Our chihuahua needed his nails clipped and a bath. We went off the Yelp reviews when choosing a groomer. The reviews were accurate and we had a great experience. The groomer was friendly, professional, and had a great "bed side manner" with our dog. It only took two hours before we got to pick him up. He smelled great, his nails were clipped and grinded, and his ears cleaned. All of this cost $55 and there's an option to leave a tip. Given our experience and how close it is to home, we will definitely be returning. read more

I'm fairly new to the Portage Park neighborhood so I needed to find a groomer I could regularly visit that's close by; my previous one was too far of a drive now. I gave Bark Out Loud a call and someone immediately answered and after a short explanation, I was able to get an appointment for my Beagle mix. Anne was so lovely and nice, and she answered all the relevant questions and concerns I had. The salon was a happy yellow inside and the grooming area was an open space, which I liked because I've been to other salons where the grooming area was closed off; you couldn't see how they cleaned and treated your pets, and that honestly made me nervous. Also, I really appreciated that I didn't have to go through hoops to get an appointment. I've called other groomers in the area and they either didn't accept new clients or I had to fill out a form online to be waitlisted...I didn't know finding a new groomer could be this difficult? Anyway, I just needed a regular bath package, nail buffing and gland expression for my short haired boy. Anne messaged me as soon as my dog was ready to be picked up, faster than the estimated two hour window! She explained what she did and couldn't do, which was par for the course, since my dog hated getting his nails trimmed. Even so, he looked nice and clean with a smile on his face; he didn't look stressed at all! The prices were reasonable and she offered spa packages and other extras, if you'd like to pamper your babies. I will definitely come back! read more

So easy to schedule and get new looks for my pup. We've taken him here for years and always love how he looks after a nice, fresh cut.

the best place I ever gone to !! my Pom looks so good . the staff is very professional, and very nice. Felt very safely for my dog there. read more

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If I could give this place zero stars I would. I usually take my dog to Petsmart but thought I'd try a small business in the neighborhood for a change, NEVER AGAIN!!! If you have a Labradoodle please do not take him or her to this place. She has no idea of how to cut a Labradoodles hair. My dog had some matting and she shaved my dog down to her bones!!! Using a longer blade, to loosen the mattes, I could understand but she used the shortest blade possible! She also shaved the top of my dogs head, all around her nose and all the hair on her tail!!!! Completely unnecessary! Before and after pictures of my gorgeous dogs hair. How anyone can think that shaving a Labradoodle down to their skin is ok is beyond me! I also posted a link on the basics of grooming a Labradoodle. https://agapelabradoodles.com/basics-labradoodle-grooming/ read more

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Best grooming shop I've been to. Friendly staff and they do an excellent job with my doodle's haircut! He came home so happy and smelled amazing! Highly recommend!! read more

First time here with my ShiTzu who was way overdue for his grooming. They did an amazing job and he came out even better than expected. Will be back! read more

Took this handsome boy for a bath and we loved it. From the initial phone call to picking him up, everyone was so nice. Definitely coming here again! read more

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We are very happy with Bark Out Loud. They did a great job grooming our GSD. Ava is a shedder, so we got the furminator treatment. She is now smooth and glossy. Her big dog claws were clipped as well, not an easy job to do at home. It was a good experience all around. We will bring our small dog in next week and scheduled Ava again for December. Very happy! read more

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Ann did a great job on our Cockapoo pup, Izzy. He had been the victim of a horrible haircut, but Ann fixed him up and made him into pretty boy. He was sweet smelling, nails trimmed, paws cleaned up, cleaner than I've ever seen him. Gorgeous! Would highly recommend her and Bark Out Loud to anyone. Will be back. read more

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They did such a good job today! They even out a cute bandana on my doggy. He looks so good highly recommend! read more

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I am so pleased with the grooming services at Bark Out Loud. I took my 8 yr old shih tzu mix for the full grooming service. I got exactly what I asked for - not too short, beard intact but nicely thinned out, tail fluffy, and nails trimmed so they are smooth and not scratchy. I love that they don't use a cage but rather a leash attached to the wall. So much less stressful for my little guy. He looks adorable and not stressed. Pricing is very reasonable too. We will be back! read more

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Was great with my dog and her prices are very reasonable. She does teeth cleaning and even has spa packages for your awesome pooch. Love this shop. Will be a regular. read more

Just finished another review. Figured I did my good Yelping deed for the year when I set the record straight for a good company. Saw that I hadn't reviewed Bark Out Loud and decided to keep the karma train rolling. Easily the best grooming service we've found for our Olde English Bulldog. He's a domesticated barn animal and they take good care of him for a reasonable price. We refuse to take him anywhere else. Thanks, Bark! read more

Took my two dogs here for the first time yesterday. They are a mix of black lab & dachshund. We had requested the dog with the longer hair be shaved. She came out perfectly and is all ready for the summer. The second dog with the shorter hair was cleaned up and looking amazing as well. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The prices are extremely reasonable. I will definitely be bringing my dogs back again. read more

We brought our puppy, Berklee, to Bark Out Loud (BOL) a couple of times and absolutely love them! (A snooty groomer in the West Loop rejected our poor girl because she was "too matted." I mean, really? You're a groomer, that's why I'm bringing my dog in!) First Visit: Anyway, so Berklee was uber matted and I asked for a puppy cut. When I arrived for pick up, my dog was completely shaved to the bone! I almost cried. Berklee is all fluff so looked like an emaciated animal. The groomer explained that she had to be shaved down because she was just way too matted. She went on to say that we should NOT give our dog baths because it makes the mats that much harder to get rid of (since we can't properly comb her.) Helpful advice. Second Visit: Upon our SECOND visit, which was just a bath & brush, I asked the groomer to trim Berklee's tail and around her ears. She was more than happy to do so and did not try to charge me extra. And I'm pretty sure she also did some trimming around Berklee's face, too. When we went to get the puppy, she looked AMAZING, GORGEOUS, FLUFFY... and she smelled heavenly. I think the ladies at BOL really care about dogs and they do everything in the best interest of the animal. We absolutely love this groomer and don't mind making the trek from West Loop every month. Prices are very reasonable and way less expensive than places downtown. If we are busy, they are more than happy to let Berklee stay a little later. Definitely check this place out - but make an appointment because they are always busy! read more

Called on a whim one weekend to see if they had any openings and luckily they were. They were more than happy to take our dog and we were super delighted because he needed a bath before the holidays. I believe we met the owner who was super nice and said they would text or call us when our dog was finished. The price was good and he came out smelling super clean, trimmed up, and seemed generally happy. She even gave us notes on how he did in his appointment. We'll definitely be back and it's nice to know we have a local place where they do a great job for reasonable price! read more

After years of being thrifty by bathing and giving bad haircuts to my pups myself, I decided that I was tired of looking at their shaggy uneven faces. So I took my most rambunctious pup, Coco, for a test run. He's a 6 yr old Jack Russell-Maltese-Pomaranian Mix (aka MUTT) but acts as if he's a 6 month old puppy with an endless amount of energy. BOL passed the test! Coco came home looking the best he's ever looked. Nails were nicely trimmed with no ragged edges, nice even haircut, and a cute lil bandanna made him look angelic. The owner is sweet and patient. Two qualities you look for in a good groomer. She'll be meeting my 2 other pups soon! read more

LOVE THIS GROOMER!!!! My English Bulldog sheds a lot!!! We took her here for the first time this weekend and she looks amazing! No shedding! Smells great! Feels so soft! I will definitely bring my other pups here. Had a amazing experience! read more

The service you receive at Bark Out Loud is great! For years we were trying to find out why when we took our Siberian Huskies to get washed they would always start smelling moldy after a couple days... I asked the owner that the possible problem could be and right off the bat she said that since the dogs hair is so thick, they need to be thoroughly dried to prevent the odor! Everytime we take our dog in, he comes out wearing a banada and the dirty white spots of fur on his body are always bright white and shiny! it's nice to know that they take their time to make sure your dog is comfortable with where they are at, and go at a pace as to not frighten the dog! Our dogs are big and restless at times. But BOL is a bit far from us, but when we have special occasions and really want the dogs cleaned up nice, the only place to go is to BOL you couldnt be happier. read more

I took my almost 1-year old giant puppy to get a full bath yesterday for the first time at Bark Out Loud. The owner and her helper did an amazing job. Cosmo has never done this and was a bit nervous, but the owner was super sweet and got the job done! He smells amazing and lots of the old hair was brushed out way better than I do it, nails trimmed and ears cleaned. Couldn't be happier with the service. When I came back he was just sitting nicely in the room, I like that he wasn't put in a cage. We will be back for sure! read more

In the interest of full disclosure I have to say that the owner of BOL is my sort-of niece. However, because of my connection with her family, I've followed her career as a groomer since the beginning. I know that she's a conscientious groomer who works hard to achieve the exact right cut for every dog who comes into her shop. She's gentle and thorough, and she has that magical "way with animals" that most of us just wish we had. The shop has been newly remodeled with more grooming area, making the whole process much pleasanter for the dogs in her care. I don't think you can do better than to bring your dog here. read more

This is the fourth time I've taken our long haired chihuahua here and I am still so impressed. The owner of the shop is amazing and so nice and I've gotten so many compliments on my dogs haircut. I continue to recommend Bark Out Loud, this is the best groomer we have found in Chicago! read more

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Just brought our dog Teddy there to get his nails clipped - the sweetest pup, but the sight of the clippers turns him into Cujo (must have had a bad experience before we adopted him!) They were very friendly and it was very clean. They did a terrific job getting his nails done quickly and painlessly and we'll definitely bring him back! Recommended! read more

I will not take my pups anywhere else. My goodness!! I have - it's all gone wrong. My pups get treating well there, they're prices are reasonable AND they are really friendly. It's a haul from where I live now but my pups are worth it! WOOF! read more

We love Bark Out Loud. We moved to Portage Park from Lakeview 2 yrs ago and my old groomer suggested Bark Out Loud. Great job always! Thank You! If you're in Lakeview go to City Groomers read more

My dog Milo has been going here for his grooming needs for a couple of years now. I previously took him to PetSmart groomers and never had a good experience. I'm so grateful for this place! Anne is great with Milo and whenever I pick him up he isn't traumatized or anxious. read more

Ann was kind enough to squeeze our 2 old English bulldogs into her schedule after I told her that they were really smelly and in need of help. Both of them smelled really clean and fresh afterwards and seemed very content. We will definitely go on a routine basis because she made them feel really comfortable and made their skin feel so good. read more

Price is decent, but did not listen to the way we want our dog (a goldendoodle) groomed, which generally is more rounded and "teddy bear" like so the poodle look in him is lessened. Maybe they're just not very good at this type of grooming or it takes too much time -- not sure. Nails were also not cut (or, if they were, it was not noticeable). We later also found out the dog had an infection, which the veterinarian said was very likely caused from shaving too close to the skin in places. The inner ear hair was also not trimmed, which is very important for our breed. I don't understand why this happened to us especially since there are so many positive reviews of this groomer. But I thought it important to share our experience as well. read more

AMAZING!!! What can I say first about how great they were!! First I called and spoke with Anne (sp) She was so polite and sweet. She provided me with a price no one in the city can beat. I was really hoping to get my dog in there same day. She accommodated my same day appointment as I only live 4 minutes away from the place. I came in and was greeted with beautiful smiles and faces :) Another woman Megan (sp) came into contact with me and with little detail given about the haircut I wanted, she knew exactly what to do. Finally, she was done within 2 hours if that HOW AMAZING can they get! 6 stars for exceptional work and service. Please visit and support BARK OUT LOUD!!!! read more

I'd never had my 9 month old GSD groomed before, so wanted to try it out to see if it worked better than me doing it in my tub! They were very nice taking him back and all seemed well, but I guess after I left he decided he didn't want to be groomed! I got a call to see if I could return and assist. I did and things calmed down and we were able to finish the job. I really appreciated that they were willing to let me come back and calm my 80lb big baby as opposed to just asking me to pick him up. The groomer maintained a very calm demeanor around my dog still and did a great job. I figured she wouldn't want me to return, but she encouraged me to come again and just plan to stay to keep him calm to start getting him used to strangers messing with his feet. I appreciate that very much, and will definitely return. Very good experience overall. read more

We've been taking our Bichon Frise here for about 5 years now. The dog suffers from separation anxiety (she was a rescue dog) and does so well here. I would not take her anywhere else, even though it is a half hour drive for me each way. She comes out so pretty and white, and her bandana collection almost requires it's own closet by now!! read more

they took beyond long she told me it would take 2-3 hours but in reality it took 5. also didn't round off my yorkie's face how i wanted and how i showed them a picture, they also cut her whiskers which you're jot.overall customer service is friendly but don't like the work done there. read more

This place does a great job and has Saturday hours, automatic plus. We take our Toy Poodle Bella here (yes a big man with a Toy Poodle is quite comical I know, but love makes you do crazy things) The staff is very nice and patient, as I know this isn't an easy job. The quality of the work is great and they clip the nails, clean the ears, and clean around the old poop shoot. And after she's all done they put a bandanna around her, cute touch. All for $37, very reasonable. The quality of work, friendly staff, and the fact they aren't trying to rip you off makes them a 5-star establishment. Highly Recommended! read more

Yesterday, I called just to see if there was a possibility of getting my dog in that day. To my surprise they asked what kind of dog and if it was just a wash. My dog was way overdue, they took him same day and did a wonderful job on him. The price was very competitive as well. read more

I have a miniature Aussie who gets so shaggy-so we take him here to get groomed. They always do such a great job && are great about working around our schedule. Everytime I get him groomed all my friends && family rave over how amazing he looks-I adore this place especially because I know my puppy can be a handful. You guys rock! read more

My five month old puppy Wrigley is a puggle, if you know what a puggle is you know how restless and hyper they are. I have never seen anyone hold Wrigley without flinching, not even her vet. She is a cuddle monster, but when it comes to being bathed or pedicured she is all sorts of crazy. That being said, BOL did a great job with her. I dropped her off at noon and picked her up three hours later smelling fresh as spring time and super soft! Her paws were trimmed very nicely, no snags and no blood(yay!) and they put a cute little valentines day bandanna. She is so soft and silky right now it is crazy, it's like she has a brand new coat. Another thing that I really like is that everything is included in their price. I called and she quoted me one thing and when I paid at the end it was cheaper. I would rather have a place over quote me then under quote. The best thing about this place is it is walking distance from the house. I can't pamper Wrigley everyday, but we will be coming here anytime she needs some pampering. read more

Took my toy poodle to be cut and groomed, had them do a low cut cause she had a few tangles and gets very hot in the heat. The did a great job with her grooming, I realized I don't like her fur so low but that was no fault of their's. They were very reasonably priced at just $40 and she smelled great for a week afterwards and was not traumatized when I picked her up, will definitely bring her back again!! read more

I bring my mom's dogs here (a puggle and a mini schnauzer) and they always do a really great job! You definitely have to make an appointment, but it's worth it for the price and service that you get. read more

Bark Out Loud is awesome! Rachel is the BEST!!! My husband and I found a rescue and her fur was in terrible shape. She has been abandoned for some time and her fur was a matted mess. Rachel is so sweet, she made time for our new girl Sandy. Rachel spent 3-4hours working on Sandy's cut because she would take breaks when she noticed it was painful for Sandy. Thank you Rachel!! We appreciate your care of Sandy and she looks beautiful! Well be back with our other fur babies. read more