Affordable, good place to get my Yorkie's hair cut in Santa Monica/ Pacific Palisades?

I'm not sure of any good Grooming Shops in that area, I would stay away from the Petco's and Petsmart's.

EDIT> The kids in Petco's and Petsmart grooming are not groomers, they are inexperienced young have no idea how to groom, These stores have a high rate of injuries to dogs because they have no clue what they are doing, These stores will hire any one put them in as bathers then send them off to there joke of a grooming school hand them scissors clippers and a book and a dog told good job in about 3 weeks they come back to these stores still not knowing what to do or how to handle dogs, you can't learn to groom in 3 weeks.. So no if you wish for your dog to be groomed find an independent salon.. I have been in the grooming business for 22 years now, I have people all the time come in to my salon and ask me for help because one of these stores have messed up there dog..

EDIT… No Not all private groomers have worked at those stores at one time I don't know where you got your facts from, got news for ya I have been in this business 22 years there were no Petsamrts and Petco when I started there were only private grooming salons, I get my facts from where I live and the people I know in this line of business and the people that have come into my salon, I know for a fact that the people that learn how to groom from one of those stores has no clue on what they are doing, Yes I know people that work at those stores they are old school groomers yes they know how to scissor they know breed cuts what breeds to shave and those you do not. Your store will not do bathing only, someone can not come in and ask for just a nail trim, I know how those stores work, Not to mention the friends of mine on the inside of those stores and they do not live where I do so yes when you have young inexpereanced people working on dogs with sharp tools dogs are going to get hurt..Over all those stores the groomers do stink…
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LB, Pro Groomer 22 Years
Grooming Salon Owner 13 Years

Most haircuts for a dog that size is going to be between 35-55 depending on the coat condition and behavior of the animal. If the place you like costs around $40.00 then I would just go there since you probably won't be able to find much cheaper.

If you make sure your dogs is brushed out well then he won't need to go to the groomer's as much and you can save a little on money. Next time you go to the groomer ask them if they can show you the proper way to keep tangles and mats from forming, they would probably be glad to.

Edit: I feel the need to defend Petsmart/Petco because I feel like everyone generalizes them as being awful. No matter WHERE you go, there will be good and bad groomers. I work at a Petsmart and we have some amazing groomers who could probably work as show groomers and we have some that are just awful. Groomer's reputations are through word of mouth, talk to people you know and see where they recommend you.

Edit Again: You can always request the same person no matter where you go. Then you should be able to get the same haircut you want.
A lot of private groomers are people who used to work at a Petsmart or Petco, so saying to go to a private groomer is not necessarily better. I don't know where you are seeing statistics of Petsmart having a lot of injuries, but I can tell you for sure that in the 2 1/2 years I've worked at Petsmart we haven't had any serious injuries, the most I've seen is the occasional nick of of the ear if a dog moves quickly (which can happen to anyone). Not all Petsmart groomers are kids, and they don't all suck. Like I said, some do, but you're going to get that wherever you go. (I can't really say anything about Petco because I don't work there, I have no idea their injury rates or schooling)
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Hi, this is one of the owners from Healthy Spot! Great site!

I appreciate your concerns about our pricing and understand in this economic environment, we are all trying to save where we can.

We do try our best to keep costs down. That said, we offer a completely different service than a Petco/Petsmart. I'd like to highlight the value to you

We do by appointments and do the grooms straight through versus a drop in the morning and pick up end of day.

We use the highest quality grooming products on the market (Isle of Dog) and it is customized by coat.

To attract the best groomers, we pay accordingly. We have the best groomers in the LA area that have placed nationally in competitions and take pride in their work. Please see our reviews on YELP, Cityvoter, Citysearch and MyFOXLA.

You know what you are getting at our salon. The best possible products, service and care for your dog.

We GUARANTEE the haircut. We believe that it is important you leave satisfied with the haircut. If you are unhappy, we will fix the haircut for free.

With everything that makes us a cut above the rest, we also offer savings programs. $5 off if you book your next appointment in advance and we also offer a complimentary signature spa treatment after 8 grooms.

We value your business and the opportunity to take care of your Yorkie. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 310-458-2004 and I look forward to taking care of you!