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Self-serve dog wash · Elston Ave

The Paw
Stop Wash.

A self-serve dog wash in Chicago, right on Elston Ave. Bring your pup in for a fresh clean without wrecking your bathroom. Tubs, shampoo, dryers and towels are all here. You bring the dog.

Walk in todayNo appointment needed
A small dog being washed in a raised stainless tub at The Paw Stop
$18walk-in spa day

Spa day pricing

Two ways to wash.

$18

Walk-in Spa Day

No appointment. Bring your pup any time we're open.

$15

Comfort Club

Members pay $15 when they pair it with a Deluxe Car Polish.

Raised stainless tubs

Waist height, with steps, so nobody's back is sore after.

Pet-safe shampoo

Shampoo and conditioner made for dogs, on tap.

Pro dryers

Blow-dryers built for fur. Out the door dry, not damp.

Fresh towels

Clean towels every wash. The mess stays here, not at home.

See it in action.

French bulldog after a wash
Goldendoodle sitting on the grooming table
Customer washing a dog under the Wash Away neon sign
Inside the Paw Stop: blue walls, stainless tubs and dog portraits

The perfect pairing

Car getting washed?
Bring the dog.

  1. 01

    Drop off the car

    Pull into the bay for any wash or detail.

  2. 02

    Wash your pup

    Walk over to the Paw Stop. Everything is set up and waiting.

  3. 03

    Leave together

    Most details take 45 to 90 minutes, about the time a good dog bath takes.

FAQ

Dog wash
questions.

How much is the self-serve dog wash?

A walk-in spa day is $18. Comfort Club members pay $15 when they pair the dog wash with a Deluxe Car Polish.

Do I need an appointment to wash my dog?

No appointment needed. Walk in any time we're open: Monday to Saturday 8am to 7pm, Sunday 9am to 5pm.

What do I need to bring?

Just your dog. Raised stainless tubs, pet-safe shampoo and conditioner, pro dryers and fresh towels are all provided.

Is there a loyalty program?

Yes. After your 5th doggy wash, the 6th is on us. Ask for a loyalty card at the counter.

The Paw Stop · Loyalty card

Five washes.
Sixth is on us.

Ask for a card at the counter. We stamp it every visit. (Go on, tap the paws.)