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Dog Life in Northwest Side

17 dog-friendly spots in Northwest Side (Northwest Side)

Veterinary Clinics (1)

Northwest Side

Affordable veterinary clinic in the Schorsch Village/Portage Park area offering low-cost preventative care, spay/neuter surgery, wellness exams, vaccines, dental care, and urgent care.

Groomers (7)

Northwest Side

Luxury dog grooming spa in Avondale specializing in low-stress grooming for anxious and reactive dogs, using a pink-and-teal themed spa environment with 9 years of expertise.

Northwest Side

Full-service pet grooming salon in the Dunning/Portage Park area offering personalized care with bathing, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and specialized treatments.

Northwest Side

Full-service dog grooming salon in Norwood Park serving the community for over 18 years, using only natural products in an open floorplan with an A+ BBB rating.

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Locally-owned dog grooming salon in Portage Park named after owner Victor's first dog Shorty, with 15 years of grooming experience, treating every pup like family.

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Beloved neighborhood dog grooming salon in Dunning/Portage Park with 20+ years in business, known for no-cage policy, fast service, and affordable prices.

Northwest Side

Full-service pet grooming clinic and veterinary facility in the Dunning neighborhood offering bathing, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and specialized treatments.

Northwest Side

Mobile dog grooming service serving the Chicago area including the Northwest Side.

Dog-Friendly Dining (2)

Northwest Side

A neighborhood bar and grill on Chicago's Northwest Side in the Dunning neighborhood with a darts room, private event space, smash burgers, cheese curds, and daily specials.

Northwest Side

A modern pizzeria and pub in Portage Park with a dog-friendly beer garden, famous for breakfast pizzas, buffalo rolls, and daily specials including $0.99 wing Tuesdays and bottomless mimosa brunch.

Pet Stores & Boutiques (1)

Northwest Side

Pet boutique offering stylish pet apparel, accessories, organic handmade treats, custom birthday cakes, grooming services, and pet photography.

Dog Walkers & Sitters (3)

Northwest Side

Professional dog walking and pet sitting (formerly Swooft) serving Northwest Chicago neighborhoods including Irving Park, Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, Portage Park, Old Irving Park, and Forest Glen. Licensed, bonded, and insured with W-2 employees.

Northwest Side

Owned and operated by longtime dog walkers Jon Olson and Mike Russell since fall 2023. Over 18 years combined experience. No group walks, same daily walker. Walks $22, night/weekend $30, house sitting $140/night. Serves Chicago's Northside including Logan Square.

Northwest Side

Certified, licensed, insured, and bonded dog walking and pet sitting service based in Irving Park on Chicago's Northwest Side. Founded by Nicole Triffo with 7 years experience. Private neighborhood walks, drop-ins, and overnight house sitting.

Rescues & Shelters (2)

Northwest Side

100% volunteer-run, foster-based 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to keeping dogs in forever homes through education, community involvement, and rescuing from open-access shelters.

Northwest Side

100% volunteer-run, foster-based, no-kill rescue focused on rescuing Italian Greyhounds from puppy mills and kill shelters in the Chicagoland area.

Events & Meetups (1)

Northwest Side

Dog-friendly farmers market in Logan Square with a dedicated dog treat booth and plenty of space for owners to sit while their dogs play. Features nearly 200 vendors offering local produce, handmade items, and food. Live music and a festival-like atmosphere.