Pet Grooming in Hobart

Hobart's groomers range from neighbourhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that park outside your home. 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. This page covers greater Hobart, and many addresses include the suburb.

Dog registration in greater Hobart

Dog registration in Tasmania is run by each council, and greater Hobart spans several. The Hobart Community Legal Service handbook explains that the Dog Control Act 2000 covers registration of dogs over the age of 6 months and microchipping, and that the council carries out dog management. Clarence City Council, on the eastern shore, says all dogs more than six months old must be registered, with renewals in July each year. Glenorchy City Council says dog registrations expire annually on 30 June. Check your own council for dates and fees.

Ticks when you travel

Tasmania's primary industries department says the brown dog tick, which spreads the disease ehrlichiosis, is not found in Tasmania, but a Tasmanian dog can be bitten if it travels to the mainland. If your dog has been away, tell your groomer, who can check the coat and skin for ticks.

Cold snaps and summer heat

Ask your groomer for a coat length that suits the season, and dry your dog well after a bath or a beach walk. On hot days, check the ground with the back of your hand: if it is too hot for you, it is too hot for paws. For double-coated breeds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave to the skin.

Before the first appointment

• 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.

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.