Dog's Best Friend & The Cat's Meow

Laura W.

2018-05

Knowing Kumi (owner) as a fabulous groomer, when asked to bring two Bichons as models for several Master Groomers being hosted from Japan, I jumped at the chance. I drove from Placerville, CA in the Sierra foothills to be in Albany. Kumi and Miki did a complete bath, blow dry, comb out and scissor cut for my two Bichons. They were sheer perfection. I am most grateful as they were entered in a dog show two days later in Vallejo. For excellent day-to-day grooming, or show quality groomer that is "ring ready," Kumi can help your dog, no matter what breed look it's absolute best. Award-winning Dog Grooming!!

Christine P.

2018-05

My baby girl got the best haircut from here. Yes it will take about 4-5 hours but that is their routine. She is a wheaten terrier so it is very important to find a groomer who know how cut her hair the right way.

Willa MametPhotography

2022-05

If I could give 11 stars, I would. The kind folks at Dog's Best Friend have been grooming my animals for years and I can't say enough about them. They've been careful and darling to my anxious dogs and my irascible, often-in-pain, ancient cat (back when they groomed cats). Not only do my pets come home clean, but they come home CALM, and I know that everyone at DBF has been keeping an eye on their well-being. HIGHLY recommend. Thank you, all!

J Prsns

2021-05

This is one of the pre-eminent grooming salons in the country. We are so lucky to have Nancy Hahn and Company here in the bay area. This is not only a five star salón but the people who work there are all Five Star people, the nicest and most conscientious people that I have met in a very long time.Here’s my story with DBF&TCM:I was referred to Dog’s Best Friend And The Cat’s Meow from the breeder of my new puppy, a Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier, I immediately made an appointment so that my puppy could become familiarized with the grooming process. When I picked my puppy up she was so happy, not about seeing me, but about where she had been all day. After that great experience, for the next 14 years, my wheaten terrier would be groomed at these fabulous groomers salón, most of the time. There were times when I simply could not get to Dog’s’s Best Friend and the Cat’s Meow, and I was forced to use a different groomer. My Wheaton hated being groomed by any other grooming company. Whereas being groomed at DBFTCM my dog would always come out just beautifully groomed (show ready) and as happy as can be. At any other groomers she looked like the groomer had no idea what they were doing and it took months for the hair to grow out correctly. But most importantly my lovely Wheaton would always I be miserable when I picked her up from any other groomer.

Warren DeBary

2021-05

Kumi has to be one of the best in the business in grooming and handstripping, the BEST! Everyone knows how difficult it is to find someone to handstrip. She is so nice and knowledgeable. Love working with her.

Crystal Parkinson

2023-05

I called and the person was very nice but said they are not accepting new customers. They are understaffed and booked months in advance.

Sara Larsen

2018-05

Absolute best, been going for 23 years from the South Bay 😱 Can’t believe it’s been that long. Truly, can’t believe it 😳 Two Bichons now, took 3 Bichons prior.

Jennifer Marinelly

2021-05

We have been going here for years I have always done a really good job they eat even work on cats they are the best I have found I will always go back to them

bob stanley

2023-05

Clean. Calm. Happy to give advice. Excellent, friendly, and skilled staff.

Ayana Crawford

2021-05

Took my dog in for a nail clip, they were easy to schedule with, nice, quick, even though my dog is fearful of strangers. Will be going back

Tim Rawls

2023-08

They won’t accept large dogs even small dogs are the meanest.

Jerry Chou

2020-05

No one picked up the phone when I called. I called four times and no answer. On the four call, they changed the answering machine message saying that they would be closed for a few days.

Lynn Bernhardt

2020-05

They do a great job keeping our buddies clean and cute.

jaya peeps

2018-05

Never returned my call for inquiry on service so 1 star for customer service or lack there of.

Sandra Moncayo

2019-05

They are very professionals and the service was so fast.

James Firestone

2018-05

Excellent service, great trim and clip location

Kerry Blue

2017-05

The groomers are fantastic! Best in the area!

Dominic Jeffries

2020-05

I called twice and never heard back.

Donna Breger Stanton

2020-05

Consistent good grooming

Marsha Vaughn

2018-05

Best groomer ever!

Tere Mejia

2020-05

Friendly and clean

Michelle Amador

2020-05

Best in town