Dog Splash
Holistic dog and cat grooming day spa in Chicago since 2004, where all grooming happens in view at the front of the salon.
Open now, closes 5:00 pm
Services
Prices vary with coat condition; keeping a visit every 4 to 6 weeks may hold a fixed rate.
Nails and Add-Ons
What Dog Splash says
In their own words, from dogsplash.com, read October 9, 2026.
- Calm, low-stress setting
We provide an environment for pets that is both relaxin g and as stress free as possible.
- Grooms cats
Although we schedule dogs and cats by appointment, we also welcome walk-ins.
- Hand scissoring
Scissor Trim
- How long a groom takes
From start to finish, a pet grooming at Dog Splash lasts from one to four hours depending on which services are being provided.
- Pickup
When your pet is ready, we'll call you so you can pick them up as soon as their grooming is completed.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Fridaytoday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Good to know
Dog Splash has been a day spa and boutique for dogs and cats since 2004, with a holistic approach: deep cleansing massage baths with all-natural products, aromatherapy on request, and bottled water for dogs during their stay. All grooming is done at the front of the salon, in view.
The salon limits how many pets it takes each day and does not rush. A visit runs one to four hours depending on the services, and the salon calls when your pet is ready. Your stylist will go over anything noticed, such as hot spots, dry skin or fleas, and send you home with written care instructions.
Appointments are best booked ahead, though walk-ins are welcome; the last appointments start no later than 3 pm. On a first visit you fill out a pet profile card and bring current vet records.
Open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, closed Tuesday, and Sunday by appointment only.
Owner and head stylist Heidi Anderson trained at the Academy of Dog Grooming Arts and learned hand stripping from the salon's previous owner.
Other groomers in Chicago
What grooming costs in Chicago: a full groom runs $35 to $110, median $85, across the 12 salons that price one.
Every groomer in Chicago, with which ones groom cats.
- Bucktown Bow & Meow Pet SpaW North Ave. Grooms cats
- Buds N' Suds Dog GroomingW Montrose Ave
- Dashing Dog - LakeviewN Clark St
Between grooms
The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by Dog Splash.

Cat brushes
Long-haired cats mat first behind the ears, under the legs and on the belly. Short, frequent sessions tend to go better than one long one.
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Cat nail clippers
A cat's claws retract, so you press the toe pad gently to bring the claw out before you trim the tip.
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Dog Splash is an independent salon listed on PawsRx.