Dog groomers in Chicago
17 pet grooming shops are mapped within about nine miles of central Chicago. Coated breeds (doodles, Shih Tzus, Maltese, Poodles) need a professional every six to eight weeks or the coat mats to the skin; short-coated dogs mostly need nails, ears and a bath you can do at home.
Chicago has real winters: below about 20°F short-coated and small dogs need a coat and shorter walks, and road salt should be rinsed off paws. Summer afternoons still get hot enough to watch the pavement.
The 17 dog groomers, closest first
Before you go
- Ask how they handle a nervous dog and whether they use cage dryers; a good groomer will tell you plainly.
- A full groom for a small dog runs about $50–$90 in most US cities, a large doodle $100–$180; a nail trim alone $15–$25.
- Say exactly what you want in length and ears; 'short' means different things to different groomers.
What works
- Brush between visits; a groomer cannot save a matted coat without shaving it.
- Start puppies early with a short, easy visit so the table is not frightening later.
- Book the next visit when you leave; good groomers are booked weeks out.
- Check the paws and ears when you get home; redness within a day is worth a call.
- Cats are groomed too, but by fewer shops; ask before booking.
Grooming at home
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL, read Nov 12, 2026; places within about nine miles of the city centre. Hours and phone numbers come from the map and can be out of date: call before you go. A place that is missing can be added to OpenStreetMap by anyone. Guidance written by Pawdeck editors; prices are typical US ranges, not quotes.