just updating to say that we still come here regularly and absolutely love it! everyone is great…read moreand so accommodating!!

2 plus years of amazing service. Rapunzel our pup is always so excited to go to her day spa…read moreappointment once a month. God Bless you!

Doggie Station and Carol Nordstrom are just the best. I have been bringing my dogs here for years…read more I can't believe I have never posted a review. Carol and her daughter Iris are super friendly, very accommodating and truly bond with the animals they groom. I used to live in La Mesa so coming to Santee was not a big deal. In 2023 I moved to Scripps Ranch. My dog loves Doggie Station so much that I still drive her every other week for a bath & grooming. Once we get out of the car my dog can't get inside fast enough. Poppy jumps on the gate as if to say, Girlfriend let me in. Carol's schedule is flexible and she is always accommodating my special request, appointment changes and is always willing to allow Poppy to hang out until I can get back there to pick her up. Her prices are very competitive.

Great price and my puppy haircut looked so good! We will definitely be back. Thank you!read more

I've been taking both my golden and my little terrier mix to Suds N Paws for grooming for years and…read moream a very happy customer. My golden is a certified therapy dog at the San Diego airport--I recently had her groomed just before taking her to the airport to "work"--so many passengers remarked about how soft and beautiful she was. Thank you, Suds N Paws!

My dogs were groomed exactly as I wanted. I have a 14 yr old 20 of Havanese and a 10 month old…read moreteacup Poodle what weighs under 3 pounds. Chastity listens and is so good with my babies..

Megan did a fabulous job on kaya today! Short haircut looks amazing! Everything well trimmed. This…read morewas our first time so we will be returning.

Omg they were so amazing with my baby it was his first ever grooming session and I was really…read morenervous for him but they told me he did great! Would obviously look around since he's only a 5 month old puppy but was very chill and cool and he looked fantasticcc it was exactly what I wanted his haircut to look like!!!

If you live in Alpine, you already know how special Natural Instincts is…read more Angela is truly one of a kind. Her love for animals is obvious in everything she does. I constantly see her going out of her way to help reunite lost pets with their families, posting across multiple community groups, scanning animals, and doing whatever she can to help. Today, while driving my daughter home from school, we spotted a tiny Chihuahua running in the middle of the road. We immediately picked it up tried to find its home. Unfortunately, we couldn't figure out who the owner was so we took it straight to Natural Instincts. Angela scanned the dog for a chip, and when none was found, she took photos of it, posted in local groups near where the dog was found, and before long, we were able to locate the owner. What really touched me was that she didn't just scan and send us on our way. She gave us a harness and leash so the little pup would be safe and secure while we searched for its family. This is who she is. This is how she runs her business. Natural Instincts isn't just a pet store. It's a place run by someone with a genuine heart for animals and the community. The shop is absolutely adorable, they offer grooming, and when we were there, we even saw two beautiful black kittens available for adoption. We need more businesses and more humans like this in our communities. If you can, please support Natural Instincts!

I will not be bringing my dogs here for grooming again. If the groomer is unwilling to work with…read morelonger-haired dogs, that should be communicated upfront so customers can make other arrangements. When I called to schedule an appointment for my mini Sheepadoodle, I was questioned about why it had been five months since her last visit. She is still a puppy, I prefer to keep her coat longer, and I regularly bathe and groom her myself. I also clearly stated that she was not matted. However, upon arrival, the groomer immediately began checking her over as if expecting to find matting. She did not I then explained that I wanted her to maintain a sheepdog look while having her coat shortened slightly for the warmer weather. When I picked up my dog, she had been completely shaved down and nothing like what I had asked for. Even more upsetting, she appeared frightened and anxious. I have never seen her react this way after a grooming appointment. She stayed glued to my side the entire evening, which is very unlike her. The groomer chose the quickest option without regard for my instructions or my dog's comfort. I expected professionalism and care, and unfortunately received neither.

I've been coming to this groomer for over 11 years and have always had great experiences--until…read morenow. The new staff member (I believe her son) treated me horribly. I made a simple request, and he yelled at me, saying, 'If you don't like it here, you can go somewhere else.' I was shocked. The woman who has always groomed my dog is polite, skilled, and has given my adorable Yorkie the perfect teddy bear cut every time. This time, her son clearly did the grooming instead. He left a noticeable mustache on her face (which has never happened before) and was smirking at me when I picked her up. The regular groomer could tell the cut was poorly done, but she did nothing to fix it. Despite the disappointing result, I still left a tip, as I always do. It's really sad to see this business showing such poor judgment in hiring. I'm taking his advice and will be taking my dog somewhere else from now on.

I have to give Star Dogs their flowers. We have been taking our Shiba Inu in for the past 2 years…read moreand he ABSOLUTELY LOVES COMING IN! We were really skeptical on finding a groomer when we first adopted our shiba Kaytra. We got recommended by our friend to come here and never tried anywhere else ever since. Rika and her family always do a an amazing job at making Kaytra feel loved, comfortable and feeling fresh! We've never had any problems with telling them any specific needs he may have needed during a session. Kaytra literally RUNS into their shop! We can't even get him close to the bathroom without being suspicious! What the Star dogs team has going on has is something special and anyone we have recommended to since has the same experience. Expect a 2-3hr time frame once you have dropped off your pup, which does help plan out the day, they give you a call when he is ready and is never pushy/try to rush you to come pick them up. Love working with Star Dogs.

Absolutely amazing! Kelly gets down to business and gets the job done. Previously had a mobile…read moregroomer come out for my long coat German Shepherd and was not very impressed. Took him to Kelly and she didn't even complain about his knots or the foxtails stuck in his fur. He came out looking outstanding! Thank you so much, Kelly. I know that you work extremely hard. Great job!

I highly recommend bringing your pets here for grooming. We brought my mom's dog in for grooming…read moreand we are so happy with the results. He had a lot of matting which required a lot of work to get rid of. They ended up having to shave him, but he is so much more comfortable! Here he is after excitedly throwing the couch cushions around I will be bringing him back for regular grooming.

Kristina is AMAZING. My dogs are very spoiled and she remembers everything. One hates the dryer…read morethe other only likes to be washed in cool water. I absolutely love her and how amazing she treats my pets. Ive been coming here for years.

Sooooo... This is the THIRD dog grooming business is this location since 2004, and I was a little…read moreskeptical that yet another groomer was going to give it a try. I think this one is the best yet! The owners, Kristina and Brian are REALLY good with dogs, and you can tell that they care. They are both super easy to work with, too The results speak for themselves-- clean, well-groomed, tail-waggin' dogs, and satisfied owners.