Dognormous is all about having a personal experience. Our people have a large understanding of dogs, and they push themselves to continue to learn the world of dog. We work hard to keep an holistic mind set by fulfilling mind, body, and puppy soul.
At Dognormous, our groomers are here to help your pup feel better, not only with our professional services, but with advice on how to help maintain a coat that works for you. Healthy is beautiful, and we pride ourselves in products that not based off of vanity. We use products that are no only keep hair in great condition, but they also work towards maintaining healthy skin. Most of our clients stay on a 4-6 week routine, but each canine is different and brings different needs. We will happily show you how to brush and comb out mats and tangles on a regular basis, and discuss what is the most realistic routine that creates a style that is within your ability to maintain.
What sets Dognormous apart from other salons is we are a one on one. This means that from the moment your pup enters our door, they are our main priority. We do not stop to answer the phone to make appointments, we do not take walk in nail trims, and we do not take multiple dogs in the hour, unless they are from the same home. We want your pup to have our full focus so we see any new changes to their skin and coat, allowing for their spa routine to be adjusted accordingly. Since our spa visits are all inclusive, and rated on the time allotted, this allows us to take care of what we need when it’s needed. If you need deeper therapies to help out a condition, then we will discuss what your expectations should look like. With no surprises, this helps have the best results.
Our focus is not only on the pups, but also the planet we live on. We choose great products and procedures that are healthy for the earth. No harsh chemicals are allowed in our salon that wouldn’t biodegrade well once it joins in with our water systems. We bath your dog with soft, healthy products, and we clean our facility with green products as well. We are working towards a small footprint on this earth by minimizing our disposable products and composting most of our waste.
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Dognormous has high standards, and we wouldn't be who we are without the people who are with us!
Nicole NCMG, CPAe - Groomer/Owner
Nicole has loved working with dogs since she was a little girl. She originally went to school to do art & architecture, but life circumstances led her towards grooming, where she took her art degree and made dogs her new canvas. Working through many salons in the Chicago Land Area, she wanted something different than the typical grooming appointment setup, and wanted to focus with one on one grooming to allow her to help dogs with skin issues and her show dog clients. And so, Dognormous was formed.
Nicole is a Master Groomer, a Canine Pet Aesthetician and is Pet CPR certified. She has taken many other courses in the canine field, not just focusing on dog grooming related course, but pet industry related courses, such as vet classes and chemistry in beauty products, to help achieve a better understanding of her clients needs. Nicole is also an active member in the International Society of Canine Cosmotologists (ISCC), National Dog Groomers Association of American (NDGAA), Holistic Pet Grooming Association, and Illinois Groomers Association.
Nicole competes around the US, against other groomers to help better her skills and keep up with industry changes. She has brought a collection of trophies home to show for, and hopes for one day, to achieve a spot on Groom Team USA and join them to represent our country in the world grooming competition.
In Nicole’s down time, she likes to show her Cocker Spaniel and help out her friends show Westies and Scotties at the dog shows around the area. You would have seen some of Nicole’s grooms at the Westminster Kennel Club show, Crufts dog show, and the World dog show, just to name a few. And when she isn’t grooming and showing dogs, you’ll find her with her gardening shears, shaping and pruning.
Nicole not only grooms, but she offers one on one private tutoring to those wanting to expand their knowledge in grooming and showing. Nicole takes only special request appointments and has a premium Master Grooemr rate.
Tiffany - Groomer Assistant/Bow Creator
Tiffany does a little bit of everything around the salon. You probably talk to her when booking appointments, see her answering messages on the computer or just cleaning around the salon. She is not only certified dog trainer but she has been working with dogs for almost 10 years.
You may have seen the lovely bows we send home with all of our pups. Those are all hand made by Tiffany who is working on opening a store to provide other groomers with bows for their clients as well.
If you have any questions about your appointment she’s more than willing to help answer them for you!
Katie - Dognormous Groomer
Katie’s Bio is coming soon!
You can book an appointment with Katie by clicking the request an appointment button below, and if you’re a new client wishing to be on Katie’s schedule, click the new client button to get you started.
