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    Dirty Dogs

    4.2 (258 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Claire N.

    Dirty Dogs' self-wash is an absolute lifesaver! Washing my golden retriever in my apartment is back-breaking and takes forever with our low water pressure, so Dirty Dogs truly feels heaven-sent. The setup makes everything so much easier and faster, and way less messy. After reading other reviews, I started bringing extra towels, brushes, and my own shampoo since my pup has such a thick coat, and that's worked out perfectly. One time I went by myself, and the staff kindly helped me lift my dog into the bath, which I really appreciated. They're always friendly and willing to help. I also love that they have demo products you can try, and they smell amazing! Overall, such a convenient, thoughtful setup that makes bath time so much less stressful. Highly recommend for anyone with a big, fluffy dog!

    Sandra and Allie are excellent groomers at Dirty Dog in Solana Beach--always do a great job, and my little one loves them!
    Elena G.

    Sandra and Allie are excellent groomers at Dirty Dog in Solana Beach--always do a great job, and my little one loves them! Highly recommended

    My dog's cut after grooming
    Gerica A.

    We've been taking our dog Bella to Dirty Dogs in Solana Beach for the past 8 years, and we couldn't be happier. Every groomer truly takes their time and treats her with so much care and patience. Communication is always excellent, and she's consistently ready right around the time they quote us. We've never once been disappointed with her cut, it's always exactly what we ask for. The icing on the cake is the love and attention Bella gets every visit. It's clear they genuinely care about the dogs they groom. Highly recommend!

    Rizzy girl
    Ginalynn A.

    While visiting San Diego, I took my dog to Del Mar Dog Beach and definitely didn't want to bring a sandy, dirty pup back to our Airbnb. I searched on Google and found Dirty Dogs and I'm so glad I did! I was greeted by the manager, Gage, who was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable from the start. He walked me through the entire self-wash process and even helped lift my 95-pound pitbull into the tub with ease. He explained all the tub features and the different shampoos they offer, which made the experience feel simple and stress-free. I chose the Coconut Coast shampoo, and I'm so happy I did my Rizzy Poo smelled amazing! The fragrance lasted, and I even received compliments from family members I was visiting while in San Diego. Gage also recommended the Coconut Coast deodorizer, which I now use not only on my dog but in my car too it smells that good! Since I struggle with brushing my dog's teeth, he suggested their brushless dental drops, which have made dental care so much easier for us. Thank you, Gage, for your help, expertise, and welcoming spirit. Every time we visit dog beach, I'll definitely be coming back to see you again!

    Natalya S.

    Clean and well-maintained facility where you can bring your dog for a wash or grooming. The staff is very helpful and happy to explain all the services they offer. The grooming is cage-free; dogs just hang out and wait for their owners to pick them up. I took my daughter's puppy for his first grooming appointment, and they did an excellent job in half the time Petco quoted me. Price-wise, I think they are a bit on the higher end, comparable to mobile grooming rates. They should definitely improve appointment scheduling by implementing an online booking system. Currently, appointments are made by phone only.

    During appointment.
 Look at all that fluff!
    Danielle D.

    'I took my Alaskan Malamute to Dirty Dogs grooming salon, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! Ali was our groomer and he was outstanding. My girl had a lot of ocean-induced knots in her undercoat that I just couldn't manage, despite brushing her every day. Ali was amazing from the start. He took the time to explain his grooming process and what he would do to get her coat back in shape. When I picked her up, I was blown away--she looked incredible! Ali not only removed all the mats, but her coat was shiny and fluffy, just like it should be. What really impressed me was Ali's dedication to educating me on how to better care for her at home. His tips were super helpful and will definitely make a difference in maintaining her coat. If you have a northern breed or any dog with a thick coat, I wholeheartedly recommend Ali. He has to be the best groomer in the San Diego area! Thank you, Ali, for taking such great care of my pup!'

    Boon
    Renee H.

    I've been going to dirty dogs for years. Literally since they opened in cardiff. I usually do the do it yourself wash and it's great. Today I had the best experience with full service grooming on my golden retriever. I am very particular about his grooming because I like him to be a little longer haired and people tend to over cut. Ali did his grooming today and he was fantastic! He asked me about what I wanted and spent time making sure he knew exactly what to do. He did an amazing job. Boon looked beautiful and show quality. Ali was very sweet and went over a combing technique with me to maintain his coat. He went out of his way to talk to me about boon and how great he was. I will absolutely go back to Ali for his future grooming. He was lovely and the best groomer I've encountered.

    Chow chow
    Melissa L.

    Greta spot to wash your pup We went to the Del Mar dog beach then dirty paws They had a wide selection of shampoos and conditioners, even sprays too , Towel service , and self serve dryers . Service was super friendly . Seamless experience plus you get a view of solana beach

    Milo and smokey!
    Sheila H.

    Ali is the most proficient, kindest, patient groomer I have ever known. Smokey and Milo leave looking like rock stars and always want to come back for a refresh!

    Nicole B.

    Very welcoming and made sure our dog was comfortable before her first grooming experience. She was well taken care of and returned so soft and fluffy!

    Before

    There's just so much to say! First off, the customer service was AMAZING!!! LGBTQ friendly and welcoming, can't say how much better our experience was with just that!! We did the self groom and after a treat $28 which is beyond affordable. Love the tubs! Everything is super clean, doesn't smell like a grooming shop. The blow dryers actually worked and were strong! Their retail section was awesome! Good food, lots of gear and options. We came to the dog beach, drove 4 minutes and had no wait. Affordable, kind and all around awesome! Would make the drive just from Long Beach to come here again!!

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    Carmel Valley

    I took my Aussie to Dirty Dogs & Meow in Del Mar and was lucky to have Connie as his groomer. She…read moregreeted us warmly and immediately made both me and my dog feel comfortable. I told her I wanted a compact haircut for my dog and sent a few reference photos. Wow--she absolutely nailed it! The haircut turned out even better than I expected. She paid great attention to detail, and my pup looked fantastic when I picked him up. She even gave him a little "BBL" makeover--LOL! Connie is clearly a highly skilled groomer who takes pride in her work. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and caring groomer. She is worth every penny, and I will definitely be back. Thank you, Connie!

    PSA: First of all before my review, I want to say be aware of folks who leave one star reviews…read morewith no profile picture or pictures. It's hard to take people seriously when they only received a Yelp account just to give one negative review. And also try and understand what a one star really means. If you were pleased by a service but upset by the price, then that's not one star, that's probably three. Anyway, let me continue on. I've been coming to Dirty Dogs since they first set up shop here. I usually do self wash for my Lab mix. I appreciate the aprons, the warm water, all the shampoo and brushes, the cotton balls for the ears. Most of the people who work here are super nice and clearly love dogs and are always willing to help. I usually cook my dog's food but sometimes I'll buy their raw food to add to his food. I also love the natural products they have and good treats. You can tell that they are pushing clean products. Recently, we got a 3 year old maltipoo. She's tiny only 11 pounds. Her disposition is skittish, and honestly groomers are NOT dog trainers. They can only do so much. The several times I've brought her in, they've tried very hard to groom her. She's just not comfortable with anything. But she still comes out great every time. With that being said, I want to do a shout out to Klarissa who groomed the maltipoo and Lab mix with ease, that when maltipoo came back she was actually fine, even though I knew she gave her problems being still. She even included the paw pad shave even though I chose three for the package. I'm very happy with the service and glad she was able to cut her nails short which is tough to do since her nails are black. No scars or marks. Proof in pics and definitely not AI. Also shoutout to Lauren who was great to chat with and treated both dogs with love. Yes it is pricey. As anything is when it's a service. But considering where it's located, what did you expect? Wait for the deals, they usually send texts when services are discounted.

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    I just love them. Every groomer is amazing. The owner is super helpful. I keep coming back because…read morethe precision, care, and efficiency are unmatched.

    I would not recommend this groomer. I have a 5 month corgi and explained to them that this would be…read morehis first time getting groomed. They told me they have groomers who can handle dog's first time getting groomed. Okay, perfect! So we set up an appointment. On the day of his appointment the groomer texted four minutes before the appointment was going to start that she would be late and she would be there an hour and forty five minutes later. Now I know things happen, but to text that four minutes before the appointment is to start is extremely unprofessional. This should have been our sign to cancel the appointment entirely. I let them know that would not be possible as we had plans for later that night. She then suggested the next day. I told her again no we wouldn't be able to because we had appointments the next day. Again this was probably the universe telling us to just cancel the appointment altogether. All of a sudden she says she can be here by 3:30 P.M. I asked if she really could be here by that time and she said yes so we said yes okay let's continue with the appointment. BIG MISTAKE. The groomer gets here and she acknowledges that this would be his first time getting groomed. We told her yes and let them know he does not like getting his nails cut, doesn't like the blow dryer, etc. She said ok. She asked us how we wanted to do his hair and we said we can go shorter and to make his nails as short as possible. An hour later she lets us know he's done. We go down to get him and he looks like a completely different dog. I'm shocked at how he looks. She basically shaved him down almost to the skin. I felt like she was also trying to guilt us because she also kept saying how he was nervous and scratched and bit her. But that's why you were warned from us and the appointment guide that this was his first grooming experience and that he would be nervous and take the proper precautions with him. I feel like that wasn't the case and she shaved him down and rushed through it. We couldn't really inspect him then and there because like I said we had plans for later that night. But looking at him the next day we noticed how uneven and how shocking this haircut really is. You can see the shaver marks and how uneven it is. He really looks like a different dog. I called today because this isn't right and spoke to a receptionist. She said did I want the head groomer to come and fix it? How can they fix it? He basically has no hair left if they tried to fix it. So she said they could offer a 20 percent off discount for our next service. I was honest and said that his hair is probably going to take a long time to grow back and I will never use them ever again. So we kinda sat in silence and I asked if there was an additional discount they could give. She told me that she would have to ask the head groomer and she would text me. After not hearing back from her I ended up calling back. She said that they could offer an addition 5 percent off. Whatever percentage off isn't enough. I don't think whoever the groomer was could handle first time grooming with puppies. And I do not think that's enough for what they put our dog through. I hope he isn't scarred for the rest of his life against getting groomed. Do not recommend this groomer at all. Try a different mobile grooming if you can.

    Dirty Dogs - groomer - Updated September 2026

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