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5 Best Dog Grooming Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Handing your dog over to a groomer means trusting a stranger with something you can't fully supervise, and the reviews for dog grooming services in Los Angeles make that trade-off visible in both directions. Across the five groomers on this page, ratings run from 4.5 up to 4.8, and while most reviews describe dogs coming home soft, happy and well-cut, at least two of the higher-rated salons on this page also carry detailed, serious complaints worth reading in full before you book. Review counts range from 73 up to 290, so even the busiest names here are still small, owner-involved operations.

Short answer: 21Pooch Hollywood leads with 4.8 stars across 290 Google reviews, the most of any dog groomer in Los Angeles, though it also carries the most detailed negative reviews on this page describing rough handling. Bubble Pup Salon (4.8, 73 reviews) and Washing Spot (4.7, 76 reviews, offering both full grooming and self-wash stations) have the cleanest recent review records.
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How Los Angeles's Top Dog Groomers Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 21Pooch Hollywood 4.8 ★ 290 Poodle and poodle-mix specialist View ›
2 Alessandro Pet Spa 4.7 ★ 143 Cat and dog grooming, since 2005 View ›
3 Bubble Pup Salon 4.8 ★ 73 Downtown LA, photo keepsakes View ›
4 Washing Spot 4.7 ★ 76 Self-wash station or full grooming View ›
5 Cindy's Dog Grooming 4.5 ★ 83 Budget-friendly, all sizes welcome View ›
5 Best Dog Grooming Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

21Pooch Hollywood logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

21Pooch Hollywood

4.8290 Google reviews

21Pooch Hollywood is a Sunset Boulevard pet grooming salon specializing in poodle and poodle-mix cuts, including detailed teddy-bear face trims, alongside bath and full grooming packages. It has the largest review base of any dog groomer in Los Angeles, with many reviewers praising specific stylists by name for precise, breed-appropriate cuts.

What people praise

  • Largest review base of any dog groomer in Los Angeles
  • Detailed poodle and poodle-mix cuts, including precise teddy-bear face trims
  • Staff patient with anxious or cranky dogs, according to repeat customers
  • Consistent haircut quality reported across multiple visits

Worth knowing

  • Two detailed reviews describe the groomer not following explicit cut instructions, including one where a specifically protected area was shaved against clear direction
  • One reviewer described rough handling by a staff member and a distressed dog left unattended without bedding, which the salon disputes
  • The salon's response to negative reviews focuses on disputing the account rather than a resolution in at least one case
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume290 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the deepest review history and strong technical skill for poodle cuts, but the negative reviews here are more detailed and serious than at the other salons on this page. If you book here, be explicit about instructions and consider asking to see photos of the finished cut before you leave with your dog.

Website Book now+1310-290-3905 Directions

5137 Sunset Blvd Unit 213, 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Alessandro Pet Spa logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Alessandro Pet Spa

4.7143 Google reviews

Alessandro Pet Spa is a Melrose Avenue pet groomer with over two decades of experience, offering grooming for both dogs and cats along with daycare services. Reviewers consistently praise the owner and staff for patience with nervous pets, though one detailed review describes a serious injury during a grooming visit.

What people praise

  • Handles both cats and dogs, a specialty not every groomer on this page offers
  • Long track record, operating since 2005
  • Staff consistently praised for gentle handling of nervous or shedding-heavy pets
  • Owner personally responsive to feedback

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes a dog returned with a deep, bleeding wound requiring stitches; the owner took responsibility, refunded the visit and covered the full vet bill
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume143 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A long-established groomer with an otherwise strong record, but the one serious incident described is worth knowing before booking, even though the salon owner responded by covering the full cost of care.

Website+1323-644-4946 Directions

7221 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Bubble Pup Salon logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Bubble Pup Salon

4.873 Google reviews

Bubble Pup Salon is a Downtown LA pet groomer offering bath and full grooming packages, with add-on services like de-matting and de-shedding available on request. Reviewers describe an open salon layout where dogs are visible during grooming, and every visit ends with a keepsake photo.

What people praise

  • Open salon layout lets owners see the grooming area
  • Consistently gentle handling of senior and anxious dogs
  • Keepsake photo included with every visit
  • Detailed intake conversation about the dog's specific care needs

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer noted a longer-than-scheduled wait during a busy day
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume73 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The cleanest review record among the higher-rated salons on this page, with a genuinely transparent, open layout that some owners will find reassuring after reading about the more closed-door experiences elsewhere.

Website+1213-558-9355 Directions

333 S Alameda St Ste 201, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Washing Spot logo
#4🕑 Open 4 days/wk

Washing Spot

4.776 Google reviews

Washing Spot is a Silver Lake and Echo Park pet salon offering both full-service grooming and self-service dog wash stations, letting owners choose between handing their dog to a groomer or washing the dog themselves with professional equipment on site. Owner Liz is named repeatedly by reviewers for hands-on, attentive service.

What people praise

  • Unique self-wash option for dogs who do better with their own owner present
  • Owner Liz personally involved and named across many reviews
  • Complimentary add-ons, like a small trim, reported beyond the paid service
  • Clean, well-organized self-wash stations with everything provided

Worth knowing

  • One older review described a dispute over an undisclosed large-breed fee that didn't match the website's stated late-fee amount
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume76 · 82nd
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most flexible option on this page, useful whether your dog tolerates a full grooming session or does better with you in the room during a self-wash.

Website+1213-375-7119 Directions

2620 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Cindy's Dog Grooming logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Cindy's Dog Grooming

4.583 Google reviews

Cindy's Dog Grooming is an Olympic Boulevard groomer offering full-service packages including bath, haircut, nail trim, pad shave and teeth cleaning. Reviewers specifically note it accepted a large husky after the dog was turned away at several other Koreatown-area salons.

What people praise

  • Welcomes larger and heavier-coated breeds turned away elsewhere
  • Affordable, transparent pricing noted by multiple reviewers
  • Same-day appointments available in at least one case
  • Full grooming package includes teeth, nails, and pads in one visit

Worth knowing

  • Most reviews collected are several years old, so recent service quality is less directly verified
  • Slightly lower rating than the other groomers on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume83 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 years ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid, affordable option, especially if you have a larger or heavier-coated dog that other salons have turned away. Confirm current availability, as recent reviews are limited.

+1213-487-5552 Directions

2575 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume measures how many customers have rated it, ranked against other Los Angeles dog groomers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of reviewers carries more weight than a 4.8 from a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dog grooming cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

None of the groomers on this page publish fixed pricing in the data we collected, and cost depends heavily on breed, size, coat condition and the specific package chosen. One salon on this page publishes package pricing for daycare add-ons.

JobTypical price
Half-day daycare (Alessandro Pet Spa)$30
Full-day daycare (Alessandro Pet Spa)$55
Overnight daycare stay (Alessandro Pet Spa)$85

Prices reflect figures published directly on Alessandro Pet Spa’s own website as of 2026 for its daycare add-on services. Grooming package pricing was not published as fixed rates by any groomer on this page; request a quote based on your dog’s breed, size and coat before booking.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These groomers are spread across Hollywood, Melrose, Downtown LA, Silver Lake, Echo Park and Koreatown. Searching for a dog groomer near me? Every listing above shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a dog groomer

  • Can I see or photograph areas I specifically want left untouched before the groomer starts?
  • Is there a waiting area, or can I observe the grooming in progress?
  • What is the salon’s policy if something goes wrong during the appointment?
  • Are self-wash stations available if my dog does better with me present?
  • Does the salon accept larger or heavier-coated breeds, and is there a size surcharge?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dog groomers?

We started from dog groomers in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Should I be concerned about the negative reviews at the top-ranked salons?

Read them directly before booking. Two salons on this page, 21Pooch Hollywood and Alessandro Pet Spa, have detailed negative reviews alongside overwhelmingly positive ones. Being explicit about instructions and asking about the salon’s incident policy in advance can help reduce risk.

Which groomer offers a self-wash option?

Washing Spot in Silver Lake and Echo Park offers self-service dog wash stations alongside full-service grooming, letting you choose based on your dog’s comfort level.

The bottom line

Bubble Pup Salon and Washing Spot have the cleanest recent review records on this page, while 21Pooch has the deepest track record but also the most serious complaints. Whichever you choose, be explicit about instructions and ask about the salon’s policy if something goes wrong.

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