The Groom Shop PDX

Known for

• fear-free handling

  “Albert, successfully trims Woody's nails. He spends the time to talk with and calm him.”

• neurotic dogs

  “Enter Albert - the Willie whisperer. We heard about Albert from a mutual friend who is a dog trainer. She said that if anyone could trim Willie's nails without sedation, it was Albert.”

• first-time grooming

  “Upon meeting, Albert calmly sat down with her in a separate room and let her get used to him as well as the new space.”

• aggressive dogs

  “Our dog was initially aggressive out of fear but Albert was calm, patient, and gentle with him and did not give up.”

Services

About

The Groom Shop PDX is a dog grooming business in Southwest Portland led by Albert, who has been grooming professionally since 1996 after starting as a veterinary technician in 1988. The shop specializes in working with difficult, fearful, or neurotic dogs, often succeeding where other groomers or sedation at the vet have failed. Services include bath and brush-outs, full haircuts, and various add-ons like nail trimming and teeth brushing.

What people say

Praised for calm, gentle handling by groomers like Humberto and Albert, especially for anxious dogs and puppies. One report cites a severe injury and perceived negligence during a grooming session.

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