Gateway Pet Grooming

Love this place! They did an amazing job on my mini poodle. I’ve never seen him look this good. I called and brought him in within 20 mins and it only took about an hour and a half. Quick, friendly, and did a great job. Defiantly coming back here

I came to this place last week, it was the best service my dog has ever had. I’ve never been happier about the way my dog Churro turned out. From the front customer service all the way to the back person who washed him, these people care for your animals the same way you do, & that makes me feel very comfortable. Thank you so much Gateway Grooming, see you very soon! Churro says woof woof! (Hello)

Took our kitty in for a lion cut and they did a great job. Love that they put a little bow in their fur too. Kitty feels so much better now. Thank you!

I had a great experience at Gateway with my dog. The employees were friendly and groomed my dog exactly how I asked. I really appreciated how thorough they were in asking questions to make sure they knew what I wanted when I dropped him off. I took my dog on a Friday and his entire grooming (bath + cut) took only 2 hours, which was so great! I’ll definitely be coming back in the future :)

Have been taking my dog here since have had him and have always been pleased with the outcome. Can get busy, but thats because of the good service at very good prices.

I started bringing my cockerpoo here about 3 years ago, after another groomer at PetSmart (on El Toro, in Lake Forest) sliced off part of my dogs paw pad and tried to cover it up. So far, my dog has been to Gateway about 15 – 20 times and never once, has their been a problem. They’re friendly and ALWAYS do a great job. Plus, my dog always comes back to me happy and safe… and that’s worth EVERYTHING to me. I can’t recommend Gateway Pet Grooming enough. In fact, I moved from Mission Viejo to Tustin over a year ago and STILL take my dog back to Gateway for grooming. :)

My dog looked amazing after bringing him here ! They will be my groomers from now on!

I have been coming here for several years and have always been pleased with their services. They are great with our dogs and they always come out looking good. If there is ever an area that I don’t like I let them know and they fix it in minutes. I would give them more starts if I could.

Dropped my cat off (they only do cats, I believe, on Fridays and Saturdays) to get some matted fur and knots taken care of, along with «sanitary» trimming. I think they also did nail trimming.
Took less than 30 minutes, cost 20 bucks, and the cat seems to have come out unscathed and matte-​free. Best part: No more poop getting stuck in his butt hair.
Great job. I’ll definitely be back next time our furry cat becomes our clumpy cat.

Great service and very acceptable prices. Definitely recommend it.
Nice team who cares about their quality

I have been taking my dog here for years. They do such an amazing job and are very thorough. The only reason that I give it 4 stars is because of how long it takes for my dog to get groomed. The drop off time is from 8−10am and I drop him off at 8am exactly so that he is one of the first in line. The groomer does not get there until 10am so he has to wait for 2 hours and then it typically takes another hour or so for him to be groomed. The total process can take up to 4 hours. I wouldn’t mind the wait, but my dog is 14 years old and for him to be in that type of environment can be very stressful.
I do think they have an express option and may do that instead next time so that he can be in and out. But they do such a great job and they always give him a little handkerchief afterwards. They are all so nice — I would definitely recommend coming here!

We love this place. I’ve been taking my dogs here for years. Family run business and great with a our animals. Sorry to hear negative comments about this place as these people are only human but very kind. Always a great experience!

Tofu my White West Highland Terrier looks great!
About 3 – 4 weeks ago I called them on a Sat and asked if they could fit Tofu in, she said yes, which made me happy as it was last minute. I asked for a Westie cut and whitener, and to be careful on his toe nails as the last groomer made his toes bleed.
About 2 hours later they called me. And he smelled and looked really good. Westie cuts keep the dogs hair around the head round, usually Tofu ends up looking like a schnauzer, but not this time! It was $ 52 for a for tasks, which has been the standard at other places I went to.
I am going to call her again today… last minute again… this will be Tofu’s second visit. I hope it will be as good as the first vist!
I will try to update again.

Love it here been going for years. They take really good care of your pets. Very tender and kind. They have been very gracious to me with various requests and helping with recommendations for things for my pet. Thank you!!!

There is a tenderness and compassion towards the care for animals that is apparent in Maria, the owner. She works effortlessly, even when I am dropping my dog late in the day without an appointment. If your dog gets scared and anxious around strangers and strange places, Gateway Grooming does everything they can to make dogs’ grooming experience as comfortable as possible.

Just found this gem yesterday!
I’ve been taking my 2 dogs down to Huntington Beach (30 miles away) to get their nails trimmed because no one in the area would touch my bigger dog (he had a traumatic experience at petsmart a bit back) so any time he walks into the grooming shops he starts to howl. My littler dog got his quick cut at petsmart & is afraid as well of the grooming shop.
I spoke with an amazing nice & very understanding girl named Brittany who when I explained their issues advised me that I could hold both of them in the front reception area if needed & she would trim their nails up there. Finally!!! A place that isn’t a 30 min drive away & that understands that some dogs just aren’t super excited to go to a shop full of dogs barking or hair dryers blowing.
I will definitely be going to Brittany from here on out & am so glad that I finally found a local place that gets my dogs faults & doesn’t run away scared of the little requests that I asked for.

Have 2 rescues and the Golden Retriever, hates anything to do with being touched and or washed. These brave guys here at gateway not only get it done, but he looks absolutely stunning when he’s done, and is getting better every trip he comes back. And our other dog, a mini poodle loves the pampering. Highly Recommended! And we will always return no matter how many other places pop up. Thanks again for taking care of our kids like they were your own.

This place is awesome! My dog hated getting his haircut until he started going to Gateway Grooming. It is a family owned business, they are extremely friendly, and huge animal lovers! They do a wonderful job, and their prices are great too!!!

I bring my three radgolls here for bathing and a lions cut every couple months.
Two of my cats are not the easiest kitties to deal with! Even at the vet, they are usually very unhappy. But, the ladies here are very patient and kind to them. They have had to take breaks while shaving the cats, and take their time so as not to stress the cats too much. They always do a great job, and never complain to me about any bad behavior of my cats. I highly recommend them!

My dog Woody LOVES coming here. I have to admit — it’s both adorable and insulting that he seems to suddenly forget who I am as soon as he walks through their door lol.
The staff is extremely nice and attentive here. It’s a small, family fun business, and they very clearly care about quality. I have some pretty specific requests for Woody’s haircut and they always accommodate me without a problem. What’s better, is they do a FANTASTIC job. I love picking up my cute freshly cut little man. (Does it sound like I’m obsessed with my dog? Cause I am.)
They always tie a tiny bandana around his neck (!!!) when we pick him up, and I love that. I know they treat him well while he’s there because he’s always really happy afterwards. The staff has told me a few times how easy he is to cut, and how he always rolls on his back looking for tummy rubs — trust me, he would not do this if he wasn’t happy and comfortable.
It’s like $ 48 for a bath, haircut, nail trim, and anal gland (for a small dog anyway). We usually drop him off in the morning and pick him up in the early afternoon. Definitely worth it for this kind of specialized attention. Thanks Gateway Grooming!