Pup In the Tub

New in town and wasn’t sure where to get our Maltipoo groomed, who was very overdue! So glad I brought him here! He received the best haircut he’s ever had! Very friendly, easy to find, and did a super job with our Luigi! Thx! (UPDATE: I REVIEWED THIS ONE BY MISTAKE – OUR DOG DID NOT GO HERE)

No complaints. My 50lbs well behaved/​trained, but with a little separation anxiety, Shepard/​chow mix looked better after getting him groomed here. Still shedding a little but that’s expected. She was nice and Tuck seemed happy with the experience. I’ll prob be back.

I took all three of my dogs to Pup In The Tub and they all look awesome! Shelby gave my dogs a great experience… They really hate the groomers but when I picked them up, they were as happy as can be! She was also playing with them instead of locking them up in the crate! (my dogs HATE the crate. and I told her that) So it was very much appreciated that she played w them. Shelby wasn’t just a groomer to my dog. she was a friend to them! :)

I have a yorkie and the Unilocal reviews were the lure to drive outside of Arroyo Grande and find «Pup in the Tub». No sign on the road or on the small shop behind the residence. It took a couple of tries to find the place.
Dropped off our doggie for bath, nails, haircut, etc. We probably did not mention cleaning of the eyes and ears, assuming that was included. Unfortunately, my stepson picked up the doggie and left the check with the groomer, so quality control was not used at pickup.
Well, our doggie did not look or smell clean. The limited amount of trimming performed was uneven. She still had «buggers» in her eyes and ears. We called and complained and the owner said those are daily maintenance items and my wife replied, «Well today you had the daily maintenance responsibilities.»
I give one star for 3 reasons: the groomer offered to redo the job, our dog did not get fleas (yes this has happened at chain stores before!), and it is impossible to give less than one star.
As for the offer to make it up to us, we did not make the drive out there again because we have zero faith in a groomer who cannot perform the basic functions correctly the first time. We count it as a $ 35 lesson and if that is the most expensive lesson we learn this year, then we are doing pretty good.
In my opinion, 4 friends and Shelby herself gave this shop 5 stars, although, to be fair, the shop does have all the necessary equipment to be a decent shop (phone, podium, cage, grooming table. I did not see if there was water and a sink, but I assume there was).
Also in their favor one of the reviews says they are a long time customer. So I guess some of the reviews are legitimate, but for a shop with 5 reviews, all of which gave 5 stars… I was disappointed and more than a little surprised.
I would like to allow for this possibility: maybe this shop was having a bad day, or maybe they lost a groomer recently. If so, then one bad review should not hurt them. However, if there is a trend, then «let the buyer beware.»
Now I will be going to wash my dog and perform the «daily maintenance» tasks on my Yorkie and start saving up my $ 35 (or about that much) for some other shop –ANY other shop — in a couple of weeks.

I took my Yorkie, Bella, in because I can’t manage her hair very well but I want it to grow out. I’ve never taken her to a groomer and we’re so happy with how awesome she looks, feels, & smells. I felt comfortable leaving her there and she was so happy when I picked her up. The salon is beautiful and clean and the PRICE IS GREAT!

Shelby groomed my «sister», Lily Bop, a few days ago. I was impressed with her professionalism & skill level. When I picked up Lily she’d been groomed exactly as requested and was in a happy mood. Obviously a good experience for her as well. I’d highly recommend «Pup in a Tub». Great work! Thank you Shelby.

This place is awesome! My dog is kennel defensive, and she was pretty matted because it took so long to find someone who would take on my dog without proof of her rabies shots! She took about an hour and a half and my dog looks awesome! And she was the only dog there and didn’t even have to be put in a kennel! On top of the awesome haircut my dog got, the price was only 30 dollars! She earned the trust of my dog and we will be coming back again for sure!