Hair of the Dog Pet Grooming

They sure must pay for all their 5 star review’s because I disagree strongly!
I have been here twice and realized that I just need to give up on trying to pick a day that there not rude or condescending or giving me a list of things that I should do or things that are wrong with my dog.
I truly believe it’s the breed of my dog to be honest which is sad.
The first time I was in they charged me almost double then what other places were charging and at the time my dog was still a puppy and was still small. But I went anyways because I live very, very close and I had heard such great things.
That all changed when I went to pick up my pooch.
The owner asked my what was wrong with my dog and what had happen to her to make her so scared and nervous! I was speechless!
It’s not that it was a new place, or that I left her there alone or because there was a ton of dogs in the middle area all trying to smell her at once or because there was dogs barking in the back area. No it was my dog and my dogs problem! So I didn’t go back.
But after almost a year I decided to go back because I was desperate and they were the only ones that had a time open for a quick service. I for surely thought I/​we would have a better experience.
I was wrong again. I was charged double and when I went back in for my dog the owner again was rude and told me again what I should be doing or working on or doing differently with her!
Of course my dog pulled away her paw, you were squeezing it and cut her nails! Duh! Oh and she doesn’t know you from Adam! Then the owner acted like she didn’t believe me when I said she doesn’t do that with me or us at home.
No Thank you. Never again will I be back.

We were in Santa Rosa for 8 months working and I can’t say enough good things about HAIR OF THE DOG. We have a very old dachshund and can be very unpredictable but they were wonderful and he got where he loved to go. If I could give them 100 stars I would. There are no worries about them. I have seen up to 4 or 5 dogs in their place with complete control. Prices very reasonable.

Wonderful groomers! Great service! I have taken my mixed-​Maltese to Hair of the Dog (HOTD) for almost a year now. I have really enjoyed my experience so far and so has my pups, Dulce.
I love how they are a kennel-​free groomers. Dulce always looks very relaxed when I come to pick her up, which surprises me because she tends to be an anxious dog! The ladies at HOTD are just so friendly and kind to my dog. It’s clear to me that the ladies at HOTD genuinely care about my pet, and that makes me feel happy!
The service they provide is very well done. Dulce looks and smells fantastic. I get the complete grooming service which includes bath, drying, toe nail trim, ear cleaning, anal gland expression and clipping for $ 55 which is affordable and professionally done!
Thank you, ladies!

Hi this is Mochi. I am a chocolate cockapoo and have been coming here for a few years, I love that I get a nice haircut they make me look like a pretty poodle. When it is Summer I get to cut all my coat and when it is Winter I get to have just enough coat for the cold weather. My nails get cut neatly and the owner got me a follow up comp nail care as well. I keep coming back because they make me feel welcome and at ease. This is my spa place!

I’ve been looking for pet grooming for Simba (20 lb pekingese mix) for a while, and I discovered HOTD via Unilocal.The cut happened a couple of months ago, but it was a fabulous experience.
The wonderful ladies squeezed Simba on Saturday morning, and the location is convenient for me as it’s close to my apt and to Oliver’s. They didn’t rush on the grooming process at all, but I was surprised to get a call 1.5 hour later (there were quite a bit of dogs already when I dropped Simba off). When I picked Simba up, OMG! He smelled clean and his cut was BEAUTIFUL! The lovely ladies said that Simba behaved himself, and he was playing with other dogs when I picked him up.
What I love about HOTD is that there are no kennels. There is a big waiting area where dogs are allowed to play with each other and roam. The price was affordable as well, and overall I feel safe and comfortable leaving Simba there (:

Took my 16 year old cocker spaniel and 8 year terrier here for the first time today. The space is spotless, the staff is very friendly, and all the dogs there seem very happy. My two got absolutely the best hair cuts they’ve ever had! We’ll definitely be back!

We love this place. Our Yorkie poo Barney is always taken GREAT care of by these wonderful ladies. They are so nice and polite and professional, their place is clean and the dogs are always calm when we go in. They are always so accommodating and have great availability. They’re quick and efficient and do such a great job with the grooming every time.

Try it! Your dog will love you for it!
The owners are loving and professional~
The space is open so you can see the grooming taking place~
Very clean~
Very Reasonable pricing~
My dog is happy when picked up (vs. traumatized which happened in 2 other places~)
–have noticed the same with other dogs
And, of course, they do an excellent grooming job!

We take 4 small dogs and a couple cats to this place. They are the best! They are animal lovers and it shows! Wouldn’t go any where else. Reasonable price. Clean and dog friendly environment.

These ladies are absolutely amazing. I’m so excited I found them. My dog looks fantastic after his bath and shave down. He was so happy and relaxed when I picked him up. We will definitely keep going to them for all his grooming needs. I encourage everyone to check this place out if you are looking for the best groomers in town.

these women are amazing — i can’t say enough good things. i have two dogs — a standard poodle and a maltipoo and both were scruffy and matted. poodle hair is the worst and what an amazing job they did! they cut their hair exactly the right length, made them clean and fluffy and never put them in a cage.
they also gave me a half hour courtesy call to tell me that the dogs were going to be ready since i had to leave work. and they had them ready exactly at the time that they had told me when i dropped them off in the morning.
i already have more appointments set up just so i can keep up the wonderful job that they did.

I’d heard such great things about this place and wanted check it out. I’d emailed them prior to my dog’s appointment about what I did and did not want, and they understood and followed my requests perfectly! They left him scruffy like I’d asked but took out the dead hair that was making him itchy, and cleaned up his face around his eyes so they weren’t getting poked. And they did a great job with his nails, which I always leave too long when I clip them myself. And he wasn’t traumatized at all. He was playing with a pal in their open play area when I arrived. Thanks HOTD!!!

Flawless grooming, thorough bathing, humane (un-​caged) holding and honest and spot-​on estimation of completion. Very nice people and Amy’s dog is the prefect ambassador.

Highly recommended! I was searching on Unilocal for a place to take my dachshunds Levi & Lulu and I came upon this place. The staff is super friendly and when I call for an appointment they know my dogs by name. They do a great job grooming them and are well priced.

The ladies at Hair of the Dog are wonderful. I have taken my cat here for grooming for the past two years and they do an amazing job every time. They are calm, gentle, understanding and truly listen to your pets needs. My cat is like most cats and is not keen on having a bath, but she is always calm and relaxed when I pick her up. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a great grooming experience for your cat (or dog).

The door to this groomer is the only groomer’s door my dog happily enters. Other groomers, and there have been many, have produced in my dog a huge resistance. I have had to literally drag my 75 lb Goldendoodle out of the car. But she has shown nothing but good cheer when coming here. Dogs are not kept in cages while waiting for grooming; rather, the dogs hang out together in a brightly lit happy common space. The groomers do a great job and are wonderfully friendly and cheerful. Plus the prices are competitive. This is the only groomer for me!

The most stress free experience my dog has ever had. I would like Hair of the Dog to give ME a bath! Really, these girls get it. Extremely non-​threatening and dog and human friendly. I won’t go anywhere else.

We took our Pomeranian mix to Hair of the Dog after our kennel recommended them, And we are so glad they did! It took under 2 hrs to bathe our dog (not all day like some places we have taken him to) They have a nice large area for him to run around and play with other dogs. He can be a little nervous about grooming and they took very good care of him. It’s so wonderful to have a place to take our dogs (we have a total of 3) and not worry about them while they are there. We will be bringing out 2 big labs there soon for their grooming as well. Amy and Heather were very nice, personable & caring. We are so happy to have found Amy & Heather and Hair of teh Dog, We highly recommend them! :D

Found them on the internet after my regular groomer suddenly closed her business. Very affordable and professional.
Took just over an hour to bathe and shave my cat.

I usually bathe my dog, since he is a short haired 10lb dog, but I go to get him professionally cleaned every so often to get his anal glands ‘expressed’ and to get a good nail clipping.
I found Hair of the Dog because of its location and unique store name. =)
I was really impressed with the service, and what makes a bigger impression on me is how my dog stayed cool, too. Sometimes he doesn’t dig the vibe and will get grumpy and tell the other dogs/​staff members so, through his growling and nipping, but none of that happened at Hair of The Dog. So this place is doggie and owner approved by me and my pooch!
I will definitely be going back, and recommending to my friends and you.