Book Your Dog’s Spa Appointment Today!
By appointment only. Pets must be up to date and registered before arriving. Limited availability.
Bittersweet Pet Resort’s experienced grooming professionals provide a wide range of grooming services to help your dog look great and feel their best. Using gentle handling, premium grooming products, and attentive care, we create a comfortable and relaxing experience for every pet while supporting healthy skin and a beautiful coat.
We are now offering limited walk-in dog grooming appointments. Please call before arriving to check for availability (269) 684-7361.
Your Trusted Dog Groomer in Valparaiso, IN — Why Bittersweet Pet Resorts
Looking for professional dog grooming near Valparaiso or the greater Northwest Indiana area? Serving Valparaiso, Chesterton, Portage, Crown Point, Hobart, and surrounding communities, Bittersweet Pet Resorts is your local dog groomer for professional spa-style care — right here on US Highway 6. There’s nothing quite like bringing home a freshly groomed, happy pup! Also offering dog boarding and dog daycare in Valparaiso, IN.
Our grooming professionals bring decades of combined experience and are passionate pet owners themselves, dedicated to providing gentle, high-quality care for every dog.
Dog grooming appointments are available Monday through Saturday, serving Valparaiso, Chesterton, Crown Point, and the surrounding Northwest Indiana area. If you’re searching for a dog groomer near you, our services include:
- Full grooming and haircut services
- Bathing and coat cleansing
- Precision clipping and trimming
- Thorough brush-outs
- Nail polish application
- Teeth brushing
- Nail trimming or nail grinding
- De-shedding treatments
- Personalized grooming care tailored to your dog’s needs
Dog Grooming Before and After
Check Out Our Shed Control Treatment
We proudly offer the FURminator® de-shedding treatment to help keep shedding under control. If you’re tired of dealing with pet hair around your home, this specialized system is designed to gently remove loose fur and undercoat without cutting or harming your dog’s topcoat. With just one or two treatments, the FURminator® process can reduce shedding by up to 90 percent, leaving your dog’s coat healthier, cleaner, and more manageable.
Grooming & Spa Treatments at Bittersweet Pet Resorts
Book Your Dog’s Spa Appointment Today!
By appointment only. Pets must be up to date and registered before arriving. Limited availability.
Dog Grooming FAQs
What vaccinations are required for grooming and bathing?
To keep our guests safe and healthy, we require all dogs be up to date on vaccinations for rabies, distemper combo, and Bordetella.
Starting July 1st, all dogs will be required to have the leptospirosis (lepto) vaccine in addition to distemper/parvo, rabies, and bordetella. Many veterinarians include lepto within the distemper/parvo combination (often listed as DHLPP), though it may also be administered separately (DHPP).
Do you require an appointment?
To keep wait times as short as possible, we do require appointments for grooming and bathing.
How do I make an appointment?
Please call us to get your grooming appointment started.
Can you give my dog a specific haircut or style?
Our stylists are experienced in providing many kinds of haircuts from breed-specific classics to custom styles.
Can you groom my puppy?
Yes, we’d love to introduce your puppy to grooming. We believe it’s important to bring your dog for their first grooming appointment early in life so they can get accustomed to the sights, sounds, and handling of the salon.
Can my dog get a bath while they’re visiting for lodging or daycare?
Absolutely, we’d love to send your furry friend home sparkling and fresh. Just let us know ahead of time so we can book their appointment at the salon.
Do you have grooming packages?
Most of our grooming clients like to have their pets receive multiple treatments while they’re with us. We’ve developed several convenient grooming packages to cover the most important services.
Other Services We Offer:
Dog Daycare in Valparaiso, IN
Whether you’re at work or busy with errands, Bittersweet’s dog daycare in Valparaiso, IN gives your pup a fun and enriching place to stay active, social, and happy while you’re away.
- The Perfect Play Environment: Our spacious play yards feature a blend of natural grass and specialty turf, providing plenty of space for dogs to run, explore, and enjoy toys and interactive obstacles.
- Safety You Can Count On: Secure, tall fencing surrounds our outdoor play areas, and our attentive, highly trained staff closely supervise every activity to keep all dogs safe.
- Cool and Comfortable Spaces: Dogs can take breaks in our climate-controlled indoor areas, while splash pools and shaded spots help them stay cool and refreshed on warmer days.
- Carefully Matched Play Groups: Dogs are grouped according to size, temperament, and play style to create positive, engaging social experiences.
- Individualized Care Options: Private and small-group daycare sessions are available for senior dogs or pups who prefer a calmer environment while still enjoying exercise and enrichment.
- Fun Monthly Events: Special themed activities throughout the month add excitement and give dogs something new and enjoyable to experience during their daycare visits.
Dog Training in Valparaiso, IN
Lodge-n-Learn Training Program
While staying at our resort, your pup will take part in daily training sessions led by our experienced trainers. Throughout their stay, we focus on building important skills and positive habits. We also provide the appropriate training tools and clear take-home guidance so you can continue reinforcing what your dog has learned once they return home.
Play & Train Dog Training Evaluation
Our daycare team assesses your dog’s personality, behavior, and learning style to determine the best training approach for them. Through consistent practice and positive reinforcement, we help dogs develop essential obedience skills and polite manners in a structured, encouraging environment.
Quality training helps lower stress levels and can prevent many common behavior issues. To ensure lasting results, we encourage families to stay involved by practicing reinforcement techniques at home. Learn more.
Dog Boarding in Valparaiso, IN
Let Bittersweet Pet Resorts be your pet’s home-away-from-home whenever you’re away. Our award-winning dog boarding services are designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and healthy environment where pets receive plenty of personal attention and professional care.
Dogs staying at Bittersweet Pet Resorts relax in comfortable private boarding suites at each of our locations, along with caring attention from our experienced team and the option to participate in fun activities throughout our spacious play yards. Our management team performs regular facility walkthroughs every half hour, and our overnight care program is designed to give your dog the same sense of comfort and security they enjoy at home.
Testimonials
Grooming Contract
Please download our Grooming Contract for all pets receiving grooming.
About Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso, Indiana—often called “Valpo”—is a welcoming city in northwest Indiana and the county seat of Porter County, located about an hour southeast of Chicago. Founded in the 1830s and renamed in 1837 after the Chilean city of Valparaíso, the community grew along early transportation routes and developed into a regional center for education and commerce. Today, Valparaiso blends small-town charm with a vibrant cultural scene, anchored by Valparaiso University and its iconic Chapel of the Resurrection. Visitors and residents enjoy attractions like the Brauer Museum of Art, the historic Memorial Opera House, and the Porter County Museum, as well as outdoor spaces such as Gabis Arboretum and Central Park Plaza in the lively downtown district. With its mix of historic landmarks, local shops and restaurants, and nearby natural attractions—including the Indiana Dunes along Lake Michigan—Valparaiso offers a welcoming destination for families and travelers alike.
For Valparaiso dog owners, that community pride extends to their pets — and it shows. This is a city where dogs are regulars at Gabis Arboretum, familiar faces at the ValPAWraiso Dog Park, and frequent companions on the walking paths around Central Park Plaza. When your dog is out in the community that much, how they look and feel matters — not just to you, but to them. Regular professional grooming isn’t a luxury for Valpo dog owners; it’s part of responsible pet care, right alongside vet visits and good nutrition. Bittersweet’s grooming team brings decades of combined experience, a genuine love for animals, and spa-level treatments — from the FURminator de-shedding system to our Blueberry Facial and PlaqClnz dental cleaning — to dogs from Valparaiso, Chesterton, Crown Point, Portage, and across Northwest Indiana. Whether your dog is due for a full groom, a bath and tidy, or a shedding treatment before shedding season hits, we’re right here on US Highway 6, ready to send them home looking their absolute best.
