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).

Nina has been giving Penny her bath and trimming her nails every month for almost six years! Nina…read moreis amazing - Penny is an anxious and very particular dog and Nina is so good with her. I wouldn't take Penny to anyone else. Penny gets so excited to see Nina every month and comes home squeaky clean every time. Nina is the best!

I've been getting my golden groomed for over 5 years with Doggylicious, and it's been amazing every…read moretime! Nina is a dog lover and it shows. She's always on time and on schedule with my dogs grooming every 2 months, and my Bailey is always super happy and prancing after her grooming sessions! You'd be hard pressed to find a better more loving dog groomer than Nina! Thank you so much for all you've done for my Bailey!

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.

Our long haired munchkin was experiencing extreme knotting before we found Kittington. The process…read moreof getting an appointment scheduled was a little long but worth it. Kittington was professional, answered all our questions / concerns, talked to us about our kitten for 15 mins after the appointment. Our kitten was much happier after the groom (even though we couldn't save most of his hair)

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.

Truly amazing...top-notch quality grooming with extreme care. Cant imagine taking our dog anywhere…read moreelse. p.s. The remodel of the facility is hella nice...separation adds calmness and serenity. And the move of the entrance/exit provides a better flow.

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.

Wow! This is hands down the best grooming Winston has ever had! Thank you so much, Patricia, for…read moremaking him look like the cutest little rock star, pumpkin, sweet cake! We have officially found our new groomer. The booking process was super easy too, which made the whole experience even better. I couldn't be happier, highly recommend!

Another amazing hairdo for Chauncey. Stylist Ibrahim, did…read moreChauncey solid with his new, Indian Summer cut. The customer served was stellar as always and they even took care of Talulah's, wash and go. They both look wonderfully fresh and coiffed. Thanks again Mudpuppy's. Job well done.

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.

They do an amazing job with my Aussie, Kenzo! It always looks perfect and he smells amazing. Highly…read morerecommend.

Our 4 months old puppy had his first grooming here and turned out great! Love how round his paws…read moreare! Will come again!

We love bringing Snowy here! From the friendly staff to the welcoming environment, I always feel…read morecompletely comfortable and confident leaving him in their care. Ari is amazing! She always comes out to greet Snowy when we arrive, brings him back herself, and takes the time to chat with me afterward. Snowy looks absolutely stunning after every single grooming session. It's hard to find a groomer you completely trust with your dog and I'm so grateful we found Ari!! We drive into the city from the East Bay and it's worth it every single time!

I've taken my pup (a toy poodle) to get groomed here multiple times. They are quick, efficient and…read morealways do great job. Easy to book and communicate with too which is great :)