"Me habían recomendado esta peluquería y no he podido salir más sorprendido. Silvia (la dueña) trata a mi husky Akana con una ternura, amor y delicadeza fuera de lo común. Es mi peluquería de confianza y la recomiendo a todos."
Dog grooming · Madrid Retiro
We groom your dog at
their pace.
No cages. No rush. No unnecessary restraints. Wellbeing before aesthetics.
4.8on Google · 108 reviews- No cages
- Next to El Retiro park
- Specialists in sensitive dogs
No cages✦
No rush✦
No unnecessary restraints✦
Dog's own pace✦
Respectful handling✦
Breaks when they need them✦
Wellbeing first✦
No cages✦
No rush✦
No unnecessary restraints✦
Dog's own pace✦
Respectful handling✦
Breaks when they need them✦
Wellbeing first✦
A peek inside
What Dog Lovers feels like inside.
No cages, no rush. 20 seconds in the salon.
01 — Philosophy
Our philosophy
Every decision we make in the salon comes from one simple idea: the dog comes before the result.
No cages
Free space, never locked away.
01No unnecessary restraints
Only what's strictly needed for safety.
02No rush
The dog sets the pace.
03Adapting to their pace
Every session is unique.
04Respectful handling
Gentle and mindful touch.
05Breaks when needed
We pause as many times as it takes.
06Calm environment
Warm light, soft sounds.
07One-to-one attention
One dog at a time, no spectators.
08Wellbeing over aesthetics
First they're well — then they shine.
09
Special care
Extra care for senior,
anxious or fearful dogs.
02 — Reviews
What people who already trust Silvia have to say
Real reviews published on Google about Dog Lovers Peluquería Canina.
Google rating
4,8out of 5
· 108 reviews
More than a hundred families have already trusted Silvia with their dog. Read all the real reviews on Google.
See on Google
"100% recomendable. Silvia es encantadora y no pierde jamás la sonrisa. Súper cariñosa con mi husky que da bastante trabajo. Quedó preciosa. Todo un descubrimiento al lado del Retiro."
"Hoy he llevado a mi cachorro Ricky a lavar y cortar. Ha quedado genial. Silvia la peluquera, simpatiquísima, le ha tratado con mucho cariño. Un 10, lo recomiendo."
"Recomendable 100%. Silvia es encantadora. Llevamos a nuestra Goldendoodle desde hace meses y siempre acabamos súper contentos. Sabe aconsejar y respeta nuestros gustos. Maya está encantada siempre de ir."
"He llevado a Leo por primera vez y estoy encantada. No solo salió guapísimo sino súper contento. Normalmente odia que le corten el pelo, pero hoy estaba tan a gusto que se quería quedar. Volveremos sin duda."
03 — Services
What we do for your buddy
- Puppies
First bath & cut
Designed for puppies stepping outside their comfort zone for their first bath and trim.
Bath & tidy
Ozone bath and tidy according to breed and size. Large and giant sizes include de-shedding.
Bath & cut
Ozone bath and basic clipper or scissor cut according to breed.
Touch-up
Line clean-up with clippers to maintain the shape of the previous cut.
Scissor work
Full scissor grooming. Fine finish respecting the breed silhouette.
Stripping
Hand-stripping for wire-haired breeds (Schnauzer, Terriers, Cocker…). Keeps the coat's natural texture.
Special service
Canine ozone therapy
A natural, bactericidal and healing therapy for skin problems, dermatitis, ear infections and joint pain. No side effects.
Learn more
04 — How we work
Taking the time each dog needs
Sometimes we take longer than planned before calling you to pick your dog up. It isn't a delay — it's respect. Every dog sets their own pace. If they need a break, we stop. If they need confidence, we wait.
We'd rather run late than rush a moment. Thank you for trusting this pace — your dog thanks us for it.
- 01
Calm welcome
No rush — we let them settle in.
- 02
Reading the room
Comfortable? Nervous? Tired? We adjust.
- 03
Respectful grooming
Breaks as often as needed.
- 04
One-to-one attention
Only your dog in the room while we work.
- 05
We call when they're ready
Only when they're ready — not before.
"
We put wellbeing ahead of aesthetics.
— with love, Silvia 🐾
Silvia · founder
Behind the salon
The person who'll groom your dog: Silvia.
Silvia Gracia Picado has spent over 10 years in dog grooming with one guiding idea: the dog's wellbeing comes before any aesthetic result. That's why Dog Lovers was born with no cages, no rush and no unnecessary restraints.
She's especially careful with senior dogs, fearful dogs and those who arrive with bad memories from other groomers. Every session starts slowly — letting the dog sniff, move and decide when they're ready — and ends only when they give the green light.
She works solo in the salon so every dog gets one-to-one attention in a quiet room. If your pup is tricky, special, or you have any concerns, give her a call before booking and she'll tailor the session.
- 10+years of experience
- 100+families trust her
- 4.8★Google rating
- 1 to 1individual attention
"My job is for your dog to leave calmer than when they arrived. The haircut is the easy part."
05 — Gallery
Moments in the salon
06 — Frequently asked
Before you book
Quick answers to the most common questions. If you have any others, drop us a WhatsApp.
It's my dog's first time at a groomer, what do you do?+
We welcome them calmly, let them sniff, get used to Silvia and the space. If they're nervous, we wait. The 'First bath & cut' session is designed exactly for this: no pressure, at the dog's pace.My dog is senior, fearful or anxious — can you handle them?+
It's our specialty. No cages, gentle handling, breaks whenever needed. Tell us your dog's particulars via WhatsApp and we'll tailor the session.How do I book — and can I cancel?+
Message us on WhatsApp at +34 640 824 354 or give us a call. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give us 24 hours' notice so we can free the slot.Do you need vaccination records or deworming proof?+
We recommend keeping core vaccines and internal/external deworming up to date. If you have any doubts, especially for puppies' first visit, give us a call.
Still have questions?
Ask us on WhatsApp07 — Contact
We're here
- Phone · Book an appointment640 824 354
- WhatsAppEscríbenos · respuesta rápida
- AddressCalle Menéndez Pelayo 4328009 Madrid
- Opening hoursMon–Fri · 10:00–15:00 and 16:00–19:00Saturdays · 10:00–14:00
Getting here
- Ibiza (L9) and O'Donnell (L6) metro · a few minutes walk
- Blue/green street parking · SER zones
Madrid · Retiro
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08 — Online booking
Book online
Pick a day and time in our booking system. We'll confirm by phone within 24 hours.
- 01
Pick the service
Choose what your dog needs.
- 02
Pick a day and slot
Find what works best for you both.
- 03
You'll get a confirmation
We confirm by phone within 24 hours.
Book now
Prefer to talk first? Call us at 640 824 354 or message us on WhatsApp.