Update: still 5 stars! I got a new puppy and he has been here a few times. He isn't the best and sitting still or following directions, but they've still managed great services. The first puppy cut they do a 1/2 service to get them used to it, which is a great idea. But it was still the same price. Either way now with my 2nd dog going there, I've always had good experiences. They do a small discount if you pay with cash. Small increase in price (that doesn't work out as well for tipping purposes). The fee for my 15lb dog was as much as the 60 lb dog which is unusual (well more with the price increase but that's normal, I think it was a $10 increase from the year prior) read more

Always have a great experience at Fresh Pals. My dog comes home clean, fluffy and happy. This time they added some purple to her ears and tail :) They are meticulous with her grooming and doing a nice job with communicating when she'll be ready to pick up. read more

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I took my 9 month Pom mix puppy and she was nervous but after 5 minutes she did well and looked so fresh! The lady did a wonderful job on her haircut and she smelled so good! I love how the groomer spoke Spanish! But I am taking my 2 chiweenies here for nail trims! It was 90 dollars for a full groom and took 2 half hours but worth it! It's close to my home! read more

I was one of the first customers to bring my dog to Fresh Pals. Oscar was great. A friendly and kind person who seemed to have a great connection with the dogs that came in. I haven't seen him for a while. The groomers are great, but they seem unhappy lately. I'm extremely surprised by the price increase; they've become very expensive without forewarning. The prices are inconsistent now, ranging from appointment to appointment. The last grooming was 30% more than the previous month's grooming. My dog used to be fine going to FP, but now he shakes and cries when I leave him. I'm sadly searching for a new groomer. read more

I took my 6 month old puppy in for her first grooming. I was looking for a puppy cut, and they shaved her to the skin. She doesn't even look like the same dog. On top of that, it was the most expensive grooming service I've ever had to pay. I do not recommend this place for long haired dogs. We will be going to back to Head to Tail on Spring Rd. read more

Needed to wash my dog last minute. At home washing was a definite no go. Called up during the late afternoon and was able to come in after 4:30 considering they start closing up around 5:30. I was able to bring my dogs own special shampoo for his skin condition. Was super easy to use everything. Super cool that you are given your own room w/ materials included to wash your dog. This made his anxiety go down knowing i wasn't going to leave him there and just come back later. They also give you clean dry towels along with a new toothbrush and toothpaste if you want to brush your dogs teeth. $25 to wash my own dog? Sold. Will definitely be coming in again!! read more

EDIT: I previously left a 5 star review for them and was very happy with my past experiences. This is the only groomer I've brought both my dogs to for their entire life. Last Saturday,the 26th, I dropped off my family dog ,Doobie and my own dog,Herbert for a full grooming. When my mom picked them up and brought them home, she noticed Doobie had a decently sized scratch on the inside of his leg and Herb had a puncture larger than a quarter on his!! I work in the dog industry and realize things like this happen but to not make me or my mother aware is completely irresponsible and negligent. Fresh pals is amazing. I've been bringing both of my doodles here for quite some time and have never had a bad experience. They listen to exactly what kind of cut you want for your dog and execute it beautifully. They never poodle cut my doodles or shave them! My dogs both have anxiety but come out of here very happy so I know they are treated well! I only trust them with my fur babies. read more

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Went to a place I've never been before to support a local business. Walked in to a nice looking place and got a friendly greeting. After speaking with the owner and another younger girl they said it would be about 2 hours for a full groom minus hair trim. I went to eat and before I was done they texted me my pooch was ready for pickup. Upon coming back another warm greeting and my boy looked very happy as well. Paid and left. Nice clean place. Friendly service. No problems. They did great. read more

We live downtown Chicago and hit this place on our way back into town by chance. We used the self wash station for our Great Dane. We live 35 minutes from here but we will ABSOLUTELY be returning here to wash our Dane from here on out versus Pet Supplies, PetSmart, etc. The most convenient dog wash station and fantastic customer service. It is so cute on the inside with little private suites for each of the dogs, and the shampoo and conditioner coming out of the faucet along with the smocks made it SO convenient (especially washing a dog this size!) Will absolutely be back! $30 for the Dane-worth it. read more

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Very happy with my pets grooming! Oscar did a great job! Highly recommended if you're looking for your pets grooming needs!

I called to make an appointment, was directed to use Google to do it. I did request call thru text along with a detailed message of what I needed. Went in next day for my scheduled appt. they had no record of that. The woman that was there offered to take my dog and fit him in. I wasn't feeling very good as to the hinky-dink appointment making, and lack of returned calls/messages. I declined due to the issue bothering me the most. The woman was alone, dog barking in back, and she had left a yorkie-mix leashed on a grooming table alone to help me. I feared for THAT dog then of course I start imagining my 40lb Basset-mix in that scenario. I wanted to like this place as I'm looking for something a little closer to the house. Do Not recommend! read more

Great place! I took my dog there today for the first time and they did a great job! I was very happy with their service, the dog is very clean and enjoyed being groomed which is unusual for him. Also I was very surprised and appreciative because they stayed almost 2 hours after closing to take care of my dog. It was more than just nice from them, awesome people! read more

DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG TO FRESH PALS. There's a high chance your dog will return with nicks. We took our Yorkie to fresh pal a couple months ago. Granted, I took a while to write this review but I think it's important for customers to know. I took my 4lbs Yorkie in for a grooming and when I returned to pick her up 3 hours later the groomer was not done. But when he saw me walk in I saw him hide a tube of ointment real quick and I knew something was wrong. He went on to tell us that he had no problem grooming her. I noticed a chunk of fur from on her thigh and I realized it was where he put the ointment. My boyfriend asked him what happened and he said "she was being difficult and his hand nicked her slightly but she would be fine". The blood was dry and sticky cause of all the ointment and he said "don't touch it further cause you'll could tear it and and make it worse and then I won't be responsible". I was shocked. He then went on to ask us for the full payment of $65?! What made me mad was not the mistake as much as him trying to not mention it till we asked, hoping we wouldn't notice till later. I thought about writing a review but just decided it wasn't worth my time and I would just never go back. A couple days later we were walking our dog in the area. On of the groomers colleagues who didn't know about the incident said "you should bring your dog in". To which my boyfriend replied " no thanks our dog was cut and it took so long to heal". He went in and told the groomer who looked at us through the window and gave us the shadiest smirk and laughed with his colleague. It's sad that a groomer and a business like this exists and I wish I had written this review earlier to help all the fur families that would go through this dreadful experience. read more

They took such good care of my dogs! I have very specific needs for how my should be groomed and they followed them perfectly. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Have walked by many times and decided to give it a try to have my cats nails trimmed. Both of the staff were very friendly, place was clean and spacious. My cat loved them and they did a great job. Planning to have my dog groomed and use them moving forward. Highly recommend. read more

My regular "self doggie wash" closed its door over two months ago, so I thought I would give Fresh Pals a try. I have to travel a bit further, but it was worth it! I was especially impressed at the HydroSurge machine and all I had to do was just use the hose and not have to scrub my dog down, which hurts my upper and lower back. The staff was very nice and accommodating. I shall be returning with Stewie every month. read more

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We brought newest addition to the family in for nail clipping, and Juan didn't an amazing job. Kimbo has had poor experiences in the past and doesn't like his feet being touched. Juan was patience and understanding to the situation. I was worried as pit bulls can have a bad reputation and he's a sweet dog that was just traumatized in the past. We're changing that for our pup and making it a positive one. I'll certainly be back to Fresh Pals in the future. read more

Best place to go give your dog a bath! We come once a month, everyone's super friendly and he comes home smelling great ! Highly recommended ! read more

Fresh Pals - Pet Groomers Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

This place is amazing. They brushed, washed, dried and trimmed my Malamute in under 2 hours. Sansa loves them and looks and smells gorgeous. My darling puppy found mud today so I took her back and they gave me a great deal! Highly recommend read more

Fresh Pals - Pet Groomers Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

The place was nce and made it super easy to wash my own dog. However I was expecting to have more tools for self service like a brush that actually comes hair and maybe a disposable tooth brush for teeth cleaning. Didn't realize I would need to bring my own supplies But... $25 to wash my own dog.... No thanks read more

Molly didn't panic, and eventually recognized that Juan was not hurting her at all. This is monumental for a dog! She was bathed and had her nails filed (not trimmed, which I agree with her, is scary). I liked the place a lot. It was squeaky clean, the people were confident and friendly -- what more could I hope for? read more

I was looking for a groomer to cut my puppy's hair for the first time and Fresh Pals did not disappoint. We got a standard poodle right as the corona virus pandemic hit. My dog was in quarantine with us so he had no socialization whatsoever. At first my pup was afraid of the groomer, Juan, but Juan to the time to comfort our puppy. During the cut he took his time to introduce him to all the tool being used to cut his hair. Not only did our pup come out looking adorable, but he was also all over Juan because he really liked him. I'd 100% recommend Fresh Pals to everyone!!! read more

Smores has been going to them since he was a puppy and he loves it there Were so happy with our services.Please support local businesses , please start with them for your pet grooming needs. read more

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I have been taking my dogs to Oscar for 5+ years. For the majority of that time, we had senior dogs who needed special care to be comfortable during their baths, nails, etc. Oscar went so above and beyond for my dogs to make them happy and to accommodate their needs and as a dog owner to 14 year old dogs, it really warmed my heart to see how deeply he cared about my girls. After they passed, we got a new puppy and Oscar continued his kind, attentive practices with her as much as he did our older dogs. If you want to go to a dog groomer who truly cares about your dog, Oscar and his team is the place to go. Your dogs will be loved, cared for, and look amazing when they are done. I couldn't possibly recommend him enough. read more

Fresh pals is our go-to place for our 10 year old white golden retriever for grooming. The salon owner is thorough and careful with our baby and she always comes out soft with perfectly trimmed paws and ears. One time we used their self-service rooms to give her a bath. They provide shampoo (different kinds to choose from) and towels and a dryer, it was really convenient to use. read more

Charlie shivers when we go there, but once he gets settled in for a cut, wash, mani, pedi, and anal gland squeezing, he is fine. Staff are super friendly and efficient to work with. They give coupons for self wash too. read more

I was excited for my dog after reading these reviews. But 3 things I want to make you aware of 1. They dont follow customer requests, when I picked up my dog I was disappointed. We gave specifics as to how we wanted her trimmed and because they were already running 30 minutes behind I could not stay for them to correct. I was told I could bring her back but it has been 3 weeks and I have left 2 messages and still no return call. 2. Prices are high, especially when customer service is not granted ($134 with discount) . 3. They shaved so close on my dogs nose that they cut her resulting in scabbing, itching, and more scabbing. read more

Great place with a very friendly staff. I've been bringing my adopted rescue here since the week I brought her home. Now, we visit every two weeks to keep her clean. Love being able to reach her to get her clean, wash her myself, and have everything I need nearby. She's finally getting the hang of it and always heads in with her tail wagging! read more

This is the absolute best place to have your dog groomed or do a self wash. It's super clean and the staff are knowledgeable and go out of their way for your animal. They really care about your pet. read more

Love this place my dog is usually very feisty but as soon as he walked in and saw the owner he was very relaxed and friendly which is weird since he is not friendly ! I felt very welcomed as soon as I walked in I honestly felt good leaving him there because the owners were really friendly haven't seen him yet but I know he will look great ! Don't doubt on taking your furry best friends here :) !! read more

I'm so happy I went here! I only wish that I'd taken our little one much sooner. I went in with pictures of other dogs to kind of give ideas, and Juan did exactly what I wanted and more! They shaved the matted hair in between her toenails, and clipped them perfectly. They really cleaned her ears well! They trimmed the hair around her tail beautifully. Seriously usually her tail is just kind of an afterthought with other groomers. I wanted to stress what was done because some reviews said negative things about this, but Juan did a GREAT job at listening to my desires for my Princess. She was so happy when we left. The staff, Juan, had his hands full. She needed a complete makeover, but when we saw her wow! She didn't look like a fat prune. Her hair was cut and trimmed so perfectly for summer. Our dog is NOT exactly friendly, but when we were leaving she jumped and licked Juan goodbye. Great job Fresh Pal's!!! You made her look great, feel great and have no anxieties afterwards. I highly recommend Fresh Pals. read more

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My friend picked up her dog who was shipped internationally. She found Fresh Pals to be kind, compassionate, helpful and very flexible. She had nothing but good things to say. read more

New in town and they are very wellcoming. It is family business and they are on walk-in. There is a lot place to park while your pet is in for pampering. They help ne to clean my red poodle and they did it decent. Place is clean and very cute. So stop in guys. read more

Very nice spa place for dogs. The staff is very warm and friendly they did a great job grooming my dog but they also have self wash options for a cheaper price. Great place I will go there again! read more

I like that Fresh Pals leaves my dog with the softest fur after bathing him. Fresh pals also leaves my dog smelling great and the scent stays on for days! It's more economically convenient if you wash your dog yourself. Just a tip ! read more

I have a senior lab who is no longer willing to get into our bathtub for baths. I took her to a groomer once, but my dog was very upset after that experience. So, I decided to give Fresh Pals self wash a try, and it was an extraordinary experience! My dog could walk right into the wash area unassisted. They have a spa-quality water system that ejects the soap along with jets of air that massages the dog, so there's no need for scrubbing. They also have gentle blow dryers that dried her off in no time, and the owner assisted my with cleaning her ears. My dog was super relaxed through the entire experience, which made me extremely happy!! I will definitely be back! read more

First time bathers here, and we loved it. I have a senior lab/shepherd who gets anxious in new places. Oscar was so sweet and gentle with her. He showed me how to work the equipment, and helped me get her dried faster as well. You can clearly tell how committed he is to his customers and our fur babies. We definitely will be back. This business also supports some local animal rescues, which also is a plus. read more

Brought our golden doodle for his regular grooming today. Love the way Oscar handles our pup. The dog looks gorgeous! Even works with the matted hair to reduce it rather than shave the poor dog! Highly recommend Fresh Pals! read more

This place is amazing! I took my pit to get groomed there. I was even able to watch since my pit was frightful at first. They allowed me to come in right before they were closing and were so gracious about it! The owner and employees were super friendly and sweet! You can tell they love animals. I will recommend this place to anyone who's looking! read more

This is my review for grooming. The staff seemed nice, and they did a fine job on my dog -- but I was a little concerned that they didn't ask for any of my dog's vaccination records. Every groomer i've been to has diligently made sure they have current vaccinations on file. That made me a little squeamish. I don't think I'll be returning. read more