February 13, 2025 News » Strokes & Plugs
A new grooming place opened in San Luis Obispo, and its owner, Hannah Martin, wants to get dogs looking snazzy.
Pristine Paws SLO opened its doors in December 2024. Martin provides dogs with grooming services but also focuses on giving educational advice to pet parents on how to care for pups between washes.
“In this area, we just get so many stickers,” Martin said. “We like to go to the beach and hike so keeping up on brushing and then doing regular maintenance on your dog [is important].”
One of the most important rituals to incorporate in your dog’s regular maintenance, she said, is taking them to the groomer. It’s necessary to find a place where your dog feels comfortable and trusts the groomer because an at-home bath won’t be as thorough as it will be by a professional, Martin said.
For some dogs to fully relax during their spa visit, they need isolation. That’s exactly what Pristine Paws SLO offers, as each groomer has their own pet cubicle.
“It’s so each dog is in their own little space where they’re not going to be seeing much of other dogs and getting themselves anxious,” Martin said. “We’re happy to meet every pet; we don’t shy away from aggression. We like to work with what we can work with and to make everyone as comfortable as possible.”
Martin’s love for dogs comes from an experience that scared her, ironically enough.
While in middle school, Martin said, she got bit in the face by her friend’s dog and developed a fear soon after. But she didn’t want that fear to define her.
“It was a pretty significant moment in my life,” she said. “I didn’t want to be scared so I went and volunteered at a grooming salon. Ever since then, it’s kind of been something I’ve wanted to do.”
Martin has spent the last 15 years grooming dogs on the Central Coast, mostly in Nipomo, through a mobile dog grooming unit. She gained loyal clients who have followed her through her journey of opening a brick-and-mortar space.
While Martin is currently offering classic salon treatments like a cut and wash, community members should keep their eyes out as Pristine Paws SLO could soon be offering a selection of fun fur dyes.
The salon is located at 1344 Madonna Road and is open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. by appointment only.
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