I've been coming here for over a year and had always been really happy, which makes this even more…read moredisappointing to write. The service itself has been good, and that's why I kept coming back. However, over the past few visits, the pricing has become frustrating. I completely understand that businesses need to raise prices over time, but what's not okay is the lack of communication. The last three times I've come in, my total has increased without any notice beforehand. Prices have nearly doubled since I first started coming, and at no point was I told in advance what the updated cost would be. It puts customers in an uncomfortable position at checkout and doesn't feel transparent or respectful. A quick heads-up before starting the service would make a big difference. I really hope they improve communication, because this could easily be a great long-term place if that piece was handled better.

We love Mr. Bohdi's Grub and Scrub and Nina is amazing. She is incredibly kind and truly great with…read moreour dogs. It's clear she genuinely loves the dogs and treats them with so much care and patience. She is always happy and cheerful, which makes the whole experience even better. You can tell she takes a lot of pride in what she does. Our dogs always come home looking great and happy.

I tried to get my 2 year old Terripoo in for a groom on a Friday afternoon, we were told the…read moreappointments remaining could accommodate a bath, so I took the slot. The Currycomb was recommended by a stranger on the street when we met her and her exact twin of our dog and asked where she takes her dog for grooming - great word of mouth praise, Currycomb must be good. I have to agree with the other reviews that the communication is void as we tried to get in a lunch while the bath was going on, we didn't know if we had 1 hour or 4. Our dog looked great when we picked him up, no complaints. The first oddity about the visit, they only accept cash. The second oddity is that they do not keep any cash on hand to make change when you pay. So if you just have $20 bills, and the service is just over $40, you end up tipping MORE than you usually would just so you can get on with your day.

The Currycomb has ALWAYS been our go to over the years when we're in SoCal. Sadly, they closed…read moretheir doors in September of 2023. I want to take this time to thank the folks there for the great service and excellent care of our animals. Cheers!

Very easy to communicate with…read more This was my first trying run this place on October 3rd. I was hesitant because my fluffy cat hadn't been to a groomer in years ( they closed) and my short hair kitty had never been to a groomer at all. I let the groomer know this and let them know that the short hair kitty doesn't like his hands being touched, so I wasn't sure if he would get his nails trimmed. Not sure if I needed to be there or not in case a blood bath would happen They reassured me that Angel is great with cats and that he would be fine. I got there about 7:50am and Angel let me go in early with the furkids. The place was nice and clean and no vibes! I dropped them off and Angel told me it would take about 3 hrs and he'll call me when they were done. I waited out front in the car with my Mom. When they were ready, they called and I went inside to pick them up. They looked fantastic and smelled so good. They were calm, no look of discomfort or panic, so hopefully things went well. Even after a week of being home, they still smelled great and the short haired baby smelled good a week after that. They also both had matching bandanas which was adorable! We'll go to this place again and hope they make a closer location.

The team at Happy Tails salon is wonderful and accommodating…read more A few time when we brought our small maltipoo dog they took great care of him, they don't crate after or before the services. The grooming is always done on time or even earlier. Prices are very reasonable. I definitely recommend them for grooming services.

Dirty Dogs' self-wash is an absolute lifesaver! Washing my golden retriever in my apartment is…read moreback-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!

The Good: great people, great grooming and baths and "CAGE FREE"…read more. 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.

If you want your dog to look like a literal masterpiece, you need to see Payton. I'm Asher (a…read moreBichon Poodle mix), and Payton is my absolute favorite. She is so kind, patient, and incredibly creative. I leave her salon looking like the softest, fluffiest cloud, and the compliments never stop. Even two months after a groom, my shape still looks perfect when we go for walks! Payton is also an actual saint for handling my mom, who is a major worrywart about me. She treats us both with so much patience. I always know I'm in the best possible hands. Thank you, Payton, for making me look and feel like a superstar!

Everyone should take their pups here for grooming!! It was sadly closed for many months after…read moresomeone ran their car into the building, and I limped along for 10 months waiting for them to open again! Please come back and bring them your business. The owner is the sweetest and the staff are wonderful! They are worth every dollar you pay. Alan is awesome!! But, don't take my Friday morning appointments or we may need to duke it out .

This was the third mobile groomer I've tried and by far the best experience. Their communication…read morewas great from start to finish and they kept me updated throughout the appointment, which I really appreciated. You can tell Holly truly cares about the dogs she works with. My pup looked great and seemed really comfortable afterward. We will definitely be back.

Angela did an amazing job and I would hire her a hundred more times. She made me feel that my dog…read morewas in good hands and he immediately took to her. She asked questions and was very intuitive as to what I was hoping would be accomplished. Highly recommended

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.