Max's Happy Paws

Dog grooming and spa in downtown Los Angeles, the second of two family-run salons.

Closed, opens 9:00 am Monday

217 E 8th St Unit 111Los Angeles, CA 90014(213) 656-6797

Services

Prices vary by weight, and an extra fee applies to high-maintenance coats, including doodle mixes and thick or double coats.

Nails and Add-Ons

Anal gland expression and nail filing are done on request at no extra cost.

What Max's Happy Paws says

In their own words, from maxshappypaws.com, read October 9, 2026.

  • Hand dryingShampoo and conditioner; facial shampoo; hand blow dry; sanitary trim; paw pads; light trim around the eyes; ear cleaning, and nail trimming
  • Grooms doodlesA additional fee applies for grooming certain breeds with high-maintenance coats, including all types of Doodle mixes (Goldendoodles, Bernedoodles, etc.), as well as other thick or double-coated breeds.

Hours

Monday9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am to 5:00 pm
SaturdayBy appointment
SundaytodayClosed

Good to know

The downtown shop sits on the corner of Santee and 8th, and the door is on Santee.

Weekdays run 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturdays are by appointment, and the salon is closed on Sunday.

Every dog is treated the same here whatever it came from, and the aim is plain: to pamper, clean and keep a dog well from nose to tail. Prices can shift with a pet's disposition, the length and condition of the coat, and any health issue, and a more intricate cut is priced on the detail it takes.

Other groomers in Los Angeles

What grooming costs in Los Angeles: a full groom runs $35 to $185, median $93, across the 30 salons that price one.

Every groomer in Los Angeles, with which ones groom cats.

Between grooms

The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by Max's Happy Paws.

  • Slicker brushes

    Slicker brushes

    Curly and doodle coats mat close to the skin. Groomers follow a slicker with a metal comb to check they reached the bottom.

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  • Brushes and deshedding tools

    Brushes and deshedding tools

    Regular brushing means less hair everywhere, including in the cat.

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