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2.8 (56 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Bath and groom only

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I had a grooming appointment for my dog scheduled three weeks in advance for Saturday at 10 AM with Nora. At 9:15 AM on the day of the appointment, they called to inform me that Nora had called out, so my appointment had to be rescheduled. While I understood these things happen, they rescheduled me for the next day at 2:30 PM without informing me it would be with a different groomer. When I checked my dog in with the new groomer, Austin, everything seemed fine initially. However, I received a call ONE HOUR LATER saying my dog was "ready for pickup." The person on the phone started rambling about how my dog's tongue was cut and bleeding, repeatedly referring to my dog as a "he," which made me question if they had the right client. I asked if my dog was okay, and he assured me she was fine but said it was policy to discontinue services. This wasn't true because a previous groomer had nicked her ear, yet her haircut was still completed. I asked if the haircut was half-finished, and he confirmed it was. When I asked what I should do, he suggested rebooking for another time. Upon arrival, I saw my dog's nose had been shaved down to the skin. When I asked Austin why, he said he didn't finish the face and then walked away. Since then, my dog has been rubbing her face a lot due to the irritation from being shaved bald. The person at the front desk suggested booking for the following week, but I explained we were leaving for vacation, which is why I had booked the original appointment. They then rebooked for Monday. My fiancé had to take the morning off from work to get her finished, which only took 30 minutes because she was nearly done when Austin discontinued the service, apparently because he isn't used to dogs that lick. When my fiancé asked if we would be charged full price, given the rescheduling, the time off work, and the inconvenience of picking her up in the pouring rain one hour after dropping her off, and the groomer cutting her tongue, the groomer said yes and charged him the full $85. Antoinette did a great job finishing up her haircut, but she couldn't fix her nose that was shaved so close by Austin.

Lorenzo R.

Rosie is absolutely incredible, she has been so helpful and patient with me as I welcome home my new kittens. Rosie informed me that the kitten I was interested in had a brother that was also in need of a home. I didn't think I would leave with two cats but I am more than elated that I did. The boys are incredible and I couldn't imagine life without them

Everyone at this PetSmart is really friendly and helpful. This is a big store with a lot of inventory. Tons of choices when it comes to cat toys, cat trees, litter, and treats. They have an entire aisle of collars, and as you can see from my photo, a really impressive doggy dental care section. I also thought it was nice they have little clean-up stations for dogs, inside and outside with poop bags and a place to dispose of them. Honestly, I wish the city had those on every block lol. They do have cat adoption kennels here, but I have yet to see any cats in them. Overall, this is a great place with friendly service and plenty to choose from. Also there's always parking available in their lot.

Some spots weren't even and smooth.
Ivan C.

I've been sending my Pom over for times. I usually stick with Jenna all the time. Since she's from another location which is a bit far away from my house, I decided to give another groomer a try. Now I regret my decision. When I was discussing with Lorena, I asked her to cut my pom not too short as I don't want to damage his coat since the coat is still growing. I also know that my pom is a bit energetic which can't stand for a long time. However, he had done well with Jenna. After I picked my pom up, his coat is totally short. It's almost close to his skin which is not good. I can clearly see his skin in some spots. The work also was not smooth. She might forget to cut my pom's nails. I'm wondering if it doesn't include in the Haircut package since Jenna always cut the nails. I'm so disappointed and regret that I couldn't send my pom to Jenna.

Michael S.

So glad we found this place! Our rescue Shadow hates baths and is terrified of having her nails done, so my wife and I have tried for years to find a place that she feels comfortable with. Catherine is so patient and good with her that she gets them done every time, and she always enjoys getting pets and treats from the rest of the groomers. The store itself is great if you're looking for something basic like food, but the small size means they don't have as big of a selection as the larger Petsmarts.

They carry the new Muse food :)
Sarah S.

This isn't a large PetSmart by any means but it is nice and clean with friendly workers. Sadly because of the small size of this store, they haven't had what I've needed in trips of the past. However, it's still a quick and easy pop in, with a decent sized parking lot so no skin off my back. This location is only about a year old so it's still all fancy and shiny and new! Woohoo.

Look at my Yoshi
Molly B.

This petsmart is small. Does not have a Banfield pet hospital inside. However, what it does have is an awesome groomer by the name of Crystal. She is great at her job and in high demand. We had to book two weeks out and still got an odd time slot. We took it, because she is wonderful with our Shih Tzu who is a rescue and still very scared all the time. I've been too at least three different Petsmart's in Chicago, but now that we found Crystal, our dog only gets groomed by her. We just go to Banfield at another location.

Natalie N.

Usually like shopping here. Thought I would try out the grooming since we live so close, went to do a nail trim/ear cleaning/teeth brush. We all arrive there and there is already confusion with a scheduling issue but... I'm thinking okay whatever, mistakes happen. Both of my dogs go in one at a time, and after it's al done they look fine, we pay and leave. We go into the car.. and notice blood all over the seat! One of my dogs nail was bleeding horribly. I mean blood everywhere and we tried to stop it in the car but it wouldn't stop. So obviously I go back inside, and Amanda (very sweet, she wasn't my groomer), seems very concerned and very fast to help, she helps out by cleaning and stopping the bleeding. We had to keep an eye on it all night, though and keep a sock on it to avoid blood on our floor. All in all, awful experience, we will definitely never return for grooming and probably not even for shopping either. Really a shame because it's so close to our apartment

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We came here the first time last month because our cavapoo desperately needed a cut before she went…read morein for her surgery. I was thrilled that Howlistic Grooming had availability and had such stellar reviews. With the large number of dogs in the area, it's a relief knowing we can book here less than a month in advance. They did a great job taking care of our pup, and she was in a happy mood when we picked her up! We've been back again now for a bath and she is in looks fantastic and smells great! Definitely recommend checking them out!

I rarely leave reviews, but I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at Howlistic Grooming…read more This was my dog's second visit, and before leaving him, they specifically asked if he would be receiving the same haircut as last time. I said yes and confidently left, expecting consistency with the previous groom. Unfortunately, that was not the case at all. They cut my dog's hair extremely low and completely ignored the previous grooming guidelines. When I expressed my concerns, the groomer responded by saying When I expressed my concerns, the groomer responded by saying she had "shaved his nails for free," which she said is normally a $10 add-on. I explained that it still didn't address the issue at hand and that it should have either been communicated or charged properly as an add-on if that was the case, because it didn't resolve my concern about the haircut. I was told there was "nothing they could do" and that "for future reference" I should bring a photo. I didn't think a photo was necessary for a repeat appointment when the staff made it seem like they already understood what was expected based on his last service. The manager called the next day, listened to everything that happened, and ultimately only reiterated that they do not offer refunds or discounts. No apology, no empathy, and no accountability for the poor experience. The only response I kept hearing was "for future reference." To make matters worse, my dog's ears were cut so short that he barely even looks like he has ears anymore. The haircut looks nothing like the previous groom, and it's honestly upsetting to look at. Since the appointment, he hasn't even seemed like his usual energetic self. I trusted this salon to care for him properly, and instead I left feeling dismissed and deeply disappointed. A total waste of $80 and a tip. PHOTOS BELOW: As you can see in the attached photos, his beautiful black coat was shaved down entirely too close, leaving his face and ears completely bare.

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