Pet Grooming in Chattanooga

Chattanooga'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 more than paperwork

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 license

McKamey Animal Center says all cats and dogs living in the cities of Chattanooga, Red Bank and Lakesite are required to be licensed and have a current rabies vaccination. If you live in unincorporated Hamilton County you still need a license, but through the Humane Educational Society instead. Tennessee's rabies law also makes it unlawful to keep a dog six months or older that has not been vaccinated against rabies. Groomers will ask for proof of that vaccination.

Canine respiratory illness

In October 2022, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that the Chattanooga area was seeing an unprecedented number of canine respiratory illness cases, particularly canine influenza, and that veterinarians recommended keeping dogs away from other dogs. Ask your groomer which vaccines they require, and reschedule if your dog is coughing.

Summer heat and winter cold

Chattanooga summers are 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. After trail walks, ask your groomer to check for ticks, burrs and matted fur around the legs and belly.

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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.