Barking Up Northbrook's Spa for Dogs
The Spa for Dogs owner built her Northbrook business one dog at a time.
In an office space where insurance agents once consulted with their customers, near the intersection of Dundee and Waukegan Roads, the clientele are now told to sit, stay and “shush!” But Sharon Thalmann, owner of the Spa For Dogs, wouldn’t have it any other way. A Northbrook small business owner, Thalmann started her enterprise as a one woman operation that offered mobile dog grooming. Back then, she travelled to her customer’s homes to deliver doggie makeovers. Then she opened the spa at 819 Waukegan Road. “It was a big jump... a big thing,” said Thalmann, who used to travel through all weather conditions in order to service her clients and their Cockapoos. Now, with a brick and mortar locale, she employs five dog groomers under one …
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JEB
12:14 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
HORRIBLE! PETS INJURED AND CHOPPY HAIR. It was my first time there due to the great reviews. When we picked up our dogs, we were told we had to pay cash due to the computer being down which happens. When we asked for a receipt SHE WROTE JUST THE AMOUNT ON A POST IT NOTE. . Our small dog was WHEEZING! An employee said "oh, she is just sneezing"...our dog has never made that noise nor sneezes that … more ›