Pet Grooming in Bend

Bend's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that work from your driveway. A full groom usually covers a bath, haircut, nail trim and ear cleaning; most groomers also offer bath-only visits, de-shedding and quick tidy-ups between full grooms.

Experience matters

Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. Ask to see where dogs are bathed, dried and kept while they wait. Before the first visit:

• Tell the groomer about your dog's health, age and temperament.
• Ask how dogs are dried; if a cage dryer is used, someone should check the dog often.
• Ask which vaccines they require, and reschedule if your dog is coughing.
• If the coat is badly matted, ask about a short clip rather than hours of brushing out.

Your dog's license

Bend is in Deschutes County, which requires every dog to be licensed. Per the county's dog licensing page, you need a license when your dog is six months old or grows its permanent canine teeth, whichever comes first, and within 30 days of becoming a dog's keeper or moving into the county. You will need a valid rabies certificate from your veterinarian. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Snow, trails and dry summers

Central Oregon winters bring snow, ice and de-icing products on roads and sidewalks. Wipe your dog's paws after walks, and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice and grit do not build up. After trail days, ask for a bath and a check for burrs and ticks. In summer, book early-morning appointments, never leave your dog in a parked car, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave.

In January 2024 the Oregon Department of Agriculture told its Board of Agriculture that it had been investigating an atypical respiratory disease in Oregon dogs since the previous August, with over 200 case reports from veterinarians and no known cause. Cases have since eased, but the lesson holds: keep vaccines current, ask a groomer or kennel how it separates a coughing dog, and keep your own dog home if it is coughing.

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