Avalyn’s Paw Spa

Once again, Cyril made my fur babies look gorgeous. And they smell great too (even tho my partner thinks they smell like a girl… Whats wrong with that?) Happy pets, happy family.
Thank you Cyril!!!

One of my dogs was sprayed by a skunk, right in the face, a few days before leaving for a road trip. I tried washing it out on my own with apple cider vinegar and soap, but the next day, she still reaked. The next day I just happened to notice the Avalyn’s Paw Spa when I was next door at the glass auto shop. I asked Cyril if she could squeeze us in that day. Even though she had a full day, she fit my dog in and even groomed my other dog, too. By the end of our visit, there virtually no odor left. Their coats looked beautiful, and she gave my pups really cute bandanas that they sported in style on our road trip. Can’t recommend enough!

This place is awesome! We called and she got us in right away the same day. When we got there she was unbelievably nice and pleasant. My dog looked so cute! I definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Sir Francis Bacon Shark Dog is not a fan of bathing so Cyril let me hang out and comfort Bacon while he was getting washed — open door policy y’all. That is very important for us guilt ridden mothers when we have to wash our hounds. He left there smelling fresh and looking clean. Avalyn’s is the best!

I took my Aussie, Rusty, to Avalyn’s Paw Spa today for a grooming session. Rusty is 12 and Cyril took to him instantly — she is a wonderful dog owner herself as Bailey can attest to. Rusty met Bailey and they played for a while before Cyril took Rusty for his bath and grooming. Cyril cut and groomed Rusty just as I had asked her to. Not too much off of his feathered front legs and a clean up to his long haired Aussie backside. Rusty looked great when I picked him up later this morning. I highly recommend Paw Spa. Nice quarters, great parking and fair prices. Rusty and I will be back.

Cyril is a fantastic dog groomer/​business owner. Excellent customer service, our dog really liked her and got a handsome looking grooming. Highly recommended.

A great experience for my senior rescue pug, Dolly. Owner, Cyril cut her nails quickly and did a great job. Prices are super affordable and its a fun, cute and warm atmosphere.

I called Cyril to see about a nail cutting for my basset hound mix, Lucy. She took me the same day, and comped the whole visit since my dog is a rescue. Clearly this woman has a big heart and is doing it for the love of animals. She was so gentle and kind with Lucy, recognizing her skiddishness and reassuring her with kisses and soft words. She even cleaned Lucy’s ears and gave her a cute bandana. If that wasn’t enough, Cyril recommended an herbal tincture made by a local guy to help calm Lucy in moments of separation anxiety. I bought and tried it and, guess what? the stuff works! This was easily the best pet groomer experience I’ve ever had– don’t take your dog anywhere else!

Avalyn’s Paw Spa is awesome and Cyril is fantastic.
We just brought a rescue pup there. He has been in a kennel for 3 ½ year. Cyril could not have been more gentle and professional with him. He was so happy to be clean when he left that his eyes just lit up with pride. This is the second dog we have taken to Avalyn’s. Our first dog, a Scottie, always had a good time there and so appreciated how fast Cyril got her cleaned up and back home.
Cyril also is a true Taos champion – giving back to and investing in the community with never a bad word to say about anybody.

Cyril is such a wonderful owner/​manager/​groomer! Her grooming studio is very open and spacious for dogs to feel comfortable. It is conveniently located off Bertha street with a parking lot.
I brought in Goldie after adopting him as a stray from the mesa. He was in bad shape with skin problems and lots of matted hair. But Cyril took him in with loving arms and gave him a wonderful bath, shave and cut! Goldie was so happy and I’ve gotten many many compliments about his cut since then too!
Cyril was so personable when I talked to her for our first visit. She was honest and also very knowledgeable about dog care. I HIGHLY recommend Avalyn’s to get your dog groomed. You can go in and see all the other dogs there, including her own dog Bailey, with their wonderful hair for yourself! Cyril and her team are great and I can’t thank them enough for their help with Goldie!

This is my second review of Avalyn’s Paw Spa. I can’t help myself. I have to write again. Seriously, in this little town you have some choices for dog grooming. I would not take my Aussie anywhere but here. Cyril, the owner, is the real deal. She loves animals, she is a walking open heart who also happens to groom dogs beautifully. And… even though I am a frequent visitor to Taos as I own a home here… and should know the lay of the land by now, I don’t. Things change. So, she is my «go to» for restaurants, contractors, sage advice and general Taos knowledge. Do yourself a favor and take your dog to her. If you don’t have a dog, get one… then you have an excuse to meet her and she is not to be missed.

Absolutely amazing. My husband, son and I literally left with tears in our eyes. We took our son’s Norwegian Elkhound in for his very first grooming visit. He was nervous but the young man who bathed and dried him was fantastic. Then came Cyril for the grooming and shaving of his coat. She was amazing with him. Everyone was so friendly. while talking with her she realized my husband was a disabled Army veteran and to say thank you she wouldn’t let us pay for the grooming, wash, or comb. She said it was the least she could do to thank him for his sacrifice. Truly a wonder. We will definitely be back.

Great grooming on our St Berdoodle! Very friendly and professional! Our dog is not a common breed and they groomed him exactly as we described to them.

Great pet groomer. She worked us into her schedule and did wonders with our river dog who was very nervous about her first spa experience. Our dog was so cute after her cut that our other dog didn’t even know who she was. Thanks!

We take our cocker spaniels to Avalyn’s. They’re 10 and 12 and always come home happy and looking beautiful. We always worry a little about finding a groomer because the 12 year old lost both eyes to glaucoma and his little sister is very protective of him, but they are both at their ease and don’t get stressed at all.
We’re so glad we found Avalyn’s after moving to NM last year — very recommended!

Wow, what great service! Traveling from Idaho with the pup who started getting a bit smelly and needed some nail trimming asap (Cocker/​st. Bernard mix). Called that morning and she fit her in in an hour (despite being booked)! We picked her up and she not only looked incredible (with a cute scarf) but she smelled devine! Thank you so much and if we pass through Taos again we will be pampering the pooch at your incredible spa!

Avalyn’s Paw Spa is the best grooming service we have used! We were on Christmas vacation in Taos and realized that our mini schnauzers seriously needed some beauty attention. The owner graciously fit us into the busy schedule and gave our pups amazing care and attention. Plus they got the best schnauzer cuts they have ever had. I absolutely recommend Avalyn’s!

I have to say 5 stars, because the customer service was outstanding. I really appreciate that they didn’t drug my cat for her hair-​cut and claw trimming. The only thing I would do different is to communicate exactly what I want to the groomer. I didn’t actually meet her (no fault of anyone’s) and I gave directions to the front desk of how I wanted the cut to look. I wasn’t detailed enough. They did exactly as I asked for the mane and tail, but I wasn’t specific about the legs. I was going for a «Lion cut» and they were right on except for the legs… because I wasn’t specific about the legs, I assumed. I love this place and will definitely go back when I am in town again!

Avalyn’s is the best groomer we have ever had. They use all natural products which makes our dog’s coat looks gorgeous! They were helpful in guiding us about how to maintain his coat and over the 4 months he has been going there he has begun to look absolutely royal. We always kept his coat short because we didn’t know how to maintain it. My family has been so grateful to avalyn’s for replacing our smelly, hairy dog with this clean, beautiful one!

The customer service is outstanding. In a town where there is a waiting list, months long, it’s nice to be able to get an appointment within days. We really appreciated the natural products that she used on our 23 year old bearded collie. She did a fantastic job in less than an hour. We are so happy to have found a friendly, efficient, convenient dog grooming service in Taos.