Absolutely the best bichon cut in town!
 
We tried several groomers and had a hard time finding one that understood how to groom a bichon with a full "show style" of cut.  Once we found AAA Pet Pros, we were thrilled.  Not only do we get the full and rounded cut we see with the show dogs, Terry and her team are happy to make adjustments if we want a slightly shorter cut, longer ears, or whatever we want.  They love to please their customers!
dgibbster - posted Jan. 1, 2010

AAA Rocks!
I have taken my cocker spaniels to Terry for about 15 years and I am always happy with their treatment and their cuts.
sbabs - posted Dec. 2, 2009

The owner used to be a veterinarian's technician and she really knows her stuff.
I've got a dog-walking business and this is the groomer I always recommend and use for my important clients--which is all of them, I guess.  The owner used to be a veterinarian's technician and she really knows her stuff.  GREAT with the itty frou-frou doggies, and last week when I stopped in to get my Yorkie's nails clipped she had a huge standard poodle in there with by a mile the best poodle cut and fluff I ever saw.  I've got, among others, a Yorkie and a part Great Pyrenees I take there , so she runs the gamut.  Also I noticed from pictures on the wall that the owner was really into dressage years ago, so she's a real animal person.  Price wise, if you call around to the many groomers in the same area the prices are about the same, and I don't know anybody as good--many savvy La Jollans use this place.  Parking can be a trick.  Whenever I pick up the Yorkie he smells like a flower garden and he's got a little cowboy bandana on, and I sing "The Streets of Laredo" to him on the drive home.  Admittedly that has little relevance in this review, but it's a part of the experience I enjoy and suggest you try.  If your dog reacts when you sing "I see by your outfit that you are a cowboy..." you got yourself a smart dog there, pal.
joeg - posted Oct. 5, 2009

Very nice, very accommodating!
I must say when I called in on Saturday morning to see if they could squeeze my little shi-poo in I was very thankful that they accommodated me. I asked them to cut her very short and around the face and they did just that. The staff was very friendly. The place looks a bit cluttered when you walk in but clean I suppose. How clean can a dog grooming place look?? It took about 3 hours for them to do my pup and when I went to pick her up they were able to cut my big dog's nails. VERY NICE, VERY ACCOMMODATING. My only issue is the price. It was $58 for her cut and $15 for the big dogs nails. Not bad you would say for La Jolla but I have a place in North Park that I can go and get her done for $30 and his nails for $7.... and they do just as good of a job. So... its all about location. I think I would be willing to drive to North Park to save a little money. We will see if this place offers coupons ever or any type of discount.

If you need a local place in La Jolla though and don't mind spending the extra money.... I would recommend this place.
megn - posted April 8, 2009

This is the only groomer where I will take my cocker spaniel!
Seriously, anywhere else does not seem to know what a cocker cut should look like, but I have been going here for a while and have never had a bad experience.  I was reassured when I saw several other cockers already inside the building.  

They do as I ask, focus on cutting a little more off here or less off there.  The do a lot of the extras as well, teeth brushing, nail clipping, etc...

My dog always looks great, smells great and has some festive banner on when I pick him up.  Most importantly, he does not seem to mind being there.

It is a bit on the pricey side with services usually costing $50-$60, but I feel it is well worth it.
leslieb - posted July 13, 2008

AAA aims to please!
I took our dog to Pet Pros this morning at 8am for his first groom ever..the staff was really nice, and while I was there about 3 other pet owners brought their dogs in to be groomed...well, the dogs were happy and excited to be there which says a lot I think.  There was no smell of dog in the shop whatsoever and it was very clean and tidy. I will post back after I pick up our dog and let you know what I think about his new groomed look...

Okay, so I picked up our little pooch after they gave me a call saying he was all done and ready to be picked up. (I totally appreciated that they gave me a call letting me know.)  When I dropped him off I showed the girls a photo of how I wanted him to look and I left the photo with them in case they wanted to look at it again. Well... he doesn't look at all like the photo which kinda bums me out. He looks clean and cute but shaved FAR too much for my liking.

He was happy when I picked him up which I think is a good thing and he is knick free which I have heard can be a big issue with groomers, but the reason I took in a photo is to show them how I wanted him cut!!!   Oh well, I will take him back for one more try and when I do I will take in another photo... but if they don't listen after that visit I won't go back. I really hope they do a good job the second time around because I liked the girls in the shop, the location is so close to home but for $58 I expect them to do what I ask.

UPDATE 01/18/08  Yesterday  I received a hand written thank you note from AAA Pet Pros. They thanked me for bringing our dog into their store and hoped I was happy and that I would return. WOW! What a nice touch. Usually I only get a lame birthday card from my dentist letting me know it's time to come in for my annual check up. I was impressed with the thank you card and will give them another try.
heatherr - posted Dec. 27, 2007

Perfect place for your pets!
 
I've been going to AAA Pet Pros to groom my Yorkshire Terrier for quite a while, and highly recommend them to anyone. Terry and the other employees always listen to my requests and are very professional and courteous. My Yorkie always comes out with the perfect hair cut!
kcooker - posted on Jan. 22, 2007



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