Bella Bean Couture

I came here to buy a cute collar for my labrador puppy. I was here the previous day and was help but a very nice lady. I came back the next day with my dog to size the collar that I wanted and the owner there was beyond rude. She had an awful attitude towards me and was less than helpful. I think the collars and leashes here are wonderful and she is very talented but I’m never buying anything here again because I was treated so badly. Hopefully she’ll work on her people skills because she will lose lost of customers with her current customer service skills.
Also to give you a average on how much these collar cost, they have a sale pile where you can find something cute for $ 5-​$ 15, anything displayed on the wall is about $ 35.

Luckily stumbled upon this store whilst walking to my bus line home. This a pet boutique for the artsy-​fartsies. Fun, whimsical items from the dog silhouettes on the walls to the handmade items on the floor displays. Warm layout of a store, found the perfect Gumby chewy for my puppy.

Recently, my 4 year old chihuahua discovered a way to pull out of her Puppia harness when I took her for walks, and then proceed to sprint home. Seeing as she’s overweight and needs to exercise daily, this became a problem.
The Bella Bean step-​in harness I recently purchased works great. Not only does it make it impossible for her to escape, it’s extremely durable and also very cute. It was kind of hard to adjust, but that also means it won’t loosen easily, which is crucial. The only downside is that it cost $ 50, which is more than I’d typically spend on a dog harness, but it was definitely worth it.

I’ve been to this boutique several times because my hairstylist is only a block away. This little shop is cute and modern. Plus, I love Bella Bean collars. They have a variety of cute collars and harnesses with matching leashes. All my dogs have a BB collar. They are well made, light weight and comfortable. They can get dirty if you take your dog to the park often but very easy to clean. All you need to do is hand wash them or place them in your dish washer and voi la! Just like brand new!
Other than collars and leashes, they have bedding, clothing, toys & treats, etc.
Definitely worth the time to check out this boutique. I always stop by there whenever I’m around the area.

I purchased a Bella Bean leash and collar set for my dog, which like another reviewer here, the leash began falling apart as soon as we began using it. Even worse, the plastic piece on the collar began working itself down after a while, spontaneously loosening the collar as a result, and while walking our dog, we suddenly had a dog who had slipped out of her collar and was walking freely. We live in an urban neighborhood and this is simply not OK. At the time, she was 10 months old and could have easily been hit by a car had we not acted swiftly.
It was then that I decided I needed to let Bella Bean Couture know about this issue — mostly because I wanted some acknowledgment that we had paid quite a bit for a leash and collar ($ 100 for the set — it’s not going to put us out of house and home but for that price, we expect quality, not just cutseyness) that was not up to any type of quality standards, but also I wanted to make sure that this company was aware of the fact that the collar had posed an actual danger to our dog and that they would look into the matter. I didn’t expect a refund or an exchange. Just a dialogue.
Seven weeks after my very courteous email to Bella Bean Couture, I still had heard nothing in return. Frustrated, I searched for them on FaceBook and left a comment expressing my frustration with both the product, as well as the zero acknowledgment. I also left them a photo of the leash which looks absolutely disgraceful (also like the other reviewer here, the leash has never had any undo stress… never been dragged along the ground, never been chewed on by our dog, etc.).
Imagine my surprise when my comment on FB was not only not addressed, but deleted… and I was blocked from further commenting on their FB page.
Most savvy business people that I know see unhappy clients as an opportunity to take that unhappy client and win them over to become loyal, happy clients. Apparently, Ms. Michelle Clinton (owner) does not take this approach.
At this point, I was furious. I emailed a very strongly worded email to them, once again (re-​forwarding the original unanswered email) and explained that I was horrified by their lack of customer service, and that I would do everything in my power to let everyone I know how I feel about their products, as well as the company in general.
Amazing that within 15 minutes, I received an email response. Unfortunate that it took the email equivalent of screaming to receive a response (unless you consider deleting my FB communication as a response).
Ms. Clinton explained to me that, and I quote:
«[the leashes] are simply ribbon on webbing and can get tattered if used on a daily basis… I do tell many people to purchase leather or nylon collars if their expectations are not in line with the product.»
Really? We tell our customers our products are of poor quality and that they should purchase yet more expensive products from us if they expect them to last? Fascinating approach.
Ms. Clinton went on to say:
«we do not appreciate your bulling [sic] on our facebook page and do consider your below note threatening and slanderous.»
Oh. Well, Ms. Clinton, I do not appreciate your passive-​aggressive approach to dealing with unhappy customers. I’m sorry that you thought you could ignore my original email and that I’d just slink away. I suppose this Unilocal review is also threatening and slanderous. But you know what? I’ll take my chances.

What a cute pet boutique! I happened to be walking by and the cute doggie accessories in the window caught my attention. I happened to need a very specific looking lead for an upcoming wedding, and the clerk knew just what to get. It was perfect. She was also very knowledgeable about the natural dog food they carry. If I wasn’t in a rush that day, I definitely would have checked out the store some more.
Overall, very cute boutique, with knowledgeable staff, and extensive inventory, but it can be pricey. I spent $ 50 on a lead.

The owner manipulated my 2 month old puppy into adoring this supposedly «indestructable soft dog toy». Despite my reservations on purchasing — I did anyway, my doggie refused to leave without it!
She reassured me that she «never had returns» because it was just so great.
Within 5 minutes of taking it home, my Chihuahua tore it to shreds!!!
When I went in for an «exchange» she said «no way” — despite what the receipt says. I guess she had no returns on this piece of shit — because she doesn’t allow them!!! RIDICULOUS!!!

One way I express my love for my dogs is through their Bella Bean collars. They are soooo sassy & adorable. I’m constantly getting compliments from them every time I go for a dog walk. Maybe I shouldn’t spill my secrets, but… I think all dogs should go to Heaven & be pampered with beautiful hand-​made collars.

I use to work half a block from here and both my co-​work and sister come here for their dogs. The place is so cute! Plenty of leashes and collars to choose from. I literally stood there for a good 15 minute staring at them trying to decide which to get. I’ve never purchased anything for any dogs before so the prices were pretty high for me but definitely worth it.
I spend $ 96 on a leash, collar, a dog tag, and a jar of dog biscuit cookies? Depending on what kind of leash you get, it can range from $ 30 – 46. and collars, I think mine was $ 26. Dog tag was $ 12, and the jar of cookie was $ 14. The worker there was super friendly! She even gave me a couple of those Reese’s peanut butter cups for dogs! That stuff smells so good, I wish people can eat them too. JUST KIDDING! But it does smell awesome.

cutest freaking collars ever.
while i love my pooch to no end and basically treat her as an extension of me, i’m not one to throw clothes or other unnecessary accessories on her just because. bella bean’s couture, however, is another story. their designs are striking and original (the cupcakes!!) and the products are actually worth the extra bones you’ll throw down — the collars, harnesses and leashes are all super durable and easily hand-​washable.
the staff has always been super friendly and helpful, too. Mia (and mom) is sold :)

I love their stuff! I am a dog walker and half of my clients wear these beautiful collars. The store is fabulous and my dog loves going there to shop with me!

The best dog collar you will buy. Ever.
I’ve seen this brand at dog botiques but did not realize that they ran their entire operation out of SF. When I was walking through the neighborhood I stumbled upon this store and couldn’t resist checking it out. It was amazing. They had so many collars– and harnesses and leashes! All of the designs are seasonal and mirror current fashion trends (i.e. bright colors).
The collars are nylon with ribbon and embroidery. They are durable and click off (this is crucial for dog safety). The owner advised me that you can even throw them in the dishwasher — nice, if I had one. But, I think they are very washable, even without the dishwasher.
The collars are about 35 $ for a small so it is a nice way to pamper your pet. Although they are a bit on the pricier side, I think it is worth it given two things: how cute they are and how durable/​long lasting they are. I’m so lucky to live so close by… or at least my dog Isabella is lucky.

I work in the area and was super excited when Bella Bean opened– since I have the most adorable dog in the world! I have never been disappointed in either their service or their products. I try to shop here at least twice a month to pick up some yummy treats for my baby and today I bought him two collars (one for back-​up) since they were on sale for $ 10-​what a deal! O yea and they always give treats to your dog when you go in-​big plus for the dog :) The shop is adorably decorated and is fun to take your puppy to!

How cute is this store!
I love the Bella Bean collars so what else could we do but go to where it all started!
I love how cute this store is… and the owner is super sweet.
I am kind of happy that this store isn’t in my city… I would buy a new collar every week!

I have a very blonde friend with an equally blonde dog. Both are fashionistas in their own right. On a recent shopping trip, Blonde and Blonder and I ended up in Bella Bean, drooling over the sweetest selection of puppy and human goods this side of Fillmore.
Tons of cute, high-​end doggy clothes, treats, and accoutrements as well as lots of goodies and treats for man’s best friend. Several clothing lines (minimally represented), novelty and how-​to books (about dogs), and lots of whimsical items that you’ll never really NEED but feel compelled to buy make this more of a kitty kitty puppy puppy boutique and less of a pet supply store. In fact, I didn’t see one litter box, pooper scooper, or flea collar (as if!). But they probably have pooper scooper cozies and spun-​gold flea collar covers.
The shop owners are personable, funny, and passionate about pets (they have three dogs total, often in the store). Head on over! What pet of distinguished tastes wouldn’t want a gilded leash or swarovski-​encrusted dog tag.

Although there aren’t a lot of prices to be found on the items, Bella Bean seems to be another adorable pet boutique. Sancho is not allowed to have any new clothes before we move to Hawaii because… well…dogs in Hawaii don’t seem to NEED clothes LOL.
So I stopped inside Bella Bean today to check out what ELSE I could possibly buy my little life usurper when I spied something for ME!
Do you know how HIL-​arious the book «Fluffy Humpy Poopy Puppy» is? It’s so funny that it’s coming with me to Hawaii. And I have a weight limit so marginal that I’m starving myself over the holidays lest I be counted in it as well.
Get the book. Get an alcoholic beverage. Make sure there’s a close bathroom because you WILL wet your pants laughing if you have to find one.

What an adorable store! Decorated w/​vintage art and accessories, Bella Bean has a lot of items I haven’t seen in other pet boutiques. Really cute stuff! Great gifts for pets and pet owners alike.

Love the collars!
I really wanted to love it all.
Cute store, but they could do some much more with it. It was kinda bare. The treat and chewy selection was sparse and the were mostly for small dogs. I have a lab and he needs more than a mouthful in a chewy. I am still a loyal George customer, Packed with goodies and variety.

If anything could make me wish I had a little four legged friend any more than I already do, it’s the ADORABLE stuff in this shop. All my friends with dogs can get ready to be receiving goodies from here.

If you own a pet in the city, you are guaranteed to have come across the Bella Bean collars/​leads that are just about ubiquitous.
Now there is a beautiful location dedicated to all things Bella Bean, as well as many other fun dog and cat toys, healthy treats, and luxurious accessories.
Super friendly staff and yummy blueberry treats for your pet await you at this canine/​feline oasis.