Rub-A-Dub Dog

I love this place. The employees are both knowledgeable and friendly. So good to our sweet puppy, who came home clean and beautiful!

I am always very nervous about leaving my dogs with anyone. Rub a dub dog does a great job and they are super friendly. The price is very reasonable and my dogs always seem calm when we pick them up.
Highly recommended.

My dog seemed scared when I picked her up, her coat looked ratty, hair cut was ugly and the woman had a terrible attitude!
No thank you!

Called last minute for same day nail care a few months back. The girls were terrific and my dogs were well cared for.

Tina is sweet and LOVES dogs so much she trains them! Who else would you want taking care of your dogs grooming needs. I went a lil laid back on my dogs last cut and didn’t love it as much as I would had I asked her to go a lil shorter. But I’m not penalizing her. It was my request– not her suggestion to leave it longer. Next time I’ll go shorter and it’ll be perfect!

They transformed my mutt back into a Westie. He was a complete mess with dreads and debris hanging off of him and they performed a miracle. Not simply taking the easy road like other groomers would have done by completely shaving him but rather Candice brushed him out and groomed him to AKC standards. I picked up «Caesar» from the dog food commercials, it was unbelievable and he looks like a 2 year old pup instead of his age of 10. The care they take with the dogs is top notch, I believe Candice may be a dog whisperer, because I came in early to pick up my dog who is normally very fussy, but he was completely enjoying the attention and care from Candice despite the brushing and cutting. I could hear her talking to him softly the whole time. Do not hesitate to bring your pet here, I know I will never go anywhere else for grooming services. Thanks for reviving the cuddle factor of our wonderful Westie, he’s like a new dog!

They did an awesome job with my dog Bella! I called and they took her the same day. very friendly and very reasonable

Wonderful experience! We just adopted a dog and after looking around Unilocal,decided to try Rub-​a-​Dub Dog which was close to home. I got an appointment for the day after I called and the whole experience was good. While I admit I have nothing to compare it to, I have no reason to go anywhere else. Like another reviewer, I also really liked the fact that everything was out in the open.

I was going on vacation and I have 2 dogs and both really needed their nails cut. I called super last minute and I explained I was going out of town, but it wasn’t the end of the world if they couldn’t squeeze us in.
They said it was no problem so I headed straight over with my pups.
They used the nail grinder (I think it’s called dremel? Something like that) and both of my dogs’ nails looked awesome!
I greatly appreciate their accommodation for me and the awesome service! Will definitely go back!

I checked Unilocal for dog groomers near my home, I read the reviews on several, and Rub a dub dub caught my attention with the great reviews. I called on a Saturday morning, and luckily they had an appointment available. I took my two shihtzu dogs Lulu and Libby for grooming. I liked the layout of the place because everything was in plain view and the dogs were visible, in that the dog cages were in the front of the shop. My dogs were a little shy and scared, but Tina made them feel comfortable. When I picked up the dogs, I was amazed as to how great they looked and they smelled nice too! They did a fabulous job! The dogs seemed happy when I picked them up and that made me happy. I will definitely be back! I highly recommend Rub a dub dub.

The very generous owner donated a $ 50 gift certificate to a fundraiser for the Norwood Park Dog Park, and I got to be the lucky winner! I called on a Thursday and I was able to get an appointment two days later on Saturday afternoon.
I’ll be honest… I had let the fur of my Sheltie get into a terrible state. To give you an idea, his previous family had named him Matty. Yep… mats here, mats there, mats everywhere! I’m pretty sure the groomer is traumatized.
The groomer was very thorough. She even stayed late to the job right. My dog seems happy.
The price was o. k…$ 75. But it was a lot of work for her, so I guess it’s fair.
Parking is great… just 10 feet from the front door.

If you would like your dog to be taken care of by super kind people than this is the place to go! My dog, Mohawk a Yorkie, hated going to every other grooming place because hes so scared of everything but he loves this place. When they call me when theyre done I never rush to pick him up because I know he is in good hands and isn’t scared. It’s always great to support local small business owners too!

I just took my dogs to this place today. I have a doxie and a yoriepooh. They are both terrified whenever they enter any grooming salon. My dogs entered and left the salon with wagging tails. I was so impressed with how my dogs reactions were. It was truly amazing. The women who work there made me feel comfortable leaving my dogs in their care. I will be going to them for all my further grooming needs. Also, the pricing is reasonable and overall I am impressed and very happy.

We got our dog Rileigh back in May 2012 (who is a red Goldendoodle). He was already 4 months old and his very soft puppy fur was really starting to get long and he needed a good grooming for the summer. We found Rub-​a-​Dub here online and saw that it had good comments so we gave them a call and got him in. When my boyfriend brought him home he was so handsome and soft! They did a great job and he loved being there. Nelly is wonderful. We now take him every few months and they always take such good care of him. Tina is great as well. She also did a 5 week training session with us and we love her! She was very helpful in teaching us all the right techniques to accomplish good behavior in our home. We now have an (almost) perfectly behaved handsome pup! We will keep going to this place as long as they will have us. We are due for another grooming soon for the holiday season and I know they won’t disappoint! :)

Took my puppy for the first time to get bathed and groomed. New owner Tina very professional and friendly. I like the open space, no disappearing in a back room with my pooch. Even happier since she will be training the little beast too!

I just picked up my black lab from getting groomed here and we both could not be happier. Tina and her staff were wonderful to work with and Stella, our lab, looks great! Tina is easy to work with and flexible. The grooming space is clean and open. I can see everywhere my dog will be in the grooming area. We are happy to have finally found such a wonderful dog grooming business. We can’t wait to go back!

Rub a dub dog has a new owner. Tina opened the new dog grooming service May 5^th. I have a one year old timid dog and Tina was excellent with her. Her prices are reasonable and the results are very good. Tina is a dog trainer and knows how to welcome and treat dogs. Eventually she will expand and offer additional services. I highly recommend Rub a dub grooming with the new owner Tina.

I’ve taken dogs there over the years to get groomed and Peggy (owner/​groomer) couldn’t be more professional or sweeter to my «furry kids».
The dogs are always happy to enter the premises (i can’t say that about other places) and happier to see Peggy (even when not being given treats).
The dogs always come out looking and smelling great!
The first dog I had taken there was a Bull Mastiff (who has since passed) who was a big butterball baby and HATED tubs.
Peggy had this «ramp» that he could walk in and out of the tub with (with coaxing).
She was ALWAYS so patient and kind to him.
I now take my «Great Pyrenees/​English Setter Mix» there.
And he is also a big, hairy, baby.
I started to get him groomed at Petsmart on Touhy in Skokie (less of wait to get an appt.) and I don’t know WHAT happened, but… all of sudden he DOES NOT want to enter the grooming salon there at ALL (he pulls and pulls to get out of there).
I WON“T be taking him back there ever again.
It’s quite the opposite when going to see Peggy at Rub-​A-​Dub.
My ONLY complaint is that Peggy is only open on Tuesday and Thursdays, so you have to make an appointment well in advance. Alas… I guess that’s par for the course when you’re great at what you do and it shows!