Pet Grooming in Columbia

Columbia'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 rabies vaccination

Columbia's animal control code, as published by the University of Tennessee's municipal advisory service, makes every owner responsible for having a dog vaccinated against rabies after it reaches three months of age, with a revaccination one year later. Tennessee's rabies law also makes it unlawful to keep a dog six months or older that has not been vaccinated against rabies. Groomers, boarding kennels and day care centers will ask for proof of that vaccination.

Who handles animal control

That same code has the city's animal control officer or a police officer designated by the police chief or city manager pick up and impound dogs running at large, at the city's animal shelter. Ask the city whether the code has changed since that copy was published, and which registration rules apply at your address.

Summer heat and winter cold

Columbia 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. In winter, wipe your dog's paws after walks on salted or icy sidewalks and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed.

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.