Dirty Dogs Hillcrest

Crissy Leen

2024-03

Dirty Dogs not only carries a huge premium variety of products but has a core based on their team. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. And most importantly, my dog loves them. And, we love how she looks. They also have the self service area which is great.

Latavia Ingham

2023-12

I have been taking my maltipoo to Dirty Dogs for a few years now. We take her to Kim, she is amazing at what she does. I will never change groomers unless she is out on vacation or I relocate. Kim is so kind and very patient, which patience and experience was exactly what I was originally looking for for my pups first ever groom with a groomer. So with that, I recommend Kim all around especially if you have a fluffy dog or even one who is timid at the groomers. She always produces amazing work and is time efficient as well. I have never had any issues with Kim, the store, or the staff, everyone is super friendly and welcoming, which is important because I believe customer service can make it break a place ! It’s a great homey pet store. If you are looking for a new Dog store or groomer, I highly recommend checking out Dirty Dogs (and meow) and Kim, she is the go to!

Jesse K

2023-10

This place is really nice. I do love the selection of products and the various services provided here. The staff are WONDERFUL. Parking is difficult 😣 but that’s not their fault. Do try street parking or paid parking just outside if 1.50 is worth your sanity and not trying to fight for a spot. Also people to be a little chaotic in this hub. The only reason why I don’t give it five stars is because the ones I don’t accept cash which seems to be more common place, and you can have your opinion on that but this is my review, and I sometimes have cash I would like to get rid of it and they do not except it. And I wish that the reward program was geared more toward free washes. Like There’s another local place that offers like every x number was get one free I prefer that to free samples as it’s easy at a place like this to spend a lot here. Self wash 22.00 nail trim 20.00 bag of food, toys, treats, tips you’re looking at 60.00-100.00 pretty easily each trip for us so a free wash would be a bigger incentive than a few bucks off or samples of food. (Especially because some of those samples are really just free samples). All and all a kind hearted, friendly staff with a great selection of merchandise, high quality foodstuffs and wide open spacing of the store.

Mark-Anthony Beltran

2023-12

Absolutely thrilled with our experience at Dirty Dogs and Meow in Hillcrest, especially with the exceptional care provided by Ally Brandenburg. We've been working with Ally since 2021, and she treats our beloved Jack as if he were her own. His tail wags with joy every time he sees her! Ally goes above and beyond, offering valuable suggestions for supplements to support our aging poodle.Her dedication is unmatched, always accommodating our schedule and ensuring Jack is comfortable and happy. We trust Ally wholeheartedly, making our visits to Dirty Dogs and Meow a consistently wonderful experience. Kudos to Ally and the fantastic staff for their exceptional care!

Shilan Hameed

2024-04

A hidden gem for pets! This store has some of the highest quality pet products I have ever seen all in one location. Although it looks small on the outside, the store carries a lot more than you might expect, including toys and freshly baked treats. They offer same day local delivery to a pretty wide range as well which is super helpful. They have several self-wash dog stations in the back of the store, but their grooming services are top-notch. Both the staff and groomers are very friendly. Highly recommend!

Theodor Lupu

2024-03

Self service wash was great, nice warm water with all the amenities you could need. Employees were friendly and helpful and prices are totally fair. We’ll be back when she’s stinky again!

janis cavanagh

2024-03

Patty Jo at “ Dirty Dog was the best!! My Bruno lived her & she was very patient helping us w/all our needs! Thank u Patty Joe for making it a great experience

janeth kim

2023-12

Super thrilled with this store-the staff is very friendly and knowledgable and Taylor is one of the best groomers who does a magnificent job on my socially awkward chow—Taylor is very patient, kind, and wonderfully talented. I am so so appreciative of her and the fact that she doesn’t try to upcharge you as all prices have skyrocketed with inflation—Lola has been going for years to Taylor for her spa days! I highly recommend this store for it’s grooming services, self-wash bath tubs and all the products your pet could ever need!

Mary Ahmadyar

2023-12

We have been bringing our shih tzu Zeus to Kim since he was 4 months old! Kim is super friendly and does an amazing job pampering our little pup! He gets so many complements on his grooming and Kim really takes her time to ensure he's looking fresh! I don't trust any other groomer with our dog, Kim is a gem and I highly recommend her!

renee schreader

2023-12

Oreo is a foster failer his owners didn’t want him any more so when he met Ally he fell in love with an amazing person. She loves my little 15 year old guy and also gives me updates during his baths. 5 million stars for Ally. We love her.

Taylor Laputka

2023-12

Allie is my GO TO to get my longhair dachshund cut. She handles him with the best care and does an AMAZING JOB! love her and the dirty dog staff

Niki Lambert

2023-12

I would definitely recommend this location to other fur-baby owners & make sure to ask for Kim, she’s the absolute BEST!!! My pup loves her and she makes him look so handsome every time!!!

Abraham Cabrera

2024-01

Best place for dogs needs. Great treat selection and the best groomer. My dog leaves so happy after a bath and/or haircut. He always comes out looking great! He smells nice and I get cuteness overload that all I want to do is spoil my dog! Thank you Yvonne! Front desk is amazing too! Knowledgeable and very friendly staff! They all pamper my dog with pets and treat! Thank you Thalia!

Kelsey Sanchez

2023-12

We love Dirty Dogs and take our dog here every month for his groom. I called recently to ask about any precautions they were taking for the dog virus going around. Their answer was so thorough, detailed and knowledgeable and I was genuinely impressed. We always love coming here as the staff is so incredible and friendly. Rosa (our groomer) is so caring and always does an amazing job with our old/deaf dog! It’s always a positive experience. Thank you Dirty Dogs!

Jenay Rodriguez

2023-06

Welp the short version of this story is that we took our dog for a groom and he ended up at the vet having surgery because they CUT OFF his dew claw. The long version is that Dirty dogs called and said Marley was “knicked” with the clippers and had a small cut that needed to be glued to prevent bleeding. We told her to continue with the hair cut and she said well he might need to go to the vet to be sure… so he’s taken to the vet and then we are called back saying he’s going to need surgery because 75% of the dew claw is detached and they need to fully remove the remaining portion and stitch him up. The surgery cost 1100$ and the owner TEXTED asking us if we can cover the cost and that she will repay it back later. Accidents happen but minimizing an injury and then asking customers to front the bill via text is absolutely not acceptable.

Stephanie Alcala

2023-12

Awesome place for self-wash after we take our dog to the beach! They have EVERYTHING you need (aprons, towels, brushes, shampoo, conditioner) + so many perfume options! No more are the days of hunching over in the tub to clean our dog. Staff is super friendly, too! So happy to have found this place!

Andy Huhn

2024-01

We frequent other store locations (Del Mar, Torrey Hills) and are so glad we made a random stop here. The staff are night and day better in Hillcrest. Zach is literally the BEST! He promptly greeted us, got us all set up for self wash, checked in on our progress and quickly checked us out. We will absolutely be heading south to this location from now on.Leadership staff: please hire more staff like Zach!!

Kimberly Webb

2023-09

Dirty Dogs has a great selection of high quality dog food and more that makes me feel good about what my dog eats. Their grooming services are top notch, can usually get an appt within 1-2 weeks (obvi, TBD). I book with Rosa and she has always given my dog his best haircuts out of other groomers I’ve taken him to in San Diego. Bonus points that my dog absolutely loves her and it makes the grooming process a breeze.

Nadine Ashley

2023-05

Connor did such an amazing job with Sulley! Gave him the perfect haircut. Love how they’re cage free!!! - seeing Sulley roaming around with other dogs after he was done made me so happy! Everybody was super professional, even though it was crazy busy! Would absolutely recommend!

Jen Kerr

2023-06

I’ve been taking Miss Phoebe (2 year old German Shepherd) to Dirty Dogs in Hillcrest for about a year now and we love it. The staff is always so friendly and willing to help, and I’m greeted every single time I walk in the door. Phoebe has received grooming by the staff and we like to do the self serve baths, too. We also occasionally stop in for treats while on walks. Can’t say enough good things about this place!

Madison Mcg

2024-01

Lily provided so much knowledge and guidance when helping me find the correct food for my puppy. She has a sensitive stomach and nothing typically works for her. The food Lily recommended was the first real food that sat well with my stomach. Lily had excellent customer service and was a beautiful gal. I’ll definitely be back!

D'ahna Bishop

2023-05

I've been going to Dirty Dogs for over two years, but have never tried the self-wash station. I finally brought my three dogs here this morning to give it a try. Joel went above and beyond to show me how it worked, get me set-up, and provide shampoo, conditioner, ear cleaner, brushes, towels etc., He was also so friendly to the pups! It was extremely easy to use, and I was able to successfully get my three washed, dried, and clean within an hour. There was no time limit on the self-washing station which I loved. Before we headed out we got some treats for the dogs (highly recommend The Bear and the Rat ice cream) to enjoy for later. 10/10 experience and will absolutely be coming back!

Carlito Peralta Jr

2023-12

Lilly was awesome! We came in to get our pup Gizmo a birthday cake and donut, which by the way look delicious haha, and she was super helpful! She even noticed we were due for a free bag of dog food by having a membership with them! Glad we stopped by. Will be back to spoil our dog again soon!

Cassandra Dempsey

2024-01

Dirty dogs in Hillcrest is amazing! The staff is always so helpful and kind. Lynette did my dog Nala’s pup scrub with deshedding, and did such a great job! Getting all of Nala loose hairs out is a challenge, but when I picked her up she was so clean and happy. She even gave me an extra matching bandana for my other dog that I did a self scrub on! Thanks so much to Lynette and everyone at the store 😊

Me mysel and I

2023-05

Zach and the crew here are super helpful and courteous. From the warm greeting upon first entering their establishment, to choosing the right products for my besties. These guys are knowledgeable and go out of their way to make the customers happy. Thanks to Zach and the gang.

Cristina Rivera

2023-09

Zack and his team made this place A1 in customer service. Honoring the military means so much to us. Customers for life!

Alexis K

2024-01

This store is fantastic! KJ and his team were super helpful and knowledgeable about all the products in their store. They helped me find new kibble for my two goldens. It feels like a mom-and-pop shop, personalized for each customer. Products are high quality with different sales constantly going on and a rewards system that guarantees you'll leave with a free goodie. Can't say enough about them. Always a positive experience

Erny Castro

2023-12

This place has so much cool stuff! I want to buy everything for my dog here! Don't forget to sign up for the membership to get a lot of awesome goodies! Lily was amazing helping us out and getting us a free bag of kibble for our little one! You rock Lily! 😁

Eby Kaba

2024-01

Dirty Dogs in HillCrest is the very best dog groomer tha I’ve ever encountered .My dog Latte is in love with her groomer Ali and now truly enjoys her baths and beautiful haircuts!

philip cabuzzi

2023-12

Request Taylor, she is an absolute artist!! 👌 She treated our lil dog Faith like royalty 🙏 The cut was perfect all around 🤯🙌Additionally, the whole staff was pleasant and attentive. We had an outstanding experience 👏 🙌 👌 🙏 TYSM Taylor 😎