Yuko’s Dog Grooming

My dog is special needs (he can’t use his back two legs) and Yuko has always been great with him. I love how the dogs are not in cages when they are waiting to get groomed or picked up. Yes, she usually is booked up in advance BUT she’s definitely worth the wait.

Yuko’s dog grooming is the best place we have ever brought our two high-​strung doggies for a cut. Yes, there’s no parking. Yes, it’s tough to get an appointment. But once you and your furry friend are «in» you won’t be going anywhere else. I just hope one day they can move to a bigger location but until then we’ll keep coming back.

I don’t understand this place. It has such great reviews, but over the past 2−3+ years, and multiple attempts, it’s been impossible to get an appointment. I feel (somewhat) bad leaving this review, but when I just called and what almost seemed like a glimpse of hope after getting my dog’s information, she then proceeded to tell me she can’t take her. I implied there’s no rush and can wait a month if needed. She still said no and didn’t know if there were future openings. How do you operate a business when you don’t know if you have openings and continually deny potential customers? Is there a secret club you need to join, handshake, initiation or something? [scratching head]. Guess I’m not cool enough. Good luck and congrats to those who get in. Sorry, but this was the final straw for me.

My Maltese, Shihtzu, and Goldendoodle go to Yuko since puppies! Yuko loves them and they love her and everyone! It’s like a kindergarten there! No cage!

Been going here for over 5 years. YUKO and her crew are wonderful. She’s the only one who my little timid dog feels comfortable with. YUKO has the magic touch. Worth waiting for an appointment

Brought my dog here for a wash after reading all of the positive reviews. They were so nice and friendly and did a great job! My dog came home smelling great. His coat was soft, nails nicely trimmed and ears well cleaned. He was also given the cutest bandana! Would highly recommend this place and will be back! Thanks!

The only place I will take my pup! Yoko and her staff are so sweet to him and he always comes out looking so handsome. They do a thorough job and and take their time in doing so. They know his sensitive spots and are so sweet and patient with him. Yuko’s been doing what she does for over 20 years and takes a lot of care and pride in her work. She knows so much about dogs. Anytime I have a question about doggie behavior or care, she’s always willing to help. I also love that the dogs are not crated, they are all just hanging out. She doesn’t take on more than she can handle so I consider my pup really lucky that he get’s to go to Yuko’s. They are the best!

Yuko and her crew are stellar! I always just «drop by» and they always fit me in. My pooch is absolutely terrified of getting her nails clipped but they tag team her with their calm demeanor, confidence and love. I think she maybe a little confused when one is clipping and the other is giving her love, but «hey, whatever gets em done!»
There is always a plethora of sweet, quiet little doggies hanging out waiting for their owners too.
It’s very hard to reach them over the phone– probably because they are always working!
Thanks Yuko for being so amazing!

My dog badly needed a nail trim. I called around noon and was told to come in at 3. Yuko and the other lady were very nice. I was helped quickly. My doggy hates nail clippers so the other lady was keeping him calm while Yuko got to work. She was so fast and his nails are short and I’m happy I won’t get scratched.
The shop is small but every dog I saw in there was so calm. I swear it was like an I spy book, every time I looked at a new location I saw a dog… really cute I would have to say.
After I got his nailed trimmed I asked to make an appointment and they happily obliged. Yay I got my doggy in!

THE BEST!!! I’ve been taking my 3 year old pomeranian Zoila here since she was 9 months and won’t even think of taking her anywhere else. I was VERY lucky when i had a friend who takes her dog here give me a referral! Yuko and her staff are amazing and it’s easy to understand why they are always booked :-)

Found Yuko’s through a friend at my gym and I read the reviews on Unilocal.I took my. Yorkie last week and am very happy with her hair cut! They schedule about a month out but It’s worth the wait!

We live 20mins away and drive the distance to take our dogs to Yuko. A friend recommended this place it took me 4 mths to get an appointment but it was well worth it! They are patient with the dogs, especially with out shitzu who isn’t the sweetest, they gave me suggestions when our shitzu was itching uncontrollably, took the advice and it stopped. Each time I pick up my dogs if I have a question about their behavior or anything else dog related they always take the time to provide suggestions. Wouldn’t take my dogs anywhere else
*and I get to go to happy hour in NP while I wait for the dogs; win-​win! ;)

Our dogs have gone for years and years. They love Yuko and her staff. He always looks great, is happy and gets a proud look with his new scarf! Yuko is so great, she never loses any customers, so it’s hard to get a new appointment. Book early!

Excellent fast service. We take our pup here to get her nails trimmed. The ladies are always very nice and accommodating. They take walk-​ins, are great with all the dogs, and are very affordable. All the pups leaving after being groomed look great also. They seem very loyal to frequent customers.

We stop in regularly for nail trimming. Yuko’s always fits us right in and is so good with our dogs. Even our dog that is shy of nail trimming does really well.

It’s May 21 and I can’t get an appointment until the end of June. I’ll be going somewhere else that has a more reasonable timeline. It’s certainly up to her
but if she is the only dog groomer there she could train someone to do it like her.
Otherwise it’s like getting your teeth cleaned when you have to make an
appointment 6 months in advance.

Do you like your dog to be shining in glamour (in cleanliness)? Do you love having your dog stress-​free even after a bath and manicure? Do you want to hand your dog over to someone you can trust and makes you want to come back again?
THEN DON’T COME HERE.
THIS IS MAH PLACE.
This place is ahmazing!!! It’s totally worth the wait. Yuko and her team works wonders on our dogs. They come home without a speck of dust in their long fur, and their ears like pom-​poms after romping around become sleek and beautiful. I love the bandanas that they wrap around their necks after the wash!
I adore this grooming place and will definitely come back again :)
I understand the 1-​star reviewers who are disappointed in the fact that they couldn’t get in. WELL SUCKS FOR YOU! Keep trying and they might squeeze in an appointment for you. But I talked to her personally and she says she has a waiting list… How many people? 2000!!! TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE ON THE LIST. HELLO?! STOP COMPLAINING BECAUSE THERE ARE PROBABLY 1999 PEOPLE WAITINGFOR THEIR OWN APPOINTMENTS. JeeZ, why can’t people be patient?! Just go to some other place instead of whining how they didn’t let you in… Just be thankful that she even took the time to talk to you on the phone.

I’m sorry for the 1 star reviewers who can’t get an appointment with Yuko. You’ll have to wait because all of us 5 star reviewers wouldn’t dream of giving up our time with Yuko. Our dog Rocky was one of her first clients. He’s very «dramatic» about being fussed with but he’s absolutely in love with Yuko. It’s even hard to get him to leave the shop after his pampering. Yuko gives us treats to lure him out.
Their skill level in grooming and styling are as high as their compassionate care. Yuko has even given us some heads up about some doggy health issues.
We would never take our beloved pets to anyone else.

Being the kind of groomer she is, Yuko is as busy as she can possibly be. The only negatives on Unilocal have to do with her communication skill with people. That’s ok since she doesn’t teach speech for a living. The reason she doesn’t take new business or book appointments quickly is that the dogs that do get in are the luckiest in San Diego. Not only does she do great work, she doesn’t use crates or cages. On one occasion, when we came to pick up our dog we saw her walking him around the block, she thought he needed an outing. What a great asset for our neighborhood.

Called to see if they can squeeze one more customer (OK, I read the website saying not taking new customers). Nice lady told me that she will call back… and no call back.
Understand you are too busy but I appreciate if you can keep your words. Thanks.