Oh my goodness I have had previous experiences with different groomers - petco, private, mobile. This is the first time with this groomer and I'm going back! My dogs are beautiful and happy! Prices are so good! You can really tell how much they love what they do. Just a great experience and I appreciate them! read more

8/12/26. Lies, 6 hours of no water or bathroom, no phone call updates, wrong dog returned. I dropped my dog off at 10 AM with strict instruction they would call me when finished. At 3:30 PM, 5.5 hours later of no update or call on my dog, I finally called. The owner Gadi answers, oh yea they are finished. I walk in as I was waiting in the parking lot at this point and asked if the dog has been outside or had any water going on 6 hours of being there. Gadi just looks at me, I called you at 1:30 PM and left a voicemail. He lied, he did not call. I asked to see record of the call, he searched both his cell phone and shop phone to find no record. Okay so now we established he lied, a dog who has not been tended to in hours with no water and no apologies. IT GETS WORSE. Gadi then returns a small redish golden doodle that was NOT my dog nor resemebled my 50 lb snow white tall doodle. If this is how a business owner treats and cares for dogs, I think people should know. I am new to the area and should have known after my first go around with Gadi. She was there 5 hours and I called to check in twice with clear signs he was annoyed with my check ins and given clear instruction they will call me this go around or typically I would have checked in earlier. I also explained to Gadi I had been waiting in the parking lot for hours thinking they would call soon, still barely any apologies after trying to return the wrong dog and lying to my face. I hate to leave a small local business a crappy review but I really wish someone would have spoken up so my dog and self didn't experience this today. When you are putting trust in an establishment to care for your dog, this is an unacceptable response from an owner who clearly doesn't understand what dogs mean to their owners. read more

I have an Australian cattle dog who's very energetic and friendly. He always comes out smelling great and clean. We moved out of Marin and definitely miss this place. read more

I really like you can get an appointment within a week. I think they did a great job on both my dogs and I'll definitely bring them back. Cash only! read more

Took my little pooch to this place after recommendation by my best friend. He went in looking like a scraggly little pup and came out, looking like a star on Hollywood Boulevard. The fellow that owns the place is lovely and warm, and the dog was done earlier than expected, they put them in little cribs while they wait which I loved. Because after all he is my baby. read more

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Could not be more impressed with this dog grooming business! I'm so pleased with how fabulous my puppy looks!

Gadi and his team are all wonderful. So kind, gentle and caring. Haircuts for my two golden doodles are always great looking, they get lots of compliments! Booking appointments is easy and convenient. I have been using Gadi for 9 years now and would never go anywhere else. My oldest golden doodle was a 65 lb tripod and Gadi had a sling for him on the grooming table keeping him very comfortable. read more

Canine Design is the best in the business when it comes to grooming. Although they specialize in grooming small dogs, they took my large purebred mutt in for a nail trim. They were willing to take me right away which was great! My dog Bear is not the easiest customer. I helped a little as the groomer cut and filed her nails. Price was $15. I gave a $15 dollar cash tip. The groomer Gotti was terrific. His masterful work on small dog hair styles was incredible. A sweet Bijon waited patiently in the styling station looking like a show dog. I love this place and highly recommend it. read more

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While I have been well aware that my senior dog, Bella, has been in need of a nail trim, I noticed today that she was developing some callouses on her paw pads and felt horrible for the discomfort that she might have been feeling. I immediately looked for a groomer, was impressed by the previous reviews made here and made an appointment for 2pm. I was a bit nervous because Bella does NOT like having her nails trimmed. They took her inside and put her on a table - there were even a couple of other dogs in there and there was ZERO fuss. I watched from the front as she looked at me like "how could you??" and she even let him file her nails.. like holy s**t! Maybe it's her old age and she has been a lot more chill as of late, but, in the end, she wasn't traumatized, which is the most important of all. We'll come back, for sure. read more

I took my large dog in for a wash and they did a very nice job. He is clean and handsome! Gadi, the owner or manager, was very conscientious and helped me with my tight schedule, even offering to stay late for pickup. Highly recommended! read more

New equipment, fast service , nice owners. My dog was in and out and seemed happy and unruffled

One of our dogs, Winter, is a Bearded Collie -- think Walt Disney shaggy dog movie -- and needs regular brushing. We're okay with the groomer who brushes Winter out every week, but less so with the industrial style bathing line. My wife works near Canine Design and noticed how nice dogs look coming out. So she dropped in and, after some discussion, made an appointment for Winter's bath and comb-out. Wow! When Winter came out, her coat was not only beautifully brushed, but it had changed colors: The grays were now dark gray and the whites sparkle. Beardies are a herding dog and thus tend toward nervousness, but Winter had calmed down and was quite happy. Winter was placed in a pen (not a crate) for 10-15 minutes while the Westie ahead of her finished, and we got a phone call about 15 minutes before Winter was done. All told, bath, brushing, nail trim took about two hours and cost $60. Deducting costs for space, materials, utilities, etc., this amounts to something like $25/hour, which is so reasonable we felt obliged to add a good tip. And then made an appointment for our poodle. Canine Design has one dedicated parking space in the lot off E Street. You can get directions when you call to make an appointment. read more

We were referred to Canine Design by a friend from our dog park and we couldn't be more grateful! Gadi, our groomer, and his team gave Kai, our labradoodle, the best cut and treatment she's ever had. Kai's disposition on our arrival was the calmest we've experienced. Gadi was able to manage what little matting Kai had and was able to keep most of her length. The final product was jaw dropping. Kai looked like a puppy again with her cottony soft coat. My wife and I couldn't keep our hands off this poor dog the rest of the day!!! We have officially found our forever groomer and would encourage anyone to give them a try. Thank you Gadi and team for such an extraordinary job! read more

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Our very large standard Golden Doodle was a mess! We had been waiting for 4 months for our regular groomer to come back to work and finally I went onto Nextdoor and asked for recommendations for a good groomer - there were a lot of people that recommended Canine Design, and so we tried them today... our dog is happy, we're happy, and we will definitely be a regular customer! I recommend this business whole-heartedly! read more

Yeve my dog ​​so that they cut his hair they left me the appointment 3pm they called me to take early l take 2.30 I came back 4.30pm my dog ​​is not cut his hair they had him locket in a dog cage I did not like this anymore I will not return again read more

My miniature poodle has been brilliantly groomed here for years. Staff are patient, follow directions, and are highly skilled. My dog is happy to arrive here and strutting upon departure. Very highly recommended read more

I've lived in San Rafael for 8 years and never knew about this great place! Gadi squeezed in my senior doggy for a nail trim. He let me hold him and it really helped him stay calm. He did a fabulous job! I'm so grateful for this place and Gadi! Very reasonably priced too! read more

This place is The Best! Amy at Canine Design does professional dog grooming. She does it with care & at a great price. And, she has appointments on Saturdays. I've been taking my dog to Canine Design for 9 years. My mother took her dog there for years before that. Her dog was skiddish and Amy would always go the extra mile to make both the dog & my mother at ease, feeling safe & secure. I love the way Amy grooms my dog. He's a shelter dog & she makes him look like a million bucks! She has no trouble clipping him a certain way if I ask. She does more than just cut. She notices if something is wrong with the dog, like a bump or skin irritation. It's obvious she cares, about the dog, how it looks & that every dog & owner have a good experience. Amy treats each one of her dogs as if they were family. I feel like I'm part of a family with Canine Design. Thank you, Amy! read more

Amy is amazing, she's been grooming our Miniature Schnauzer's for over 25 years! Can't give her and her staff high enough ratings‼‼

this place is probably good but i give them a 1 star because of customer service. i left them a message over two weeks ago requesting an appointment and quote. No one ever called me back and then when i called today they said they were booked until mid june and then said oh did you call a couple of weeks ago? I said yes and that no one returned my call. they didn't even apologize.....rude. r read more

This is by far the best dog groomer around!! I've been to all kinds of places with mom's dog in the past. Everywhere else, Babykins would completely resist, even cry as we approached. Not here! She loves Amy! Amy is devoted, passionate with the doggies and by far the most skilled when it comes to all breeds, including our toy poodle. She takes pride in maintaining a great staff of bathers. She's the best. Furthermore, her prices are more than reasonable. I am very grateful we found Amy! read more

I have been looking for a new groomer who really knew how to groom Shih Tzu. I am a student at Dominican and there is a very nice woman who walks three of the sweetest, most well groomed Shih Tzu I've ever seen. I finally got up the nerve to ask her where she takes them and she told me all about Amy! I am SO glad!! Lola looks like a real Shih Tzu now. Amy did such a beautiful job! Her shop is spotless, she has a dedicated parking spot, her prices are reasonable (and what is more important, is that what she told me she would charge when I dropped Lola off is what she charged when I picked her up!!), and Lola was happy. Another plus is that she told me when Lola would be done and she called me exactly on time! I appreciated that, too! Thank you, Amy, for doing such a lovely job of Lola! We are so happy to be your new clients. read more

As a new puppy owner I was very happy and will be taking my dog here for all her grooming needs in the future. We have taken our dog here twice and have absolutely zero complaints. The staff are great. The services provided are better than the couple of other places we've taken our puppy to. The only thing preventing me from giving the place 5 stars is that I have very little reference for what to expect from these places. read more

Great service. My dog looks great and smells even better. Will definitely go back.

Jack Loves Lois and gets excited every time he sees her.....She always makes our little Maltese look like the king baby he is...the very best of Marin... read more

My dog has always been described as "great" and "good boy" when I take him to the groomers. Until I took him here. I'm not sure exactly what went down, but my sense is that he became more and more agitated while waiting the several hours for his turn on the table, and was thirsty to boot. I mentioned that he would be thirsty and, though she said she would give him water, she may have forgotten.. I got a call that he was snapping at her and I should come pick him up. She refused to groom him. He came home and was indeed VERY agitated. He also sat down at his water dish and drank, and drank, and drank... I was surprised because the other reviews of this place were quite good. This just didn't seem professional to me. If you keep a dog for hours without tending to his most basic needs (water, and perhaps letting him relieve himself), it's not a surprise that, if he's not happy, he's not going to be very interested in standing passively for a grooming. :( read more

I have been using Canine Design for grooming my two Maltese. The alway look specaular and enjoy the post grooming treats.

My dog was cut way too close on the face and now she is all red and irritated. She has been uncomfortable since I picked her up two days ago. I feel terrible that I didn't acknowledge her barking when I dropped her off. She did not want to go there and she was right. I would not recommend this place. read more

Amy has been in charge of grooming my two Maltese dogs for years. They love to visit her and emerge clean and trim. They hate to leave. Amy is flexible on appointments and cares about the dogs she grooms. I tried other groomers before settling on Amy and would never switch. read more

Amy the owner did a great job in giving our Border Collie rescue a quick trim and she was great! We will be back!

Amy has been grooming our Bichon Frise for 6 years. She is wonderful, kind and gentle and gives a good cut. She calls as soon as she is finished so our dog only has to spend a few hours there. However, our Bichon loves Amy so much, she runs into the shop with a wagging tail and smile every time. I recommend Amy at Camine Designs highly with no reservations! read more

We have been taking our two Maltese to Amy since they were puppies. I can't give her more praise for her expertise and care of our beloved pets. Her work is exceptional and "our boys" love going to her for their regular baths and grooming. Don't think twice about using Canine Design.. They are the best! read more

I brought my 4 small dogs here to get groomed last week. They all look great! The only downside is that I personally feel 60+ dollars for a cut and wash on a dog is a little pricey, but it does seem worth it for the quality of the grooming on my pups. I will be back! read more

Lois rocks! We just popped in on a Sunday with 3 dogs needing nails trimmed. She stopped what she was doing and even came outside to attend to our pack. Great service. VERY good with our skittish dogs. We're coming back! My nickname: Lois Lane. She saved the day! read more

I am so happy my Vet referred me to Amy !! She is great !! I have a little yorkie that is restless and has anxiety . She did such s great job with him read more

Absolutely as good as it gets! I park in back and let all four dogs run to the front door. They love their day with Amy and they look fantastic when I pick them up! Thanks so much for CARING for my kids! I appreciate you! read more

My dog loves going to visit Amy. We call it his "club" so that once he hears the word he'll jump right out of the car and run for her salon. No one's perfect, but Amy listens to what you want and delivers it. I gave 5 stars because i wish everyone knew about her. I've seen a couple of negative reviews and so i can only repeat: no one is perfect but Amy is open to hearing what you want and getting it right. Kim chernin read more

I just brought our dog, Enzo, a Volpino Italiano, to Amy at Canine Design and they did a beautiful bath, nail trim and more and Enzo looked very handsome! The shop is small and each dog gets a lot of attention as the crates are all on one level where "the action" is so if any dog who is waiting to have their turn being cared for or waiting to be picked up gets upset or impatient, Amy or one of the wonderful groomers, goes to the crate to settle the dog down with loving words and care! Enzo hates being in a crate so after I witnessed this myself, I did not worry about him! I really love this place and from now on it will be Enzo's Salon go to! Thank you Amy and your great staff. Enzo and his folks! read more

Amy did a beautiful job with my dog's haircut at a reasonable price and she finished very quickly!

Fabulous groomer! Amy is wonderful and we have been going to her for years. She loves our dog. Prices are great, location is easy and the staff is wonderful. read more