Pet Grooming in Bloomington

Bloomington'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.

Permits and experience

Bloomington's city code defines a commercial kennel as any person engaged in the business of boarding, training for a fee and/or grooming animals, and requires a permit from the city's Animal Care and Control department to operate a commercial kennel, issued only where the operation complies with zoning. Ask to see the permit, and ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often.

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 rabies vaccination

Bloomington's city code makes it unlawful to own or harbor a dog, cat or ferret over three months old without a valid rabies vaccination. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination, so keep the certificate handy.

Summer heat and winter salt

Bloomington summers can be hot and humid, so 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: the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn. In winter, wipe your dog's paws after walks on salted sidewalks, and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice and salt do not build up.

About these listings

Many listings here were added from public business data and have not been claimed by the business yet. Check hours, prices and services with the groomer directly. If you run one of these businesses, you can claim or correct your listing from its page.