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    4.4 (64 reviews)

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    Jeremy G.

    We are so happy with the groom that our puppy received at City Groomers. The groomer was exceptionally kind and listened to exactly what we wanted. I can highly recommend them.

    Keeping Kevin cool for the summer lake swimmies!
    Hewon P.

    I took my 11 month-old Golden Retriever for his first groom after asking a neighbor where they took their Golden Retriever and the whole experience was wonderful! I accidentally came in on a Friday morning to find out that I made my appointment for the week prior and missed it. Denise was so cool about it and found a way to make it work (thank you so so so much!) She gave Kevin a cool summer shave and even let me know that he had an oncoming ear infection. The price was also very reasonable and within the range of what I would pay for at nearby groomers. No weird nicks on his body or anything! Kevin came back looking super fly. Thank you Denise! One thing I would note is that this place does not take Debit or Credit. It is a cash / check only establishment!

    Day before our appt. Long hair don't care.
    Jessica K.

    This review is long over due. I have been coming to city groomers for 3-4 years. I have a sharpei/shepherd mix. Diana and Denise always do a great job with gizmo. He has a thick undercoat and extra skin from being sharpei. He always seems to enjoy his time there and doesnt stress. After I moved back from NYC, i continued to returned to city groomers. They take their time and do a great job. They keep track of how they last groomed your pet. So if my lil guy (not so little 55#) needs his summer cut or winter trim they know what time talking about. He smells great and looks great after every appt. They are reasonably priced as well. He gets the works done so usually around $65 -70 for 55# Shepherd mix :) well worth it!

    Cubby after her summer shave to help her cool off in that summer sun!

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    If you have a poodle mix, don't bother calling...the won't groom standard poodles or any dog mixed with one.

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    My Sophie comes home happy and adorable what more could you ask for?! I have tried many groomers in the city and this is by far the best!

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    Good cut (and our pup can be a difficult subject,) reasonable price, nice staff, - highly recommend

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    Howlistic Grooming

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    We came here the first time last month because our cavapoo desperately needed a cut before she went…read morein for her surgery. I was thrilled that Howlistic Grooming had availability and had such stellar reviews. With the large number of dogs in the area, it's a relief knowing we can book here less than a month in advance. They did a great job taking care of our pup, and she was in a happy mood when we picked her up! We've been back again now for a bath and she is in looks fantastic and smells great! Definitely recommend checking them out!

    I rarely leave reviews, but I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at Howlistic Grooming…read more This was my dog's second visit, and before leaving him, they specifically asked if he would be receiving the same haircut as last time. I said yes and confidently left, expecting consistency with the previous groom. Unfortunately, that was not the case at all. They cut my dog's hair extremely low and completely ignored the previous grooming guidelines. When I expressed my concerns, the groomer responded by saying When I expressed my concerns, the groomer responded by saying she had "shaved his nails for free," which she said is normally a $10 add-on. I explained that it still didn't address the issue at hand and that it should have either been communicated or charged properly as an add-on if that was the case, because it didn't resolve my concern about the haircut. I was told there was "nothing they could do" and that "for future reference" I should bring a photo. I didn't think a photo was necessary for a repeat appointment when the staff made it seem like they already understood what was expected based on his last service. The manager called the next day, listened to everything that happened, and ultimately only reiterated that they do not offer refunds or discounts. No apology, no empathy, and no accountability for the poor experience. The only response I kept hearing was "for future reference." To make matters worse, my dog's ears were cut so short that he barely even looks like he has ears anymore. The haircut looks nothing like the previous groom, and it's honestly upsetting to look at. Since the appointment, he hasn't even seemed like his usual energetic self. I trusted this salon to care for him properly, and instead I left feeling dismissed and deeply disappointed. A total waste of $80 and a tip. PHOTOS BELOW: As you can see in the attached photos, his beautiful black coat was shaved down entirely too close, leaving his face and ears completely bare.

    CleanDog

    CleanDog

    (62 reviews)

    Noble Square, West Town

    I don't even know where to begin. We recently moved out of Chicago and guess the only thing that we…read moreare missing, John. I know we won't be able to find someone like him anywhere else and that makes me and my husband really sad. A. My dog loved going to John, he never felt stressed after John's haircut. B. Have you seen how clean his shop is? My jaw dropped when I first went there. C. His cuts are so amazing, Toby was getting complements constantly. D. Shampoo that he uses is amazing, smells so good. E. My dog is anxious, but John never had a problem working with him somehow , he usually never sits still for anyone. F. He is a professional groomer and I don't think you will find someone like him at least in Chicago area. I can go on and on. I don't think he needs my review but I just wanted to share for someone lucky who lives in the area and is able to get appointment at Clean Dog.

    Not sure what superlatives I can add to what many others have written except to say all of them are…read moretrue. One of the true pleasures of living in a big city it to discover treasures in the most unexpected of places. Who would think that dog grooming would be one such place but I consider CleanDog to be a treasure in Chicago. John brings a rare combination of pride or work and some kind of genius for dog grooming that is ineffable; he just has a feel and an incredible talent for working with dogs. What brought me in the door for our Maltipoo Bailey is that I was looking for someone who would not immediately resort to shears to deal with some matting (admittedly, we had let Bailey go and she was very matted). I know that taking her to our prior groomer would result in her coming home shivering and looking like a short-haired chihuahua. Reading the reviews here led us to CleanDog. In short, John did not disappoint. He is so kind and helpful and went the extra mile (and then another extra mile and then another after that). As others have experienced, we could not believe how wonderful she looked. In fact, it was the best she has ever looked, hands down. John patiently brushed her out, gave her a much needed bath, and then working his own unique magic, brought out the scissors and turned her into a show dog. I can't imagine taking her for grooming anywhere else in Chicago.

    City Groomers - groomer - Updated June 2026

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