Cassidy had her first grooming appointment at Trophy Paws today and we could not be happier with the results. Marco did an amazing job in giving her the perfect Brittany cut. Her last cut (at another business) had been uneven and left her with areas that were overly dense, long and raggedy. She emerged from Trophy Paws with a sleek, soft coat, evenly trimmed to be much less dense but also not overly short. Her nails are smooth, her ears clean, and she smells wonderful without being too perfumey. It's clear that Trophy Paws knows what they are doing and manages their business with care and precision. read more

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We found Trophy Paws after researching grooming for fearful pets. Our Pinenut (longhair chihuahua) had a tough past and is a very scared little 4lb girl. Our shorthair chihuahua, Crouton, is also recovering from a difficult history with humans and tends to snap as an initial reaction. I explained all of this prior to our first appointment and was assured they would be handled with great care. I was nervous when picking them up for the first time as I was prepared for a breakdown of who bit who and where. LOL All of that was for naught. I arrived to rave reviews of how sweet they are and how well behaved they both were throughout their baths, blow dries, etc... I was so happy I could have cried. This is a testament to how well they were treated. Both babies looked so fresh and adorable, and they smelled incredible. The groomings lasted longer than we expected (I guess it's all subjective) which was a great surprise. Since then, we have been taking our pups there for the last year +. BONUS: They have a little photo booth set up and decorated by the season. They send you pics of your pups after each grooming and I just love sharing them with our friends and family - I think they love the pics as much as we do! I will add that they do have some strict rules on arrival times, drop offs, and pickup times. However, I feel those are there for the comfort and safety of our pets, so I kind of appreciate that those rules are in place and adhered to. read more

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Took Maggie my King Charles Cavalier to Trouphy Paws to have her trimmed so no more feathers. Showed them a picture of what I wanted. When I picked up Maggie she was beautiful. They did such a great job. Took her back yesterday and she was trimmed again looking so cute. They even gave me a Christmas card with Maggie on it. This is the best groomer, everyone is so nice. Maggie loves to bark at other dogs but when she is a Trouphy Paws she walks in with the others dogs like they are her best friends. Unfortunately I'm moving to California. Hope I can find a groomer like Trouphy Paws. I can't say enough good things about Trouphy Paws. Try them you won't be disappointed Char read more

This is a fantastic pet groomer that always makes my Golden Retriever Bentley look Best In Snow ready! We get the full service treatment (wash, deshedding, nail trimming, teeth cleaning, etc.) and the team does excellent work. They are also very communicative, texting about appointment reminders or time to drop-off/pickup your pet. BONUS is that they have a special holiday/season-themed photo shoot for your beautiful pet and they text you the photos to share on social, etc. I highly recommend Trophy Paws! read more

First time customer here at Trophy Paws and I have to say that staff was extremely nice. The process of dropping off the pup was smooth and simple. Did the puppy trim for my 4.5 month pup and I felt reassured my little girl would be in safe hands since it was her first time being groomed! She also smelled great. Jesse really is the scissor wizard! read more

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Groomer burst my pups benign cyst (even though he had been groomed multiple times another groomer before with no issue), requiring us to have his cyst then surgically removed because it got infected. We would not recommend. Pricing also seems to be arbitrary and changes every time we had gone to them. We do not recommend this place. read more

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Huge shout out to Trophy Paws and Sam! I've taken my dog here twice, and Sam has been great with Monroe. She is horribly anxious when she goes to the groomer, and doesn't allow anyone to touch her paws, butt, tail, or ears after her bath. She's a dramatic corgi mix who allows her body to be brushed and that's about it. She normally needs to be sedated to be groomed. Sam has managed to work with her, and while still drugged, she has managed to get her ears, butt, and tail done, and even parts of her legs (which I consider to be close to a miracle). It's a work in progress, but her patience is astounding, and the fact they refuse to muzzle dogs (even when Monroe gets snappy and growls) earns them extra points from me. Though a bit pricey, I will happily keep returning to Trophy Paws and cautiously hope Monroe gets to the point where groomers don't scare her anymore. read more

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First time customer and will be a returning one! The haircut, bath and everything they did for our baby girl was done well and couldn't be happier!! This was the first time my dog left a grooming appointment and wasn't acting weird or upset, letting me know she wasn't uncomfortable during the grooming session!! Alison also shared adorable pictures with us and was kind and professional. Very happy to have found this business:) read more

Wonderful experience here. The people working were all so nice and friendly. They took the time to understand how I wanted my dogs hair cut and to explain additional options to me. They did an amazing job grooming, my dog looks great! Their pricing seems to be competitive to other places in the city. Also I love that they don't crate the dogs before/after their grooming; my dog was able to free roam the secure area behind the desk. I felt like they genuinely liked my dog which always makes me trust and enjoy a place more! read more

First time customer and they did a wonderful job with my 6 month old puppy. My puppy was extremely comfortable with the groomer. She looks great and we will be back again on a regular basis. read more

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Don't take your dog to Trophy Paws if you have a senior like my dog Chloe. Nicole had been grooming my pup for about 6 years while she was a student and working at Pet Smart and doing in home grooming on the side. Once she started her own business everything went downhill because Nicole does not know how to run a business and she listens too much to the young girls running her shop. Sorry Nicole but I found Chloe a much better in home groomer who is gentle and cares about my dog. read more

Tucker and I love trophy paws!! We moved across the country and was having a hard time finding a groomer for Tucker that we loved. I am so happy we stumbled across trophy paws on yelp as we absolutely love taking tucker here. They don't cage the dogs when they are waiting for their groom so they get to play with other puppies. Even though tucker is a little shy without his parents he was rather comfortable with us leaving him there last time. His haircut looks great as well... they him the perfect Bichon fro. I selfishly like that it is just a few blocks from the brown line so we easily go to lunch while he is getting groomed. ;) read more

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We love Trophy Paws! Kelly and Nicole are so talented and excellent with our puppy! We have a 25 lb mini-goldendoodle who is 8 months old and can sometimes be a little nervous but not at Trophy Paws. They do a great job catering to his needs and he always comes home so handsome. We prefer him a little longer but nicely groomed and they do a perfect job, we've never had a bad haircut! We will certainly continue to be loyal customers. See photo for the dog friendly treat our pup got for bring a good boy. :) P.S. make sure to get the doodle package, it's the best! read more

Trophy Paws Pet Grooming - Trophy Paws gave Boston a sundae for being such a good boy! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The grooming is ok. I've had similar results at big box pet stores, but in an effort to support the little guy, I chose to go to this neighborhood spot instead despite the higher cost. Today was the last time Ill be a customer. I was late 20 min to pickup my dog and was charged $45 for being late. When asked if they make an exception for it being the first time I was late, I was told "sorry, we cant. the system wont allow us to". I even suggested this would be my last time coming but they didnt care. They blamed it on the "system" not allowing them to. They could literally care less that they were about to lose a regular customer. A customer who lives in the neighborhood and promoted their business to umpteen neighbors and friends. The previous time I picked up my dog, he wasnt even ready when they said he would be and I had to wait outside for 15 minutes until he was ready (they wont allow you to wait inside in an effort to not distract the dog). They send a text 30 min prior to your dog being ready, and if youre late, they charge you. A phone call would have been nice or even a pickup grace period window. read more

We have been loyal clients for two years and still travel from the Southside to pamper my precious fur baby. He loves this place (aka his groomers). I'm thrilled they offer various services, including those that help with my fur baby's environmental allergies and tear stains. It's absolutely fantastic! read more

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The good. My dog, baby, always came out looking and smelling so good :-) They also send you a pic of your dog which is cute. :-) I took Baby a few times. The only downer was the door buzzer. The staff seemed annoyed by the door being locked and having to buzz you in. They had signs on the door with exclamation points at that time to warn to press once and wait. Just made me feel uneasy. After a few months of traveling and not visiting Trophy Paws for a while I was back in Chicago and booked Baby an appointment. The bad - I arrived and did the doorbell thing and couldn't really see in so pressed it twice more and that may have messed things up? Anyway, the groomer asked what we would like and I asked that Baby be trimmed and to look the same, no change in the cut. This was an appointment for a bath and haircut. The groomer didn't look at me but said "that doesn't really exist" or maybe "I do not know what that means" I cannot remember. I then asked the groomer as they were feeling Baby's coat to suggest what they thought. I've seen it a few times where groomers will feel under baby's coat because she is a doodle with very long fluffy hair. They responded that "I do not know, you have to tell me" something along those lines. Now, what happens next may entirely be my fault with how I present or maybe I had attitude? It is entirely possible, I admit that. I do not mind if I am to blame here. I told them that I had already mentioned I just want a trim, no change. I was a little frustrated because I had already told them to just trim and leave it the same. Baby had been trimmed here several times before and the groomer had just pulled up her record and photos. So, when they told me they didn't understand what I meant it felt a little demeaning as I am not the expert. That is why I deferred to the groomer to give me their opinion. I was so taken aback, but they actually raised their voice in the salon in front of the other dogs and groomers and told me that, "first of all, you need to lose the attitude." The groomer who had groomed Baby the few times we had visited before had to come over and intervene. She actually had to ask that the conversation be calmed down. Even as I was leaving I asked the groomer if they still did not understand what I meant when I said "to just have her look the same with a trim?" The groomer did not budge; they said "no, I don't" as if they had won the conversation and I am the dumb one in the room? I dunno. Maybe I am ignorant but Baby has always been the same length and I always ask the groomer wherever we may be to just leave her the same with bath and trim. I was very flustered so I am so grateful to this other groomer because they were the only clear headed one in the conversation it appears. They quickly realized this vibe was not good for Baby or anyone involved and suggested that we reschedule. So, there is no way I will take Baby back to Trophy Paws after this altercation which led to her not being washed or combed before I'm off traveling again and she wil mat :-/ The review is not to say that Trophy Paws is good or bad, it is just to present what happened this time. And a reminder that grooming is a skill but the care and attention has to be there. Again, I am beyond grateful to Trophy Paws for the service they provided and for the foresight of the other employee to know that this appointment was NOT going to turn out well for Baby. I actually cried on me and Baby's walk home maybe just from having been yelled at but I also felt guilty for not explaining the trim better and making this person angry. I'm sensitive and have anxiety so I was just confused. So, I won't take Baby here again because I would really feel dumb going back to a place where the staff yelled at me. But it was probably just a bad mix of personalities with me and the groomer so I encourage everyone to make their own choices based on the vibes they get within their groomer. (I did not mention names or gender as I know that me and Baby are a piece of this scenario. I do not think it necessarily anyone's fault) read more

We've been going to Trophy Paws for close to two years. My dog Laila is high anxiety and will not let just anyone touch her nails. These ladies are fantastic with her. She's all of 10 pounds soaking wet and it takes two of them to trim her nails. She won't let me hold her either. They are accommodating and always work her in. Prices are very reasonable. I'd recommend getting an appointment because they are always busy. But again they do their best to work you in as fast as they can. We love going here! read more

I have taken my pup to multiple groomers in the city and Trophy Paws has by far been my favorite cut. They make my Golden Cavalier mix look like a puppy again. The staff has been friendly and accommodating when I have gone in, however, I have recently had a poor experience that I needed to share. About 8-10 months ago, I called Trophy Paws to make an appointment (I had had my puppy groomed there twice previously). They advised that they were extremely booked and suggested a different groomer if I wanted to get in sooner. I made an appointment for a grooming elsewhere. About 4 months later, I called Trophy Paws again to get my dog in, to which they responded again that they were booked and suggested another groomer. I took my dog else where. I called Trophy Paws two days ago, and requested an appointment. They advised that because I had not been there in so long, their system kicked me/my dog out as an existing customer, and would not let me make an appointment because there are not accepting new customers. This was frustrating, as I had not been there in months per their directive. Well, after two more calls back to discuss with management, the finally let me know that the true reason they were suggesting alternative places was because my dog showed extreme anxiety there, and implied he had possibly tried to bite their groomers the last time (I do believe it, he gets very defensive and scared when being blow dried - which I did warn them about). They said the places they suggested were quieter, more private/one-on-one that might suit my pup better. Unfortunately, because they were not honest with me (not once or twice, but three times), I wasn't aware of the reasoning, and did not take my dog to a groomer that would have better suited his anxiety. I am very disappointed that Trophy Paws was not honest with me from the start, and continued to possibly lie and say they were so booked out, to steer me to another groomer. I am very understanding, and would never have put my dog in an anxious situation, had I known he was reacting this way. Additionally, I would have handled my pups needs differently the previous two grooms, had Trophy Paws been honest with me. Disappointed and bummed customer. The one suffering the most in this situation was my dog. read more

Love the service my dog gets there. The owner is fantastic! The groomers are friendly and look like they are happy to be there. My only complaint is the manager. Rude to customers. I have witnessed eye rolling when she is dealing with first time client. Phone skills not good. Really puts off a negative vibe, like she really would rather be somewhere else. Not a good fit for a great grooming business. read more

Outstanding experience. My two pups are not thrilled to go to the groomer and one is extremely anxious in indoor spaces, and the staff went out of their way to make sure both pups were comfortable and safe. They sent me photos of the anxious pup during the process with my other dog by her side giving her moral support, so I could see she was ok. They gave me tips for maintaining their coats between grooms and seem very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. read more

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My dog June sees Sam about every six weeks, and I am always at so much ease dropping her off knowing that she is in such great hands! I can only say good things about Sam. She always makes my little June look so cute. I also appreciate how attentive Sam is. She even will send cute pictures during the grooming appointment! My dog, probably like most other dogs, doesn't always love going to the groomers, but she sure does love the pup cup they give her after! I highly recommend trophy paws and the community that they create with their events. read more

Trophy Paws is the best! They take such great care of my pup and the staff are very friendly. They provide a thorough consultation before grooming to make sure I get the cut I want for my pup. Highly recommend! read more

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Just wanted to give a shoutout to Nicole. Our 60 lbs pup is reactive and hates getting her nails trimmed. I've always been nervous to take her anywhere but Nicole was super accommodating, gentle and quick. I am relieved to have found someone who can trim her nails moving forward! read more

Took the love of my life in today. It was our first experience, and they knocked it out of the park! Adrienne took care of us. Thank you so much. Great customer service. So thankful. Look forward to the future!!! Kiki's mom read more

Our pup is so spoiled and she needs a place who will take care of her, this place fits the bill. The groomers are sisters and are great. They take care of your pet like it's their own. On our first visit today we were taken on a tour and the staff/owner was very friendly. We chatted it up for a bit and felt immidiately like this was our new groomers for our baby girl. We were not disappointed with her cut and all and she got dog friendly ice cream as a treat after !!! I definitly recommend this place. 5 stars all the way. read more

Nicole is so great w my pup, Paulette! She always looks so cute when she's done The new shop is really cute and clean and calm. read more

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The fact that you said I yanked on his nail is ridiculous and quite simply, not taking ownership. You mention several times that the nails were overgrown and should be scheduled more consistently. I agree with that and scheduled Elvis's nail trim based on YOUR teams recommendation. It would be more professional for you to own up to your negligence. Lastly, I'm more then happy to bring in his doctor's report stating it was the groomers fault. read more

Popped in to ask a couple grooming related questions and was greeted by nicole the owner. She was so incredibly nice and helpful. All the dogs in the shop looked cute and the whole place smelled nice and clean. read more

We've taken Merrill here a handful of times and are always pleased. They consistently know her style (even if we don't always know to how ask for it!) and she leaves happy and fresh! We're so happy to have them in the neighborhood and support a local business. read more

Trophy Paws Pet Grooming - Merrill after her grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our Service Dog was treated great, from the moment he was brought in, and when he was picked up, he was so happy, I think we were the one who were worried more., The young lady there loved what she does and can tell she was going to take good care of him, while giving him everything he needed to be a pretty puppy again for us. We will be going back again to have our puppy taken care of. This is our new Home away from home for our Mr. B. read more

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Most groomers I have tried before Trophy Paws treated RJ (dog) as just a number. He would get tossed in a kennel, get groomed as quick as possible, and get the boot out the door. I'm always nervous dropping him off, but Nicole was extremely professional and sweet to RJ that I had zero concerns. Her communication during the grooming was extremely helpful and it made sure everything I had requested was done. RJ looks VERY handsome :) Thanks again Nicole and Trophy Paws!! read more

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I take my pup here for his nail trims and have been so happy with our experience. Not only are they super understanding of my easily overwhelmed little chihuahua, they've been incredibly accommodating of my busy schedule and he gets a doggy ice cream after the pedicure. Highly recommend. read more

So I decided to give Trophy Paws a try today. I must admit that I was kinda iffy. Well my partner wanted to at least give it a try so I decided to bite the bullet and go. I'm glad I did because she did a great job. Nicole gave us a quick tour of the place and it was nice and clean. My dog didn't seem scared and she even got ice cream topped with treats after her cut. I will definitely go back to Nicole at Trophy Paws read more

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They did amazing job on our 4.5 month old poodle. We got exactly what we wanted! He seemed extremely happy and comfortable when we picked him up. We will definitely be coming back for all of his haircuts! read more

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We took our Border Collie for his first proper groom since we adopted him last year(we've taken him to PetSmart a couple times for baths). Trophy Paws did a GREAT JOB on my dog! The folks there were so friendly and did a great job walking us through what they were going to do and offered advice to maintain his coat between grooms. The price was super reasonable for what they did. I drive by this location everyday on my commute to and from work and I'm glad I finally checked it out. We'll definitely be bringing our dog back read more

Just moved to Chicago and needed a new groomer for my two bernedoodles. We did a puppy groom for our 5 month old, and the full groom for our 3 year old. Overall, great experience - the pups came home smelling and looking great, and were both very happy. Already booked their next spa day! read more

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Had such a wonderful experience at Trophy Paws. From the initial call, where they asked detailed questions about our dog and her disposition, to leaving with our pup, where they gave her homemade puppy ice cream, everyone at Trophy Paws was so kind and professional. We have a German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix and we got her bathed and the Furminator treatment. She's never looked better! And we ABSOLUTELY noticed a reduction in shedding. You can tell the whole team is passionate about what they do and love the dogs they serve. We'll be back! read more

Nicole is AMAZING! She has been grooming our dog since he was a pup - over 10 years. Our dog has anxiety and Nicole treats him like royalty and makes him at ease. We were so happy and relieved when we found out that Trophy Paws opened up. We are South siders and while we have access to so many groomers in our area, nothing compares to the quality service we receive from Nicole and will make our way to the North Side just for her. She is so empathetic and professional and treats our dog as if he were her own. Going to Trophy Paws feels like home and the service is top notch. HIGHLY REC0MMEND! What I Love most is that it doesn't feel transactional - and it is so apparent that the owners love animals and they will treat your fur child like family. 10+ Stars read more

This review is long over due! We started going to Trophy Paws just as they opened and right after we moved to Chicago around 2.5 years ago. We have been more than pleased with their services ever since! We have two large golden doodles and they always come home looking great and smelling fresh and clean! Everyone is kind and treats our babies amazingly. We really appreciate the timely manner in which they groom our pups as well, they aren't in cages waiting for hours like some grooming salons. Thanks again Trophy Paws, you're the best! read more

Nicole did a great job with Heidi. We just moved up to lakeview and needed a new groomer that was closer. Heidi is a mini whoodle (Wheaton terrier and mini poodle) and Nicole was very attentive, detail oriented and did a fantastic job. We will definitely be returning! read more