Dog owners know that washing their pet at home is often a
nightmare, especially if you have a large breed. It's messy, tiresome
and can result in doing more harm than good. The dog isn't happy and
chances are you're less than thrilled.
If that sounds familiar, then Wash My Dog, 2232 N. Oakland Ave. near the corner of Oakland and North Avenues, is a dream come true.
Owner Keaven Fivestar, an East Side resident and owner of a large dog, became frustrated with a lack of places to wash his pet. Believing that a market for it exists on the East Side, he wanted to open a place with a good location. Since his own dog is big, he made sure Wash My Dog accommodates dogs of all shapes and sizes.
The dog wash features two large bathtubs, high off the ground, that resemble one you have in your own home. There are stairs to help your dog get in, but if he won't, you'll have to pick him up yourself. Then just turn on the water, adjust the shower head to your (or your dog's) liking and clean away.
Wash My Dog accepts walk-ins as well as appointments. If you call ahead, they'll do all the work. If you're a walk-in, wear your galoshes because you'll do most of the work.
Their Full Service grooming, by groomer Helena Radke, includes a bath, combing, nail trim, ear cleaning, breed-specific haircut, bow/bandana and cologne.
If you feel like doing the washing yourself, you receive all the shampoo you want, an apron, towel, toothbrush and canine beauty kit. They have a dryer you can use, but if you're dog doesn't like it there are plenty of towels available.
They also offer pick up, delivery and dog massages, by appointment only.
If you want to wash your dog there on a regular basis, they offer the Suds Club. You pay a one-time fee and then you can wash your dog for a reduced rate and on an unlimited basis for a year. If you have two or more dogs, the fee is a little higher but the reduced rate is the same. The club pays for itself in seven washes.
For price information or additional details, call (414) 271-WASH or visit www.washmydog.com. Wash My Dog is open Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and closed Mondays. Tentatively, they will be open on Sundays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
