Pet Grooming in Dallas
Pet groomers across Dallas, from Uptown and Lakewood to Oak Cliff and Preston Hollow: neighborhood salons, dog washes and mobile groomers that come to you. Contact them directly to check prices and book.
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46 premium grooming services in Dallas
Bruno's Place
Professional pet grooming service
Bishop Arts Dog Grooming
Professional pet grooming service
Billi Bonze
Professional pet grooming service
Barkin' Creek Dog Grooming, Day Care and Kitchen
Professional pet grooming service
4Paws Grooming
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Paradise 4 Paws DFW
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Pet grooming near Dallas
- University Park 1
- Irving 4
- Balch Springs 2
- Duncanville 3
- Mesquite 7
- Grand Prairie 5
- Farmers Branch 3
- Richardson 4
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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 Dallas
Dallas has groomers in most neighborhoods, from small salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that park in 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.
Summer heat
Dallas Animal Services suggests a simple test: if you cannot hold the back of your hand on the pavement for ten seconds, it is too hot for paws, which can burn in under 30 seconds. Book summer grooming appointments early, carry small dogs across hot parking lots, and never leave a dog in the car while you run errands. 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.
Coughs and close contact
In December 2022, during a spike in respiratory illness that included canine influenza, Dallas Animal Services urged residents to keep dogs away from boarding, day care and dog parks. Salons hold several dogs at once, so ask which vaccines a groomer requires, and reschedule if your dog is coughing or sneezing.
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. Tell them about your dog's health and temperament, ask how dogs are dried and how long yours will stay, and if the coat is badly matted, ask about a short clip rather than hours of brushing out.
Microchips and rabies
In Dallas, a microchip has replaced the old pet license: dogs must be microchipped, and you must update the chip's contact details within 30 days of a change. City law also requires rabies vaccination, which Texas law sets at four months of age, and groomers will ask for proof.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dog grooming cost in Dallas?
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 Dallas?
Dallas replaced pet licensing with mandatory microchipping: your dog must be microchipped, and you must update the chip's contact details within 30 days of a change. Rabies vaccination is also required.
Should I shave my dog for the summer?
Not if it has a double coat, such as a husky, shepherd or golden retriever: the undercoat protects against heat and sunburn. A de-shed keeps these dogs cooler. Single-coated breeds can have a shorter summer trim.
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 avoids contact with other dogs, though it usually costs more than a salon.
How often should my dog be groomed?
Dogs whose hair keeps growing, such as poodles and doodles, usually need a full groom every four to eight weeks. Short-coated dogs need less, though regular nail trims help every dog.
What vaccinations does my dog need for grooming?
Rabies is required by Texas law from four months old, and groomers will ask for proof. Many also ask for DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough), and some ask for canine influenza.