Puppy Haven Pet Wash & Grooming

Sad to say, this business closed at the end of May 2010. There is another great dog wash/​groom/​store there now, called Green paws, they sell organic dog food etc. I like them! They also offer the wash cards.

The hippy guy no longer runs this place, which sucks. I really liked him since the washes were cheap and I dig the classic rock he was always playing on the stereo. I would give him FIVE STARS.
The new people running this place look like uptight stroller jockeys from noe valley. They jacked up the bath rates to $ 15/​per or $ 120 for ten (shit, I can go to pet food express and pay $ 11.50 :). I have a bad feeling they’re going to abandon the dog wash part of it in the near future and just do retail. Anybody know why Gordon (I think that’s his name) sold the place?

Scarce supply of supplies. They DID have a puppy sling though that we hadn’t seen anywhere else.
The bathing section in the back looked cool though,.something like 12 bucks.
If you need Harley gear for your pooch, this is the place to go.

OMG I heart this place! It is so cute and clean. The bathing area is in the back separated from the retail area. Super roomy, great atmosphere, and they even play some relaxing music like a real doggy spa ;) Also I’m sure no one can argue with the price. Hellooo… can’t beat 10 baths for $ 75. FYI parking is like gold especially during the weekends.

NEVER NEVER leave your credit card at the Kezar Pub. What’s that got to do with Puppy Haven? Someone who works at the store has a friend in the waitstaff/​barstaff that made purchases on my card while I was watching Sunday football. When you’re at Kezar on busy days and sharing tabels, they hold your card until you clear your tab. Not only did Puppy Haven deny the accusation, the store owner was extremely rude to me and refused to help clear up the situation. Take your business to Petco or PetSmart and make folks like this re-​think the business ethics and morals.

Puppy Haven is OK. Some good stuff; lots they don’t have. The guy behind the counter is a little gruff of voice — amiable and everything, just a little gruff of voice. And tall. I think he could scare my new shy rescue dog. I’m just sayin’ is all…

This place rocks. You can’t beat the price to wash your dog here in the City. It has a great wash area with dryers, towels, and brushes. There’s even a groomer there if you want to give your pup ‘the works’. I always get my dog a new toy and some good treats when we go. The owner is really friendly and knows his stuff; he’s been working in the pet business since the 80’s! If you’re not too far from the Haight it’s way worth it to go here.

This place is great; nice simple bathing and drying area, warm water, plenty of towels, and good selection of treats and other goodies. I can’t give it 5 stars because South Bark dog wash in San Diego is leaps above anything I’ve found here in San Francisco. However, Puppy Haven has been way above the other DIY dog washes I’ve found here in SF, and that’s what keeps me going back.

At first glance, the man behind the counter reminded me of the electric cool aid acid test. A second take tells a different story. Gordon was extremely helpful in helping me put together a starter kit for my kitten. In fact, I brought her in and he kindly clipped her nails for me, set me up with a name tag, liter box, the highest quality food, and the whole nine-​yards as far as toys etc. Gordon was knowledgeable and even recommended a variety of places for «low cost» shots and spays.
My favorite part of the puppy haven experience however is the wide assortment of great food. Think Bi Rite Market, but for your pet. As a newly practicing raw foodist myself, I was surprised to see that Puppy Haven had an amazing selection of raw foods for cats and dogs (birds too i think)! I leaned over to Gordon and in a low voice asked, «Will my cat really eat this raw shit?»
«She will love it!», he calmly responded.
Of course, this is new to me, especially since even the idea of Raw Foods for humans was an adjustment period for me. The good news is that the Raw Food for cats and dogs is ORGANIC and is nothing but fruits, veggies, and meat itself. He also supplied me with some great suggestions on some high quality canned food varieties as well as some low carb/​low grain varieties for kittens. For the record, my kitten LOVES THE RAW FOOD! I didn’t think she’d really eat it, but she instantly had an oral orgasm at the sight of it in front of her face and became hooked! (Sometimes I Mix some raw and dry to keep her teeth strong) I sleep well knowing my kitty eats healthy, yummy and organic.
Additionally, I live in a studio. My biggest and most important request outside of high quality food was the litter situation. I hate going into someone’s studio or apartment and smelling nothing but cat and cat shit. I told Gordon, «I want a litter box and litter that will ensure my studio doesn’t smell AT ALL!» Sure enough, Flash Gordon came through, suggesting a great litter box, with a swivel door and charcoal filters. Paired with his recommended litter, my house smells NOTHING like a cat, cat food, or litter. In fact, I think my house smells better now than it did before! Co-​incidence??? Hooray!
If you care about your pet, and want some seriously personalized service (Think college counselor meets pet shop), then I highly recommend Puppy Haven. Support Local! Support Healthy Food and Pets! And support establishments that still believe in the art of personalized service.
Oh yeah… and i forgot to mention, this place has a wider assortment of toys, accessories, and a great state of the art self serve pet wash area, although I won’t be using that since I have a cat. But for dog owners, this is a great place to get a wash… something like 12 bucks.
PUPPY HAVEN = Happy Kitty and Happier Master

I take my dog here to bathe her. Sure, she’s only 25 pounds, but when water is involved she morphs into The Hulk and fights her way out of my bathroom and through my apartment, which she drenches in the process.
The owner is such a nice guy and always gives her cookies. I always buy the $ 75 card for I think its 12 washes… a good deal, if you ask me. Especially if it keeps my couch dry.

Don’t be fooled by the name, cat lovers-​Puppy Haven has all kinds of pet supplies. I shop there regularly for our cats. The owner is always helpful and very friendly. He’s up front and knowledgeable about his products.

Great place– the owner is super helpful. I just walked in, told him what I was looking for, he found the right size and fit it to my dog. Good prices too. We’ll definitely be going back there again!
Just wanted to add an update~ I’ve been going here more and more, and each time I leave I’m stoked. The owner is super cool, and has recently had lots of free food samples available, which is awesome.

This place is cool– They have a great selection of treats, food and toys for our canine friends. I have used their dog wash facilities once before– it is nice, and they have a dog grooming table and great blow dryer… but when I went there was only one type of shampoo, and no conditioner– you have to buy those things there. also when we went there was a 1 towel limit– and that is hard when you have thick haired doggies. Thy guy who was running the place was so nice to my dogs. The prices are not that bad here either. will go back if in the neighborhood.

ALL my experiences @ puppy haven have been stellar – the dog products are top of the food chain… and my new mouse cage is AMAZING-​the Proprietor is so low key. but he really knows his stuff… when you have a question he gives you excellent guidance & direction along with reasonable and accurate info based on his experience — and the prices ROCK
Puppy haven products have brought me days and months of joy for both me and my pets
Mary, Amber, and Snax

Love, Love LOVE this place.
The best selection of the best food and treats for my considerable clan (two parrots, two cats and a gigantic dog).
Gordon is MOST helpful and knowledgable.
If he doesn’t have the 2×4 my macaw needs to chew on, he’ll order it. (or anything else I need).
Walking distance from my pad.
What more do I need?

I meant to write this review last year. Puppy Haven is a great neighborhood store. Poi and I go there for the self service dog wash about once a week. The facilities are always clean and the prices are more than reasonable. I’ve been a few places where SELF SERVICE washes are $ 15 – 20 and have a time limit. Gordon, the man behind the counter, has quite a bit of experience in the industry and is always willing to offer any assistance. He also has great taste in music. If you live in the area, stop by. Even if you wash your pooch at home, just try it, the elevated tubs and no clean up are worth it.

A solid, non-​stinky dog wash place.
In some places, you walk in and your eyes bug out with allergies because they smell so hairy– not Puppy Haven. The wash part of the store looks a little like someone’s garage, but all in all, its effective.
You walk your dog in (hippie owner is super chill) and he ushers you to the back. Your dog walks up a ramp and you chain him/​her to the wash basin. The basin has warm adjustable water (a sprayer) and the wash includes shampoo and a clean towel. They also provide you with an apron for yourself and brushes (the rubber wet use kind). There is also a table and industrial blow dryer.
Go for it.

Will be very convenient once they have grooming. Our dog is so small we can just toss him in the kitchen sink for a bath & he’ll let us shave him down everywhere except for his face. So, eventually we will frequent Puppy Haven for face trims.
We bought Wee Wee Pads for a flight (just in case) for $ 5.99. I felt that the overall feel of the store was very cute, but not yet quite finished. It somehow felt just the slightest bit bare, not completely pulled together. The front windows are well done, they might just need to plump out their inventory and add something extra to the walls perhaps?
Personally, I’d like to get some Fat Cat toys in there, Crazy Baby Dog shampoo and conditioning spray, refill bags for the leash and Royal Canin food. But then, I guess, I’d be cheating on Cole Valley Pets.

This place is pretty darn nifty and I am happy that my boyfriend and I found it. We initially passed by a month or so ago on the way to the World Veggie Day in Golden Gate Park. There were some samples outside of more natural food, so I grabbed some for our kitty. Having tried Newman’s Own from Whole Foods, I was worried if Monster would like it — he didn’t like the other stuff. I was surprised to find that he dived into and and whined for more. Once he was out of his other, mass-​produced food, we headed back to Puppy Haven to get stuff for him there. Though I do not know his name, the guy who runs the place is very rockin — great prices, selection, and service. Just this weekend, we went back to get a more natural kitty litter and he pointed us to just the right one. We’ll be coming back here again and again.

This place just opened on Stanyan near the Yoga Tree. They have lots of fun treats and toys — my girl particularly like these little ‘sausage’ piggy tubes that look like little Slim Jim’s still strung together in their casing. Gross, I think — but tasty according to her.
They also have a doggie wash in the back, which is only $ 5 until the end of the year — seems a lot easier to get my Dane in there than in the shower. Despite their name they carry fish supplies, cat stuff, rodent items and of course grown dog goodies too. The prices seem pretty standard for a ‘specialty shop’.