Founded in 2008 around cage-free grooming and premium nutrition retail, Dirty Dogs Hillcrest occupies Suite B113 at 1040 University Avenue in 92103. The complex shares its building footprint with Banfield Pet Hospital, letting owners coordinate a coat-and-nail appointment with the wellness clinic visit on the same errand. Full-service packages include bath, haircut, nail trim, ear cleaning, and tailored Revo shampoos, with one dog assigned per stylist in the open-concept salon. Commercial-grade self-serve wash stations supply adjustable pressure, hypoallergenic shampoos, non-slip mats, and on-demand staff assistance for customers who prefer DIY between full-service visits, pairing with basic preventative vaccination runs at Vetco Vaccination Clinic in the corridor. The most technical work on the floor involves poodle and doodle hand-scissor sculpting and desensitization bathing for dogs recovering from traumatic grooming histories at other salons.