San Clemente Grooming & Pet Spa

Easy 5 stars for this business!
Took my cat Ruca in to get groomed, was told she would be ready by 1 and i picked her up at 12:45.
Very fast, convenient, fair priced, and reliable. Staff is extremely friendly and trust worthy. Will defiantly be a repeat customer.
Thanks again!

We are new to the area and needed to find a groomer for our Wheaten Terrier. We asked someone who was walking their dog (who looked so adorable) and she recommended this place. We made an appointment with Heather and we are so happy that we did. When we came to pick up our Rylie he never looked so good after a grooming. Perfect styling and he looked so cute! Heather was great and did the grooming as quickly as possible. We have now used San Clemente Grooming twice and the second time was just as fabulous as the first time. A little bit out of our way as we live in the northern part of Dana Point, but well worth the trip.

Took my pups here today, James was fabulous! He squeezed my little dogs in, I appreciated it so much as they were in a need of a good bath and haircut. When I picked them up I was impressed! It was a new style for them and I absolutely loved the way it turned out! I would definitely be bringing my pups back again and again! Thank you so much!

I had a horrendous experience with a pet groomer in San Diego. I asked that my Goldendoodle not return looking like a poodle, but instead he was given a haircut worse than what I gave my dolls when I was 5 years old. I didn’t want to take my dog back to the same groomer to have them fix what was done, so I found JAMES online and called him. He let me bring Charlie in that day and he was able to fix what the previous groomer had done… free of charge! James is so kind and I am forever grateful to him. I’ll be taking Charlie in to get groomed by James from now on!

Took my Newfoundland and Golden Retriever here for the first time yesterday and I am thrilled with the job they did! I have always used a mobile groomer as to not stress my pups out anymore then need be but they both came home happy campers and that says a lot! Being that my Golden is 115 lbs and my Newfoundland is 154 lbs, they can’t be easy to deal with especially since my Newfie is still a puppy! They both STILL smell amazing (this speaks volume considering they wrestle around ALL day) and look awesome! I am so happy that we found our new grooming facility and will be sure to recommend them to anyone looking for a fabulous groomer! Everyone was so nice and the spa itself was adorable! I got a great vibe when I walked in there and being a neurotic pet owner, I knew my pups were in great hands and they accommodated all of my crazy requests! Thanks for making Hokie and Clyde show quality! ;)

Did an excellent job with our dog! The three individuals were very nice. A kind gentleman took very good care of out 12 year old dog!!! Thanks sooooo much! See pic

Quick and efficient and gave my Havanese dog the cut I asked for (which is not always the case)

I can’t say enough great things about this amazing place!!! I have been taking my fur babies to Heather since they opened! She rocks! She was amazing with Misty who was my oldest shepard of 14yrs and Misty loved Heather! I also have a 14yr old male cat who can still rock the lion cut! He’s just a big ol baby! I now have two crazy little dogs and Heather is awesome with the two knuckleheads! They always look amazing! I will miss Heather very much! We are moving to Florida and this Wednesday will be everyone’s last spa day, super sad to leave such a great lady! Whether old or challenging Heather is awesome. She is the Spa whisperer!
love you Heather will miss you much!!! Heidi ~ Oliver, Theodore and Gotti!!!

I usually forget to write reviews till a few days later. But I just couldn’t forget my experience today, I was too excited and impressed! I was SO impressed with the bath & de-​shedding they did with my Siberian Husky! He looks handsome and smells great! His paws look amazing and his rear end looks fluffy! Which is so difficult for me to do myself! Baths at home don’t usually last long or end well lol. So Thank You and Great Job!!!

I’m so sad about this place. It used to be my go to dog groomers because they were so friendly and good at their jobs but last time my pup came home skittish and limping!

Hello Dog Lovers! Recently, we had our first experience at SC Grooming. Our little Kinger’s and Mindy (Shiba Inu’s) were shedding up a storm and getting a tad bit stinky. I decided to try out SC Grooming in Talega. King and Mindy were not accustomed to professional grooming, but James took excellent care of them. He was extremely knowledgable of the breed and knew exactly what to expect and how to handle them. James did an excellent job with our dogs. They looked great, smelled great and appeared very happy. Thank you James and the staff of SC Grooming.
KC

Not sure why so many 5 star reviews. I made an appointment for my dog to get a bath which includes nail trim, ear cleaning and anal glands. This service took 3 ½ hours. My dog most likely sat in a kennel for 2 hours waiting her turn. I wish they wouldn’t have booked my appointment if they were so busy. I would’ve come another day. It was $ 35 which I thought was reasonable. The staff there wasn’t very engaging and didn’t seem too eager to make me feel welcome — this was a first time visit and I was excited to find a good groomer. So that was disappointing. When I picked up my dog, the guy James said «she’s a nervous thing isn’t she». This irritated me because no, she’s not a nervous dog. She’s 7 months old and only been groomed one other time so obviously it’s a newer experience for her. But alas, they didn’t bother to ask me about her. Lastly, as soon as I walked out of the store with her, she had stray hairs flying everywhere. When I got home, I used my furminator on her and a ton of fur came out which leads me to believe they didn’t even bother to brush her. Overall, not a great experience and I will not be returning.

I had a wonderful experience at this salon. Bevy took such good care of my baby girl Sequoia. She even painted her toe nails. Will recommend to anyone who needs there dog groomed!!!

This place is amazing! Took our rescue for his first grooming, this dog is afraid of nearly everything and they were so good with him, adjusted their drying method so he wasn’t near the dryer which he was afraid of. We also got the furmanator treatment and when we picked him up he looked like a smaller dog they got so much fur off! Highly recommend this place, and it’s worth the wait to get an appointment!

First hair cut for our 9month old mini golden doodle. Staff was very nice, the price was good, and she looked great when I picked her up. They said 3 – 4 hours and called me for pick up at 3 ½ hours. Overall, very good experience with our local Talega groomer.

UPDATE 5÷7÷15
I took a chance and accepted the owner’s offer and brought my kitties to her for another groom, this time at the Dana Point location. I left a more formal review there, but the owner’s kindness, prompt response, professionalism and willingness to work with me and my kitties has definitely won me over.
My cats look FANTASTIC, and I am so happy that I gave this place another chance.
UPDATE 3÷12÷15
The owner of this pet salon reached out to me immediately after I posted my original review, (below) and offered a full refund as well as a future discount if I chose to give them a second chance.
Whether or not I chose to accept the offer, I think that level of courtesy and professionalism goes a long way, and appreciate the effort. My rating has increased to reflect that experience.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: 3÷11÷15
This review is long overdue.
I brought my two cats here last summer for a lion cut and shampoo. I arrived and was assisted by a blonde woman who was the one taking care of my kitties.
Our appointment was at 9. I let her know my oldest often doesn’t like getting bathed once he’s shaven and if he seemed upset, she had my permission to skip his bath.
40 minutes later she called me. She was done, completely done, with both cats (minus the bath on my oldest). I was floored. 40 minutes?
I drove back to pick them up and they looked good. I was surprised at how quickly she got them done. I tipped her an additional $ 20 and drove home.
When I let my cats out of their kennel I saw:
An uneven mane cut on both, and 4 wounds on my oldest’s chest. She shaved him so fast that she cut him. It took two weeks for those wounds to heal.
I was really upset.
I know I should have called and complained right away — but I was too angry and embarrassed that I’d already paid/​tipped without noticing these issues.

If you are looking for a place where your dog will be safe and come out happy after a grooming go here. I hv a poodle that is very hard to please but when I pick her up from here she is happy not stressed out. Heather is amazing with her. I like different hair cuts for her and Heather always says ok. It’s never an issue. The staff is always kind and makes you feel welcome. The price is great compared to other places close by, which says a lot about them. Give it a try.

I have been taking my 2 dogs to Heather at San Clemente grooming & pet spa since they opened. I take the dogs in once a month and every single time Heather does an outstanding job. The place is clean and they use high quality products. I couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!

We’ve taken our terrier mix, Lucy here a few times. Hard for me to spend the $ 50 on my dog (would rather spend on my kids), but that seems to be the going rate, so she gets a wash & cut from SC Grooming a few times a year when she starts looking really scruffy. James did a terrific job, especially around her eyes and ears. I’m including before and after shots.
Popular place but can usually get an appointment within a few days. Easy to find in the Talega Ralph’s shopping center, parking always available. Time ranges between 2 – 4 hours depending on how busy they are. Lucy is always nervous but she doesn’t growl like she does at the vet, so I know they are treating her well!

This review is for Heather, the superstar groomer at this salon.
3 months ago, I took my baby, Pablo here… the girl who did his haircut kinda screwed him all up. So I was scared to take him back here, but there are not many places in San Clemente for doggy grooming, so I felt I had no choice. I called SC Grooming & Pet Spa to book an appointment and Heather answered the phone. I was weary about bringing Pablo back, but I took a leap of faith and did it, and I am so glad that I found Heather here… Pablo came in looking shaggy and obese, but when I came to pick him up, he was looking snappy and trim. I will only book my appointments for Heather from now on. She is wonderful and pays attention to detail. Pablo looks amazing.