Pet Grooming in Calgary

Calgary'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.

Business licences

The City of Calgary says a business licence is not required for grooming an animal at the owner's premises, such as a groomer who comes to your home. A groomer who also keeps dogs at the place of business, such as for day care or overnight stays, does need a Kennel Service/Pet Dealer business licence from the City. A licence is not a measure of skill, so also ask how long the groomer has worked and whether they groom your breed often.

Your dog's licence

Cats and dogs three months or older need a City of Calgary licence. The City issues it through Animal Services, and you can buy or renew it online, by phone or in person. Groomers will usually ask for proof of rabies vaccination, and many boarding and day care businesses ask to see the licence too.

Winter cold and salt

Calgary Animal Services advises limiting outdoor time in extremely cold weather, shortening walks, and wiping your dog's paws with a damp cloth after walks if boots are not an option, because the salt and chemicals used to melt snow and ice can harm paws. Ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice does not build up, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave.

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.