Full Service Grooming

FUR SALON

We will never cage dry here! We are committed to excellent service and professional grooming treatments that are specially designed around you and your dogs needs. This attention to detail will allow our client's guardians to go about their daily business knowing their pets are being well cared for.

We book by appointment. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-3pm. This means at the time you drop off your dog for services they will be receiving their spa treatment within that hour. Head to tail, most dogs are back home smelling fresh and relaxed in no time!

If you are out and about for the day, you can add an extra $10.00 and pick your dog up when you want to. Your dog will be able to enjoy the relaxed daycare exercise area before and after they get cleaned up. Watch your dogs enthusiasm grow the next time you say "bath time". You will quickly notice them getting just as excited at drop off time as they are when you pick them up!

♥ Prices are determined by breed, size of dog and condition of coat. Note that all prices are starting and approximate. For a more accurate price, the groomer must see your pet.

Special Services Include

• Flea Bath and Treatments
• Smooth Sanded Nail Trims
• Anal Gland Expression
• Anesthesia Free Teeth Cleaning
• Hypo-Allergenic Shampoos
• De-Matting Starts at $5 for every 15 minutes
• Hand Scissoring & Show Clips (upon request)
• Shave Downs

Don't let your dog get matted this will increase your grooming costs. We recommend grooming every 6-8 weeks, but of course every breed is different so the length may vary.

Grooming Packages Include

• FURMINATOR TREATMENT: Shedding season is upon us, but we can help keep all that hair under control by reducing the amount of shedding hair by 60%-80%! Our de-shedding package includes a special shampoo and conditioning treatment that works together to nourish healthy skin and coat while releasing the dead undercoat. The bath is followed with a complete blow dry of the coat using our powerful forced air drier and additional brushing time using special de-shedding tools, including the popular Furminator Tool. While shedding can be a bothersome aspect for our fur friends lives it doesn't have to take over our homes and wardrobes! Bring your fur friend in for our Fur Buster treatment and see results in as little as 1 to 2 treatments. Low Shed Furminator Treatment – add an additional $10-$20 to your grooming package.
• THE FUR SPA TREATMENT: The best way to pamper your best friend is with a Spa Day! We start with our popular tooth brushing using yummy fur friendly approved toothpaste to freshen breath and clean teeth. Then we apply (South Bark’s famous blueberry facial scrub a soothing, deep cleansing facial scrub) to the muzzle and head to help get rid of food stains and odor. After thoroughly shampooing with one of our coat enhancing shampoos we apply a luxurious and nourishing deep conditioning treatment that is great for long or short coats. Refreshing Mango or relaxing Lavender cologne is also applied leaving your fur friend feeling and smelling great after their day at the Spa! The Fur Spa Treatment – add an additional $12-$18 to your grooming package.
• PAWDICARE:Tired paws call out for this Soothing and Relaxing treatment, great after a hard day of playing or added to their regular grooming services. This treatment includes trimming the nails, followed by nail dremeling which smoothes the rough edges on the nails while saving your floors from scratch marks. The hair on their paws is trimmed between their toes and on the paw pads as needed. Then we massage a paw conditioning lotion into your fur friends paws. It will make them feel like they are walking on clouds! Pawdicure Treatment - add an additional $12-$16 to your grooming package.

Christie Wioch

Pictured with Kitt & Luci

Professional Groomer

As far back as I can remember I've always loved and shared my life with animals. When I was young I hoped, but never thought, I'd have a rewarding career working with animals. While finishing my Associates of Arts at College of Lake County, I began working at PetSmart in Gurnee Illinois as a full-time bather & brusher. A year later I was given the opportunity to attend PetSmart's PetStylist Academy in Schaumburg. I was fortunate to be able to learn under a Master Groomer and I did my best to absorb all of her teachings like a sponge. In May 2004 I completed my PetSmart PetStylist Certification and I continued to groom for PetSmart until I found this great opportunity at Fur the Love of Dogs in October of 2009! I enjoy being able to give my clients the one-on-one individualized attention they deserve thanks to the helpful hands-on approach of our Fur Team!

I still enjoy continuing my education through attending grooming seminars given by some of the top professional groomers in the business and by reading up-to-date grooming literature. One recent seminar taught me how to create the look of correct balance and body structure with a haircut and how to un-poodle the Poodle and Doodle breeds! That's right un-poodle. Ever thought of your Goldendoodle in a Portuguese Water Dog retriever clip? How about making your Cavachon look like a Dandie Didmont terrier! I love being able to use my creativity while grooming so let me know if you're willing to try a new style for your fur friend. Who knows, you may love their new unique look!

I look forward to meeting you and your fur friends and introducing them to a fun grooming/styling experience. Be sure to check out the Grooming Corner in our newsletter for helpful information and tips to keep your furry friend looking their best!