Dog Groomers in Illinois
503 salons across 93 cities
The Illinois Dog Grooming Directory
Illinois has a vibrant dog grooming scene, and GroomerJob lists every salon we've been able to verify — currently 503 businesses in 93 cities. owners are actively claiming their listings to manage hours, photos, and job postings, so you're seeing current contact info and hours for most entries. The largest concentration is in Chicago with 67 listed salons.
Illinois Dog Grooming, City by City
Chicago
67 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Downers Grove
27 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Naperville
23 salons
★ 4.5 avg
Schaumburg
20 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Quincy
20 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Arlington Heights
19 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Bloomington
19 salons
★ 4.6 avg
DeKalb
14 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Evanston
13 salons
★ 4.5 avg
Normal
12 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Yorkville
11 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Palatine
10 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Bolingbrook
10 salons
★ 4.5 avg
Joliet
9 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Westmont
9 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Grayslake
8 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Aurora
8 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Wheeling
7 salons
★ 4.5 avg
Roselle
7 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Shorewood
7 salons
★ 4.1 avg
Montgomery
6 salons
★ 4.6 avg
North Aurora
6 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Darien
5 salons
★ 4.2 avg
Mount Prospect
5 salons
★ 4.4 avg
Deerfield
5 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Norridge
5 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Oswego
5 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Bloomingdale
5 salons
★ 4.2 avg
Romeoville
5 salons
★ 4.6 avg
St. Charles
5 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Streamwood
5 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Sycamore
5 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Countryside
5 salons
★ 4.5 avg
Des Plaines
5 salons
★ 4.9 avg
Warrenville
4 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Bartlett
4 salons
★ 4.2 avg
Willowbrook
4 salons
★ 4.4 avg
Buffalo Grove
4 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Lockport
4 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Lisle
4 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Hoffman Estates
4 salons
★ 4.9 avg
Lake Zurich
3 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Schiller Park
3 salons
★ 3.6 avg
Batavia
3 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Plainfield
3 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Glen Ellyn
3 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Northbrook
3 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Carol Stream
3 salons
★ 4.7 avg
West Dundee
3 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Crest Hill
3 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Woodridge
3 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Wilmette
3 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Lincolnshire
3 salons
★ 4.9 avg
Prospect Heights
2 salons
★ 4.9 avg
Kildeer
2 salons
★ 4.9 avg
Granite City
2 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Glendale Heights
2 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Rolling Meadows
2 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Oak Park
2 salons
★ 4.3 avg
Highland Park
2 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Shiloh
1 salon
★ 4.7 avg
Sleepy Hollow
1 salon
★ 4.6 avg
Barrington
1 salon
★ 4.6 avg
Shabbona
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Lake Forest
1 salon
★ 4.5 avg
Elburn
1 salon
★ 4.7 avg
South Elgin
1 salon
★ 4.6 avg
Spring Valley
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Winthrop Harbor
1 salon
★ 4.5 avg
Franklin Park
1 salon
★ 4.7 avg
Fox Lake
1 salon
★ 4.7 avg
Vernon Hills
1 salon
★ 4.5 avg
Elk Grove Village
1 salon
★ 4.8 avg
East Dundee
1 salon
★ 4.5 avg
New Lenox
1 salon
★ 4.1 avg
Lexington
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Libertyville
1 salon
★ 4.8 avg
La Grange Highlands
1 salon
★ 4.8 avg
La Grange
1 salon
★ 4.5 avg
Lombard
1 salon
★ 4.9 avg
Long Grove
1 salon
★ 4.9 avg
McHenry
1 salon
★ 4.6 avg
Melrose Park
1 salon
★ 4.8 avg
Burr Ridge
1 salon
★ 4.7 avg
Round Lake
1 salon
★ 4.5 avg
Itasca
1 salon
★ 4.6 avg
Highwood
1 salon
★ 4.9 avg
Oak Forest
1 salon
★ 4.7 avg
Brookfield
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Park Forest
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Harrisburg
1 salon
★ 4.7 avg
River Grove
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Cortland
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Best Reviewed Dog Groomers in Illinois
PurrFurred Pet Styling - Warrenville
Warrenville, IL
(630) 791-9815
Happy Tails & Trails
Chicago, IL
(312) 388-9077
Just For Paws
St. Charles, IL
(630) 549-7845
EarthWise Pet & GROOMBAR - Yorkville
Yorkville, IL
(630) 708-3093
Waggles Pet Resort
Wheeling, IL
(847) 886-3030
PLAY! at Barks N' Rec
Chicago, IL
(773) 360-8258
Kay’s Pooches & Smooches
Chicago, IL
(312) 826-8794
Pet Paradise Dog Daycare & Boarding
Bolingbrook, IL
(913) 485-1214
Pepper's Pet Grooming
Downers Grove, IL
(630) 581-7297
Paw Lickin' Good
Sycamore, IL
(815) 758-8300
Party Dog Doggie Daycare and Boarding
Oswego, IL
(331) 240-8290
Pet Wants Naperville Plus Grooming
Naperville, IL
(630) 352-6062
Picking a Great Dog Groomer: A Illinois Buyer's Guide
Claimed and verified listings
Salon owners can claim their listing on GroomerJob to keep hours, phone, services, and photos up to date. Look for a 'verified' badge on the salon's profile — it means the information was recently confirmed by the business.
In-salon vs. mobile groomers
Many Illinois groomers offer either storefront service or fully-equipped mobile grooming vans. Mobile grooming costs more per visit but eliminates drive time and reduces stress for dogs that don't travel well. Both appear in this directory — each listing notes the service type where we have it.
Current reviews and ratings
Every salon we list includes a live link to its Google reviews. Look for groomers with at least 20+ reviews and a 4.5★ average to filter out newer or less-established shops. The Illinois statewide average is 4.63★, so salons above that are performing well relative to peers.
Breed and coat specialization
Not every groomer is equally experienced with every breed. Double-coated breeds (Huskies, Golden Retrievers), hand-stripped coats (many terriers), and breed-standard cuts (Poodles, Schnauzers) all take specialized skill. Ask whether the groomer has direct experience with your dog's breed and coat type.
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