Yap Stores

Such a cute store but completely geared towards small dogs. We ended up just getting a leash bc that was the only thing that would work for my 60 pound pup. Since we walked here from our hotel, we were pretty disappointed.

Two months ago, I would not have thought that I would enjoy a store like this so much. Now that I’ve adopted a rescue chihuahua everything has changed. I totally get this place.
My girlfriend wanted to shop for a sweater since he shivers when it gets below room temperature. The first few times I walked him and he started shivering I rolled my eyes thinking it was a chihuahua thing. Then I gave him a sweater that he came with from the foster home and he immediately stopped. We definitely wanted him to feel warm and have fashion options, so We tried Yap and spared no expense getting him all ready for the San Francisco life.
The designs are unique and definitely make my dog stand out. When he wears his red cashmere sweater (I don’t even have cashmere), tourists ask to take his picture. My favorite reaction was the group of Japanese tourists who «awed» in unison when we walked by with him.
In addition to looking good, the pieces are also well made and functional. He now also has two new harnesses that are designed to pull up on the middle of the back and not put pressure on the neck. They are great for those times he won’t make it across the street at the short cross lights fast enough. I can just pick him up by the handle on his back quickly and carry him.
The customer service we received has been excellent. One of the items had a thread come loose and I was able to exchange it with no problem. I like the owner because he is obviously passionate about sharing his passion for dogs and his designs. We tried on many items, including a Hawaiian shirt, and came away feeling that the quality was worth the price. It may seem expensive compared to Petco because it’s a boutique and they sell things like cashmere sweaters for tiny dogs.
I’m sure I’ll we’ll back because of the backpack carrier they sell and the vast array of harness colors (almost all of the harnesses have two patterns and are reversible). It’s a fun place to visit by The Fisherman’s Wharf for owners of any sized dog.

This is a fabulous store for our furbaby’s. My Lucy has been wearing Yap Wraps for 3 years now. This week I decided since she has gotten a little heavier (oh no!) I had to purchase a bigger size and I didn’t want to make the trip to Ghiridelli Square in SF so I just went online at
and browsed under their catalog. They have so many cute items. A sales professional named Melissa was extreamly kind and helpful and gave customer service a whole new meaning.
I ordered Lucy a new pretty Yap Wrap and it will be delivered by Thursday. Its wayyyy better than a leash, more control of your furbaby, and they are more comfortable in it.
Check out their store in person… or online.

We came across this store when we were in San Francisco in May. So glad we did!! Sadie loves her Yap wrap It’s a great product, The owner of the store was very helpful

Awesome selection of unique dog clothing & accessories, all Made locally in the USA.
Innovative harnesses integrated into functional dog clothing like rain coats, warm weather gear and many fashionable one of a kind patterns and styles.
Dog carriers and back packs, slings, leashes, foodsafe collapsible dishes & functional automobile safety restraints
Come check it out!

Super cute and useful items.
This store was so much fun! And the owner was super friendly and helpful. So many fun things to choose from. I want to go back and get the doggy carrying packs :) I would give it 5 stars but we didn’t actually buy anything this time around. Next time maybe…

Cute doggy boutique! My sister and I were visiting for the weekend and ran into this place. The owner is very friendly and even gave me 15% off my adorable travel bag for my maltipoo. They even have doggy bath robes and I just had to buy one! All of the products are very well-​made and unique. I will be ordering more products off the website since I don’t live in the area :)

Lots of nice boutique type stuff. Overpriced. Sales lady was very pushy & clearly annoyed when we didn’t buy anything.

I wanted to get a new wrap for my dog in a long time. But I was too lazy and most important is the wrap that I bought here in six years ago is still in good condition (wash and dry every week and it is still good).
Everything is so cute in the store. They have a huge selection of wraps, hoodies and clothes for dogs, patterns, styles and colors. Good thing is they can customize the size if the wrap is too big or loose. And quality is the best thing about this store.
The owner was so helpful and super friendly. He let my dog to try his wraps and hoodies, like a fashion show. And he customized the size of the wrap for my dog with no additional charges.
I will go back to check out more cute stuffs for my dog!

Very cute stuff for dogs and cats. Quality seems good, prices are decent. They put attention to detail into the products, and have a LARGE selection of colors on clothes and really fun (ny) stuff– like sparkly necklaces. there was even a cute dog there they were using to model the clothes, haha.
I went to the Ghir. square location and the sales guy (maybe owner) was on his phone not making too much eye contact, but was incredibly nice and helpful. Also knowledgeable. And there was some lady all excited by the new raincoat, and her d*ck husband kept saying «no way, no way» and being unnecessarily obnoxious. But the sales guy stayed quiet and patient. Didn’t even address the guy– which I thought was good.
I’ll probably be placing an online order soon!

We bought a wrap for our dog here, and the sales associate, (who may have been the owner), named Lee, was so helpful. He gave us a size guarantee if the wrap did not fit our dog properly. The wraps come in different patterns, colors, even sports styles!
The place is clean, well-​kept, and has 2 dogs who greet you when you arrive.

I bought one of their car buckles that snaps into the seat belt buckle and attaches to the leash. Awesome concept, right? The store owner even assured me that it worked with all car types. So I took it home and gleefully tried it out in my Honda Accord. Not only did it not work, but the buckle actually got stuck. After I was finished freaking out (getting the buckle replaced would cost several hundred dollars), it took 30 minutes of wiggling the buckle and shoving a knife down it to finally get the latch to release. That’s one product I’ll never be using again.
Oh, and the best part of all of this? They don’t take returns.
On top of all of this, the owner of the store was incredibly pushy trying to get us to buy things, to the point where it was uncomfortable to shop there. Everything was dreadfully overpriced too, but I suppose something has to pay that prime retail space rent.
The lesson in all of this: Don’t buy this product if you have a Honda. Or just don’t buy anything at all.

Awesome harnesses for dogs of all sizes. Real cute collars and seat belt stuff etc… Owners are very hands on and very helpful. Bautiful beds for your baby doggies. Price is not too expensive but they are not cheap neither. All their stuff are made in USA :)
Shipping took forever and a day, after a couple of calls I made. my only complaint. Nice dog friendly stop if your at Ghirardelli square.

Avoid at all costs!!!
I bought what was sold as a «safety harness» for my dog, which didn’t even survive a trip to the dog park — some safety harness! Despite an email from the owner/​manager, Lizeth Bosch-​Haber, where I was promised a refund upon returning the item (via mail, at my expense), she sent nothing. Unfortunately, this was a cash purchase, so I couldn’t go through the dispute process. When I called the store, they got rude and hung up on me — horrible customer service. After further investigation, I found that they’ve screwed over countless of customers with their low-​quality, high-​priced junk. Check out their status on the Better Business Bureau:
Avoid these scamming cheats, especially Lizeth Bosch-​Haber, at the Yap Crap Store!

I’ll be real honest with you, I treat my dog like she’s my little baby. I practically take her everywhere I go. And she’s no Yorkie or Pomeranian, she’s a full grown Miniature Schnauzer. Yeah, 18 pounds of love.
We were out in Ghirardelli Square after watching the air show at the Marina Green (a heard of people were doing the same thing). Me being the spoiled mother I am, I wanted to check out Yap. Needless to say, another dog lover suggested that I go there. So, we did. And the sales people were trying to sell me on the Yap Wrap and ya know, I just wasn’t interested. I was more interested in the doggy Ugg-​like shoes they were selling for 50 bucks. Yeah right, not going to pay that much.
So, as I was about to stroll out of the store, everything being too rich for my blood. My bf comes out with a PuppyBjorn. No, the brand was something else, but you get the idea. This thing was amazing. The sales man was so great at selling this item to us. We were absolute suckers. No seriously, suckers. But I’m still absolutely thrilled by our purchase.
The sales man puts on the BabyBjorn-​like carrier on the pup. You slip it on as you would a sweater and zip up the sides. I even asked the man, my dog is 18 pounds, k realistically 20 pounds of love. He reassured me that it would hold the weight. The bf was too quick to take the thing off the pup. Somehow I cajoled my bf to put on the BabyBjorn. It was hilarious and oh so cute at the same time.
So the real question is, how does the dog like it?
She would definitely do without it, but she doesn’t fuss in it. The sales man told me that they’re comfortable in it. In all honesty, she really looked comfortable in it. I also really loved the pattern of the BabyBjorn-​like carrier, which was a faux Burberry plaid.
We bought it right away. Another great product they have there are their doggy bags for travel. I found one that actually fit my pup and was comfortable to carry. Man, I couldn’t see myself spending more that day for the pup but a bag will definitely be essential when we travel.
Life with the PuppyBjorn:
It’s been great. I brought it out with me to LA once and it really came through for me. I was hitting up yarn stores all over town and needed to let the pup tag along with me for two reasons: One being, I couldn’t leave the dog in the car in that heat. Two, my bf was inside a restaurant telecommuting, definitely no dogs allowed there, PuppyBjorn or not.
General Public Feedback:
I always get the exact same comments:
«Oh, look at that puppy.»
«Where’d you get that?»
«Can I take a picture?»
«Oh, she’s so cute, just like a baby.»
«Oh, I wish my dog would do that.»
«Does she like it?»
and «Oh my god that is so funny.»
My favorite of all was when someone said to me, «Is that dog real?» because the pup wasn’t even fussing.
My dog is already a pretty calm dog, so in the PuppyBjorn, it’s as if she’s not even there with me. No one ever seems to notice at some of the craft stores I go to.
So, that’s my review of one of the products they sell. In my description, I hope I described how well their customer service is, how knowledgeable their staff is and their level of professionalism. This is a great store to go to, just to experience their customer service. You might feel as though they’re pressuring you to buy something. But you know, it comes with the territory. They really standby the products they sell and they’re enthusiastic to share that with you. Hope most of you will end up seeing it that way because they’re really great here at the Ghiradelli location.

I got a small puppy in April (yes, jay h., a rat dog, only he WAS born with the cute gene, and the cool one, too), and wandered into Yap with him when he was just a little tyke. The owner immediately homed in on me as a potential cash cow with my new puppy. He took the liberty of evaluating my puppy’s current harness (letting me know its manufacturer was their competition) and asking pointed questions about other things that were clearly meant to identify opportunities for sales.
I wound up feeling like I’d accidentally worn a «SUCKER» shirt. The owner was pushy and annoying; I was there to look around, not be followed around and sold on stuff I didn’t need — even if I did feel like spending 2 – 3 times as much for an item at their store as I would elsewhere.
Oh, and their innovative, fantastic Yap Wraps? They are INSANELY overpriced, and honestly the quality is not great (take a close look at the stitching, for example). Do yourself a favor and search for «harness vest» on Etsy. You can pick up any number of similar harnesses in awesome prints for a third of the price, also made in the US but by small business owners who don’t have to overcharge you to make up for their ridiculous Ghiradelli rent.
Or if you know how to sew, just pick up Simplicity 2393 and sew them yourself. I made 4 of them in a day with a total cost of materials of less than $ 5 for each in brocades and skull-​print calicos. As patterns go, they don’t get much simpler than that!

I wondered into Yap for the first time yesterday. I never noticed the store before and discovered it while showing my husband Croun & Crumpet right across from it.
This cute boutique has a lot of accessories for your best furry friend. The owner even has his miniature greyhound, Pronto, running around freely around the store. She even ventures out around Ghiradelli Square!
The Yap wraps are a definite must! The owner demonstrated how it works, it’s durability, it’s versatility, and how safe it is (the handle) to use on your dog.
If you’re wondering about the cost of things in this boutique… expensive. C’mon, in Ghiradelli square and quality products (especially ones that they make there in store)… but with all of that, satisfaction is guaranteed.
Great staff, great merch. If you have a dog and visit Ghiradelli, stop in and look around. Or just visit with Pronto :)

I like the Yap just fine, and Roxy the Wonderdog likes it even better, especially when I feel badly about trapping her at work all day and I assuage the guilt with something like a pink plush purse squeaky toy or organic salmon treats.
Problem is, these items tend to cost about twice as much as they would elsewhere, but they do have that Ghirardelli rent and a very nice selection of fancy pooch offerings. Worth stopping in if you have an affinity for the canine and are in the area.

Items purchased:
— Salmon jerky
Very nice place. If you’re looking for some trendy items, you’ll find some very neat stuff here. I was a little disappointed they didn’t have more doggy treats, but what can you do. It is what it is!
I wish it was not located next to Ghirardelli, because that means I had to purchase some chocolate. :P

I found Yap by accident. I had a tea party Meetup across the way at Crown and Crumpet. Since I was early, I thought I’d look around Ghiradelli Square. First thing I saw were Doberman Pinscher mannequins with bright orange safety vests in a window. As I got closer, I saw more and more cool dog related stuff. Clothing, toys, bedding, stroller and much more.
Next thing a know, a slender little dainty dog dressed to the 9s, including jewelry, comes prancing out of the store pulling his fancy leash. He acted like he owned the world or at least that part of Ghiradelli Square. After sniffing around a bit, he gave me the opportunity to pet him before continuing on his rounds. I’d just met Prando (sp?), Yap model and Italian Greyhound dog.
When I went inside, I saw that the store is a nice mixture of just for fun and functional stuff for dogs. If you have a small dog, an older dog or one that likes to pull the leash, I recommend Yap’s special halters. The sections that touch the dog’s body are thicker than regular pet store halters and made out of durable fabric. So you don’t have to worry about the halter cutting into skin. Plus the ones for smaller dogs have handles, so it’s easier to pick there’s are a wide range of colors and materials. Everything I saw was well designed and sewn with good quality fabric.
As you can tell, I really enjoy the store. Plus the owner Liy is really helpful, knowledgeable and a true dog lover.