Sterling Grooming

04/11/2026

✨ Sterling K9 Grooming ✨
For dog owners who expect the very best

Your dog deserves expert care, precision grooming, and a professional who understands structure, coat, and temperament. At Sterling K9 Grooming, we specialize in working with discerning pet owners who want their dogs groomed correctly, safely, and beautifully.

🐾 Why we are different

• 30+ years professional all-breed grooming experience
• Master scissor technique specialist – correct finish for every coat type
• AKC Judge – trained eye for proper breed presentation
• Retired Professional Dog Show Handler – understands correct grooming style and structure
• 40+ years canine behavioral experience – patient, knowledgeable handling
• All breed specialist – from terriers to doodles to drop coats
• Only top-quality professional shampoos & conditioners – gentle, allergy-conscious products
• Hand drying only – your dog is NEVER placed in cage dryers
• Safety always comes first – careful, attentive, individualized care

We believe grooming should enhance your dog’s health, comfort, and confidence — not just make them look good.

📍 Sterling K9 Grooming
For owners who want their dogs groomed by a true professional.

Because details matter. 🐕✂️

03/24/2026

I love my job. It doesn’t get any better than this. ❤️ Rascal!

01/28/2026

This!

A gentle reminder about arriving on time for your dog’s grooming appointment

We understand life gets busy, but arriving late to a grooming appointment has a bigger impact than many pet owners realize. Just like many doctor, dentist or eye appointments— being late usually means missing your slot and paying a fee.That doesn’t mean there’s no cost. Here’s why being late matters, and how it affects everyone involved:

1. The next dog and owner are affected�Your groomer usually has another appointment booked right after yours. When you’re late, the next client’s dog has to wait longer in a kennel or car—something that can be stressful for them. It’s not fair to make another family pay for your delay.
2. Rush = more stress and lower quality�Your groomer wants to give your dog a calm, careful groom. When appointments run behind, the whole day’s schedule gets squeezed. That often means faster work, more pressure, and a higher chance of mistakes, uneven cuts, or added anxiety for every dog that day—including yours.
3. It directly impacts your groomer’s income�If your groomer has to turn you away and ask you to reschedule (which is sometimes necessary), they lose the time and money they had set aside for your appointment. Groomers are small business owners or independent contractors—every missed or shortened appointment affects their livelihood.

What you can do if you’re running late

• Call as soon as you know you’ll be late (even 10–15 minutes makes a difference).
• Be honest about your new arrival time so your groomer can adjust the schedule if possible.
• If you’re more than 15–20 minutes late, be prepared that we may need to shorten the groom or reschedule for the safety and comfort of your dog and others.
• When you do arrive on time (or when we’re still able to accommodate you), please consider showing appreciation with a good tip—your groomer is working hard to make things right despite the disruption.
We love your dogs and truly want them to have the best grooming experience possible. Helping us stay on schedule is one of the biggest ways you can support that. Thank you for understanding and for being part of our grooming family!

01/28/2026

01/09/2026

A new Illinois law taking effect Jan. 1 will let veterinarians renew yearly medical exemptions for pets too sick to receive rabies shots, a change supporters call common sense.

11/11/2025

Good news, friends! 🐾
We’re opening our books to new grooming clients for 2026—welcome!
And if you need a holiday spruce-up, we still have a couple of pre-Christmas appointments available.
✨ Baths • tidy-ups • full grooms • nails
📩 Send a DM to claim a spot!

10/07/2025

Please try and attend! A cause so worthy of support!

09/19/2025

Welcome London! All 2lbs of you! What a doll and what fun she is!!!!
Before and after!

09/02/2025

👀🐶 Eye Clinic for Dogs – Register Now! 🐶👀

Is your dog due for an eye certification or do you want peace of mind about hereditary eye conditions?
👉 This clinic is your chance!

✅ Certification available
✅ Early detection of problems
✅ Open to both show & companion dogs

⚠️ Advance registration required – clinic will only be held if enough dogs are signed up!

📅 Don’t wait – sign up today to secure your spot!

OFA EYE CLINIC!!!
The Great American Dog Show is excited to announce that Dr. Ellison Bentley, DVM, DACVO, will be with us Saturday, September 6th from 9am-5pm to do OFA Eye exams. We are now taking reservations. The cost is $65.
To schedule an appointment:
• Send an email to [email protected]
---- In the subject line please put your last name and eye clinic reservation (ex. Smith eye clinic reservation).
----Let us know how many dogs you will be bringing and what breed(s).
----Let us know what timeframe you would like
 Morning (9-12)
 Early afternoon (12:30-2:00)
 Late afternoon (2:00-5:00)
We will try our best to accommodate your requested time frame and the judging program for your breed(s). We will send your appointment time and necessary paperwork to you via email once confirmed.
Payment must be made the day of the clinic at the IKC Club/Information table BEFORE seeing the Dr. We accept cash, check, or credit cards.
You must arrive to the clinic room 15-20 minutes prior to your time slot to have eye drops administered to your dog. Please be sure to complete the online forms in advance so that we keep the appointments moving along. The link to the paperwork will be sent to you via e-mail with your appointment confirmation.

09/02/2025

OFA EYE CLINIC!!!
The Great American Dog Show is excited to announce that Dr. Ellison Bentley, DVM, DACVO, will be with us Saturday, September 6th from 9am-5pm to do OFA Eye exams. We are now taking reservations. The cost is $65.
To schedule an appointment:
• Send an email to [email protected]
---- In the subject line please put your last name and eye clinic reservation (ex. Smith eye clinic reservation).
----Let us know how many dogs you will be bringing and what breed(s).
----Let us know what timeframe you would like
 Morning (9-12)
 Early afternoon (12:30-2:00)
 Late afternoon (2:00-5:00)
We will try our best to accommodate your requested time frame and the judging program for your breed(s). We will send your appointment time and necessary paperwork to you via email once confirmed.
Payment must be made the day of the clinic at the IKC Club/Information table BEFORE seeing the Dr. We accept cash, check, or credit cards.
You must arrive to the clinic room 15-20 minutes prior to your time slot to have eye drops administered to your dog. Please be sure to complete the online forms in advance so that we keep the appointments moving along. The link to the paperwork will be sent to you via e-mail with your appointment confirmation.

08/13/2025

This angel was found in Kankakee, if
Anyone knows who may have lost this cutie, let me know! Please
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