My wife and I have been VIP grooming clients since we moved to SF 5 years ago. We work with Dennise…read morewho has built close, trusting relationships with both our 10 year old maltipoo and our bernedoodle puppy. Our maltipoo in particular had very difficult grooming experiences prior to Dennise. Dennise is dedicated to serving every dog she grooms regardless of age and temperament. We can attest that she built a strong relationship with our maltipoo that has helped her feel more at ease being groomed (a true feat). Dennise also is the only groomer we have trusted with our bernedoodle puppy which has clearly paid off: our puppy seems to truly enjoy hanging out with all the groomers and other pups when she is in the shop. Dennise is clearly passionate about her work and it is an added bonus that she gives her clients excellent hair cuts. Shout out also to Brian for all of his hard work behind the scenes keeping the business side streamlined. He is kind, friendly, and makes scheduling appointments easy for us which is greatly appreciated. We look forward to continuing to work with Dennise and Brian for many years to come. TLDR; Highly recommend VIP grooming to any dog owners in SF who are looking for compassionate groomers who are passionate about individualizing dogs' care and serving their clients with the upmost professionalism!

I just need people to see how good this dog looks every time I take her here. I never see them…read morestruggle with her either (quite the opposite of what happens when we try to groom her at home).

We just moved to the area from the OC and desperately needed to find a groomer for our large,…read moreanxious Australian Shepherds. My husband contacted Nina and set up an appointment. She did a fantastic job and was so good with our boys. We couldn't be happier about finding a groomer in the city.

I tried to get a quote for grooming for my rescue dog who seems to have fleas. She responds fairly…read morequickly. She unfortunately could not take him since being a mobile unit, it would risk other dogs, etc. makes sense. However, I was quite impressed by the way she continued to assist me in my problem and trying to troubleshoot what was the issue. She did not need to stay on the phone with me but she was so nice and caring! I appreciate her efforts and hope to be able to use her services for future dogs!

Alex did an amazing job with my pup! Alex was incredibly patient with Sox and took the time to make…read moresure everything was done right. I really appreciated how attentive and caring everyone was throughout the grooming appointment. I don't even live in the area and commute over 30 minutes just to come here, and it's absolutely worth it. I'll definitely be coming back and requesting Alex again. Highly recommend!

I've been taking my 5 year old corgi to Luxe Paw and Grooming for about a year, and I can't say…read moreenough good things. Yumi takes amazing care of him. He comes home super clean, smelling great, and fully deshedded. The bath service is a great value and includes more than expected. I'm always impressed when I pick him up. He looks like a new dog every time. They also add thoughtful touches like treats and a cute bandana around holidays. Highly recommend Luxe Paw and Grooming if you're new to the area and looking for a friendly, affordable neighborhood groomer.

The service is top notch from start to end. Artana is super nice, punctual, and always gives my boy…read morea great cut. Love how she transforms my Persian into a dino!

First time having my cats professionally groomed and I chose Kittington it was the best decision!…read moreHer professionalism and the skill set is shown on my cats. One of my cat is extremely matted, and she was able to clean shave her without any problem. The other cat is not so matted, she preserved a lot of his hair. My cats looked so good! She gave me some tips to groom the cats at home to prevent matting. Will definitely book her again!

Had a very good experience at Virginia's for a nail trim for my leash-reactive dog. I like that she…read moreis by-appointment only, as my dog loses her mind when she sees another dog that she can't rush over to. When Virginia was informed about our situation, she was very accommodating. I appreciated this so much! She told me she can take Cora either as the first or last appointment of the day so that we would avoid any potential drama. She also generously gives homemade treats to her furry clients! She even came out to my car to meet our other dog :) Will return for sure.

Brought Charlie in for grooming and had a great experience with Virginia. She was incredibly…read moreaccommodating and genuinely open to feedback, which I really appreciated. I'm particular about how he's trimmed, and she took the time to listen and adjust accordingly. Charlie came home looking beautifully groomed while still natural -- and most importantly, he was calm and comfortable afterward. That tells me he was handled with care. It's not easy to find someone who balances skill with patience, but Virginia absolutely does. We'll definitely be back.

Camilo did a great job with out pup! Even though she was scared of the dryer, he didn't force her…read moreto dry. If I could rate 10 out of 10 I would.

Arrived before the arrival time, which we appreciated, and were ready to go straight to work to…read moretake our dog. For context; our dog is an Australian shepherd weighing 40-50lbs, doesn't like the blow dryer. Our dog came out looking beautiful, well groomed, smelling fresh, and wearing a cute bandana. We also requested a trim, she has a double coat so they didn't over do it per our request. It was our first time using Wow! My Dog, and the team was great in communicating with us.

Just wanted to say thank you to Mudpuppy's and stylist, Omar for such a wonderful doggy-hair-do…read more Chauncey has never looked more handsome and is so confident in his new look that he's thinking of getting an agent and becoming a model!!! Frankly, I think he can do it! He'd do great doing print or on the catwalk. He's featuring "star quality" and he knows it! He's also thinking of changing his name to Chauncey Evangelista. You sorta created a monster. Anyway, I just thought you should know that you lost another one to the fashion industry.

I was parked next to Mudpuppy's just now. A female employee went from one side to the other via the…read moresidewalk and didn't secure the gate behind herself. It was wide open. They were careless with the lives of YOUR animals. Two dogs without collars or leashes ran out onto the sidewalk behind her and luckily followed her to the other side of the store. They could have just as easily run into the street without collars and been killed! I yelled out about the gate and the lady DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE DOGS WERE FOLLOWING HER. Then she carried one dog back to the other side and the other dog, again without a collar or leash just walked back onto the sidewalk and back to the other side again. They were lucky these two dogs were so well behaved but no matter how well behaved a dog is, they should ALWAYS be on leash when out on the sidewalk. Fortunately all the dogs are safe, but seeing this carelessness I would NEVER BRING MY DOG BACK HERE. If they are that careless with other peoples beloved animals they shouldn't even have a business. Do not trust them to protect your animal while in their care. ** edit in response to owner below: Well it seems other commenters have seen the same, including with their own dogs being off leash outside. So I highly doubt what you're saying is true. Either way, never bringing my dog here again and I'm going to continue to tell others the same. Lastly, if you let shops dogs outside off leash then you are still an irresponsible dog owner. Leashes are required by law for a reason. If you don't care enough about your own dogs to leash them outside, I don trust you with my dogs. You should be fined and your dogs taken before they are harmed.

Wonderful shop! It feels magical when you first walk in. Great selection of birds, toys, pet…read moresupplies. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, and great customer service. We got two beautiful budgies there to add to our flock -- we will definitely be going back!

I went in out of curiosity, but left feeling pretty distressed and sad. The first thing I noticed…read morewas the constant, overwhelming squawking of so many birds packed into the small store. Social and highly intelligent animals require a lot of mental stimulation and space to move, and many of the birds were either isolated in a small cage or packed together in a cage with many others. I'm sad to see that in a progressive city like San Francisco, stores are still selling "exotic animals" from breeders while so many birds and other companion animals are waiting in rescues for homes. The exotic pet trade is chock-full of welfare and conservation issues, and it breaks my heart to see these living beings treated as retail products. I would love to see The Animal Company partner with rescues and adoption organizations instead of selling animals. That would be a compassionate step that better reflects the values many people in this community care about.

My sweet little 6.5 lb Pomeranian turns into a monster when she gets groomed. In the past I've been…read morecalled 3 different times by groomers to come get her because she was too much for them. The last groomer that was able to handle her always charged me a naughty puppy fee. The dog barber not only didn't charge me a naughty puppy fee, they did an amazing job and even told me that she did really well . They took 2 1/2 hours from start to finish. I'm So happy to have found a good reliable groomer close by. Highly recommend.

The dog barber really nails it everytime!! Exactly what I asked for ! Elton looks so good! So regal…read more! And the customer service is great ! I'm always so thankful !

I discovered The Pawffice after asking a woman in Noe Valley who she used to groom her dog as he…read morewas beautifully cut. Since then, Ariana and team have been working with Apollo, our Portuguese Water Dog, for the past year and groom him monthly. They are extremely talented and groomed him beautifully from our first visit and every visit after. Ariana is very professional and when she is not available, she has another talented groomer on her team. He can get stressed and they keep him relaxed and calm while he's in their care. I highly recommend The Pawffice!

My fur-baby, Stokely Love, and I love Ariana so much! It's not easy to find a groomer you can…read moretrust--that shows up with consistent care, expertise, and warmth. That is def Ari! We used to see Ari at their other location, Tilt Spa, and are so happy they opened closer to us at Pawffice. The facility is also clean, well kept, and super cute--with staff who are professional and courteous. We are blessed to have found someone like Ariana as my lil guy's groomer and no matter what--Stokely is always looking his best!