Petco

4.3
167 reviews

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Pet StorePet supply storeAquarium ShopPetco
Visit your Carlsbad Pet Store located at 3421 Via Montebello for all of your animal nutrition, pet supplies and grooming needs. Our mission at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People.

Details

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Location

Petco
3421 Via Montebello, Carlsbad, CA
92009, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
163 reviews
5 stars
113
4 stars
25
3 stars
9
2 stars
1
1 star
15

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, with specific mentions of employees going above and beyond to assist.

Grooming Issues

Several reviews highlighted dissatisfaction with grooming services, including incomplete jobs and poor handling of grooming appointments.

Product Availability

Customers expressed frustration with inconsistent stock levels and issues with product pricing between online and in-store.

Store Cleanliness

The store was generally noted as clean and well-organized, contributing positively to the shopping experience.

Mixed Experiences

While many had positive interactions, there were notable complaints about rude service from management and specific employees.
  • DF
    Denise Foster
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Great selection and friendly, helpful staff.
  • RM
    Rebecka McVay
    Jan 3, 2026
    1.0
    Terrible customer service Vanessa rang me up and I asked her if they had big bags of instinct, dog food that I couldn’t find she went and got it and she said yes we have both snotty asked me if I wanted them. I said yeah I’ll take them multivitamin and not the tranquility and we continued to check out and she said please and thank you to me like I should’ve said that to her so I confronted her and I said I think I was rude or is it just me and she said it’s a force of habit I don’t appreciate that kind of customer service and I hope the next person doesn’t have to deal with Vanessa. I went home and told my husband and he told me we will not be going to the Carlsbad location again!
  • AT
    Andrea Torphy
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    ALWAYS NICE. SOMETIMES LOW ON INVENTORY THOUGH.
  • MA
    Mort Albert
    Dec 17, 2025
    3.0
    I frequent Petco because of its close proximity to my home. The house brand Dog food Wholehearted is the food I had been feeding my dogs, but have noticed some inconsistency from bag to bag where on occasion, my dogs won't eat it. That's a costly problem as a dog owner. Additionally, the layout in the store changes at least once a quarter which is beyond frustrating. I'm already overwhelmed with the variety and having to relocate my brand of choice every few months is just stupid and seems like a waste of labor. Also, the pricing in the app and in store is totally inconsistent. Some items are much less expensive online and some less in the store. That is frustrating. Finally, why carry Purina Pro Plan? In a moment of weakness, I selected a bag of Purina Pro Plan sensitive for puppies. The bag's expiry was more than 12 months in the future, and it was filled with disgusting maggots when I opened it at home. I returned the bag to the store the same day I purchased it, and the employee said, "oh, did you buy Pro Plan", before I even removed it from the bag I carried it into to the store with. If it's a well know issue, why carry such an awful product?
  • JA
    Jade Agapay
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    This location is very close to us. We come here every week to restock our beardie’s food and essentials. The sales associates are always so nice, helpful, and informative.

Frequently Asked Questions About Petco

Does the Petco Carlsbad location have a vet hospital?

Yes, Petco Carlsbad has a full-service vet hospital.

Does Petco Carlsbad offer vaccinations?

Yes, Petco Carlsbad provides vaccinations.