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    Parker and Ronin
    Aaron G.

    When I moved to the city, I was on the hunt for a reliable dog groomer I could truly trust with my pups. After asking around, I was introduced to The Dog Barber--and I couldn't be happier! From day one, the team has been absolutely amazing. They make me feel completely at ease every time I drop my dogs off, and I know they're in great hands. During the first couple of visits, they took the time to get the haircut just right, and they've been consistently nailing it ever since. Their grooming skills are top-notch--my dogs always come out looking perfect! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which just adds to the overall great experience. I truly can't recommend this place enough. Thank you so much for always taking such great care of my pups! Here's a photo from today's groom--looking sharp as always! - Parker and Ronin

    Rocky & Ella
    Karen F.

    Amazing groomer, my dogs love going to Doggie Barber. Some groomers they shake and not want to go in. Not the case here, they walk in with tails wagging.

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    Maya R.

    We love Roberto and his team! Communication with Roberto is very easy via text and he always gets back to me the same day with availability. Make sure to reach out a few weeks in advance because he's usually pretty booked up. The shop is a small hole in the wall but I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon it. They're consistent, and follow the inspo photos I show them of how I want my dog's hair cut. My dog is usually there for about 3 hours and always comes back smelling clean!

    Odie with his fresh new do' !
    Zack B.

    Took our litte guy Odie here for the first time. It's a busy small business, but they do a great job communicating and updating as needed. For example, Odies fur was a bit matted and would require more additional time to fix. They called and let us know, and that it would cost a bit more before completing. Totally fine bc look how cute he came out !

    Sima S.

    Teddy has the best haircut ever and I'm so happy with that. Thank you Dog Barber. friendly staff.

    Grace C.

    Went to the dog barber for the first time. Booked appointment via email. The owner responded a couple days later and we finalized on estimate cost, appointment detail. The location is convenient with ok street parking. Dropped off my pup and owner asked for some instructions. 4 hours later, a text came to let me know my pup will be ready. I tried to call after 3 hours to see if ready to pick up as i thought that was the original estimate but no one picked up. Wish the communication was a bit more but given this is a small business, all were probably busy with multiple pups and prioritized them. So that's understandable. I like his summer cut. Will plan to return.

    Pashka with her fresh poodle cut! Thank you, Roberto and team! Amazing work each time! Wanted to give a shout out to Norma!

    Wanted to give Roberto and his team a special shout out they always take care of Pashka and handle her with great care, grace, and professionalism. Wanted to give a special shout out to Norma specifically because she usually cuts her hair and my doggie has separation anxiety. With handling separation anxiety it could be pretty tough, but they got it down! Thank you

    Kristin P.

    After trying a few different SF dog grooming options, we found The Dog Barber. My dog Roux has a long coat that is prone to tangles so we visit for a bath every two weeks. When you walk in, you can see the dogs getting groomed as everything is out in the open. The owner, Roberto is so nice and accommodating. Roux always leaves looking great. Highly recommend.

    Just had my haircut!
    Suzette L.

    This has been our go to place ever since we moved to the city. We have been to two other places when we forgot to book (yes reserve a spot early, there's a reason other places are easier to book). These days it seems like dog grooming is pricey wherever you go. It has gone up slightly here as well - $95 (+$5 if matted) for our small 8 pound cockapoo. But worth it. Communication with Roberto is always super easy via text and when we pick up our little one, she always looks perky and happy!

    Afshin A.

    Wonderful cuts! Although very cute when fluffy, it comes a point every 2-3 months when a professional haircut is a must for our little puppy. We tried taking him to a few other places and had mixed results. Usually a few weeks after the cut when his her would grew some, we could see how uneven the cut was. Then we were told about The Dog Barber! Roberto and the crew are great. We have been going therefor a couple of years now and have been happy every time! If you are looking for a dog barber, I highly recommend The Dog Barber! Just make sure to call in advance as their calendar gets filled very quickly.

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    sheryl c.

    Wow!! First visit best groom ever. Quick, right price, Gabby the golden doodle looks adorable. Thanks !

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    Chris B.

    What can I say about this place? I love it! I've been coming here for the past 5 years and they are the absolute best. I've tried out a few spots as well as various mobile services and nobody gives a cut quite like these guys. Great service, friendly staff, and always very accommodating. The location is easy enough for me to get to and if you are dropping off early enough, parking is not an issue either. There usually are a few spots open on the street right in front which makes drop off and pick up a breeze. The place itself is a small hole in the wall, but they keep it clean and orderly. I love seeing all of the other dogs getting really great cuts here as well. The prices are reasonable considering the quality of the work. If you don't mind spending a little more to have your pup looks it's best, then this is the spot for you. I highly recommend The Dog Barber in SF.

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    Dependable and friendly. The shop is neat and clean too. The owner and staff are both friendly!

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    Fantastic & friendly staff at an amazing price. Roberto is very responsive to emails and texts and our dog received a very nice haircut.

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    Our Murray has been getting groomed by Roberto and his team for over 3 years and we wouldn't go anywhere else.

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    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).

    Mudpuppy’s Tub & Scrub - San Francisco - Her nails are uncut

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    Castro

    I brought in floppy who is not easy to handle. Stubborn & 65 pounds of muscle…read more But these folks were wonderful. They don't have enough stars for these people. Good quality care. Respectfully Pedro

    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.

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    The Animal Company

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    Noe Valley

    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!

    TLDR: Each time I've walked into this shop, I've been…read moregreeted with warmth and offered help in finding what I'm looking for. If they haven't had the item I'm seeking, they make helpful suggestions. Longer: I have an extremely picky cat and there have been times over the years I've forgotten to order her special food or the delivery is delayed, so then I go hunting through the City. Plus, I love animals and stopping in a mom and pop pet shop "just to see what there is" happens frequently xD Unfortunately, the Animal Company hasn't carried what I needed in the past, as the cat and dog food selection is fairly limited (yet varied) given the hundreds of varieties of foods nowadays. I digress... just last weekend my kitty's special kidney food was delayed in transit and the lil chonker ate through her last order in record time. Kitty has gotten accustomed to a mix of kidney+core wellness and she let us know allllllll night Friday into Saturday that her food was not right. After two nights in a row of poor sleep, I was determined to find (Weruva) Wx Low Phos tilapia+tuna somewhere in the City. PFE website says they have it, but no stores have in stock (thank goddess I called before trekking). Called a few of the smaller shops around town with no luck. As options were dwindling, I gave The Animal Company a call and imagine my surprise when a cheery voice on the other end of the phone confirmed they did indeed have what I was looking for! It was 4th of July and the person on the phone informed me they were closing early, around 3pm, and put 4 cans of food aside for me. I immediately hopped off the couch and we got on our way to the J. Within an hour I had kidney friendly food plus some kidney friendly treats (!! Wx Low Phos new product) in hand, a full belly (stopped at Subs Inc. across the street), and we were on our way back home. Note: yes, about half+ the store is dedicated to birbs. I'm glad I took some time to read reviews+Rick's responses here on Yelp, 'cause admittedly it made me a lil sad to see some of the birbs in the store, I realize now I subconsciously avoided it. Turns out, many of the birbs in store are being boarded (and very! well cared for). Totally understandable some may look sad given they're in a new environment and very likely missing their humans. I know my kitty would be absolutely out of sorts if taken out of home while I was away (and sure, birbs are different than cats, but these birbs are VERY smart). I've been following a woman on YT, I think a random covid SiP stumble, who has educated me on these magnificent, fascinating creatures (birbs). Even if you never want to own a parrot/tangential, I recommend giving a watch https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ET3cCXsKZ1Q

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