Pet Grooming in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that park outside your home. A full groom usually covers a bath, haircut, nail trim and ear cleaning; most groomers also offer bath-only visits, de-shedding and quick tidy-ups between full grooms.

Village license and county rabies tag

An Arlington Heights Police Department flyer says an animal license is required and can be bought yearly at Village Hall, and that the village license tag and the rabies tag must both be on your dog's collar. The flyer dates from 2021, so confirm current details with Village Hall. Rabies tags come from Cook County: Cook County Animal and Rabies Control says every animal vaccinated against rabies is issued a tag bought from the county, and it keeps a database that helps reunite lost pets with owners. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

State licenses

The Illinois Department of Agriculture licenses and inspects kennel operators and day care operators under the state's Animal Welfare Act. If a groomer also boards dogs or runs a day care, ask whether it holds that state license. A license is not a measure of skill, so also ask how long the groomer has worked and whether they groom your breed often.

Summer heat and winter salt

In June 2026, Cook County Animal and Rabies Control advised walking dogs on grass, dirt or gravel rather than asphalt in a heat wave, and said never to shave a dog because its coat protects it from overheating and sunburn. For thick coats, ask your groomer about a trim or a de-shed instead of a shave. In winter, wipe salt off your dog's paws after walks and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed.

Leptospirosis

In September 2025, Cook County Animal and Rabies Control reminded residents to keep dogs safe from leptospirosis as cases rose in Chicago, and advised leashing dogs outdoors and asking your vet about the leptospirosis vaccine. Check with your groomer about their vaccine requirements.

Before the first appointment

• Tell the groomer about your dog's health, age and temperament.
• Ask how dogs are dried; if a cage dryer is used, someone should check the dog often.
• Ask which vaccines they require, and reschedule if your dog is coughing.
• If the coat is badly matted, ask about a short clip rather than hours of brushing out.

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