Prairie Dog Pet Grooming

Prairie Dog Pet Grooming Primarily dog grooming services. After a 6 year sabbatical, "I'm baaaa-aaack." I am currently taking appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.

I generally don't make appointments before 9am, and am open until the dogs go home. I try to get your dogs groomed as efficiently and quickly as possible. I would appreciate it if you returned the favor and picked up your dogs soon after you've been notified they're done. If you need to leave them longer, (or are running late,) please let me know at drop off so I know how to plan my day in the bes

t way I can for everyone. I only mention this for those folks who were accustom to leaving their dogs all day when the shop was open in full swing. Just talk to me about your needs and I'm sure we can work something out. For those of you who are new to Prairie Dog Pet Grooming, my name is Tanja and I have been grooming for over 20 years now. (How can that be possible?!) I opened Prairie Dog in this location in 2000, and ran a busy shop through 2010, when I needed to take a break. I rented the building and equipment to another groomer for 3 years--while I worked part-time for 2 other grooming shops. After the renters decided to relocate, and in the process of cleaning the building after they left, I started taking new and returning clients on my days off. Business has been slowly growing. If you're looking for a quiet, slow paced grooming shop, I Just might be a good choice for you! I'm willing to try grooming any dog, but when it comes to high energy large dogs, or dogs with severe aggression issues--unfortunately, I'm not up to the challenge anymore. So, why "PRAIRIE DOG?"
Well, Illinois is "the prairie state," which means, if your dog lives in Illinois, it is a "prairie dog!" When I first opened, I thought it would be fun to promote Illinois and local business, as well as do a little educating about the importance - and disappearance - of the Illinois tall grass prairies. I miss the beautiful landscape paintings of prairies, by Leah Gallant McFall, that filled the shop windows! Perhaps I'll be able to reintroduce prairie information in this second phase of Prairie DogPet Grooming.

I keep forgetting to take pictures! Here’s a few from the last couple months
05/19/2026

I keep forgetting to take pictures! Here’s a few from the last couple months

Here it comes again! The last Saturday of the month is THIS weekend. That means it’s Walk-in Nail trims and glands from ...
04/23/2026

Here it comes again! The last Saturday of the month is THIS weekend. That means it’s Walk-in Nail trims and glands from 9am-NOON.
See you then!

04/03/2026

❤️🐾💕🐾

03/28/2026

Today is walk-in nail trim day!
9am-12pm
See you soon!

Walk-in Nail Trim Saturday is THIS WEEKEND! From 9am-noonIf you plan to attend the rally downtown, there will be plenty ...
03/25/2026

Walk-in Nail Trim Saturday is THIS WEEKEND! From 9am-noon
If you plan to attend the rally downtown, there will be plenty of time before it starts at 11. If you are not attending the rally, maybe consider coming from 10:30-12.
Regardless of whether you attend the rally or not, I will be ready and waiting for you and your canine pals from 9am until 12.

03/07/2026
Today is the day!Come on in, the weather’s fine! ☀️ 🐾 😊
02/28/2026

Today is the day!
Come on in, the weather’s fine! ☀️ 🐾 😊

02/14/2026

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Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy this fun Valentine's Day "card" or Meme from my cousin's pet rescue. The sound on makes this even better!
So many loving animals need loving homes.

Before and After shots over the last few months. Some changes are dramatic and others are more subtle. 💕🐾💕
02/05/2026

Before and After shots over the last few months. Some changes are dramatic and others are more subtle. 💕🐾💕

01/31/2026

Today’s the day!
Walk-in nail trims and glands
from 9am-noon.
Hope to see you soon!
It might get busy today so let’s work together to move things along smoothly. Everyone I’ve met is super nice! 😊🐾💕

Address

2520 College Avenue
Alton, IL
62002

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16186002721

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