Rachel's Dog Grooming
Family-owned dog grooming salon in Milpitas near Calaveras Boulevard and I-680, by appointment only.
Services
Prices are estimates set by size, coat type, temperament and coat condition, and are confirmed at the visit.
Add-Ons
Booked on their own, nails are $25, glands $15, teeth $10 and an ear cleaning $15.
What Rachel's Dog Grooming says
In their own words, from rachelspetgrooming.com, read October 9, 2026.
- Grooms doodles
All dogs that are either pure poodle or poodle mixes, are considered "doodle-mix breeds".
- Hand scissoring
including bathing & fluffing, hand scissoring, care of skin issues, etc.
- Pickup
We require all pets to be picked up within 30 minutes of client being called or messaged , when the grooming process has been completed.
- Vaccine records required
All dogs are required to have a valid Proof of Rabies Vaccination at the time of the appointment.
Good to know
Rachel Coronado opened the shop in February 2020 with her family's help; the team has more than 18 years in dog grooming, and the groomer previously worked at the Humane Society of Milpitas. Oatmeal-based shampoos are standard, with specialty shampoos for skin concerns.
Doodles, poodle mixes and dogs over 12 need a pre-evaluation with the groomer before booking. Dogs must have current proof of rabies vaccination, given at least two days before the appointment, and arrive on a leash. The shop does not groom dogs that need sedation.
Grooms usually take two to four hours; dogs should be picked up within 30 minutes of the ready call, and the shop usually closes at 3:00 pm.
Other groomers in Milpitas
What grooming costs in Milpitas: a full groom runs $80 to $85, median $85, across the 3 salons that price one.
- Doggy Doodle Salon & BoutiqueE. Capitol Ave
- PawssentialsW Calaveras Blvd. Grooms cats
- Doggie Grooming StylesLos Gatos. Grooms cats
Between grooms
The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by Rachel's Dog Grooming.

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