Pet’s Choice

Great family-​run store that specializes in high-​quality dog food at very competitive prices. I came in to look for Orijen (which is supposed to be the best dog food out there), as this is one of the only places that sells this dog food brand in the area.
I was able to buy small bags of what i consider «sample sizes», so that i could go home let my dog taste test (yes, I’m THAT type of owner.). The store owner not only recommended which variety he thought my dog would like the most, but also gave me a ton of free biscuits!

Great local pet store. Very competitive price comparing to other pet stores and the owner is very nice — answered all our questions for a first time dog owner like me. Very knowledgable.

Terrific store, one of the few places locally to buy Orijen in big bags. Al the owner is sweet and kind and very knowledgeable about the dog and cat food he carries. Prices for pet food and kitty litter is on par or better than big box stores and the selection is much broader. He also carries a modest selection of toys, bedding and pet wearables but his focus is primarily on feeding your pet the best products available.

Unilocal steered me right to this place because I am wary of the mark-​ups at the chained stores and the not-​so-​impressive selections. Besides, when they mass purchase, who knows how long those bags of dog food have been sitting on those shelves?
I walked into the store and Al, the owner, greeted me and directed me to the dog food section. From looking at the selection of dog foods he carries, Al knows dog food. He will order dog food for you if his store doesn’t carry it. He orders some stock for returning customers! That’s a good thing because it means his stock turns over frequently and you get newer food.
I went in for the Fromm’s 4-​star Salmon Tunalini (grain-​free), but he didn’t carry the 28 lb bag. I was fine with that because I was considering switching dog foods anyway since my dog doesn’t seem excited about it anymore.
I got to see his selection of dog food and he has quality dog food at VERY reasonable prices. He carries the king of all dog foods, Orijen (a.k.a. quality wallet breaker), Acana (it’s pretty much Orijen, but lower protein content & price, but holds strong at 33% protein), select Fromm’s, and a few other holistic brands. He even offered me Taste of the Wild if I wanted a lower price point, which is a decent dog food in its medium range category. I respect that not foods are all created equal and not everyone can afford Orijen (I know I can’t), but Al carries quality food at each price point and I appreciate that.
LOL– I’m leveraging dog food costs by owning a smaller 11 lb dog. If I had a bigger dog, then quality of food would go down because that is what I can afford. However, it would be one of the top ones at that price point.
I started my dog on TOTW (Pacific Stream), then hopped onto Fromm’s because TOTW is now owned by a large corporation and I noticed my dog’s coat was better on Fromm’s higher quality food. I was very impressed he carries Acana Pacifica and ended up walking out the door with a 28 lb bag of it, because I’ve always wanted to try it, but couldn’t find it at a brick and mortar store even when I lived in Los Angeles.
Yes, I stick with fish-​based dog food for the omega 3’s and it makes my dog’s coat soft.
Anyway, the price is very competitive with even online dog stores (I did my research before heading to the store). Instead of ordering it online and risk having a punctured 28 lb of dog food delivered to my door (ahem Amazon– but they made things right), I will now return to Pet’s Choice to pick it up for the same, competitive price. Al also gave me some Orijen dog treat samples!
Shop local, save $ & wait time, and get personable service! Al didn’t hover or crowd my personal space nor did he try to push-​sell anything to me. He just gave me a few recommendations and let me be.
Will return when my 28 lb bag runs out in 3 – 4 months!
Update: Dog loves the new food and her stools are firmer! yay!

Al and PetStore are hidden gem. In amongst all ridiculously high priced stores, Al & Pet Store really provide great value to customer and very knowledgeable about food and inventory that they carry. Love LOVE shopping here.
Don’t waste your money at PetFoodExpress — it’s a really good store that charges 25% premium on everything.

TOP NOTCH CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
High quality food at excellent prices.
Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.

What a wonderful family owned pet shop. It’s one of the few places that carries Orijen cat and dog food, which is why we originally came here, but now we stock up when we can here rather than the big chain stores. Prices are pretty good and the owner’s always a wonderful man to deal with.

This place is very easy to miss but nonetheless a hidden gem! The whole store is pretty small but has everything you need for the prices you can’t beat. To top everything off the owner is helpful and very nice. He answered all my questions without hesitation and was very generous with his products. Love this place and will definitely be coming back.

This place has nothing but the best, period. My girlfriend and I went here after reading other reviews, and I’m glad we did. This is the only place I will go to get my dog food now. The owner is very knowledgable and friendly. It’s a bit far from my house, but the prices are always a little lower than the big stores so it’s worth it. Highly recommend.

We go here exclusively to get our food even though we have a place that sells the same food (Orijin) closer to us. The owner (Al) is such a nice guy and is very knowledgeable. Disregard any negative comments that are old and outdated and get whatver you need here!

I can’t say enough good things about this place. Outstanding selection of quality foods/​products for dogs and cats. The owner (Al) is very helpful, knowledgable, and friendly. By patronizing this store you’re both getting excellent value, and also supporting a great small business. If you have a cat or dog, pay Pet’s Choice a visit!

Yep it’s small and that is what I like. I read the negative reviews and had to comment. People can be clueless to a store like this, the value of small business is overlooked sometimes. However, I had rescued a dog with many issues and shedding was awful. I wondered if I changed his diet it would make a difference. All the big stores recommended this and that, but nothing helped his shedding. I did it all! One of my clients recommended pets choice because of my issues and I was ready to try anything. Al listened and gave me a few choices and explained why. I tried the new diet and within a week the shedding is almost completely gone. Amazing change! The owner is passionate about animals and it shows. It is nice to have a small place where you can get help with issues that are not generalized on a grand scale. Thanks Al

Pet’s Choice has the best holistic variety of dog food I’ve seen and the prices are much cheaper than the large, retail pet stores. I always go here for my dog’s needs even though the store is small and there are not many parking spaces out front; it’s all worth it though for my dog and I do my best to support the owner since he provides such great customer service. Al is such a nice business owner and I love going in to chat with him.

I’m not sure how long this store has been here, but I only just noticed it recently. I was in the market for some new small animal supplies, so I stopped in to take a look.
First, the store is pretty small and jam-​packed with food and supplies. It’s kind of hard to walk around the few aisles, and I was worried something was going to fall on me if I wasn’t careful. I managed to get over to where the small animal supplies were though.
They did have a few older plastic cage items that are no longer manufactured, and they were for a good price, so I bought a few of those. However, all of them were covered in a thick layer of dust, which was pervasive throughout the store. I decided to be careful about any food items, out of concern that they might be just as old.
The owner seemed nice, though he made it seem like he was doing me a favor for not marking up the prices on these older items, since they don’t make them anymore. I can’t help it if a business doesn’t re-​price older, discontinued items like this, though it’s not like there’s a huge market for them anyway.

What?! This place is lame! Guy behind counter totally non engaging with his earbuds in and staring at a laptop. What a joke. Not much here and dog mats soaking up the dust out front !

I was in San Jose one evening and since my dogs were with me, I decided to go on the iPhone and Unilocal for some pet stores.
I hate chain stores and I adore local pet stores because of it’s pricing and their high quality items.
It’s a pretty small store owned by a father and his son, who works for him occasionally. Unfortunately I didn’t get to meet the father because the son was working that day.
The quality and the price here is amazing. I live in Hayward and to get Orijen is a hassle because I want to get it at a great deal and I must say I’m impressed with their pricing.
I read some reviews below that the owner of the store wouldn’t mind if you negotiate price. I would totally love to come on the day he is working because I wouldn’t mind trying to negotiate but it’s still one of the best priced location i’ve been to besides Petvet in Oakland on Broadway I believe.
Now to think about it, I have a week left of dog food. Time to see where to go next. :P

I am a bit of a twit around my dog Boo Boo, and I will pretty much do anything for him. As he will pretty much do anything for me. I happened by this store and Boo Boo and I walked in. I knew something was up because when we walked in his tail started wagging. And when the owner (Al) walked to him the tail was wagging the dog. We got a toy for my boy and a sample of food that is supposed to make him healthier. He scarfs it down really fast, no manners that dog. I think he likes it.
I like Pet’s Choice and Al, and will return when we are in the area.

My fiancé and I went to Pet’s Choice to buy Evo for our Husky, but the owner told us about Orijen. He was very convincing and knowledgeable so we bought it. Apparently it is one of the few places in the Bay to get the brand. Our dog loves it! We are on our third bag. We also bought Nutrident there but it was a little old and we had to throw it out. Since its a small shop products probably don’t move as quickly as a larger pet shop would. I’d look at expiration dates before buying some things.
This place is the only place we buy our dogs food. If you are considering changing your dogs food I’d ask the owner hes very helpful in choosing whats best for your particular dog. Plus he is willing to haggle on prices :) and our dog always gets a treat there.

This is my go-​to whenever I’m back home in San Jose. Al is super nice and helpful, and doesn’t try to pressure you into buying what you don’t need. The store seems small, and may not have every variety of every product that you’re looking for, but they do carry almost everything I’d ever need for my puppy, and at reasonable prices. Al also always gives me a few free treats for me to bring home to Spike, and you can tell he really cares about your pets. I love this place!

The owner is very friendly and helpful. I was just happy to find out that he is carrying orijen. I totally forgot to order a new bag of food for my doggy in time (I know I am a bad mommy)…
I like that he is carrying holistic food but I also saw some brands that’s questionable but I guess that’s pure business. Therefore, only 4 stars.