Bark Avenue Playcare | Dog Grooming Chicago

About Our Groomer

Our groomer, Trehn Hazelwood, has over 16 years experience as a groomer and has a patient, detail-oriented approach. He provides a safe, positive grooming experience and outstanding results!

At Bark Avenue, we approach each dog as an individual and understand that some dogs may not like being groomed. We will do our best to make your dog's grooming experience both stress-free and comfortable.

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Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours
Weekdays: 6:30am—8:30pm
Weekends & Holidays: 7:30am—8:30pm

ALL BREED PROFESSIONAL GROOMING

PAMPER YOUR PET IN OUR DOGGIE SALON...
We offer a full spa experience that includes a variety of grooming and spa treatments.

Same Groomer Each Visit
AKC Standard Cuts
Personalized Styles
Deshedding Treatments
All Dogs Dried by Hand - No Cage Drying
Experience with Practically Every Breed and Mix

Specializing in Puppies First Groom, Hard to Handle Dogs and Extreme Cases

GROOMING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Early drop-off and late pick-up should be arranged when appointment is made.

Prices vary by breed/condition.

Grooming Services Available:

Bath, Blow Dry, and Brush Out...
For short-coated and under-coated dogs, a warm bath with deep penetrating fingertip massage is done to loosen excess hair. Many dogs, especially those with heavy coats, will receive two baths. The first bath begins the process of cleansing and loosens dead hair, and the second completes the process and brings out the full shine and beauty of the coat. Bathing is followed with a conditioning rinse. Dogs are then towel dried, sprayed with a leave-on conditioner, and blown dry by hand. This process removes all the dead, unwanted hair without causing the skin irritation that often results from excessive brushing.

Finishing touches appropriate to the breed/coat round out this phase of the grooming. Haircuts are personalized based on the appointment consultation. Pictures are welcome! AKC Breed Standard cuts, puppy cuts, and kennel clips are all scissor finished.

Pad Massage...
We offer a soothing and conditioning pad massage along with nail trim and file. The hair is cleaned and shaved from in between the pads.

Ear Flush and Massage...
With the ear flush and massage, a soothing, natural cleanser fills the ear canal while the entire ear is massaged to loosen any debris. This method of ear cleaning prevents the irritation often caused by inserting cotton swabs or fingers into the ear to loosen wax build-up (a process that also often pushes excess wax farther into the ear canal!). After the wax has been removed through a series of flushes and massage, any unwanted hair is removed and then the ears are gently dried and packed with cotten. This stops any unwanted moisture from collecting and keeps the sensitive skin of the ears from being irritated during blow drying.

Cleaning of the Eye Area...
Eyes are cleaned with a mild solution, and tear ducts are stimulated. When desired, cleaning will be followed by trimming of hair around the eyes. This depends on breed and personal preference.

Genitals and Anal Glands...
Genital area will be shaved upon request. This type and degree of shaving depends on breed, style of cut, maintenance, and a number of other factors. If requested, anal glands can be expressed as long as the dog does not show extreme discomfort and the groomer does not see anything to contraindicate this process such as signs of infection or impaction.

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