The Knotty Doggy GroomerTemecula, CA
Call (714) 213-1125 Text Maria

Temecula, CADogs and catsBy appointment

Groomed like one of the family

Patient, careful grooming for dogs and cats, including the nervous, matted and hard to handle ones. One groomer, one pet at a time, with 25+ years of animal know-how.

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  • 25+years in animal care and behavior
  • B.S.Animal Science, Cal Poly Pomona
  • 1 on 1The same groomer every visit
Services

How can I help?

Tap a service to text me about your pet. Every groom is done by me, by appointment.

  • A white poodle with a fresh rounded haircut sitting on a grooming table

    Full groom

    Bath, haircut and nails, styled for your pet's breed, coat and lifestyle.

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  • A happy pug wrapped in a yellow towel after a bath

    Bath and tidy

    A good wash, blow dry, brush out and nail trim to keep them fresh between haircuts.

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  • A scruffy terrier mix sitting calmly on a grooming table

    Knots and mats

    Careful brush outs, or a gentle short reset when the mats are too tight to save.

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  • Maria grooming a large Belgian Malinois on the grooming table

    De-shedding

    Undercoat blowouts for huskies, shepherds and other big shedders. Less hair on your couch.

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  • A tortoiseshell cat with a short lion cut resting on the grooming table

    Cat grooming

    Yes, I groom cats. Lion cuts, brush outs and nail trims with a calm, steady hand.

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  • A smiling doodle with a neat teddy bear trim

    Nervous or hard to groom

    Anxious, reactive or turned away elsewhere? Patient, low-stress handling is my specialty.

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A la carte

Don't need a full groom or bath? Book just what your pet needs. Tap one to text me.

How much? Pricing depends on size, breed and type of service. Text me your pet's breed and a photo for a quick quote.

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Maria hugging Sparky, a longtime client, who is licking her cheek

25+years with animals

Meet your groomer

Hi, I'm Maria

"I treat every one of my clients and their pets as if they were part of my family."

  • B.S. in Agriculture and Animal Science from Cal Poly Pomona
  • Over 25 years in animal husbandry and behavior
  • Trained in dog behavior and behavior modification, so tricky pets get a calm, safe groom
  • Family-first care
  • Safety on every groom
  • Clear, honest communication

How it works

  1. Text or call

    Send your pet's breed, size and a photo. I'll give you a quote.

  2. Pick a time

    Grooming is by appointment, scheduled around you and your pet.

  3. Pick up a happy pet

    Clean, comfortable and fresh. I'll tell you how it went.

Happy tails

Trusted with the family pets

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  • A husky enjoying his spa day

  • Sparky came back after 3 years away

  • Ariel the Malinois remembered me
Book an appointment

Let's get your pet groomed

Send a request and I'll get back to you to set a time. Fastest way: text me.

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Breed, size, coat condition and the service you'd like.