Waggin Tails

Wagging tails is an awesome business, great products with a lot of variety, charity events for adoption of pets. The staff is always cheerful, knowledgeable and professional.

Fantastic business. Great selection of grain-​free cat foods, is super willing to order stuff they don’t have for you (and they’re even willing to try and price match with Chewy!)
Add on the 10% rewards card (every 150 points you get $ 15 off, $ 1 = 1 point), and it’s great! Plus, they’ll occasionally give out free samples of stuff they’re thinking about getting in.
The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable — they gave me some great advice on what to feed the feral kittens I picked up, plus a small discount for being a good Samaritan.
They’re also super understanding if they don’t have what you want — they were out of the fish flavor Tiki Cat cans (my cat’s favorite), I asked them if they had it and they said they were super sorry but they’d happily give me 10% off of the land flavor cans.
They also work with Purrfect Cat Rescue and have kitties to adopt some of the weekends.
So, overall, the shop is independently owned and operated, has a fantastic staff, a great selection, a good rewards deal, and overall I’m a very happy customer :)
I know PetCo is still in that same shopping center but always go to Waggin Tails first.

Good selection of premade raw, and only carries high quality kibble and canned food! They also have a rewards program with occasional deals.

Mixed experiences here. One time we got there as soon as it was closing, and the lady was super kind and offered to let us in if we needed something urgent (which we didn’t, so we didn’t take the offer). Another time, our pet had a little accident, and a younger girl barely handed me some tissues for me to clean it up. Might try it again in the future!

5−7−16 Thank you so much for the arrangement today with my dog’s birthday cake and gifts for my other dogs although the birthday party is oalready over. Rambo loves the cake!

We’ve become regulars here that some have come to know our dog. Besides dog shopping, I love that I can bring my pup here for self service bath. We’re provided with shampoo, towels, and their facility. The manager was really friendly. My pup got some free treats after bathing!

Now this review has been LONG over due. I have been coming here since my fur baby was 7 weeks old and have been a loyal customer for almost 5 years. First off, Dani is beyond AMAZING. What can I say? She is honest, and knowledgable and an amazing person. She treats you like family and genuinely cares for the well being of you and your fur babies. The store is extremely lucky to have her. The store has the best prices in town, and they always have fun little deals and a cute email newsletter that has all the details on their weekly promotions and events. They also have an awesome rewards program, so definitely sign up for that. They also have a pet wash as well! I absolutely love this store and their friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Very friendly and knowledgable staff! Good selection of items. Lots of parking. Unilocal deal was great!

Nice shop with almost everything you would need for your pooch ! I have heard doggy icecream cakes are the best here … will order in May :)
Friendly staff and great customer service

I love them here ! Everyone is exceptional!
Was looking for a dog cake for my big boys first birthday on Unilocal & since Waggin was near by & good reviews… I decided to stop by… Everything was great & was able to get great dog treats, toys & of course his cake! I will continue shopping here… It was great! Thank you Waggin Tails Union City

I’ve recently started feeding Orijen to my dog — and like other reviewers mentioned, Waggin Tails carries this brand. I am so happy this independent business is near me, since they will be my new go-​to place to shop for dog food. They have other high quality foods too so I’m confident this is THE place to shop for my dog. Go out and support your local business!
I’ve also bought a birthday cake here this year and last year for my pup — he loved it of course :)
*sign up for the free rewards program. They offer discount codes and promotions!

Great alternative to the big chains for pet food. The staff is friendly and helpful. They are definitely animal lovers here!

Do not pass go, do not stop at a Big Box Pet Supply store — go to directly to Waggin Tails for all your pet needs!
Independently owned and operated, stocked very well with high quality foods, great selection of pet shampoos, toys and clothes and very knowledgeable and helpful staff.
Dani, the owner, will bend over backwards to fulfill personal requests and needs. You don’t find that often these days so you should take advantage of a mom and pop store with a great selection.
Have I mentioned that Waggin Tails is very rescue friendly? If I could give them 10 stars I would!

I absolutely love this place! I love how I’m treated as soon as I walk in the door! They’re super friendly and helpful and that’s what keeps me
Coming back! I don’t even go to the other chain pet stores anymore!

Dani and her team are so awesome! We come here to get our pet food and supplies for our boxer Tydeus. We even bought a cake from them for his 1^st birthday! Great comparable prices and excellent customer service! The team is super personable and friendly. Always a smile when we come in.
Tydeus loves coming in the for the treats and toys. There’s a wide selection of toys and different brands of food/​treats you don’t normally see in pet store chains (i.e. Origins pet food)
Go check them out!

PROS: Huge selection of the highest quality dog food. Extremely friendly staff, competitive prices, frequent buyer deals and fun promotions.
CONS: Ive never really had any of the staff offer helpful advice about the dog foods here. I’m not sure if they just give customers their peace or just arent that knowledgeable about dog nutrition. So best to do your own research before coming here. They are extremely friendly though!

I love this place. Cute little shop in union landing with much better sections than the big box stores. They also have a small clean area for pet wash. I take my small maltese there for a quick wash between his grooming sessions. The pet wash area has free shampoo selections (earth balance mango shampoo is the best) and free towels. They also have a small box full of treats for the dogs! Which a nice gesture :) I bring my comb and gloves for washing my dog.

Wow! Can’t believe we haven’t reviewed this place yet. This is the BEST pet store (dogs & cats) in Bay Area! We have been going here exclusively for past year. Why?
1. They have Origen dog food — BEST, highest quality dog kibble that exists. Noticeable difference in shiny coat, happiness, and we are convinced it has reduced «dog smell.» On first day, our dog actually spat out the old kibble and only chose Origen kibble.
2. Customer service. BEST customer service. Pet didn’t like the treat you got? exchange, no problem. Everyone is super nice.
3. Coupons, coupons, coupons. They have promotions all the time and always text us coupon codes. (Big help when you are buying expensive Origen kibble)
4. Small business. Why would you want to support huge corporations like pet smart or petco when you could support local business??? We actually drive 30 minutes every month to come here and it’s WORTH IT.
Don’t expect a huge store /​warehouse. Wagging tails offers the best/​top quality products. I enjoy the smaller selection because I know anything I get will be awesome for my dog.
Why are you still reading my review? JUST.GO.THERE.

I happened to be visiting the o’hana and was out of Natural Balance LID (Limited Ingredient Diet) kibble for HAPA Boy… ‘A perfect reason to stop by Waggin Tails! The last couple times I was in town I saw Waggin Tails pop up on Unilocal*and had bookmarked it some time ago.
Store front —
The unassuming store front sits just across the parking lot from Starbucks and Lucky Food Stores @ Union Landing. As you enter the lot from the Dyer Av, the shop sits directly to the right.
«So, what’s the safe word?» (I didn’t realize it catered to pet fetishes too!) —
I walked in and was unexpectedly surprised by how much this little shop was able to offer in such a relatively small space. I was greeted by Robert shortly after walking in, friendly, professional and very helpful. As I mentioned earlier, in spite of its relatively small size, Waggin Tails offers a wide range of quietly pet products, impressive.
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Keep in mind, you won’t find your standard, grocery store kibble here… ‘Or prices as well. As the ol’ cliché goes, «You get what you pay for.» A number of people have asked me, why I spend so much $$ on HAPA’s food, treats, etc. (Yes, I buy pork loin, beef, and lamb from the meat department and mix it into his dog food as well… ‘A little goes a long way. HAPA is well taken care of.) My idea is this, your dog/​cat will only have the opportunity to eat whatever it is that you put in front of them, you decide the food, the treats, the toys. In essence, you are their «Everything.» You or I can take a drive for a Double-​Double @ the local In-​N-​Out Burger, grab some sushi & soju, or large $ 10 pizza @ the COSTCO down the street… Unlike our pets, we have options. Think about it, how would you like to eat nothing but the same crappy kibble for your entire dog life… ‘Exactly. (‘And most dogs only live a mere 11 — 13 years… ‘That would suck @ss.) So, why now try to provide a more richer life for your pet even if it’s as something as simple as spending a few dollars more on a good dog food? Most people want a dog but fall short in delivering the goods when it comes to properly taking care one.
People have no problem spending $ 6 for a cup of coffee but b*tch & moan when it comes to paying $ 45 for a 30# bag of premium quality dog food. (That’s approximately 120 cups of dry kibble.)
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The breakdown:
$ 45 for a 30# bag of dog food (Approx. 120 cups)
1.5 cups per meal
120 cups divided by 1.5 cups/​meal = 80 meals
$ 45 divided by 80 meals = $ 0.56/meal
One meal for your dog is less than sixty cents… ‘And most people won’t blink an eye for spending 10 times that amount on a Starbucks grande mocha. «Where can you buy lunch for sixty cents?»
The price per meal can increase slightly if you supplement the meal with canned dog food and/​or actual meat. (I do both.) Note: If you do add meat to your pets diet, pay careful attention to fat content as a high fat intake can lead to pancreatis which can be fatal if left untreated.
Also, high quality, grade pet treats aren’t cheap either… «You get what you pay for.» I vehemently stay away from any pet food/​treat that’s stamped «Made in China.» Uhm, no thank you, I’d rather spend a few dollars more to NOT feed my my dog lead fortified or bacteria ridden kibble. Would you eat a ten piece bucket of KFC, extra krispy, if it had «Made in China,» stamped across the colonel’s forehead? HELL NO… ‘And BTW, that may not be too far off from our fowl of the future. (Google search: Chicken to be sent to China for processing and return to the US for consumption) True story.
TUFFY Chew Toys —
The goods —
VIP TUFFY Alien ($ 19.99)
VIP TUFFY Horse Jr ($ 15.99)
Natural Balance LID Kangaroo 4# ($ 19.99)
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(If you have a dog who is highly allergic or has a very sensitive digestive system, kangaroo is one of your best alternatives.)
Total discount: -$ 8.40
Grand total: $ 52.33
If you care about the quality of your pet’s food, you may think twice before buying the low-​brow stuff in aisle 16-​B at the local grocery store and skip that morning mocha you cheap bastards! After all, isn’t your dog worth feeding twice a day for just over a buck? (I think you’ll live one day w/​o a Quarter Pounder and a side of fries.)
— Big Aloha!
Food: 4
Ambiance: 4
Service: 5
Value: 3+

Great local small business (support them!).
Waggin Tails is one of my 2 go-​to spots for pet supplies (the other one is Pet Food Express), because I try to avoid PetCo & Petsmart, etc.
Anyways, Waggin Tails has everything a pet owner (not just dogs/​cats — gerbils, chinchillas, birds, etc too!). It’s just that the selection will be limited, because they’re small and local, which makes economical sense for them. However, the few products they have are high-​quality and well-​reviewed.
Honestly I appreciate that more because it doesn’t dupe you into buying something low quality for your beloved pet. The lady and gentlemen there are always very attentive and nice and knowledgeable, and there’s also a $ 10 for $ 20 Unilocal deal you can buy which is VERY useful!
Last time we went, they even had a clearance event. Awesome! :)