I've lived in Chicago almost 6 years and had yet to find a groomer I was satisfied with, that is until this afternoon. When I dropped off both my beagles this morning John was extremely welcoming and thorough. He seemed genuinely interested in my dogs and their overall well-being. A few hours later when I came to pick them up, my jaw honestly dropped at how good they looked! Their undercoats were practically nonexistent, their fur shining, and they smelled amazing :) I came and played with them and dont have a single dog hair on my clothes (guys that's like a really big deal). I've owned my dogs for 8 years, and I've never been so happy and satisfied with a grooming service in their lives. I highly recommend John, you won't be disappointed!! read more

AWESOME!!!!! Totally worth every cent...John does an amazing job on our dog! we can't stop petting her and smelling her!! we have a collie mix that sheds like CRAZY...not one hair is coming off of her today!! She looks like a show dog! read more

Wow, I just called over and while John is booked up for four months and cannot get me in, he was nice enough to offer to help me brush out my dogs hair (to avoid having another groomer shave him down). I am SO impressed! It's rare to find such a small business owner nowadays. Hopefully he will be able to fit my dog into his schedule one of these days. I'm very impressed already!!! read more

John is thoughtful and careful and seriously LOVES dogs. He did a fantastic job with my Corgi and I felt good knowing he was in good hands. His prices are fair and normal for the area and his location is super convenient. He's on a busy street but I appreciate that he keeps the door locked so no dogs can slip out onto the road when customers come in. We will definitely return next time my dog needs grooming! read more

After some active trips with my old English sheepdog and then 4 week obedience training, my poor dog was heavily matted....completely my fault. John was booked prior to the holidays but he emailed me back asking if any groomer had taken on the challenge. Three groomers all said that he could only be shaved....in December. John worked on him for well over 5 hours and my dog is fully groomed, bathed and very happy. He looks and feels amazing. The guy is a genius to achieve that with no redness to my dogs skin, just some slight irritation. What's more he offered to maintain the lower quoted price. This is why he's booked out, I was lucky to have the quiet holiday week. read more

I have been going to John for three years and I LOVE HIM. I have two adorable Shih Tzus that are very hard to groom but they always look totally amazing when I pick them up. John treats my dogs like his own and I know they are always in good hands. They love there field trip to Clean Dog every 4 weeks and I hope we can continue to go there for years to come. read more

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I have 2 english golden retrievers and I have never had a groomer do a more thorough job or most importantly give them a better hair cut...and I had tried a lot of groomers before we found him. They look like show dogs every time they come out, and John has always been more than accommodating and great to us. We only need to come a couple times a year as I wash them at home sometimes, but he has always managed to make time for us or squeeze us in to a cancellation if he is booking a long time out. It helps that I am very flexible and can come at any time, but nonetheless. Another thing I like about him is a couple times I have brought them in with some scabby hot spots on ones belly or a scratch on one from my husbands watch that caught while playing and he always notices and bring it to my attention. Kind of nice to have someone so aware and detail oriented. I guess the one last thing I would mention I really like is he has a walk in bath tub so the dogs don't have to be lifted up into a super high metal tub. For those of you who have big dogs like ours this is huge. Other shops have tubs at waist level and lifting a nervous 100 lb dog 4 feet in the air is a little dicy. Johns tub is on the ground and has a "door" at one side the dogs step up into to get in the tub. Much better for big dogs and safer too. Also, the trimming table where they get a hair cut raises up and down which is probably handy for our older nervous dog. Anyway, we obviously really like him and I had been meaning to write this for a long time. Finally got around to it as I am about to schedule another appointment. read more

John is so wonderful, not only is he a nice and caring man- he is AMAZING at what he does! I brought in a picture of "Boo" the pomeranian, which is not a "typical" dog hair cut. John completely re-created the look, even though he had never done it before. I uploaded two pictures of my dog after his cut (he is the white puffy pomeranian). The store is clean, I felt comfortable leaving my dog there, and he was not cut or itchy when I brought him home. It also doesn't hurt that he smells like heaven and looks like a stuffed animal! We have found our forever groomer! Thank you John! read more

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I've been looking for a groomer, to take John's place until John gets back from his temporary leave, and no-one can meet or even beat what John does for your pet......all I can say is WE REALLY MISS YOU JOHN! read more

There is not a groomer in the city or Northern Suburbs as good as John. He took amazing care of my Standard Poodle and was a complete perfectionist. My dog smelled and looked clean for weeks. He takes his time during every step of the process. I miss going to him terrible and wish I hadn't moved because no other groomer compares. John is an artist! Loves his clients and his job and it shows. read more

I am thrilled to have such an honest and caring groomer taking care of my dogs. I would like to give him a world of praises. I love that he has an open area where you see every part of where the dog will be. He takes his time with brushing out your dog, rather than simply shaving the dog. John is the best groomer I have come across in the city and suburbs. My dogs are gorgeous when they leave!!! read more

Yes, John was fabulous the first I met him. I called about 2.5 weeks ago for an appointment but he told me the first available one was on the 3rd of March. When I told him that my dog has been scooting and asked if he thinks I could wait until then, he told me I could bring in my dog at any time and he'll take care of that issue for her. AWESOME, and I was impressed with John and how great he was with my adopted dog. I was excited to have my dog groomed by him. How wrong I was! My appointment alarm went off 2 hours prior to the appointment time, and I called to cancel the appointment because first, I thought it was on the 4th, and secondly, I couldn't make it because I was still recovering from eye surgery. I asked if he had an opening on Friday as I felt my eyes would be better, he told me he would call me if there was an opening. When I called him today since I haven't heard back, he told me his next available appointment was APRIL 17th. When he asked who I was, he said "I cannot book the slot for you because you canceled 2 hours prior to your appointment yesterday." He said that our relationship and trust is now broken and I would have to PAY NOW for the April 17th slot. I told him I was sorry I missed yesterday's appointment but I wasn't aware of 24 hour policy because he didn't tell me when I initially called. He then said "I DIDN'T THINK I NEEDED TO SINCE YOU HADN'T HAD AN APPOINTMENT YET". He then went on about how it's common courtesy to call anyone 24 hours in advance and how I RUINED his day because he had to close at 630 instead of 730PM. I won't even go further into what else he said. I told him that while I understand his point of view, my health care clinic ALWAYS tell each and every patient our cancellation policy so that we give them a chance to cancel. I am not the person who'd "forget" appointments since I always put alerts 2 hours to sometimes days ahead of the appointment. Had I known about 24 hour policy, I would have set an alert 24-48 hours prior to the appointment. I cannot trust someone who judges MY characteristics without knowing who I am. Customer service goes a long way. I think the last thing you should do when you own a business is complain about what a customer did wrong to the customer. There was a saying, please one client, they may tell another, make one upset, they will tell 10. With yelp, it's less relevant, but a business should build it's foundation on good communication with clients. Sorry, Mr. John. You were great but after your poor outburst about me as a person, I cannot even give you a 2 stars for the good you did my dog. It's unfortunate since I would have been a loyal customer (and yes, I always call my hair dresser in advance and I've been with her since I moved here, 8 years +). read more

Refused to take my dog in because he's an "artist" not a groomer and shave downs for the summer are "too ugly" for him to do. Pathetic excuse for a "dog grooming shop." If I'm willing to spend your outrageous price of 165$ minimum then u should be willing to give my dog the haircut I want, regardless of if u think it's ugly. read more

John is wonderful! After a bath and brush out my dog is silky soft, looks perfect and smells great - I've never seen him so beautiful! John really cares and takes his time to get it right, which is a rare find these days. Plus I know my pup had a great time while he was there - win win win! read more

John is the most meticulous groomer in the city. Your dog truly becomes a piece of living art!

Hands down the MOST AMAZING groomer in the city. I really didn't think there would be that much of a difference between different groomer, and trust me I've been everywhere in the city. John is hands down a master. He might be a little bit more expensive than other groomer, but this is a clear example of you pay for what you get. You dog will look amazing. John's work is all meticulous hand/scissor work. My first encounter was a bit off putting because no one answered the phone and it took a couple of days to get a call back. There is a reason for this...John does not have a front desk person. He is a perfectionist and likes to run his show himself. Be a bit patient with the first appointment, but you will never be disappointed and you will never be satisfied with anyone else's work read more

I moved away from Chicago four years ago. I still miss having John as our dogs' groomer. He said (in a totally non-cocky way) I'd have a hard time finding another groomer like him. He was right. I wish he would move to NYC, sniff. It's never going to be the same elsewhere, I swear. read more

Shadow has been going to Clean Dog for years! About 7! -- Shadow loves John ! John is wonderful -- very pleasant and does a great job with Shadow... I am always running around super busy and there have been times when I am running late etc and John has even walked show around the block "with no extra charge" -- not just once but on many occasions -- I really appreciate this wonderful customer service -- and how he cares -- in addition to the wonderful job he does! Thank You John!!! read more

I took my little guy to John at CleanDog today and cannot say enough good things about how he looks. He is a Bichon and was really matted from constantly getting dirty and wet in all of the snow this winter. Many other groomers would have just shaved him down, but John patiently combed him out before giving him a great cut and only charged me $10 extra. I highly recommend CleanDog and will definitely be going back. read more

Oh my god! My sweet little Westie & Scottie have never been more handsome. My poor pups were a smelly, winter haired mess when we dropped them off, my westie even had a slight yellow hue to him, as if he was dipped in butter. John did an amazing job, and I can't wait for them to go back. It's been a out a month and they are still clean & their coats are super soft. He is definitely worth EVERY penny. read more

John is amazing! After years of looking for a good groomer for my golden retriever, I finally found John. I could not be happier. My dog's coat looks beautiful and he cut his hair exactly how we wanted. I feel that for the time and care he takes with the dog, his price is extremely reasonable. I will never go anywhere else. read more

I have a long-haired German Shepherd I always thought was groomed well by other groomers. Man, was I wrong. John is a cut above any other groomer I've seen. I never knew I could actually run my fingers through my dog's coat without hitting a tangle. Her coat was immaculate. Also, the space is really pretty, clean, and calm. John is great at what he does. If there was a contest, he'd definitely be the best groomer in the city! read more