Tinley Has a Few More Pretty Pooches, Thanks to Dog Groomer Tina Lullo

The home at 8507 W. 170^th Place in fits in with the landscape of the neighborhood. 

The yard is manicured, a stationary basketball rim stands in the driveway and the family van is parked outside. But what makes this home different is what goes on inside, where the finished basement is dedicated entirely to dog grooming.

Owner Tina Lullo runs and operates the home-based pooch beautification biz, cleverly coined "."

A nudge from her husband prompted Lullo to consider an entrepreneur's life, she said. With the economy turning—she used to worked in the mortgage industry—and a child entering kindergarten, a home-based business began to look pretty good.

Lullo gained hands-on experience working with her own dog's groomer, who also ran an at-home grooming business. She then took classes and became fully certified. 

Know More About Lookin’ Fine K-9:

• The name was the winner of a family vote on Thanksgiving Day four years ago, Lullo said, and she's been in business ever since.
• Services are by appointment only, Monday through Friday.
• Daytime appointments are preferred.
• The average grooming time is about one hour and 15 minutes.
• Prices range with the weight of the dog, with care for smaller pups starting at $25.
• Muzzles aren't used unless it's absolutely necessary.
• Only one dog is groomed at a time, so they get Lullo's individual attention.

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