Pet Grooming in Buffalo

Buffalo's groomers range from neighborhood salons in Elmwood Village, Allentown and North Buffalo to pet-store grooming counters and mobile vans that come to your door. 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

New York State does not license pet groomers, so training and experience vary. Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often.

Before the first appointment

• 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.

Lake-effect winters

Long, snowy winters mean salted sidewalks and icy paws. Wipe your dog's paws after walks, ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so snow and salt do not ball up, and make sure your dog is fully dry before it goes back out in the cold. Many owners book a de-shed in spring, when heavy winter coats start to come out.

Rabies

Rabies is present in local wildlife: in 2025, Erie County recorded 35 rabid animals, mostly bats, raccoons and skunks, including four bats found in the City of Buffalo. Keep your dog's rabies vaccination current; groomers will ask for proof.

Your dog's license

All dogs four months and older in the City of Buffalo must be licensed with the City Clerk, with a rabies certificate. Dogs in the suburbs are licensed by their town clerk.

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.