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Dog Life in South Side

10 dog-friendly spots in South Side (South Side)

Groomers (3)

South Side

Mobile grooming truck serving Chicago from Fullerton down to 71st Street, offering cage-free one-on-one sessions. Owned by Sara and Carlos with 10 years combined experience.

South Side

Mobile grooming service serving the South Shore/Chicago area. Women-owned business offering cat and dog grooming, bath, blow dry, nail clipping, and ear cleaning.

South Side

Mobile pet grooming franchise serving Southside Chicago including Chicago, Summit, Lyons, and La Grange areas with one-on-one cage-free grooming in fully equipped vans.

Dog Trainers (1)

South Side

In-home private dog training serving the South Side of Chicago. Owner Nadine has 7+ years experience and specializes in positive reinforcement, play-based training. Offers private lessons and group classes. Insured and member of IACP.

Dog Walkers & Sitters (2)

South Side

Personalized one-on-one dog walking service serving Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, providing at least 25 minutes of uninterrupted walking time per dog. Run by Char with a focus on safe, caring, and personalized service.

South Side

Walking Woodlawn Pet Services offers professional dog walking, customized pet care, and reliable support for busy pet parents in Chicago's Woodlawn and South Shore neighborhoods. Specializes in daily dog walks, puppy potty breaks, and weekend pet visits.

Rescues & Shelters (1)

South Side

PAWS Chicago's Englewood Outreach Program offers programs and resources for neighborhood pet owners on Chicago's South Side, providing community-based animal welfare support.

Events & Meetups (3)

South Side

Community organization of Bronzeville residents supporting the creation and maintenance of dog parks in Bronzeville and the South Side. Developing three dog park locations at 3938-40 S Indiana, 3906 S Lake Park Ave, and 4149-53 S Vincennes. Hosts volunteer cleanups and community events.

South Side

Community Facebook group with 1,108 members for Hyde Park residents to discuss, share, and ask questions about all things dog-related in Hyde Park, Chicago. Informal dog meetups and community connections.

South Side

Annual late-summer (typically August) multi-brewery walking dog crawl in the Pilsen neighborhood with rescue partner. Self-organized event where participants visit dog-friendly breweries with their dogs. Typically includes Lo Rez Brewing (former), Marz Community Brewing, and other Pilsen-area venues.