How The Pit Stop Began
The Pit Stop in Carpentersville is a luxury dog grooming salon built on seventeen years of grooming and training experience, created to welcome bully breeds and behaviorally complex dogs into a truly stress-free spa environment.
Calm Care, Every Visit
We design each appointment around your dog's needs, combining low-stress handling, thoughtful timing, and vet-grade skin and coat care so your companion leaves comfortable, relaxed, and easier to maintain at home.
Inclusive Team, Shared Trust
As a family-owned, Latino-owned, female-owned, LGBTQ+ owned salon, we welcome every pet parent, listen carefully to concerns, and build long-term relationships through honesty, education, and gentle advocacy for misunderstood bully breeds.
Meet Our Specialists
Guided by seventeen years of behavioral expertise, our dedicated specialists provide compassionate, luxury care tailored to your dog's unique needs.
Claire Vincent
Business Owner & Founder
Specialty: Canine Behavioral Rehabilitation & High-Risk Handling
"With 17 years of dedicated experience in the canine industry, Claire began her journey as a professional dog trainer specializing in the rehabilitation of fearful, reactive, and aggressive dogs. Over the years, she witnessed firsthand how corporate 'big box' stores frequently turned away difficult or anxious pets due to strict liability constraints. Even more concerning was the systemic discrimination and misunderstanding faced by bully breeds.Inspired to create a solution, Claire founded WAYNECO LLC - The Pit Stop. Her vision was clear: to design a luxurious, non-discriminatory spa experience where dogs are truly treated as family. By merging her deep background in behavioral modification with premium, stress-free grooming practices, Claire ensures that every pet—regardless of breed, size, or temperament—receives a safe, personalized, and deeply compassionate care experience."
Stephany Lopez
Salon Manager
Specialty: Luxury Styling, Bully Breed Handling & Coat Therapy
"As the Salon Manager at WAYNECO LLC - The Pit Stop, Stephany oversees our daily operations, ensuring that our high standards of luxury, hygiene, and stress-free care are meticulously maintained for every guest. Bringing years of hands-on expertise to the salon floor, Stephany specializes in precision styling, advanced coat maintenance, and the delicate handling of large, powerful breeds.She shares Claire’s profound passion for bully breeds and is dedicated to creating a soothing, predictable environment for anxious pets. Stephany’s exceptional attention to detail ensures that your dog's unique physical and emotional needs are met during every visit, making her an indispensable leader of our specialized care team."