Paws & Effect Pet Spa and Mobile Grooming — Attraction in Santa Monica

My girlfriend and I just moved to the West LA area and we took our time finding a spot to have our dog, Duchess, groomed. There were plenty of good places, but each seemed to have one horror story hidden in their reviews. We would not take that risk.

After dinner on Pico Blvd we noticed a little dog store and took a peek through the window. We didn’t even notice the grooming salon, just the cute little toys they had for sale. Later, checking online, we were delighted to discover it was the best reviewed groomer this side of town — not a bad experience in text.

Paws & Effect definitely deserves that renown. I was shocked at how Duchess looked when we picked her up, her hair was as soft as silk. More importantly, she seemed so genuinely happy for reasons that clearly went beyond the mere fact we were there to pick her up. Her whole life, going into a grooming salon was a tragic experience complete with shivering and the inevitable carrying her like a baby. Here, she was at ease and came out looking royal enough to live up to her name.

I would definitely recommend going to Paws & Effect. Their dedication to treating your pet with compassion, love and gentleness is the most prized and valued traits I would seek...

My dog Bear and I have been going here for a couple years and were happy clients until they almost killed my dog. I took him in for his usual grooming and upon pick up they had him outside (they had not called me to tell me there were any issues I just received a pick up text) where he was gasping for air, his tongue was blue and his eyes were rolling in the back of his head. I immediately knew something was wrong, and the staff tried assuring me that he was fine. I knew he wasn't. The groomer Kathy told me I was too emotional to drive and tried blocking me from driving to save my pet. I rushed him to the ER at Santa Monica Pet Medical center while giving him mouth to mouth. He suffered over 105 fever and HEAT STROKE , he was hooked up to oxygen, fluids steroids to name the least. A usual haircut turned into to thousands of dollars to save my pup. The vet said if I hadn't brought him in he would've died because he was overheated. It wasn't a hot day, it was from being neglected inside of Paws and Effect. My dog had no prior health issues. Now they're lying to cover themselves. I wouldn't trust them write your dog, ever! It was the worst...

I took my Bernedoodle to Paws and Effect for his very first grooming appointment, and to be honest, I was nervous. First-time groom, big fluffy puppy energy, and the emotional stability of a toddler after 3 Red Bulls? I didn’t know how he’d react but the check in staff was so patient and let me show them photos of how I wanted him to look!

When I picked him up… I almost cried. He looked amazing. Soft, fluffy, perfectly trimmed—but still looking like him. No overly shaved doodle disaster here. He was happy, wagging, and not at all stressed out. They clearly knew how to work with his personality, not just his fur.

I can’t recommend Paws and Effect enough. If you’ve got a doodle (or any dog, really) and want someone who actually cares about your pet’s experience and appearance—go see Kathy!

Four stars only because his mowhawk was a bit uneven but that probably because Benny wouldn’t stay still with the clippers and his nails are a tad too long but maybe that’s just...