After a long post COVID layoff, it was a pleasant trip back to Sydnee's with my new 1 1/2 year old…read moreGolden Retriever, Echo Vici. Hannah boldly took the assignment for Echo's first full grooming experience and he loved it! The new Solana Beach location is more roomy and casual for the dogs. It gives them more opportunity to socialize with other dogs, which has always been a great feature at Sydnee's. Hannah handled Echo wonderfully and did an awesome job trimming his puppy hairs and refreshing his spirit with a fresh bath. Overall, a fantastic experience. Nice work!

This place does great with my Maltipoo, Teddy! We have been…read morecoming here for years! They make a point to know your dogs needs and their quirks! They are attentive to the doggos and they allow my dog to go un-caged! Yay! Teddy is always excited to go get groomed and. Cannot wait to be let in the gate to play and get cleaned! We love them and trust them completely with my little guy. Highly recommend!

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'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.

I was nervous to use an unknown groomer on our foster dog but he is fearful of other dogs so…read moretaking him to a groomer isn't going to work. Wes did an amazing job; Carter looks younger and healthier, smells clean and fresh and has an extra bounce in his expertly groomed paws. Thanks Wes, for listening and double checking you understood what we wanted (a trim not a full blown haircut), and for providing a great grooming experience.

WOOT WOOT!!!! MY DOG IS SO SPARKLY AND HANDSOME!!! Sheryl is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PATIENT!!!…read more I have to say, I got her info from NextDoor and am so happy I called her. My last mobile experience wasn't too great ONLY because my pup's tail fan was cut off. (sad face). So I didn't want to call them again. Found Sheryl's info and decided to give her a call. She is ON TIME - lets you know when she's on the way. She was so patient with Leo and I could hear her loving on him in the trailer. She took the time to ask me questions on what I wanted as far as his cut, etc... He came out looking so handsome. I will be using her again!! Just knowing they come to the house and I don't have to fuss getting back in the car to drop off or pick up in the middle of a work day was perfect. It's not much more money when you think of the time you need to drop off and pick up, interrupting your day. Thanks Sheryl!! You and your husband were so kind to Leo!!!

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.

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.

Came here on a whim after a beach day with the doggies & we're so pleasantly surprised! Both our…read moredogs 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!

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 .

After 6 msgs repeating that I just needed a quote for paw & nail trim (AI) I finally get a 'call…read morecenter' (I thought this was a local business) they quoted me $80!!! $80 For a nail trim that would take less than 5 mins

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.

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.

I just love them. Every groomer is amazing. The owner is super helpful. I keep coming back because…read morethe precision, care, and efficiency are unmatched.

I would not recommend this groomer. I have a 5 month corgi and explained to them that this would be…read morehis first time getting groomed. They told me they have groomers who can handle dog's first time getting groomed. Okay, perfect! So we set up an appointment. On the day of his appointment the groomer texted four minutes before the appointment was going to start that she would be late and she would be there an hour and forty five minutes later. Now I know things happen, but to text that four minutes before the appointment is to start is extremely unprofessional. This should have been our sign to cancel the appointment entirely. I let them know that would not be possible as we had plans for later that night. She then suggested the next day. I told her again no we wouldn't be able to because we had appointments the next day. Again this was probably the universe telling us to just cancel the appointment altogether. All of a sudden she says she can be here by 3:30 P.M. I asked if she really could be here by that time and she said yes so we said yes okay let's continue with the appointment. BIG MISTAKE. The groomer gets here and she acknowledges that this would be his first time getting groomed. We told her yes and let them know he does not like getting his nails cut, doesn't like the blow dryer, etc. She said ok. She asked us how we wanted to do his hair and we said we can go shorter and to make his nails as short as possible. An hour later she lets us know he's done. We go down to get him and he looks like a completely different dog. I'm shocked at how he looks. She basically shaved him down almost to the skin. I felt like she was also trying to guilt us because she also kept saying how he was nervous and scratched and bit her. But that's why you were warned from us and the appointment guide that this was his first grooming experience and that he would be nervous and take the proper precautions with him. I feel like that wasn't the case and she shaved him down and rushed through it. We couldn't really inspect him then and there because like I said we had plans for later that night. But looking at him the next day we noticed how uneven and how shocking this haircut really is. You can see the shaver marks and how uneven it is. He really looks like a different dog. I called today because this isn't right and spoke to a receptionist. She said did I want the head groomer to come and fix it? How can they fix it? He basically has no hair left if they tried to fix it. So she said they could offer a 20 percent off discount for our next service. I was honest and said that his hair is probably going to take a long time to grow back and I will never use them ever again. So we kinda sat in silence and I asked if there was an additional discount they could give. She told me that she would have to ask the head groomer and she would text me. After not hearing back from her I ended up calling back. She said that they could offer an addition 5 percent off. Whatever percentage off isn't enough. I don't think whoever the groomer was could handle first time grooming with puppies. And I do not think that's enough for what they put our dog through. I hope he isn't scarred for the rest of his life against getting groomed. Do not recommend this groomer at all. Try a different mobile grooming if you can.