Pet Grooming in Elizabeth

Elizabeth'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

New Jersey's health rules define a kennel as a business of boarding or selling dogs or breeding dogs for sale; grooming is not part of that definition. So ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. A groomer that also boards dogs is a different business, so ask whether it is licensed as a kennel.

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

The City of Elizabeth licenses dogs through its online dog license application. The city says new applicants must include a valid rabies certificate and a spayed/neutered certificate, and that the rabies certificate must be valid through December 31 of the licensing year. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Heat, cold and city sidewalks

Sidewalks get hot in summer and salted in winter. In summer, walk early or late, 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 and ask the groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice and salt do not build up.

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.