Canine Preferred

Canine Preferred is fantastic. I bring both my dogs there for grooming and the work is top notch. I love the fact that it is kennel free and the dogs can roam around. In addition, they dry by hand versus a machine. I have a Golden/​Aussie mix along with a Chocolate Labradoodle. They do a awesome job on both, but I am very impressed with the work on my Golden/​Aussie. The trimming and blending of the hair is perfection.

As a new pet owner to a small puppy I was very nervous to get my pup groomed. I did my research and decided to give Canine Preferred a try. Everyone was so nice and all of the dogs seemed so comfortable there. About 2 ½ hours later I came to get my pup and he looked amazing! They did exactly what I wanted plus more! I never thought they would be able to trim his face up so well. We will definitely be coming back here for all our grooming needs!

Canine Preferred is absolutely the best groomer in the valley. When I moved here 2 years ago, I tried a few other, more fancy-​looking places, even though Canine is right down the street from my house and had mostly rave reviews. After a few poor experiences at other groomers, I went with my gut and was not disappointed. My Molly has gotten nothing but great service from all groomers that have worked on her. I recommend any of their staff as they all do exceptional work. She always is cut perfectly, smells good and doesn’t itch or have issues for days like some places end up giving dogs. So what if it isn’t posh and upscale. It’s an Old Town gem that has been there for years and takes care of your babies with great respect. As I am moving out of state, I will certainly miss them and their service. Thank you for 2 great years!!!

I found myself suddenly going away for the weekend and I had never boarded my dog before. A friend recommended canine preferred and told me that they are cage free so I decided to give it a try. I never put zion (my maltipoo) in a cage before and that was one reason I never boarded him before. Zion came back happy, calm and with an amazing new puppy cut that was exactly what I wanted. I could never imagine Diane and her groomers doing anything but the absolute best work. They really love the animals they work with. Customer for life!

Taking my dog Keeton to Canine Preferred doggie day care has been the best thing for me while I’m in school. Keeton absolutely loves going here twice a week and has the best time with the other dogs. It makes me happy knowing he is in such good hands during the day. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a doggie day care to go here!

I’m only giving 1 so I can write this review. I already post my dog pic on Unilocal feel free to message me. The groomers butchered my dog eye lids and are now infected. I left a voice mail for your business. I thought u were different because I elected not to go to petsmart but you’re just like them and take just as long.

Canine preferred took great care of my pup. It was his first haircut and they not only did a great job, but made it fun for my little guy, Tico.
It’s a small place but that’s not a bad thing. You can see the groomer and peak into the doggie day care area. Great for small to medium sized dogs.

It was my first time taking my dog Pickle to Canine Preferred. I called in on my way to the salon and they took him right away which was nice. When I dropped him off my first thought was, «Wow this place is noisy!» There were dogs all over the place and some were very loud. Pickle is a pretty timid dog so I’m sure this frightened him. I was hesitant to leave him there. They tied him up on one of leashes on the counter top that had a nice little pillow where he could wait. I was advised to leave so he didn’t get more sad. I was told he would be done 2 hours later and he was going to be $ 50. However, I was told my appointment was next when I would later find out that I was not. I came back two hours later and he was still not done. I waited about an hour later in the lobby. The woman who did the cut was nice. She wrote my information on an index card when I first came in. The cut was good. He looked happy and relieved he was done. He came home and was fine (normal behavior). I would recommend going back however, I noticed many other dogs come in and out as I was waiting for him to be finished and their dogs were the similar size and breed as Pickle but their haircut prices were much lower than mine. I could only assume that was because they were regulars but did initially make me feel a little confused.

I called on Saturday morning to make an appointment for my two dogs, both needed their nails trimmed and one of my dogs needed a shampoo/​grooming. I spoke with a man who said he had an opening in the schedule at 12pm, before handing the phone to a woman (Diane, the owner). Diane advised me that I could come in at 10am, to which I replied, «But he just told me 12?» and then she said, «How about 11am?» She didn’t take down my name or phone number, giving me the impression that I didn’t have an appointment reserved. Very confusing phone experience, and a little difficult to hear them because there were a ton of dogs barking in the background.
Canine Preferred is located in Old Town, but it’s not a super nice or posh place. The exterior of the building is unassuming and basic, with an interior to match. When you enter the building, there is a lobby with counters that open up to the grooming area, so you can see the dogs getting groomed. It was very chaotic and noisy inside, with probably twenty dogs in the grooming area. The dogs aren’t crated, so they are either tied up on a grooming table, or just running around. It doesn’t seem very safe to have dogs running underneath the grooming stations — what if there was a ruckus and the dogs bumped the groomer while she was clipping my dog’s hair or nails? What if my dog got hurt?!
On the opposite side of the lobby, there is a window opening into another room, where a man was sitting on the floor with a dog in his lap, cleaning its teeth. He was wearing a headlamp and had tools surrounding him on the floor. I don’t know much about canine teeth cleaning, but it didn’t seem very professional to me to have him out in the open, right by the lobby. It was a little unsettling to see a dog knocked out in someone’s lap, getting its teeth cleaned.
Diane wrote my information on a notecard, asking me for my name, phone number, and how I wanted my dog groomed. She didn’t ask any questions about whether or not my dog has all of her shots, or if she was currently/​recently sick. I waited while she trimmed my little dog’s nails, but had to leave my big dog behind for the shampoo/​grooming. I would by lying if I said I didn’t have some anxiety about leaving my pup there amid the chaos. I am a worried dog mom and the atmosphere inside Canine Preferred didn’t do much to soothe my nerves.
After two hours, I got the call that my dog was ready to be picked up. I am happy to report that my dog looked great (and smelled good too!) when I picked her up. I paid $ 70 for my big dog to get a shampoo, grooming and nail trimming, as well as the nail trimming for my little dog. Definitely reasonable prices for nail trimming, only $ 5 per dog. The price for the shampoo/​grooming is comparable to other groomers in the area, but doesn’t come with the peace of mind I would have at, say, a Petco/​Petsmart. I won’t return here for a grooming simply because it is chaotic inside and gives me anxiety about leaving my dog behind. Since the nail trimming was so reasonably priced, I will return for that service.

We’ve now been taking our dogs to Canine Preferred for over two years. The dogs have started to associate that building with baths and haircuts, so they’re not overly enthusiastic to go in, but they’re never scared and they’re always ok with being handed over to the staff. The staff at Canine Preferred take great care of our dogs and our foster dogs. They do a wonderful job grooming my bichon (and I’ll admit, I’m picky about the way he looks after a groom) and they also always do fantastic work on the poodles, shih-​tzus, bichons, poochons, shi-poo’s, lhasas, etc fosters that we’ve brought in. I cannot say enough good things about Canine Preferred!

Great experience overall! Happy with the cut and with the price! Our puppy went in for his very first grooming and he came out looking great. He got a nice cut and got a social experience with the other dogs. Keep in mind, this place only accepts cash and checks! I will definitely be back.

After taking our Enzo to a few different groomers in the area, we had settled on Petsmart because it was good enough. I love when my pom’s hair is longer, mostly because I’ve hated every other shorter hair cut he has gotten. With it being the summer, he definitely needed all that extra hair gone though. This time, my boyfriend found Canine Preferred on Unilocal and made an appointment for him here because of their great reviews.
This was the first short haircut that he’s received that I haven’t hated, I actually like it. I still prefer his hair long, but that’s just personal preference. Needless to say, we won’t be bringing him anywhere else. They also told us that they did anesthesia free teeth cleaning once a month and they had appointments available the next weekend. We’ve been wanting to get his teeth cleaned for the longest time but didn’t want to go to a vet. Most places charge a couple hundred dollars for anesthesia free teeth cleaning too, which was another turn off. However, their prices are really reasonable, less than $ 90! I wish we would have known this sooner. His teeth came out pearly white with no traces of tartar! I highly recommend Canine Preferred for your pup’s grooming needs.

We just moved to Scottsdale and I’m so glad I found this groomer on Unilocal because my dogs looked great and the staff is so friendly. I also love that it’s a cage free groomer and boarding facility ! My dogs got to play with the other dogs there as they waited. The prices are great too. They’ve definitely gained me as a new customer ! I highly recommend this place :)
P. S. I think they are cash or check only.

They do an absolute amazing job and treat the animals with respect (no cages).
Our dog always come back looking sharp and happy.
This is the kind of place where you feel like your family when you walk in.
I would give more stars if I could!!!

When we first moved to Scottsdale, we took our dog; Mamma to several groomers. Most were decent, but expensive.
A friend suggested Canine Preferred and we have never used another groomer since.
The staff is super friendly and Mamma always gets treated like a rock star.
Being a rescue, she is a bit skittish, but the staff at Canine Preferred in Old Two Scottsdale make her feel like one of the family. She actually enjoys being there. My guess, is because the dogs are not kept in creates, but rather are all free to walk around in a shared community environment. They walk around in little packs and socialize with each other. Something Mamma loves!
I cannot speak better about this facility A+ rating all the way around!

I LOVE this groomer and feel so lucky to have found such a good one so quickly after I moved here.
They do a beautiful job every time. I don’t know if I would be comfortable taking my dog anywhere else.

We recently moved from San Antonio Texas to Phoenix Arizona and was in the market for a new groomer for our two Yorkie boys! Since I am very picky about my boys haircut, I explain exactly how I want their hair to look like and they totally get it! Am I glad to find this place! Excellent professional job! When I went to pick the boys up, they were roaming free socializing with other doggies! I just love the fact that they were not locked up in the crate! Look no further! These ladies know their work! We will definitely be back! Five star all the way!

I’m finally get around to leaving a much deserved review! I found this place via Unilocal when I was searching for a Boarding facility for my little Chihuahua mixed pup Mia during thanksgiving holiday. My dog has never been boarded and she has anxiety so obviously I am going to be picky about where I leave her.
Anyways, I went in and checked the place out and spoke w the owner. She’s very nice. I liked this place because not only do they only board small dogs (sorry big dogs) but they have cage free doggie day care during the day which means Mia got to interact and play with other dogs and not be locked up during day time business hours!
She spent 4 nights here and was perfectly fine when I got home. She’s been back since for a bath and cleaning! They only take cash or check which is a huge pain but I suppose it’s worth it for my spoiled Dog-​ter! ;)

I have been taking my dog to Canine Preferred for over 6 years. I truly believe they are the best groomer in town. My dog has really difficult hair to cut and usually ends up looking like a rat but Sara Neely makes her look like a precious teddy bear every time. She always goes out of her way to make sure we are happy. My little dog is usually scared to have me leave her with anyone but she almost jumps out of my arms she is so excited to see Sara. She is also so happy when I pick her up so I know that she was well taken care of. Everyone at Canine Preferred is great about getting you scheduled when it works for you. They have even stayed late or came in early when I really needed them too. I could not ask for more in a groomer. We love Canine Preferred!

Called in to see if there are any openings for same day service and was advised to come on in. Decided to get my lil guy Rocky a bath his nails grinder trim and a de shedding treatment. Was advised that there were two dogs ahead of him which was no biggie since he got to play with other dogs which he LOVED!
Came back for him once I got a call and he was the happiest dog ever he also looked and smelled so good! He’s also extra soft.
Love this place will def. bring him back to these lovely ladies.