The Soapy Paw

Our 2 dogs, both high strung Aussie mix had experienced 2 prior groomers before landing with the Soapy Paw. Our long haired male tri-​color had been erroneously shaved and was traumatized, the short haired aussie-​poodle had been bullied by the free-​roaming dog tribe of the previous doggy-​spa owner. The Soapy Paw staff love our animals and have proved to be our best choice of groomer for our misunderstood anxiety doggy brothers. Both dogs have recovered from their groom-​trauma because of the Soapy Paw… and they are beautifully taken care of, no matter what their before presentation! Thanks Carol and Kelsie for all you do for our Koda & Yoyo! MHM

We have used Soapy Paw for many years now. They do a great job with our Miniature Schnauzer. I recommend this groomer.

I take both my black labs to Soapy Paw for nail trims & self wash baths. I have for many years. The staff is great & prices are fair. The staff is so helpful, caring & kind. I appreciate the help I have received and clean happy dogs.

Amazing people work here! Kind and caring with their clients. I used the self wash which was great and the water pressure was perfect! Also the dryer was great. My dog is very sensitive to loud noises but this was fairly quiet helping keep this experience less traumatizing for her.

There was a BABY (like, can’t talk or barely walk, human baby) ON THE FLOOR… PLAYING AROUND THE DOGS, AND THE COPIOUS PILES OF HAIR (oh, and dumping the contents of his moms purse all over the ground for my happy pup to investigate. My dog hates kids ((his past family wasn’t the best but we are working on it)) so if I hadn’t led my dog away from the bubbly baby boy and the piles of goodies my dog could’ve possibly hurt him. Not cool dog groomer with no baby sitter, not cool. I felt bad for the kid, and the dogs. Not all dogs want to be around babies. This is a disaster waiting to happen!
People drop scissors, tools, nail clippers. Babies put things in their mouths. See where this is headed? Yea me too and it isn’t good.
The fact that it’s so insanely filthy inside is overwhelming. And I am not one of those «clean ocd people» (although I wish I was sometimes). It simply seems UNSANITARY.
Their prices for self wash need to be lowered. 18 $ to wash my own (corgi sized mix breed) dog?
Their self wash price should be like 10 $ to 15 $ MAXIMUM! Especially due to their lack of cleanliness and organization (WHERE IS THE DRIER? ((Crappy drier, doesn’t even get warm, incapable of completely drying my dog in a decent amount of time to hog a drier, is there only ONE DRIER?!)) CAN I HAVE A CLEAN TOWEL PLEASE? I NEED A ZOOM GROOM FOR MY SHORT HAIRED POOCH, DO YOU HAVE ONE?)
(I had to go home and wrap my dog in a blanket for a couple hours to dry him out more. Their dryer, BLOWS)
Pun intended.
These people need Pinterest #organization in their lives big time.
–end of rant–

I have 6 beautiful fur babies that I take to the Soapy Paw, I know that they are not only groomed meticulously but they are truly taken care of and loved ! Everyone here is amazing and I would recommend anyone looking to have their fur babies groomed this is the very best !!

Holy crap! Last Sunday I wanted to take my dog to Soapy Paw for a wash. I found out they were closed on Sundays, which I do not understand but figured everyone needs a day off. So I waited until Saturday which they say they are open, drive all the way there only to find they’re closed. The site says they’re open so wtf? Soapy Paw is a great idea, and yes it’s very messy but what’s worse is the management or lack thereof!

I like the Soapy Paw. I only use them for nail trimming and they even file her nails so they aren’t so sharp. They have good customer service, a nice facility and friendly staff who don’t mind my little yappy dog.

I’ll start by saying for a self service dog wash, the price is right– 18 $. Sure the place is a little messy but. «hey, its a dog wash facility»! The shampoo spray gun works like a charm and I love the raised bathtubs! make sure to be a little patient because this place gets busy and there is only 2 dog baths so, I might try to come during «off» times.

One of the dirtiest self wash places we’ve ever seen. The people were nice but the place was a mess. Fur everywhere from the dogs being groomed. Dirt and fur in the tub that was supposed to have been «prepared». Will not use this facility again

I won’t go anywhere else but the Soapy Paw to bathe my dog! The self wash is amazing, soak and soap the dog at the same time, brushes available, towels at the ready, industrial blow dryer, and only $ 18. Love it! I keep reading reviews about it being dirty and hair being everywhere. Are you kidding?! It’s a place for dogs and cats, OF COURSE there will be pet hair. Anyways. Rant over, keep doing what you’re doing Soapy Paw.

After attempting to rid my long haired cat of fleas by bathing her myself, (bad bad experience) I took her here. They did such a good job that I brought my other cat in, and plan to bring them back for haircuts this summer. Their prices are great too.

The only reason I didn’t walk right out again after coming in the door here to bathe my dog was because the vet said he needed a medicated shampoo bath right away (for a staph skin infection) and it was getting late in the day.
This place is a mess. The staff is nice enough, but the tub (which was «cleaned and ready» for me) was not clean at all, the apron (which I couldn’t even find until I was done) was on the single hook buried under 4 or 5 towels, there was no place to hang or put a coat or bag, and stuff is piled haphazardly all over the place.
This is the worst dog wash place I’ve ever been in.

My boyfriend and I discovered this gem through an offer by Amazon Local. Our two dogs are 70 lb mutts and bathing them at home is quite the chore! We’ve gone there twice now to use their self bathing service and both times it’s been a pleasure (well, as pleasurable as washing a dog can be!) The raised tubs save me from having to go to the chiropractor afterwards, and I absolutely LOVE the showers that dispense shampoo and warm water at the same time. It makes it so easy to quickly wet and soap up the dog, saving them a good amount of stress. They don’t have the walk in tubs there, but the staff is always helpful in lifting the dog into the tub, or BACK into the tub after the dog decides to make a break for it!
I was also impressed with the skill in which they professionally clipped my dogs’ nails. My male shepherd/​malamute mix can get a bit feisty, but one of the groomers just gave him a quick look that somehow instantly settled him. I wish they could teach me that! My female pit/​shepherd mix is terrified of getting her nails clipped, but they’ve been able to not only clip her nails, but use the electric trimmer on her paw pad hairs and the dremel to smooth her nails, and she just stands there calmly.
I highly recommend this to all dog owners in the area that truly love their dogs, but don’t necessarily love having to mop up wet dog hair from their bathroom floors after bathing them! Oh, and the shampoo they provide there smells oh-​so-​nice, too!

I have gone to soapy paws twice now and they did a fine job as far as I can tell with my dog but the place is chaotic and filthy. There is so much cleaning and organization that needs to be done there. Dirty laundry in every corner. The place does not match the image they project online. The small space they have has nothing to do with the mess. Things are not getting done in an organized fashion. I was going to a place in mukilteo that was smaller but neat as a pin. I think I will be going elsewhere to find. Place that is run smoother and has better customer service. The other issue I have is that they do business without computers and do not have a stream line way of calling up appointments. They look through a bunch of papers. not professional.

Took my Bulldog here last month and although they did a fine job, I was taken aback by the fact that it was so chaotic and (dare I say it) dirty!
I am used to getting my dog’s nails done at his vet where everything is clean, tidy & sterile (but also WAY overpriced) so maybe I am out of my element here?
The lady doing his nails was friendly and the lady who greeted me at the door (I believe the owner) was also very friendly but I left dissatisfied for some reason.
Is it normal for a place like this to keep the dogs in stacked crates against the wall while they wait their turn? Just seems like a strange practice to me, but again… what do I know?

Recently I took my granddogs to The Soapy Paw for grooming. Both dogs were over due for their grooming and in need of some serious bathing! I don’t know the groomers names but I should report that both dogs look great. They will be regulars at The Soapy Paw from now on. Thanks!

Absolutely wonderful experience and everyone was so nice! My goofy labrador smelled great for two weeks afterward! Will definitely be back!

I have been taking my dogs, and foster dogs, to The Soapy Paw for some time now and can’t say enough great things about them!
The staff is wonderful, professional, and caring.
The dogs always leave very clean and very happy!

I’d never take my Akita anywhere else but Soapy Paw. They are the best! The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. They do an amazing job on my big dog. They spend a lot of time with him and he always comes out of there as happy as a clam! It’s very clean and organized in the shop. They take good care of their shop. Sandra & Erica are the owners and they are incredible. Shannon is always the person who grooms my Akita as she has experience with the breed. She rocks the dog grooming world for my pooch! :) He loves her.
They love dogs at Soapy Paw! Any place that will treat my dog as their own is high in my books. He always comes away with a cute scarf on his neck which just adds to the charm! The place where I work, I see a lot of dogs. Almost every time the subject goes to grooming, the person takes their dog to Soapy Paw. They are the best and I’ve never heard anyone say otherwise!