Preferred By Pets

08/09/2024

Back to school special!
Free teeth brushing with dog grooming if you mention this post! Valid through 8/17/24 🪥

06/01/2024

Willow is looking pretty spiffy after hanging out with Sunny!

05/29/2024

Look at this handsome Dude!
Bubba was really very good this morning- especially for being so young! And it was his first time at the groomers! His Mom should be very proud!

05/03/2024

This is Lola with her lion cut. Hear her roar! 🦁

04/25/2024

This is so true and made me cry. ❤️

❤️...!

03/26/2024

Our entire grooming staff has completed a CPR & First Aid Certification course for dogs and cats! Many thanks to Malinda Hall Malone and The Frontline Coalition.

https://thefrontlinecoalition.com/

12/13/2023

Meet Our Groomers!
Today we’d like to highlight Olivia. She came to us a few years ago as a newer groomer who graduated from the San Diego Grooming Academy. Over the years she quickly became proficient doing cute haircuts. She enjoys deshedding and tidying up Golden Retrievers and Australian Shepherds. She has an eye for detail and has become one of our groomers that is frequently requested by our clientele.

12/06/2023

There’s a new canine respiratory illness.

Here’s what we know:
It’s unknown if it is viral or bacterial. Its symptoms include coughing, sneezing, red/runny eyes or runny nose.
Our shop has had no occurrences of dogs getting sick.

What we’re doing about it:
We are pre-screening all dogs for symptoms.We have stepped up the cleaning and disinfecting protocols between each and every dog. We’re asking that dogs are picked up ASAP to minimize how long they are here. As we have done since Covid, we use powerful ceiling vent fans to constantly pull fresh air into the salon. The dogs are never in direct contact with each other unless they are members of the same household.

What you can do:
No need to panic, but it’s good to be mindful. At this time it’s recommended to avoid dog parks/beach, boarding facilities and community water bowls.
It is advised that your pet is up to date with vaccines per your veterinarian’s recommendation.
If your pet is showing symptoms, please do not bring them in for grooming and consult your vet right away.

This outbreak comes at a particularly bad time of year as many pet owners want grooming before Christmas. It is not our intention to alarm anyone. We want to let everyone know that we are meeting this challenge head-on and we are doing everything we can to protect the beloved dogs of our clients.

We are constantly researching the latest information available. If you’d like updates please email or text us and provide your name and email address.

Our texting number: 619-581-0170
Our email address: [email protected]

11/29/2023

Meet Our Groomers! This is Lucy and her little dog Ellie. Lucy has been with us for two years. In her words: “I love working on big fluffy dogs; Aussies, Huskies, Samoyeds, Goldens, Doodles - I love them all. If I’m not covered in dog hair, I’m not doing it right!”

11/20/2023

Meet Our Groomers!
Today’s highlighted groomer is Sunny. Sunny came to us in 2014 at an entry level position. She climbed the ranks learning first how to bathe and handle pets and then full on pet styling. Now, her specialty is taking care of geriatric pups that need extra time, love and patience. As a stylist that has been employed here the longest, she is a popular request and is often booked far in advance. She has an AKC S.A.F.E. (Safety, Assurance, Fundamentals, Education) certificate, and has also been certified in animal first aid.

11/17/2023

Meet Our Groomers!
Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah. She comes to us with 13 years grooming experience. Most recently she has been working in a Pt Loma salon that has closed down, but she has quite a large loyal following!
She loves working on Shepherds and Huskies.
When not at work, she is an avid camper and concert attender! 🔥 🏕️ 🎶

11/13/2023

Waldo & Willabee. Brothers and best buddies.

11/12/2023

Meet Our Groomers! We thought you might be interested in who we have working with your pups!
Today we’d like to introduce you to Alex:
Alex first started working with dogs in 2011 and started her grooming career in 2017. She loves working on all dogs and has a passion for Asian Fusion inspired grooming. Alex has a dog and two cats. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband, two small children, going to the beach, reading and watching sports.
We are very pleased to have her as part of our team!

11/09/2023

Need grooming? Book today!
Text us at 619-581-0170

10/17/2023

Zak was wondering whether you knew that Preferred by Pets is currently taking new clients. He also wants you to know that in addition to full service grooming for dogs and cats we also do nail trims for dogs and cats without an appointment. Plus there’s a low cost Wash & Go bath option for short haired dogs and cats. Please text or call 619-581-0170 for more information or to make an appointment.

10/17/2023

02/20/2023

We had a fun weekend of learning and shopping at the Groom Expo in Pasadena! This is our annual educational convention and trade show where we learn about safety and handling, skin and coat care, haircut tricks and tips (the instructors are leaders in the industry) and we can look, touch and shop for new products on the market. We can network with other professionals and meet fun dogs!
Thanks to our team for attending! It means a lot to us that you too value education!!

01/29/2023

More cartoon pups!
Fergus, Teddy, Chauncey, Luna, Scout, Teeny-Toes, Nico and Rosie!

01/25/2023

Had fun today playing with a new app. Pictured are:
Frida, Sarge, Hobie, Joey, and Beau

10/09/2022

Preferred by Pets in San Diego is adding a team member!

Are you looking for a new start? Do you want to work with other serious grooming professionals in a well-equipped and organized
environment?
We are looking to add an experienced, talented & self motivated team player to our group.
We are a busy salon in the Ocean Beach/Point Loma area of San Diego. We have been in business in the same neighborhood for 30+ years with a loyal following and excellent reviews. We are recommended by several of the local vets, in fact we groom their dogs! Our focus is the kind & compassionate handling of pets.
Our Grooming managerJessica has been grooming for 27+ years and is an IPG International Certified Master Groomer. She is generous with her time and available for free coaching for our team as desired.
We have front desk staff to handle the phones, appointments, etc.
The position is full time (either 4 or 5 days per week).
Compensation is W-2: hourly plus production based bonus plus tips.
Inquire via FB Messenger, or by texting 619-581-0170, or by sending a resume’ to
[email protected]

09/17/2022

So this made us laugh. 😂 😂 OF COURSE our policies are in our best interest.
This guy is a customer we hardly ever see, maybe every year or two. Our new-to-him policies are things like “let us know if you need to cancel” and “there is a fee if you no call/no show” and “we don’t take American Express “, “please don’t be late” etc.

At least he was polite!!

09/10/2022

I would be flattered!!

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09/09/2022

Preferred by Pets is adding a team member!

Are you looking for a new start? Do you want to work with other pet professionals in a professional environment?
We are looking to add an experienced, talented & self motivated team player to our group.
We are a busy salon in the Ocean Beach/Point Loma area of San Diego. We have been in business in the same neighborhood for 30 years. We have a loyal following and excellent reviews. We are recommended by several of the local vets, in fact we groom their dogs! We focus on kind & compassionate handling of pets.
Our managing groomer Jessica has been grooming for 27+ years and is an IPG International Certified Master Groomer. She is generous with her time and available for free coaching for our team as desired.
We are looking for someone who can comfortably complete at least 5 grooms a day.
The position is full time (either 4 or 5 days per week). Pay is commission based W2 plus tips.
Apply by FB Messenger, or by texting “Groomer Applicant” to 619-581-0170

08/12/2022

An employee left her sunglasses at the front desk. So we put them on a nearby dog and took a picture. Thought the pic was funny, so whilst giggling like little kids we sent it to a friend. She replied with a picture of her own! 😂

06/25/2022

Get ready! Fireworks are coming!

06/17/2022

PSA ICYMI:
We have a $50 no show fee for missed appointments. This is not uncommon for any businesses to implement and enforce, nor is it unreasonable.
If you don’t show up OR are more than 15 minutes late with no communication, we may ask you to pay the fee.

03/13/2021

After being reopened for 6 weeks (after 7 weeks shut down) we are caught up!
We are now able to accept new clients.
To make an appointment please text 619-581-0170

02/04/2021

Looks like a sweet girl!

Miss Leona has been waiting for her forever home for a very long time! Her adoption fee will be waived to help her find a home.

Leona is a three year old, medium sized pittie mix who is very shy at first, but with some treats and gentle reassurance, her loving, playful side shines through. She would thrive in a calm home with a patient new owner to teach her new tricks. She is very food motivated and learned to sit in just a few minutes! Since she’s been in the shelter for quite a while, she will need a refresher on some basic house training. Won’t you give this sweet girl a warm bed and some tasty treats this Valentine’s Day? She’ll happily pay you back in kisses!

Go to sddac.com to fill out and submit an adoption application for Leona

02/02/2021

Yes, we have re-opened! And we’re excited to be back to work!

1. We will first offer appointments (in order) to those who had an appointment on the books before we were shut down.
2. Next will be those who come on a regularly scheduled maintenance schedule. (Every week, every other week, etc.)
3. Third will be those who have called in to see if we’re taking appointments yet. We have a list and we’re offering appointments in the order the requests were received.

PLEASE BE PATIENT!!! We are excited to be open and we know your pet needs a grooming- but we literally have HUNDREDS of pet grooming appointments to get through and we’re working through the list in the most organized, fairest and quickest way we know how.
Thank you for you patience and loyalty during this stressful time!