Do you want to walk down the street and have people compliment how fabulous your dog looks? Do you want to keep its hair smelling wonderful, and staying soft to the touch? Do you want to keep your dog from shedding all over your house, your clothes, your car, and your friends?
Tucker Pup's is your go-to grooming solution. Scroll down to learn more.
Your Dog is Not Here All Day
We have a higher standard at Tucker Pup's. Here, you can drop off at your reservation time, the groomer will work on your dog straight through to completion, then will contact you when finished. Most dogs are here for no longer than 2-3 hours.
Our model is not common in the industry. It is more labor-intensive, and helps contribute to our pricing structure. However, it creates a better experience for our customers and their dogs, so we believe it is worth it.
Fear Free Certified
Our entire grooming staff is Fear Free Certified. This means that everyone on our team is devoted to helping the process be as stress-free as possible. As an example, they will be as gentle as possible, can use treats to communicate that everything is OK, will not brush too vigorously or for too long, and will not continue the grooming process if your dog is overly stressed. All of this is because we believe that your dog's well-being is of the utmost importance.
If you enroll in our Cooperative Care training program (described below), the trainer can work closely with the groomers to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible, and to try to implement strategies discussed in your training sessions.
Raising The Standard
We Provide Grooming Seven Days per Week
We are raising the standard in dog grooming.
Here are some highlights:
- We only hire highly experienced, professional groomers
- The quality of our work is second to none
- Grooming is available seven days per week, including with late hours
- We have one of the nicest grooming facilities in Chicago
- You can arrive at your appointment time, instead of dropping off first thing in the morning
- Most dogs are finished in less than two hours, and you can pick up your dog when ready
Grooming Photo Gallery
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Tired of Shedding?
No More Dust Bunnies
Do you have dust bunnies in your home? Is your furniture or your clothes covered in hair? Are you embarrassed to have your dog around other people or at a friend's house?
We can help! We offer shed control treatment, which a service that really works wonders. This involves removing dead hair follicles through a detailed process that includes special shampoo, multiple rinse cycles, specialized brushes and combs, and a thorough brushout and blow-dry.
For most dogs, this can help minimize shedding for well over a month. You will regret waiting this long to get it done.
Does Your Dog Have Anxiety About Grooming or the Vet?
We Can Reduce Your Dog's Stress
We have a training program that can help your dog overcome anxiety about being at the vet or groomer. We only use positive reinforcement, and our trainers have worked wonders for many dogs and owners.
Example grooming skills we can improve:
- Nail clipping
- Blow dryer
- Standing on the grooming table
- Scissors / clippers near the face or body
- Brushing
- Being in the lobby
- Coming in the car to the groomer
- And much more
Example veterinary skills we can improve:
- Touching feet, ears, tail, body, etc.
- Injections / stethoscope
- Stepping on the scale
- Being in an enclosure
- Being in the lobby or exam room
- Coming in the car to the vet
- And much more
Customer Testimonials
First and foremost DeeDee actually loves going to Tucker Pup's! She used to dread going to the groomers and often had to be carried in. She struts into Tucker Pup's like she was going into a butcher shop with great bones to sell. The grooming turns her into movie quality.
Caroline Kunz
My dog Cooper was groomed last week and it was honestly the quickest groom ever had (he's 8). He's usually in grooming for 3-4 hours, and this was under 2. I really appreciated that. My dog is a cockapoo, so he usually comes out looking too much like a poodle which I do not like. He came out looking like himself, which is exactly what I requested. I would use the grooming services again as they were reasonably priced, quick, and the groomer listened to my instructions.
Stacy Mikulik
First time to Tucker Pup's for grooming and couldn't be happier with service from all of your staff. Not to mention the attention that Clyde got from everyone, which he loves more than anything...therefore makes me happy. I knew of you only through a friend that used to bring her dog to you so many years ago, but she still raves about you so knew I would be in good hands - didn't disappoint.
Molly Murray
Our Training Program
