Healthy Spot 3206 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

"We have been coming to this place for grooming since our 30 lbs poodle mix was a puppy. The two stars are because the groomers and the staff are really good and helpful people. We really love Eva's work. This review is mostly for the recent management decisions. We usually pay $140ish + tips for a groom, which usually is just a shave down and sometimes just a bath + facial trim. This price is obviously on the higher end of what the rates are in the area, but we still come here because we absolutely love the groomers and the staff. Recently we were informed that we will be charged $200+ (I think we were quoted $240 before tips) regardless of the cut we get. This is absolutely atrocious. We will not coming here going forward. I am leaving this review so that the management/ownership gets some feedback. This short sighted decision will affect the rest of the business. Every time we come here for grooming, we usually spend $70-$100 in other pet supplies even though Pet Food Express is just down the street and offers the same selection for much cheaper. I really hope they rethink this decision but otherwise good luck with the business."

"My favorite dog groomers! They’re friendly, patient and gentle with my two dogs. We have a 12 yr old arthritic Sheppard who loves to be groomed but his back legs are very sensitive. They are patient with him and ensure he’s comfy. Our frenchie hates being groomed and trembles the entire time but they pet her and ensure she’s comfortable through the service."

"We took our dog here to be groomed and we were blown away by how beautiful Eva made her look! Highly recommend! Plus she gave us lots of tips on how to maintain our dogs coat. So happy with the results!"

"We have been taking our pomeranian here for a little over a year now to be groomed. This place is great! Erick has been our groomer for the past few appointments, and he is fantastic. He is very tuned-in with our dog, and we always have a feeling of trust when we drop him off to be groomed. Every haircut/wash has turned out stellar and I can't recommend Healthy Spot and Erick highly enough. Outstanding experience."

"My favorite store to pop in and visit with my pooch! They have a great array of high quality treats and toys, but the real gems here are the staff who have been nothing but amazingly generous with their time, their knowledge, and their heavy handed treat giving. I get my young Bernedoodle groomed here and am ecstatic with the results. And I credit much of his being the best boy ever to the additional socialization and care I've gotten from staff when we visit the store. They've been more invested in giving me detailed advice than my vet when it comes to my dog's care and nutrition. My pooch and I are better for having this store in our neighborhood and their staff in our corner."