Bark Place, Chicago: Services--Grooming

Grooming

Full grooming services are currently available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and alternate Saturdays, between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30. Bath services are available Monday through Saturday.

Advance appointments are generally necessary for all services.

Nail Clipping: $6.00 & up

The following are estimated pricing guidelines based on breed. Actual prices will depend on the temperament of each dog and the condition of its coat. Only upon physical inspection of your dog by our groomer can an definitive price be provided. Extra charges may apply for pets who are matted and/or difficult to manage.

Full groom includes clipping, bathing, drying, brushing, massage, ear cleaning, nail trimming & anal gland cleaning. Mixed breed dogs will be quoted as to what the dog is clipped most like and pending size.

For a "behind the scenes" analysis of what is involved in grooming, see this article by Kathy Diamond Davis.

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Breed

Full Groom

Bath and Tidy

Airdale Terrier

60-65

48-52

Akita

50-60

40-48

Afghan Hound

70-80

56-64

American Eskimo Dog

45-55

36-44

American Staffordshire Terrier

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Shepherd

Australian Terrier

Basset Hound

40-45

Beagle

30-40

Bearded Collie

60-70

48-56

Bedlington Terrier

50-60

40-48

Bernese Mountain Dog

50-60

40-48

Bichon Frise

45-55

36-44

Bloodhound

45-50

Border Collie

45-55

36-44

Border Terrier

Boston Terrier

Bouvier des Flandres

65-75

52-60

Boxer

40-45

Brittany

40-45

32-36

Brussels Griffon

American Bulldog

40-45

English Bulldog

Bullmastiff

45-50

Bull Terrier

Miniature Bull Terrier

Cairn Terrier

40-45

32-36

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

45-50

36-40

Chihuahua

Chinese Crested

40-45

32-36

Chinese Shar-Pei

Chow Chow

65-75

52-60

Cock-a-poo

40-70

32-56

American Cocker Spaniel

50-60

40-48

English Cocker Spaniel

48-55

38-44

Collie (rough)

70-80

56-64

Dachshund (smooth)

Dachshund (long-haired)

Dachshund (wire-haired)

Dalmation

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

45-50

36-40

Doberman Pinscher

40-45

English Setter

50-55

40-44

English Springer Spaniel

50-60

40-48

English Toy Spaniel

Flat- Coated Retriever

German Shephard Dog

50-55

40-44

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Wirehaired Pointer

50-60

40-48

Golden Retriever

Gordon Setter

50-60

40-48

Great Dane

Great Pyrenees

70-80

56-64

Greyhound

Havanese

40-45

32-36

Irish Setter

50-55

40-44

Irish Terrier

Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Wolfhound

Jack Russell Terrier

30-45

24-36

Japanese Chin

Keeshond

55+

Kerry Blue Terrier

Komondor

75+

60+

Kuvasz

70-80

56-64

Labrador Retriever

40-50

32-40

Lakeland Terrier

Lhass Apso

40-45

32-36

Lowchen

Alaskan Malamute

60-70

48-56

Maltese

Mastiff

Miniature Pinscher

30-45

24-36

Newfoundland

70-80

56-64

Norfolk Terrier

40-45

32-36

Norwegian Elkhound

60+

48+

Norwich Terrier

45-50

36-40

Old English Sheepdog

70-85

56-68

Pekingese

45-50

36-40

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

50-60

40-48

Pointer

40-45

Pomeranian

45-50

36-40

Toy Poodle

Miniature Poodle

40-45

32-36

Standard Poodle

75-80

60-64

Portuguese Water Dog

75-80

60-64

Pug

Puli

Rhodesian Ridgeback

45-50

36-40

Rottweiler

45-50

Saint Bernard

60+

Samoyed

70-80

56-64

Schipperke

Giant Schnauzer

65-70

52-56

Miniature Schnauzer

40-50

32-40

Standard Schnauzer

50-60

40-48

Scottish Dearhound

55-60

44-48

Scottish Terrier

40-45

32-36

Sealyham Terrier

45-55

36-44

Shetland Sheepdog

40-50

32-40

Shih Tzu

40-45

32-36

Siberian Husky

50-60

40-48

Silky Terrier

40-45

32-36

Smooth Fox Terrier

40-45

32-36

Tibetan Spaniel

45-50

36-40

Tibetan Terrier

45-50

36-40

Toy Fox Terrier

Vizla

Weimaraner

40-50

32-40

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

45-50

36-40

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

45-50

36-40

Welsh Terrier

40-45

32-36

West Highland White Terrier

40-45

32-36

Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier

55-65

44-52

Wire Fox Terrier

40-45

32-36

Yorkshire Terrier

40-45

32-36

Grooming: Why Does It Take so Long?

Step 1 Pre-Bath Preparations (30-40 minutes)

Your dog is readied for the bath by removing any excess body hair, a process which varies by breed. The remaining hair is completely detangled with a gentle brushing followed by a fine toothed combing. This allows a thorough cleansing in the bath as well as preventing shampoo from finding spots to hide during the final rinse. The nails are clipped. The ears are plucked of excess hair and cleaned.

Step 2 Bathe and Massage (20 to 30 minutes)

A bath consists of a thorough and luxurious shampooing with the appropriate type of shampoo and complete rinse including a vigorous massage. Flea treatment is used as necessary and other preparations are used at the request of owner/parent. At this stage the anal glands are also expressed.

Step 3 Dry and Brush (20 to 45 minutes)

After the bath, your dog is fluff dried so the hair is tangle free. Keeping your pet well brushed between grooming makes for an enjoyable visit. Our groomer would be happy to give you some tips on caring for your dogs coat in between visits to Bark Place.

Step 4 Style (30 to 60 minutes)

Now that the time consuming steps are complete, we can relax and enjoy the finishing up process. A good amount of the pattern (body) work is done with the clippers, and the legs, head and tail are hand scissored. (the whole coat can also be scissored)

Special concentration and a peaceful environment are essential in this final step, as a sudden movement by a dog can drastically change your desired style. (This is the reason we contact owners/parents when a dog is complete and not set a finishing time…nothing is more distracting to a dog then their human parents.)

While a dog is on the table, any kind of distraction such as arrivals, phone calls, or unexpected commotion, can cause the dogs to lose attention and become excited. Consequently, we have to stop, calm the dog and get him or her quiet enough to resume grooming. (This is the reason we contact owners/parents when a dog is complete and do not provide a set finishing time…nothing is more distracting to a dog then their human parents.)

Timeframes depend on the size , style of the clip and amount of cooperation of the dog.

Good cooperation and communication is key in the grooming of your dog

Please call if you are unable to keep your appointment.

It is important to arrive at the specified time to ensure the process is not rushed or interrupted. An estimated pick up time will be provided to you. However, as we proceed through the grooming process we will contact you to let you know when your pet will be finished.

Please walk your dog prior to arriving for the appointment.

Please avoid feeding your dog prior to the appointment.