The Good: great people, great grooming and baths and "CAGE FREE" . The Bad: April 1st they began charging $25 per dog for a "cageless service fee". The problem is they don't have any cages in the grooming area. And if you bring 2 dogs in together then it $50 before you do anything!! You don't have a choice to do cageless or caged. One of the great things about Dirty Dogs is that it is cage free. So find another way to increase prices more legitimately, and until then I will have to think twice about coming in again or as often. A friend of mine said that he cut back on the amount that he tips to make up for this charge. That's not fair to the groomers. But it's his way of letting you know that he doesn't approve of this frivolous fee either. read more

Came here on a whim after a beach day with the doggies & we're so pleasantly surprised! Both our dogs were covered in sand after playing at the beach & needed to be washed off ASAP lol. We just walked in & the women working got us set up right away! All the workers here were so lovely & helpful. They provided shampoo, conditioner, towels, ear cleaner, face wash & so much more! The water is at one temp, which is nice and warm for the pups & there is a blow dryer as well. Price was very decent! We even bought a coconut deodorant spray for the dogs for afterwards. If we're ever in the area again & in need of a quick dog wash, we'll definitely come here! read more

Dirty Dogs - No time limit self serve bath! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

I go to Ali for grooming my golden retriever. Ali is amazing! He is so knowledgeable and my dog comes out looking amazing every time. Highly recommend. It's easy to book online too. read more

Dirty Dogs - Ali showed me the undercoat he got out! Crazy! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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! read more

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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 read more

Dirty Dogs - Sandra and Allie are excellent groomers at Dirty Dog in Solana Beach--always do a great job, and my little one loves them! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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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! read more

Dirty Dogs - My dog's cut after grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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! read more

Dirty Dogs - Rizzy girl - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

This review is for groomer, Ali K, who gave my dog the best cut of her life! Ali is also incredibly kind and gentle and made my dog feel at ease right away. I highly recommend him and i will definitely be scheduling with him from now on! read more

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. read more

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I went to get my Sofiee groomed. Laura was so amazingly caring and gentle with her. She usually is frightened after a groom but with Laura she was super happy :))) thank youuuuu read more

'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!' read more

Dirty Dogs - During appointment. Look at all that fluff! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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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. read more

Dirty Dogs - Boon - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

​I had an amazing experience here this past week. If you have a large dog or one with skin issues, this is the place to go! ​Gage was the person that helped me here. He was super knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. I was a bit worried about getting my large dog into the tub, but he didn't hesitate to step in and help me carry him in safely. It made the whole process so much less stressful for both me and my dog. ​After noticing my dog's skin was looking a bit inflamed, he recommended a mud scrub. I decided to try it, and the results were fantastic! My dog seems so much more comfortable now. ​I would definitely recommend stopping by and asking for the mud scrub if your dog has any skin issues. We will absolutely be back! read more

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 read more

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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! read more

Dirty Dogs - Milo and smokey! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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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! read more

Dirty Dogs - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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!! read more

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This evening on 8/11/26 after a beach walk I bought my dog to dirty dogs Solana Beach for a "do it yourself" dog wash. It was 6:15pm and they close at 7pm. I knew I'd have to hurry so in my mind I thought ok be fast...no conditioner or blow dryer. When I got there the woman working begin to tell me that she was working alone so unless I can wash my dog in 20 minutes, I wouldn't be able to do it. I told her I would try to go as fast as I could, and then she proceeded to tell me that it wasn't going to be possible. So I'm standing there w my sandy wet dog being turned away and they're not even closing for another 45 min. So because this woman was alone on her shift (but also claimed someone was sanitizing the mats) I was not able to use their services. That is super annoying. Probably not employee of the month material. Maybe she needs to request to work earlier shifts so people can come to wash their dogs in the evening. Plus it's summer and people are out later. And come on it's not like they close the door at s and she leaves. I have worked closing shifts before. I get it. It sucks. But I'm sure the owner wouldn't be happy with her turning business away. Very disappointed customer. read more

Laura at dirty dogs did such an amazing job with my dog. The dedication and attention to detail is unmatched. She treats my babies as if they are hers with care and love . Thank you Laura I will definitely return because of her. read more

I wrote a two star review a week ago about the self-service bathing policy. My gripe was more than handled professionally. The customer service is beyond professional, diplomatic, exceptional, and impeccable. The manager contacted me immediately and directly taking the steps necessary to further my confidence and support of the business. I am so impressed that I tried to delete my review and can't it seems. I'm even a bigger fan of Dirty Dogs now. I love it when a business goes above and beyond and has a way with words. read more

Got to Dirty Dogs and the tubs were all full. I understand that several people want to wash their dogs on a Sunday morning. Was told I was next in line and they would call me as soon as a tub was available. I walked my dog around the block and looked in and saw people an empty tub. I walked in the store just to see another customer who arrived after me putting their dog into the bath. The employee told me oh I will have a tub ready in a couple of minutes. I sat around waiting for my tub that was only 2 minutes later for 18 minutes. I can understand things are busy but the outright lie by the employee frustrating. I was loyal customer until today. There are plenty of other places to choose from. read more

What a fun treat to wash my dog here! Today I had a double doggie date with a great friend. It started at dog beach in Del Mar, then to Dirty Dogs for a clean up before brunch. My friend and I washed our dogs next to each other and had so much fun in the process. They give you everything you need from shampoo, conditioner, blow dryer, towel etc. I did pay a little extra to have my dogs nails trimmed at the end which was done quickly. My dog smells amazing and is sooo soft. We'll be back for a fun dog beach/dirty dog day! read more

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Best place to go for self-wash after the beach. However, we always try to book with Ali for full grooming services when we can because he gives the best haircuts, and our anxious dog feels at ease with him. We have had other groomers work with our dog and they take a very long time and she always still sheds afterwards. Ali is so friendly and the ultimate professional. He is efficient while still getting a deep shed for our white german shepherd/siberian husky. Highly recommend dirty dogs' products and services. read more

I am updating because when Ally left I was not happy with their service and Marley who has since passed away-- was treated very well by Happy Tails in Cardiff and Debbie was very patient and gave him his last grooming and was excellent. I since take my new put Frankie to Happy Tails in Cardiff because they are much better. read more

Ali is our dog whisperer. We drop our dog, Zippy, off with Ali and he comes back bathed, groomed and zen... unlike other groomers where he ends up hiding under furniture for hours after. Going to Dirty Dogs is his happy place, his doggy spa. We are so happy to have a place that doesn't stress him out; that is kennel free; where they know what they are doing. Also LOCALLY OWNED!!!! Happy to support our local small business owners where we can. read more

So happy to have found Ali. Where he goes, I go. He is a 17 year competition Groomer and works wonders with my Australian Goldendoodle's long thick coat. I wouldn't trust my dog grooming to anyone else. If you're lucky enough to get in with him, you will have found your lifelong Groomer. read more

Dirty Dogs - Bustopher Saylor lives Ali! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Great place to bring your pet and great staff. Good selection of healthy foods. The rewards program also helps

We bring our dogs here just about every two weeks and noticed that things have gone downhill recently. This time a review was warranted as the gal led us to a tub and shortly after we lifted out 70lb dog in discovered the dryer didn't work which she was aware of and never mentioned. Then we asked for a flea shampoo and with no conditioner even it turned out to be $72 for our two pups. Never mentioned the extra cost nor apologized for the misunderstanding when we were shocked by the price. read more

I had taken my dog to the beach and of course he got smelly and Sandy, so I searched for a self-wash place and found Dirty Dogs. They had plenty of stations available, so I brought my dog in and proceeded to wash him. Friendly, close to the beach, nice tub, wand, water pressure, and blow dryer. Unfortunately, even though they advertised that they have everything necessary, they had no combs or brushes suitable for a dog with longer hair. When I asked for a comb, a pin brush or a slicker brush the person had no idea what I was asking for, and suggested that if I wanted one, I could buy one. Usually I comb and brush him while drying him off, because if I don't, he will dry with mats. 24$ is a little spendy for not having the proper supplies. They only had a plastic human brush and a scalp massager brush suitable for a very short coat. read more

Dirty Dogs - Plastic human brush - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

EVERYTHING!!! It was the best experience as the service, location, staff, and especially low prices were PAWESOME. We definitely will be back & often. read more

Dirty Dogs - Smallz (girl) after Premier Scrub. So happy. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Great service, knowledgeable and friendly! My dog Rocket got the best groom here and we also bought some specialty products we really enjoy. Thanks Dirty Dogs! read more

Megan is INCREDIBLE!! Like wow. I'm in a group chat on Instagram with a bunch of other Samoyeds in San Diego and everyone always raves about her. We usually go to other dirty dogs locations and have always had fantastic experiences but Megan is next level! She not only does a great job grooming but the dogs all love her. I have a really fluffy dog (takes about 4 hours to groom) and she said she knows dogs get tired of standing all the time so she had him take breaks where they would do zoomies around the back area, she played with him, and even took him outside for a potty break. My dog came out looking as spiffy as ever and simultaneously had the best time ever. Friends of ours have said their dogs actually get excited whenever they get to the groomers now Also - I took our foster dog here for a do it yourself scrub about a year ago. The guy working said he loved that I'm fostering and said the bath was on him that day + gave us a bag of treats. Such a kind gesture that I will never forget. Thanks Dirty Dogs for always going above and beyond for the pups read more

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Took yorki terriers to dirty dogs micky and cookie to get haircuts. Dogs were never professionally cut before. Met Ali to discuss cut pretty intricate special type of cut for a yorkie with different lengths of hair. He explained to us how the cut will look.We came back the dogs looked amazing. It was a beautiful cut, they never looked so good with diffirent cut lengths on their bodies and faces. I'm very happy we brought them there would recommend to anyone. read more

People working at dirty dogs are so nice. The workers explained every dog wash, and people that work there seemed super friendly as well. I loved the experience. And when my dog came out after an hour, he looked and smelled like a new dog read more

Great experience. Thank you David and Miguel for setting us up. Miguel cleaned tubs up fast for us to use. Super nice crew and facility here. read more

Dirty Dogs - Bronson the rottweiler loving feeling clean - Pet Groomers Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Although people were nice and friendly I was super disappointed on service to the point even two weeks later I still want to cry how bad my dogs hair was cut. His hair is all choppy he's had many haircuts and looks like if I decided to pretend I was a groomer. I normally would go to Gabriel Fietoso or Fabiola who are absolutely wonderful!!! My biggest regret was trusting someone new but I was informed of 15+ experience and did competitive grooming I was told I could come back within a month and get a complimentary cut but I don't even want to trust them with my baby after this. I will definitely be only trusting Fabiola from fabulous grooming or Gabriel Fietoso from GFG read more

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We tried Dirty Dogs for the first time today and we had an amazing experience. The staff was very helpful and we had our choice of shampoo for our dogs. And since they are both big, the staff brought us extra bottles without us having to ask. The facilities were perfect and our dogs were comfortable. We plan to use them again in the future! A big thank you to the 3 staff people that were all amazing! read more

Ali is the best! Every time I come to pick up my Bernedoodle from her haircut, I'm always pleased. He knows exactly what to do and does not disappoint! She gets complimented all the time and she knows she's looking good!! read more

I just got my mini poodle groomed by Ali, he was great, very kind, and groomed Lola very well. He was also very informative on what I should do to keep her fur healthy on the daily. Thank you so much Ali! read more

Ali at Dirty Dogs Solana beach : In general all the groomers are very gentle. My dog's favorite is Ali. He does a beautiful job with my malti poo Xali. He says, "come to Ali baba" Ali is very nice. I also have an older chihuahua that hates nails trimmed. Normally other groomer would put a restraint on her, but at Dirty dogs they are patient with her until she settles down, and they trim her nails without restraints. It's a miracle lol I recommend Ali . read more