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Chicago's North Shore
Mobile pet grooming in Skokie, IL, at your driveway.
Alex’s Paws ‘n Pups is the North Shore’s cage-free mobile pet grooming van, based in Skokie, IL. We bring professional dog grooming, cat grooming, puppy packages, and full haircuts to homes from Evanston to Highland Park — including Wilmette, Winnetka, Glenview, Northbrook, Lincolnwood, and Niles — no car ride, no kennel, no salon wait.
5.0-star driveway grooms for dogs, cats, and puppies.
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How mobile grooming works
A self-contained grooming van at your home.
Book a driveway appointment, we roll up in a self-contained van, and your dog or cat is back inside looking fresh — usually in 1 to 2 hours.
1. Book the driveway
Call +1 773-786-7744. We confirm your North Shore neighborhood, coat type, and a calm one-on-one slot.
2. We come to you
The van brings warm water, climate control, and a professional table. No hookups to your house.
3. Fresh fur, happy paws
Your pet walks a few steps home. You never sat in a waiting room or loaded a carrier.
Mobile grooming services
One-on-one dog grooming at your doorstep.
Explore full haircuts, bath and brush appointments, cat grooming, and gentle puppy care. Tap a service to see what’s included.
Soon to come
skin-kind spa day
Medicated microbubble soaks
Custom baths for allergies, yeast, alopecia, and bacterial skin issues — in the same cage-free van. Get on the list.
Ask about medicated baths
About Alex’s Paws ‘n Pups
Cage-free grooming with personal attention.
Based at 8109 Kilpatrick Ave in Skokie, IL, Alex’s Paws ‘n Pups offers mobile dog grooming and mobile cat grooming across Chicago’s North Shore — Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Glenview, Northbrook, Lincolnwood, Niles, Morton Grove, and nearby towns. The self-contained van is a cage-free driveway spa: warm water, climate control, and one-on-one attention for doodles, double coats, senior cats, and puppies.
Owners skip the salon wait. Pets get exclusive attention from first brush to last spritz — no kennel drying, no crowded lobby, and no car ride across town.
- Zero travel anxiety. No highway panic and no kennel drying.
- 100% cage-free. One pet, one groomer, every visit.
- Self-contained van. We bring power, warm water, and the spa.
Reviews
What pet owners say about their groomer.
★★★★★“Our doodle is normally very worked up over grooming. Alex took great care of her and she was visibly less stressed. He even blended her fur with her past surgical trims.”
★★★★★“I needed a mobile groomer for my newly adopted 13-year-old cat. She was completely relaxed. Punctual, thoughtful, and no stressful salon.”
★★★★★“Al did a phenomenal job with our big Norwegian kitty. The van is fully equipped. Highly recommend — we will be calling him for our Bernedoodle too.”
FAQ
At-home pet care: common questions
Do you need to plug into my house for power or water?
No. Our mobile grooming van is 100% self-contained. We bring climate control, fresh warm water, and quiet generators. We only need a place to park in your North Shore driveway or on the street.
Can I stay in the van with my pet?
For safety, we ask that owners do not stay in the van. Pets are usually calmer one-on-one, which lets us finish the groom safely and efficiently.
How long does a driveway grooming appointment take?
Most sessions take 1 to 2 hours depending on size, coat, behavior, and services. Cage-free grooming is often faster than a traditional salon because there is no kennel-drying downtime.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and exact cash. Payment is processed at your driveway when the groom is done.
Do you only serve Skokie?
No. Skokie is our home base, but we groom across the whole Chicago North Shore — Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Glenview, Northbrook, Lincolnwood, Niles, Morton Grove, Northfield, and nearby towns. Call +1 773-786-7744 to confirm your street.
Book the spa
Book your mobile grooming appointment.
Call, email, or tap the chat. We will confirm your North Shore neighborhood and lock in a one-on-one mobile grooming slot.
Call+1 773-786-7744 Email[email protected]
Home base8109 Kilpatrick Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
Business Hours
- Monday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- FridayClosed
- Saturday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- SundayClosed