groomer a shot. I like to support Mom and Pop businesses (vs. Petco) and was highly disappointed. I paid for a bath, trim, nail trim and anal gland treatment. I’ll never know if the anal glands were handled and will always wonder only because my poor dog’s paw was sliced while trimming his feet fur to the point where they had to use surgical glue to repair and stop the bleeding. At least one nail was cut and bled which they «plugged» too. His body was sufficient… silky, clean and trimmed. But they didn’t touch his face that I could see. A few very young kids were running this location in San Roque… I’m very disappointed and won’t dare go back. I should have asked for my money back but they didn’t point out the wounds until I had paid. And then said if you take him to the vet, let us know and we will pay for it. I’m sticking with Camp Canine or Best Little Dog House in the future. Still a fan of «Mom and Pop» businesses but won’t give this place my business again.

We absolutely love this place! Jason is the best groomer we have ever had! His place is so clean and he takes great care of the dogs! We found our spot and will tell everyone about For Paws! Thanks Jason for a great experience every time! We cant wait to come back!

I have a 1 ½ year old 10 lb. maltese/​bichon mix named Charlie (who is my furry child) and I have always taken him to PetSmart groomers every 6 – 8 weeks for a full grooming, but was never really happy with the out come. Too short, or not an even cut, even when I’ve explained in great detail the cut that I wanted, and they crate him before and afterwards, which he hates and barks the whole time. But recently, after moving to Santa Barbara, I heard reviews of Jason at For Paws Salon in Montecito (there are two locations, one in SB and Montecito) and dropped him off yesterday to be groomed. It’s a small place and there were about 6 other dogs there roaming around off leash and he loved it! He got to meet new friends and roam around and play when he wasn’t getting groomed. Jason did a fantastic job! He listened to what I wanted and Charlie came back so cute and clean! I am very happy with the service and will make For Paws our regular groomer. The price was good too. $ 60 for bath, cut, ear hairs removed, anal glands and nails cut. Very satisfied customers.