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    The Dog Room

    4.1 (84 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Carmine T.

    Ok its me Oscar again. I just want to say. Please don't listen to any negative words about The Dog Room ..They do the best they can. My Oscar looks gorgeous thanks to Lauren. And as far as this place making any dogs feet itchy. . My dogs feet itched before they went here. And now I brought my own medicated shampoo and she uses it. So give them a Try. I don't think there bad in anyway. And They ARE NOT RUDE. Sometimes it gets a little overwhelming.

    Aussiedoodle, 35lbs.
    Blue L.

    Yuri and her crew are the best! This place is always responsive and my dog always comes out looking better than ever. Yuri is very consistent with her cuts, service and price. I love that they don't crate the dogs for those that are waiting to be picked up. She also finishes the cuts in a timely manner. Over the years, she has gotten to know us pretty well so there is that familiarity feeling every time we drop off our dog. They book up very fast so I'd recommend making an appointment as soon as you can.

    Anthony B.

    This was my first experience with The Dog Room and I couldn't be happier. From the beginning to the end they were very professional and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone, I will definitely be back!

    Marushka L.

    I have a teddy bear... been taking my dog to this location twice already and have been satisfactory both times! The staff is friendly and the turnaround time is so quick. Highly recommend this place.

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    Marlyse W.

    I waited a week to write this so I didn't write out of anger. I simply would not take a Standard Poodle to be groomed at this place because they don't know how to groom a Standard Poodle in even the simplest of styles. Note: The little maltipoo-like dog that they were working on looked great. And the owner and staff are friendly. The set up is a bit primitive and cramped. The cost is very expensive. The rest of the review is for standard poodle, and maybe miniature poodle owners who need to know what to expect. I can't speak to how they groom other types of dogs. One of my girls was heavily matted. My bad. I expected a matting fee. Her hair is very dense. However, she was shaved down (I gave my permission for this) but even the shaving was uneven. Coming into the shop the top knot was not as matted, I had just combed it out. There was at least 3 1/2 inches of hair to make a nice top knot. The top knot they did is pictured below. Embarrassing. It's choppy, uneven, and poorly formed. So for $130 tip not included, I got a dog that was shampooed, unevenly shaven, inexpertly cut and not blown out but air dried. I asked for clean feet and there were still tufts of hair around the pads. I asked for clean ears and they weren't cleaned. I have never paid that much for one dog even with the matting fee, and other shops have dealt with my girl being matted and have done a great job. For my other girl, the same story goes. For $100, tip not included, my slightly matted girl was washed, chopped and let air dry. No blowout. So, for $230 tip not included my girls received amateur looking haircuts and were halfway groomed. And they are not difficult dogs to groom behavior-wise. I honestly think, having had so many good cuts to compare it to (I've had three standard poodles), that whomever worked on my dogs simply didn't know how to cut large poodles. The cut I asked for was not fancy. At another place, which is not labeled as cheap, I paid $160 before tip for both dogs and that included the matting fee. I would really like my money back. I wasn't expecting it to be so expensive and that $100 was really needed somewhere else. The owner was really nice though.

    Herman R.

    This is our first time going to the Dog Room. I was a little concerned because we've only had Tiger for a little over a month and didn't know how he'd take to it. Plus the disease s a different groomer for us. Our old one is not available. No worries. Tiger got along great with the staff, he was giving kisses. They have great staff. They friendly and listen and suggest the correct cut. Tiger is a Welsh Terrier so the look has to just so. He was ready in an hour and half which surprised us. Other places we've had to wait two or three hours. We already set up the next appointment. Great job!

    This is my dog along side her groomer Patrick:)

    THE DOG ROOM IS THE BEST!! I absolutely love the cage free grooming experience and how happy my pup is every time we arrive outside. I always book in advance because they are by appointment only but they are worth the wait! I highly recommend the dog room with your fur baby!

    Marta B.

    It was our puppies 2nd time at the groomers. First time was rough at another place but 2nd time at the dog room went great. Nash wasn't scared and I could see him though the window where the groomer comforted him with pets and kisses. I was surprised it went so smoothly because Nash is usually scared of everything. I already made future appointment and will recommend this place to everyone!

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    Veronica D.

    Just another reason I love this place. Yesterday I called to make an appointment and they were booked for the next few weekends. They took my number in case there was a cancellation. A couple hours later I got a call. They took him in early Sunday morning and thanked me for bringing him in early. They little shop has an open concept so you can see what's going on. They are quick and always leave my little guy looking handsome. The themed bandanas are an extra touch that make this place even more special.

    Before the previous groomer (The fuzz around his face and ears)

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    We've only had great experiences here over the last 10 years. The groomers are kind and accommodating. Their schedule works well too.

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    Love this place! I take both of our dogs here and Patrick does an amazing job! They always look so cute. Highly recommend!

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    Absolutely love these gals and how they treat my pups. Friendly, cage free environment.

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    Best haircut our Leo got was here! Definitely not overpriced either. Lauren always does an amazing job.

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    Absolutely love it here! The staff are so sweet, amazing with both my dogs and they always come out so beautiful!

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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.

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    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.

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