Pet Grooming in College Station
Pet groomers across College Station, from Northgate, Wolf Pen Creek and Texas Avenue: neighborhood salons, dog washes and mobile groomers that come to you. Contact them directly to check prices and book.
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9 premium grooming services in College Station
Top Paw Pet Spa
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Scenthound
Professional pet grooming service
PAWfection Pet Salon
Professional pet grooming service
Lucky Dog Wash & Grooming
Professional pet grooming service
Licks and Paws Mobile Pet Grooming
Professional pet grooming service
Lassie Pet Grooming
Professional pet grooming service
Groombar College Station
Professional pet grooming service
Boom Town Groomer
Professional pet grooming service
Grateful Dog Self-Serve Dog Wash
Professional pet grooming service
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Pro Tips
- Schedule regular appointments every 4-8 weeks
- Brush your pet regularly between appointments
- Discuss your pet's anxiety with the groomer
- Keep vaccination records up to date
Choosing a groomer in College Station
College Station'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.
Questions to ask
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.
Your dog's license
In College Station, dog licensing is done through Brazos County rather than the city. The City of College Station's new residents page says dogs, cats and ferrets must be licensed, tagged and vaccinated in Brazos County, even if your pet is licensed elsewhere, and that you can buy the tag through your veterinarian or the Aggieland Humane Society. Its animal control page adds that animal control officers can cite owners for no tag. The city also has a leash law for dogs off your property. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination too.
Summer heat and cold snaps
Book summer grooming early in the day, never leave a dog in a parked car, and carry small dogs across hot parking lots. In a winter freeze, make sure your dog is fully dry before it goes outside. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dog grooming cost in College Station?
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.
Do groomers in College Station need a license?
Ask each groomer about their experience and training, and ask to see where dogs are bathed, dried and kept. You can also ask whether they hold any permit your city requires.
Does my dog need a license in College Station?
Yes. In College Station, dogs must be licensed, tagged and vaccinated in Brazos County, and you can buy the tag through your veterinarian or the Aggieland Humane Society. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.
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.
What vaccinations does my dog need for grooming?
Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination, and many also ask for DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough). Ask before you book.
Should I shave my double-coated dog in summer?
Usually not. For huskies, shepherds and golden retrievers, ask for a de-shed instead: the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn.