Walk-in-ready Petco Grooming in Point Loma runs its full-service salon inside the Sports Arena Boulevard store in the Pechanga Arena corridor, covering bath, haircut, de-shedding, nail trim, teeth brushing, and ear cleaning for dogs of all breed types. Certified groomers complete Petco's in-house training program before handling solo sessions, and every appointment begins with a coat-and-skin assessment that can flag conditions for follow-up at the co-located Vetco Total Care Animal Hospital in the same building. An LGBTQ+-affirming and transgender-safe environment is part of the store's operating policy, extending to all service departments including the grooming salon. Spa-upgrade packages add aromatherapy shampoos, blueberry facials, and paw-pad treatments to standard grooming bookings. Post-grooming product needs—breed-specific shampoos, de-shedding tools, dental kits—are stocked on the adjacent retail floor at Petco for same-visit pickup. The most involved appointment is a full grooming session on a severely matted large breed requiring de-mat, medicated shampoo bath, breed cut, nail grind, and teeth cleaning.