Bark-A-Lounge Pet Salon
657 S Route 59
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 898-4600
Call Us: (630) 898-4600
See some common questions and answers below, or call us at 630 898-4600.
Please call us to get a quote. The price of dog grooming differs based on breed, size, and quality of their fur.
Cash, check, Apple Pay, debit and credit - all cards accepted!
Most grooms take between 3-4 hours total. If you come at 8 a.m. it will usually take 2 - 2.5 hours.
You will receive a text message or call when your dog's spa day is complete and you can come pick them up!
When the dogs are not in the bath, getting dried, with the groomer or getting cuddles from the staff, they wait in houses (crates). For the larger dogs like German Shephards, larger Doodles, Golden Retrievers, etc. we have larger runs for them to hang out in.
We use a hypo allergenic, tearless shampoo for all dogs. You can choose to use a different shampoo for an additional cost.
Yes, absolutely!
Of course!
Most dogs are here for 3-4 hours and can go that long without a potty break. If they need to be here longer than that we will take them out to go potty.
Dog fur often becomes tangled and knotted around itself without frequent brushing, which is called matting. Mats occur frequently in many dog breeds with curly, fine, or double coats. In extreme cases, the dog's coat will become what groomers call "pelted" — when matting is very tight to the skin, preventing proper air flow. Matting and pelting prevents proper temperature regulation, causes skin irritation, hides parasites like fleas or other nasties, and causes extreme discomfort and pain for the dog.
The number one thing you can do to prevent matting in your dog's coat is regular and thorough combing and brushing. How often you should brush your dog depends on their coat type and if it's shedding "season" (when their coats change from a thinner summer coat to a thicker winter coat, or vice versa). Breeds that have long coats, curly coats, or fine fur should be brushed more often, even daily in some cases, while other coat types might only need once a week. One of the most common mistakes made when brushing a dog's fur is only combing the top layer, which actually can make matting worse. If you only focus on the top layer of your dog's fur, your brushing is actually pushing any loose fur and tangles down closer to the skin. You can avoid this by using the correct brush for your dog's coat type — such as an undercoat rake if your dog has a double coat, or a rotating pin comb or slicker brush if your dog has a single layer curly coat. Please view this article for more information on matting: https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/why-your-dogs-coat-gets-matted-what-to-do-about-mats
No. While at Bark-A-Lounge, your dog will not come in close contact with another dog.
Yes! As long as the picture is recent (within the past 12 months) and of your dog. Pictures of other dogs will not be accepted.
We have recirculated air dryers, they do not have a heating element.
We recommend to start bringing dogs in to get groomed around 12 weeks. By then they will have had a few rounds of shots and vaccines. It’s best to bring the puppy in as soon as you can so they can get used to the grooming process from a young age.
Please talk to the groomer for recommendations, this depends on your dog’s breed, their fur, etc. We have clients that come in every week and some come in every 6 weeks.
At this time, we are not taking new cat clients.
Yes! Please ask about our Preventative Maintenance program!