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Dexter's Deli is the "original" health food store for dogs and cats.
It's unlike any pet store you've ever visited. Dexter's is the next
generation of pet supply stores. Providing the best in natural
alternative diets, up-to-date nutritional information, fresh
homemade foods and snacks, cool collars, and the
wildest toys and gifts.

At Dexter's Deli we take pride in what we do and who we are.
We're not a national chain store, we're just a neighborhood
pet store with a twist! We like to treat every pet like family,
so we'll bend over backwards to accommodate you and your pet's needs.

Our way of saying… “Thank You” to our pet savvy customers is with our premium CASH-REWARD Frequent Barker Program.

We reward our customers with 5% cash-points for every dollar spent on EVERY purchase.
Let your Dexter’s Frequent Barker card build up points for a bigger discount or redeem your points with each visit.
Protect your Dexter Frequent Barker Card as you would CASH!

If lost we do not keep your card info on file.

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  Carlsbad Location

  2508 El Camino Real #B-2
  Carlsbad, CA 92008
  Tel: (760) 720-7507
  Fax: (760) 720-7504
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  Hours
  Mon-Fri 9:30AM- 7:00PM
  Sat 9:30AM- 6:00PM
  Sun 10:00AM- 5:00PM
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  carlsbad "core" staff

  Jamie D Customer Consultant Jamie (yes, another Jamie! We call her Jamie D.) was a groomer before coming to Dexter's. Her calm demeanor is so helpful for nervous pets visiting the store. She has her own gang at home, dogs Sage and Myrrh, and cat Kinky.

  Josh Customer Consultant / Delivery Driver Many of you know Josh as our Delivery Driver zooming around San Diego in the white Scion Dexter-Mobile.  Josh is originally from Minnesota.  He is a film school graduate and has worked in films and commercials.  Josh has a knack for great customer service and we love having him as part of the Dexter’s Team. Josh is owned by an orange Maine Coon Cat mix named Jack.

  Nicole Customer Consultant Nicole’s experience with animal training and health is extensive. Besides owning a horse, she also has 3 German Shepherds and a Dutch Shepherd who are trained in a variety of professional-level protection and detection skills. Besides the expertise in natural food and remedies that she brings to Dexter’s, Nicole also works with her dogs professionally. Her family has now expanded to include its newest member, Nicole’s own baby boy.

  
  
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  Del Mar Location

  1229 Camino Del Mar
  Del Mar, CA 92014
  Tel: (858) 792-3707
  Fax: (858) 792-0036
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  Hours
  Mon-Fri 9:30AM- 7:00PM
  Sat 9:30AM- 6:00PM
  Sun 10:00AM- 5:00PM
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  del mar "core" staff

  Stephanie Customer Consultant Stephanie is the creative spirit of our Del Mar store. An avid hiker with her dog Bella and her husband, she loves spending time outdoors.	Jamie Customer Consultant Our newest Jamie (we have three!) is our "Johnny on the spot" in Del Mar, always ready to lend a hand or answer a question. He has a pack of Chihuahuas at home so watch out!	Reni Customer Consultant Reni graduated from Ohio State University and went on to work in many different fields, but she has always come back to her real passion; animals.  Reni has had her own local pet-sitting and dog day care businesses and anyone who meets her here at Dexter's can tell immediately that she has a real love for our four-legged customers.  She and her husband share their home with Katie, a now 3-year-old German Shepherd, adopted from Westside German Shepherd Rescue of ...
  Paige Manager of Del Mar Paige is an avid animal lover and has always had an interest in natural health for people.  She has her B.A. in Holistic Healing through Mind & Body from San Francisco State University.  She continues to keep herself educated about natural health by taking classes whenever she can.  Many of you know Paige for her excellent customer service and knowledge of natural health for pets.  Paige shares her home with Jack, a handsome orange cat .	Christine Accountant Christine has been the bookkeeper for Dexter's Deli since 1998.  She enjoys bringing her shih tzu brothers, Kona & Hula, to the office with her.  She lives downtown and in the morning she puts the boys' seatbelt halters on, straps them in, and away they go for a fun day at Dexter's!  It's a great place to work!!	Dexter The store mascot and “true” owner of Dexter’s Deli. Dexter is a 16 year old (17 in July 2010) rescued Boston Terrier Mix.  He is originally from the shelter in St. Louis, Missouri were he was returned twice before finding his way into our hearts in 1994.  Dexter loves coming to both stores and doing an inventory of all of the delicious biscuits.  Although Dexter has slowed down a bit, he is still healthy, active and vibrant in his senior years.  He has always eaten a healthy homemade raw fresh food diet and has been an avid trial runner and cat chaser all of his life.
  Tori Rosay Tori Rosay - Owner of Dexter’s Deli Originally from Orange County, California, Tori moved to Del Mar from St. Louis, Missouri in 1996 to open a natural pet store. "I immediately fell in love with this dog-friendly town where there were dogs on every corner," she says. Dexter’s Deli was the very first store in San Diego to sell natural foods for pets and has since helped pioneer the health food movement for pets in San Diego. She has been feeding her own pets a fresh raw food diet for 16 years and has a background in nutrition. Along with owning Dexter's Deli, Tori has a second full-time job at home with 2 young children. Tori's follows a natural holistic lifestyle for herself, her family, and business.

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  San Elijo Location

  1523 San Elijo Rd. So. #107
  San Marcos, CA 92078
  Tel: (760) 471-9500
  Fax: (760) 471-9502
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  Hours
  Mon-Fri 9:30AM- 7:00PM
  Sat 9:30AM- 6:00PM
  Sun 10:00AM- 5:00PM
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  san elijo "core" staff

  Lisa Customer Consultant Don't let Lisa's youth fool you, she's savvy about natural health care for your pet.	Owen Customer Consultant Owen, originally from Florida, is our resident surfer.  Always ready to lend a helping hand to our customers, and a helping of treats to their dogs. His dog Butter is back in Florida with Owen's mom, and he misses her a lot (can't you tell from the photo?)	Annie Store Greeter 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier Annie has been Jamie Lee's greatest teacher. She's an experienced barn dog, and is easily recognized with her distinctive haircut and confident personality.
  Jamie Lee Customer Consultant Originally from Oklahoma City, Jamie has an amazing array of experience:  a fitness competitor & trainer, an equestrian competitor with her 9 year old thoroughbred, a home-care provider for people and their pets, and grandmother. Her 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier Annie has been her greatest teacher (and is a great greeter at Dexter’s), and she loves to help our customers with her knowledge of nutrition and behavior.	Margarat Education Manager Margarat has an extensive history of working with dogs, and has combined her knowledge of breeds and behavior with continuing studies in holistic care. Margarat has her own K9 wellness care business, The Art of Dog, offering acupressure, reiki, and other complimentary care services. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from UCSD, and gets away every year to a family camp in the woods of New Hampshire.