*All grooms will include 15 minutes of basic dematting as needed. Excessive matting will incur additional dematting charges and/or require the need for a complete, shorter hair cut (coat-condition dependent) and will be discussed at your appointment time.

**Please do not schedule your pet for grooming within 24 hours (before or after) any vaccinations. Your dog is only required to have rabies vaccination once every 3 years. This is the ONLY vaccination required by law. And we suggest Titers for Parvo and Distemper. Also the 3 years rabies vaccination is the same dosage of vaccination as the 1 year vaccination – it is not a stronger vaccination. The 1 year is certified for 1 year, the 3 year is certified for 3 years – and is the exact same vaccination. Some vets charge more for the 3 year – look around and find one who doesn’t charge more and get the 3 year vaccination – this is your right as a pet owner!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that once an appointment is scheduled for you this is YOUR time-slot. We will confirm your appointment to the number given upon booking 48 hours in advance of your appointment. If there is no answer, we will leave a voice message. Wags to Whiskers can generally book out a week or more in advance and we will always have a waiting list. IF FOR ANY REASON you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact us ASAP at 815-436-5957. Cancelling with less than 24 hours notice may likely incur a 50% cancellation fee to reschedule your grooming with our grooming staff. We understand that sometimes there are occurrences in life that none of us can control. We respectfully request courtesy by canceling verbally with us and informing us as soon as you can if you cannot make your appointment time. We truly appreciate your business.

SHAVING DOGS

Wags to Whiskers does not SHAVE dogs like Akitas, Labradors, Dalmatians, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Chows, Keeshond, Goldens, Huskies, Collies, Poms, German Shepherds, Newfs, etc. unless they are severely matted beyond salvageable. These dogs and their coats are their protection from the elements, heat and cold, and shaving will damage their coats, likely permanently. We will do light trim on the feet, feathers and sanitary areas if needed, but we will not shave or take clippers to the bodies of these dogs. If your dog is shedding excessively, we suggest considering the Shed-Less treatment instead. Please see above. Thank you for understanding. Please call for confirmation and with any questions. 815-436-5957.

DIFFICULT DOG POLICY:

Any dog that is excessively difficult to groom (from biting to jumping) is at the discretion of the groomer to groom or not. We reserve the right to deny services to difficult dogs that may injure themselves, our staff, or our equipment during grooming.

If injury to any personnel results, your dog will be sent home and you will be charged for what we were able to complete. You will need to provide your proof of rabies certificate if your dog bites, and expect to be responsible for any and all action taken by Will County and the State of Illinois in accordance with its dog bite/dangerous dog laws. If your dog requires assisted grooming (up to 2 employees), you may be charged a *difficult dog* fee.. These charges will be discussed at the time of your appointment and may range from $20.00 to $75.00 added on to your grooming price depending on the dog and the needs of the dog. 

If you are aware that your dog is difficult for grooming we may either muzzle your dog or refer you for veterinary grooming. We must know if your dog is aggressive and/or a biter. Knowing this in advance helps to keep everyone safe. 

Thank you in advance for understanding.