Pet Grooming Services

Pet Grooming in Boca Raton

Pet groomers across Boca Raton, from Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place to Boca's Town Center: neighborhood salons, dog washes and mobile groomers that come to you. Contact them directly to check prices and book.

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Boca Raton, Florida

Choosing a groomer in Boca Raton

Boca Raton's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet spas to self-serve dog washes and mobile vans that work from your driveway or condo garage. 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.

Heat, humidity and the beach

South Florida's heat and humidity keep thick coats damp, which can lead to hot spots and skin infections, and sand and salt water add to it after a day at the beach. Rinse your dog with fresh water afterward, and ask your groomer to dry the coat fully and point out irritated skin. Book summer appointments early in the day, never leave your dog in the car, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies, shepherds and golden retrievers, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave: the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn.

Permits and questions to ask

Palm Beach County's animal ordinance includes a section on permits for kennels and grooming parlors, so it is fair to ask a groomer whether it holds the county permit that applies to it. Training and experience vary, so 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.

License and rabies

Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control says its ordinance requires all dogs and cats four months of age and older to be current on their rabies vaccine and to have a county license tag. If you are not sure how this applies at your address, ask Animal Care and Control. Florida law requires rabies vaccination from four months old, and groomers will ask for proof too.

Storm season

The county's pet-friendly shelter page calls its pet shelter a last-resort option, and notes that there are many pet-friendly hotels throughout the county as well as secure boarding facilities. It also suggests a county license and rabies tag on your pet's collar and a waterproof bag with vet records. Book grooming well before a forecast storm, since salons fill up and close ahead of landfall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does dog grooming cost in Boca Raton?

It depends on your dog's size, coat and condition, so ask each groomer for a quote. Large dogs, thick or curly coats and matted fur cost more, and a bath-only visit costs less than a full groom.

Does my dog need a license in Boca Raton?

Palm Beach County's ordinance requires dogs and cats four months of age and older to be current on rabies and to have a county license tag. Ask Animal Care and Control how it applies at your address.

What vaccinations does my dog need for grooming?

Florida law requires a rabies vaccination from four months old, and groomers will ask for proof. Many also ask for DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough), so ask before you book.

How do I protect my dog's coat after the beach?

Rinse your dog with fresh water after the beach, brush out sand before it works into mats, and ask your groomer to dry the coat fully. Thick coats that stay damp can develop hot spots.

Is mobile grooming a good option?

A mobile groomer works from a van at your home, usually with one dog at a time. That suits anxious or older dogs and saves a drive, though it usually costs more than a salon.

How do I choose a groomer?

Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained, whether they groom your breed often, and how dogs are dried and watched. Visit first if you can, and tell them about your dog's health and temperament.