Pet-A-Cure

i can’t say enough how much I love these ladies. I own a teacup yorkie puppy and i was told by a different groomer that she moves around too much to be groomed. They only thing they were able to do is give her a bath. I was bummed out and jumped on Unilocal (My Bff) to find another groomer. Pet A Cure came up and i called them right away. i was able to get an appointment the next day.
When i arrived, the place was VERY CLEAN, organized and the ladies were absolutely lovely. They welcomed myself and Cocoa Puff with open arms and were more than confident that they could groom her. I was a bit skeptic because my little girl does move around A LOT. She won’t even let me brush her at home.
I must say that Cocoa Puff looks fantastic! I mean the haircut, trimming of nails, tweet, ears etc. were more than perfect. These ladies really know what they are doing and i am so HAPPY that i found Pet A Cure. Do not waste your time looking for another groomer in Chicago, bring your dog here and get the best haircut in the city for your dog.
Thank you pet a cure and i will see you ladies in 6 weeks!

You may have to book a few weeks in advance — but SO worth it! Pet-​A-​Cure is where we took our first shih tzu for years, and now our newest addition, Oscar, is doing the same. Jennifer and Rose are both incredibly friendly to us and our pup.
I also appreciate that unlike the big-​box groomers (yes, we made that mistake when putting off a haircut once), there aren’t dozens of dogs running around and total chaos. Their pricing is very reasonable for a small business too. Very highly recommended!

My dog has seen Jennifer and crew for several visits. She is so talented and gives the best doodle cuts! I loved walking my dog around after he was groomed because he looked perfect. She does a great job with ears, eyes, and all the other stuff. I am giving a 4 star only because I was upset/​shocked after they charged me as much as a grooming appointment for de-​matting (?) him. I brushed him the best I could during the dog flu outbreak, but she is a perfectionist and said he was matted everywhere. I think it is important to know their policy that is $ 1.00/minute for getting knots out. I did receive a call from her during it saying he was matted and it would take some time… I did not think 75 minutes. I called and we discussed the situation. I think she is excellent and knows her dogs well. I went somewhere else and I showed a picture of Jennifer’s work for my dog’s next grooming. I asked for a teddy bear face and when I picked him up they said they went «Asian Fusion». Well… he came out looking like a poodle. So with that said, go to Pet-​A-​Cure knowing you will get a great clean/​cut for your pup, but if he/​she is matted, have a conversation before you leave.

Pet-​A-​Cure did a great job trimming my pug Olive’s EXTREMELY long nails. She lived with my parents, who just didn’t have the heart to struggle with and cajole her into letting them trim her nails on a regular basis. They also didn’t know that the quick of a dog’s nail will grow longer if the nail is not regularly trimmed. So by the time she moved back in with me, her nails were almost circle nails.
When I called Pet-​A-​Cure to ask how they would handle a circle-​nail situation, they reassured me that it was something they deal with regularly, and laid out an action plan for Olive in the weeks to come. When I brought Olive to the store, they immediately took her into the back, and with Jennifer cooing at and comforting her, Olive was able to get through the whole ordeal without too much trauma. Her nails looked great, and I’ve been taking Olive back once a week to continue pushing back her nails. Their prices are reasonable and they do great work! I would definitely recommend them.

Some of the nicest people you could ever meet. They’ve been grooming my dog for about a year now and they’re always very friendly, very accommodating, and they do a great job. My dog is pretty easy-​going, but I can still tell that she actually enjoys going there — she doesn’t squirm or slink, she greets Rose happily. This place is a no-​brainer.

I have been bringing my dog here for the past year or so. The girls, who I believe are the owners do a fantastic job. I have a German Shepherd mix who is aggressive when in fearful situations or around strangers. She absolutely hates having her paws touched so nail trimming has always required a muzzle at the vet’s office. I always remind the girls about her aggressive behavior, but they never muzzle her and never have a issue with her. They’re very sweet and gentle with her. We use to take her to Pet Smart for bathing when we first got her, but she was always so frantic when we picked her up that we were concerned about how she was being treated. I never worry when I leave her at Pet-​A-​Cure. Her disposition is always great when I pick her up. I am so happy I found this place.

I took my dog here for his first grooming. He looked great and it was so affordable. Great job ladies! I will be back.

I’ve been bringing my Havanese to Pet-​a-​Cure for a few years, and she always comes home looking great. Jennifer and Rose are always courteous, sweet, and professional. I completely trust them with my dog. One time when I was in the shop, Jennifer was holding and petting another dog in a very loving manner, because when the dog is at the groomer, he becomes very anxious. That she took the time out of the appointment to settle the dog before continuing proved to me that they truly care about the dogs, not just trying to fit in as many clients as possible.

Just picked Murphy up from his second groom. The team did another amazing job. I am so thrilled to have found pet-​a-​cure and I recommend them so highly!!!

I can’t believe I’ve been bringing my pal here since 2005 and have never provided a review. Jennifer and her staff are absolutely wonderful. My dog is now almost 10 years old, and a rather skittish Shih Tzu/​Lhasa mix. I never wanted him to look froofy or fussy, and Jennifer does a fantastic job of giving him a cut that reflects his spunky, somewhat obstinate personality.
They do a wonderful job cleaning his ears, anal glands and his cut is top-​notch every time. Most importantly, it is a consistent cut — he always looks like he did the last time he was cut, which is very important. And the cut grows out very well too. Parking is sometimes an issue, and it’s difficult to get in there on weekends, but it’s worth it for my little guy to have a good experience with groomers he trusts.

I really love this place and wouldn’t take my dogs anywhere else. Ditto everything everyone else has said. Love the way they groom my mangy mutt, easy to get an appointment, nice, nice people, but the biggest reason is that my dogs are happy here. They’re never, ever afraid, don’t shake, are more or less happy to see me when I come back, but I get the feeling that they wouldn’t mind hanging here if I never came back! They shake when we walk by the old groomer and they haven’t gone there in a couple years. Yikes. If you’re looking for a groomer you can stop looking with Pet-​A-​Cure.
BTW good prices, too.

We have two Goldens. I have been through probably five groomers since they have been puppies. The best experience pre Pet-​A-​Cure, was OK most days.
Several months ago I Unilocaled groomers in my area. Pet-A-Cure’s reviews were glowing. I scheduled an appointment with moderate expectations. They are awesome! Goldens don’t require much artistic creativity, what they do require is focus and the patients to de-​shed them properly.
Pet-​A-​Cure hit it out of the park. They know dogs, especially Goldens, they have an honest, straight forward approach that delivers a well groomed dog. My dogs are now Pet-​A-​Cure dogs going forward.

Brought my curly Maltese here for the first time, as we are stuck in Chicago because we can’t go home to NYC due to Hurricane Sandy. The place is open and clean, the price is quite fair, and Jennifer tried her best to de-​mat my little shaggy monster! Thanks for getting me in same-​day for an appointment and while I probably won’t be needing grooming services again in Chicago, I will definitely recommend and come back if Brutus and I are ever back.

I brought my dog here for grooming after having had a horrible experience at Chicago Grooming Academy. This place is fantastic! The groomers are all so nice and gentle in handling the dogs. The place is clean and pretty, and you can actually see the area where the dogs are groomed, unlike other places where they take your dog to some back room.
I showed Jennifer a picture of what I wanted for my Shih Tzu, a puppy cut, and she did exactly what I wanted. My dog looks so cute! We went to a store to buy her treats afterwards and everyone at the store said she looked adorable. A few people even asked where I had her groomed.
Happy I’ve found a groomer I am comfortable with. I really hated taking my dog to different groomers each time because I never really found a good one until now, but we are definitely sticking with this one.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Jennifer and her crew. Jennifer was my dog’s groomer before we adopted him and we decided to make sure we used her services so that our little guy would feel comfortable.
Upon arrival my normally sleepy and quiet doggie greeted her with so much excitement. It was clear that they definitely had a bond and I knew instantly that he would be in good hands.
We have a poodle mix and decided to give him a super short cut. He came out looking like a brand new dog. He looked positively handsome in his decorative collar!
I will absolutely be returning to Jennifer for all of our grooming needs!

I’ve tried four or five other groomers on the North Side, and now that I’ve found Pet-​A-​Cure, I’ve stopped looking for anyone else.
She did none of the following to my very large, very hairy dog: cut him; made him look like an idiot; did a poor job combing him out after his bath; put awful-​smelling cologne on him; not de-​mat him, and instead just cut big chunks of his hair out. This is more than I can say for all the other groomers I’ve tried, and I don’t feel the need to resume my quest for the ideal groomer – I’ve found her.
Pros:
She will actually de-​mat a dog with a de-​matting rake, which is more than I can say for any other groomer I’ve used. She appears to only cut out the absolute gnarliest mats, and will brush all the rest out. It can take a long time on a matted dog (say, just back from a kennel) and she charges for the time it takes. Matted, large dog = beaucoups bucks. That said, you get what you pay for. Every time my pup comes back, he looks like a million bucks, and he’s not all nicked up by the scissors.
Cons:
As above, it’s a little pricey if you have a large, hairy dog. There’s just no way around this, though. To do the job the right way, it takes time, and you have to expect to pay for it. It’s not enough of a con to warrant knocking a star off the review. If you have a little and/​or short-​haired pup, it probably won’t cost nearly as much.

I took Skittles there for the first time yesterday. She’s a small 9lb yorkie/​pom mix and deadly fearful of strangers. But like the other reviews said, Jennifer and her team were so nice that Skittles had no problem with them at all. She was very happy when I picked her up. She was also very soft and smelled fantastic! :) She looks like a mini polar bear right now.
Unlike other groomers, Jennifer gave me an estimated price over email and it ended up being that price! I’ve heard horror stories of other groomers charging people twice as much as quoted once they came in, but this was definitely not the case here. Obviously small shop groomers are going to be somewhat more expensive than your typical PetSmart, but I think it was well worth the money. I definitely plan on coming back.

Absolutely the BEST groomer in the city! Jennifer was recommended to me by my dog’s veterinarian about three or four years ago. Her work is truly exceptional in every way.
After trying several other «recommended» groomers in the Gold Coast and on the Near North side (that were barely competent), I can honestly say Jennifer’s salon IS the best! Ears, nails, baths, clips and cuts, teeth cleaning, etc., etc.
I have a standard and she’s never been better looking or more healthy thanks to the care she receives at Petacure. Thanks so much to all of the staff!

Oh, thank you. My rescue doggie came with dreds and an uneasy temperament when groomed.
They listened to what we wanted for our dirty, over-​heating pooch, and actually used a special comb to strip his coat, a very breed specific grooming method, that left him soft and natural-​looking.
It was well worth the money (our dog was $ 55). They clearly care about dogs and know what they are doing. He smells great, is soft, and doesn’t seem traumatized (he easily is) despite biting them when he had is nails clipped (I’m so sorry!).
And each cut comes with a cute collar cover. I’ve seen many dogs in the neighborhood with their trademark collars.

Still absolutely love Jennifer and the Pet-​A-​Cure salon! I bring my dog in once every three to four months just to have his nails trimmed and his *ahem* glands taken care of (dog owners know what I mean). Jennifer is absolutely amazing with all of her clients! There were a couple of other dogs in the waiting area with my guy and me earlier today and they looked scared. However, Jennifer came out to greet them and they instantly changed for the better! She obviously knows how to take care of animals and my dog loves coming in. He never seems scared when we leave — in fact, he’s always super happy and excited!
The grooming is always really great and reasonably priced. Our smelly guy always leaves Pet-​A-​Cure smelling absolutely wonderful! I know that his ears are clean and his nails are trimmed because Jennifer always does a great job. Seriously, take your dog here. She’s recommended by many veterinarians, which is always great in my book.