We moved out of the area, but we still bring Fitz to Jennifer at Happy Dog Grooming Spa because she's truly the best. Fitz absolutely loves her, and she takes such great care of him every single time. Jennifer also makes us feel valued as clients and always works to accommodate our schedule. She's worth the drive. read more

Jennifer is wonderful and patient. My dog is almost 17 and has been seeing her for two years. He has trouble seeing and has always been afraid of grooms - so the loss of vision has exacerbated his fear. Jennifer is so sweet with him and makes him look wonderful. I trust her completely! read more

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My dogs love Jennifer! They are able to walk around and not be in a cage! Plus they have the whole place to themselves. It is amazing.

Jennifer does a wonderful job of my dog Rudy's bath and haircut - I've been going to Jennifer since I adopted Rudy in 2020 and she always does a wonderful job. Rudy gets very excited and happy when we pull into the parking lot - he knows where he is and that he's going to have a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Happy Dog. read more

Very dirty I would not bring my pet here again. Very rude and obnoxious owner who thinks she knows everything. Don't like treatment of pets. read more

We have been taking all our pups to Happy Dog for many years. Jennifer does an amazing job. Never any issues. She treats them as though they were her own. They do not sit still for us but they will for Jennifer! She has earned their trust. Picture included is from their last grooming session. read more

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Now that our little guy is 15 years old, it's even more important to use a groomer that offers a safe, calm, cage free grooming environment. Happy Dog provides this and more. Never have I seen another dog while our guy is getting groomed. And because he's never caged, he has complete freedom to walk to store. But the best part is Jennifer. She's gentile, caring and provides a great haircut. We're so happy we found Jennifer and Happy Dog! read more

This is Willow, she is a very anxious girl & Jennifer is beyond patient with her. She only takes one dog at a time which helps her tremendously! Jennifer has been doing this a very long time & I feel at ease when I leave Willow here, I know she is being cuddled & taken great care of. Thanks Jennifer! read more

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Pawfect This is a very small groomer.... Just 1 groomer, Jennifer. She has been grooming a long time and has a lot of experience. Because it's a small location and she is the only groomer, she can only groom 1 dog at a time.... But her entire focus is on your dog I have 3 dogs, so we schedule all of them for the same day and drop them all together. It takes her all day to groom, so we are typically her only customers for that day Jennifer does a great job cleaning and grooming them... They always look great. Thank you Jennifer! read more

First time customer, brought in our new rescue dog Frankie. He's a two year-old poodle mix and can be a little nervous and jumpy. Jennifer did a fantastic job making both Frankie and us comfortable with the first grooming. His hair was a bit long and had some tangles but he came home looking fantastic. He also had a stress-free time and really seem to enjoy himself. Before leaving. I made his next appointment because we loved Happy Dog so much. read more

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First time taking my dog here and Jennifer was absolutely amazing! I personally don't like moving my dog around places but definitely recommend to anyone who's very protective of their fur baby. Jennifer was very caring and nurturing, felt like we've known her for years. She was even nice enough to come in on her day off, 10/10 recommend!!!! read more

Jennifer is by far the best groomer we've ever been to! We've had some pretty traumatic grooming experiences (and some awful haircuts to go with them), and Jennifer was such a breath of fresh air. Not only did she do an amazing groom on our dog, Jerry, but she also made us feel comfortable and safe! We knew Jerry was in good hands. She's a one-woman shop, so she only takes one pup at a time. No cages, no loud noises, perfect for anxious dogs (Jerry's not a huge fan of the groomer in general). She listened to all of our desires and made Jer look like the cutest dog in town. Thanks for an incredible experience, Jennifer! We're already excited for our next groom! read more

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The owner Jen does all the groomer herself, 1 dog at a time, lots of attention to details, caring for the doggies she baths and grooms. I think her pricing is a incredible deal and my dogs always come out looking like Stars! Thanks Jen! read more

After having bad experiences with multiple groomers at pets mart. I decided to give this place a call. First time I took Uno (my poodle) to Jennifer, she made sure to make him feel comfortable and let him smell around before she took the leash. Since then he loves going to her and I don't worry about leaving him there because I know he is treated like family. Her price is reasonable and for the attention she provides Uno to make him feel at home i think it's a deal. I definitely recommend you take your dog to Jennifer. read more

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We have used Jennifer at Happy Dog Grooming Spa since moving to the area about two years ago. Jennifer is excellent with our dog Oreo. Oreo used to get nervous getting groomed but Jennifer makes her feel calm and comfortable. Jennifer does a great job grooming Oreo. She is always cut perfectly. Jennifer is easy to work with. She is prompt for appointments and very accommodating. I highly highly recommend Happy Doc Grooming! See picture below of freshly groomed Oreo read more

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Jennifer did a fantastic job on our puppy's first ever haircut. She gave him her undivided loving attention, serving only one client in her shop at a time. We are very happy with the results and would recommend! read more

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Finley nearly drags me into Happy Dog Grooming Spa to see Jennifer (when was the last time your dog went willingly into the groomer?). He is absolutely smitten with her! I love and appreciate her attention to detail. She is quick, thorough, and incredibly kind to my little guy. I would heartily recommend anyone in the area to Jennifer. You will love her as much as your pup does. UPDATE: Finley now has a little brother, Oliver. It's no surprise to me that he loves Jennifer as much as Finley does. They love their spa days and always give Jennifer kisses before we go. Jennifer is a one of a kind groomer. Do your pup (and yourself) a favor and call her the next time your little one is in need of a groom! read more

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From the second I got on the phone with Jennifer I knew our dog Zoey was going to be in good hands. Great customer service, accommodating, and flexible! Zoey is a bit on the sassy side, but Jennifer handled her well and she came out looking so clean and fresh. Definitely will be coming back! read more

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Jennifer is AMAZING my baby Lola is 13 years old, she has anxiety, the first time we walked in my baby took such a liking to Jennifer right away, I knew this was meant to be she did such a good job. By far the best haircut Lola ever had!!! read more

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Jennifer has been taking care of two of our dogs for years now and she does above and beyond work for our dogs each time! She is very friendly and attentive towards the dogs. One of our pups used to get ear infections from different groomers when water would get into his ears. Jennifer was very understanding and accommodated us and needless to say, she solved this problem! We never had the issue again since we've been coming to Happy Dog Grooming Spa. You can tell Jennifer is an expert, she offers great advice, and performs a perfect grooming every time. Seriously, without a doubt she is the best dog groomer you can find! We thank you and we appreciate you! read more

So glad we found Jennifer. Our 3 fur babies were so well taken care of and look great.

Rocky and I highly recommend Jennifer! She is super patient, especially with Rocky who doesn't like grooming. She even used a hair dryer to dry his head because he is a afraid from the regular dryer! Her prices are very reasonable and her service is impeccable. read more

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As the owner of a series of dogs since 1990 that needed to be regularly groomed (a Keeshond, a Bichon Poodle), let me say Happy Dog is the very, very BEST grooming spa I've yet to have the privilege of bringing my current dog Ginger to! Jennifer is a beautiful lady! She is patient, kind and treats each dog with love and kindness. I picked up my Gingee after only 90 minutes (!!) with a gorgeous haircut, nails neatly trimmed and smelling lovely. I will never go anyplace else. THANK YOU Jennifer and thank you Yelp, for listing Happy Dog! read more

We love Happy Dog Grooming! Jennifer is so sweet with my maltipoo who is always very anxious with going to the groomer. Jennifer is very calm with her and it helps that no other dog is there during the appointment so she gets lots of one on one time. We would recommend this place to anyone who loves their pup. read more

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Owner took great care of my two dogs. It's like a doggy spa and my dogs definitely loved it. For sure coming back! read more

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Jennifer is so great with dogs! My yorkie got the best haircut and grooming! The dogs don't get caged up like they do at the big chain stores! I love that! The prices are so reasonable too! See you real soon Jennifer! read more

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If been desperately looking for a new groomer for my two pups and some places are booked until next year. I found happy dog grooming and called on a Tuesday and she was able to take both of my dogs on that following Sunday! When I got there, she was so sweet to my dogs and she also doesn't crate them! She lets them wander around with I love! When I picked up my dogs, they were so happy! I will definitely be taking my dogs back! read more

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After trying so many places that were just okay, we're so glad we discovered Happy Dog! Jennifer pays close attention to details and she only works on one dog at a time. She's so sweet to the dogs and makes them feel at home. Jennifer will also alert you if she finds anything unusual about your pet that you may not have caught at home (possible ear infection, rash, etc.). She also takes appointments on Sundays. The location is perfect and convenient. There's plenty of parking beside the building. The inside is clean and there's a play area for the doggies. We will be bringing our 10-year old shih tzu here regularly. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

Happy Dog Grooming Spa - Before and after of our Shih Tzu, Frodo. Thank you Happy Dog! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

So happy I found this groomer! She's so kind and patient with my pup, he's very timid and she's very understanding. His hair always looks so cute and I love that she does one dog at a time and can pay close attention to my pup. I would highly recommend her. This is my dogs second time coming here and he will definitely be back again. read more

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Jennifer is a wonderful groomer. I've been taking my dogs to her for almost ten years. I love the fact that my dog is the only dog in the salon when she is grooming. Her prices are r'esonable compared to other grooming salons that I've dealt with in past years. I would highly recommend her. read more

We brought are two dogs to Jennifer for grooming and when we picked them up they looked fantastic. Whitney did a great job. We couldn't be more happy with the whole process. They have a section for the dogs while they wait to be picked up with no crating so the dogs have virtually no anxiety., it's like their own little place. We found are new dog groomer and will recommend her and her helpers to everyone we know with dogs. read more

Jennifer is absolutely wonderful...Gizmo is always happy & comfortable around her! We like that Jennifer only does 1 dog at a time, she gives full attention to the dog that's right in front of her, love that! Jennifer you're the Best!!! read more

This review is years overdue and there are no words to describe my gratitude to Jennifer. I trust my Eleanor with no one as ridiculous as that sounds and discovered Jennifer a few years ago when I worked in Des Plaines. I've since moved and my office has relocated too, but I drive a half hour every 6 weeks for grooming. She does only one dog at a time so there is no handoff to another person or crating between procedures and Eleanor comes home happy, bright white with precious bows every single time. If you need a complete trustworthy groomer who will meticulously care for your dog, Jennifer is the just the kindest! read more

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We just moved to the area and thanks to Yelp we found Jennifer! You can tell she really cares about her clients. She was warm and inviting to our family. I really like that she only takes one dog at a time. She let Benny sniff around and get comfortable with her space. She called during the haircut to let me know his ears were matted (mom fail) and may have to give him a puppy ear cut. I appreciated the communication. Our 11 year old Shih tzu/Maltese received an awesome haircut and left with his tail wagging! Thanks Jennifer! read more

First time we brought our Havanese, Louie, to see Jennifer I knew she had a job on her hands. His coat is one that easily mats down to the skin, making it painful to comb. Jennifer gently worked on Louie, however his first cut required him to be cut short (you can see from all the hair!). Jennifer recommended a specific comb for us to use, and while we are doing better at combing him, we could be more diligent I confess. I returned to Jennifer just this week, and was happy that Louie didn't need to be cut quite as short (good for winter), and boy he looks so handsome and you can tell he feels better too! I love that Jennifer schedules her furry customers with time to bond with them, and only takes one customer at a time. Highly recommend seeing Jennifer!! read more

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I can't express how extremely happy I am that I found this place! Jennifer is so sweet, she makes you and the dog feel so comfortable & she knows what she's doing! I've been to so many different grooming places and was never happy with the results, but let me tell you I just picked up my little Maltese and he looks amazing! She took her time and really did an excellent job! I HIGHLY recommend coming here for your dogs grooming, you won't be disappointed! read more

We recently moved to Des Plaines and needed a new dog groomer for our Cavapoo. Chose Happy Dog due to the reviews and location. We ended up making a great choice. Jennifer runs a great dog spa that really gives them the personal attention. Also the setup is really cool in that she has it setup to feel homey for the dogs with a living room type setup. Our cavapoo Ella's first haircut was perfect and we'll continue to bring her to Happy Dog for years to come!! Thank you!! read more

We took our 8 month old Yorkie, Lily, for her first haircut today. She looks adorable! Jennifer is amazing! She is very educational and was so sweet throughout the entire process. She took great care of our Lily! We love that there were no others dogs and Jen was one on one with Lily to make her feel comfortable. Jen called as soon as she was finished, and Lily got to run around and explore while she waited for us to pick her up. We love that Jen locks the door while she is with a doggy client; it's just great peace of mind knowing our baby was safe in her hands! We are SO happy with our experience and Lily will definitely be a life long customer of Jennifer at Happy Dog Grooming. read more

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Jennifer is a wonderful person and groomer. This is not your cookie cutter place, she customizes each service and her spacious spa had plenty of room for your dog to feel comfortable and like at home. My dog comes home with a great haircut every time. Thank you for great service. read more

Wonderful experience. Such care and love from the minute I walked in. My dog looks adorable, she wasn't stressed at all when I brought her home. I will go nowhere else that's for sure!!!! read more