Pet Grooming in Greater Sudbury

Greater Sudbury'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 Greater Sudbury lists the types of businesses that need a municipal licence or registration, and kennels are on the licence list. Pet grooming is not named on either list, so ask a groomer whether it also boards or day-cares dogs, which could bring it under the kennel category. 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

The City says pet owners must buy a licence for dogs and cats 12 weeks of age or over within seven days of ownership, with a choice of a one-year, three-year or lifetime licence. You can register online or in person at libraries, Citizen Service Centres and participating pet stores and vet clinics. Groomers will usually ask for proof of rabies vaccination, and many boarding and day care businesses ask to see the licence too.

Summer heat

The City reminds owners that, even on a mild day, temperatures in a parked car can become dangerous in a matter of minutes, and that leaving a pet in a parked vehicle in a way that endangers it is against the law under Ontario's Animal Welfare Services Act. Book summer grooms early in the day, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave.

Winter salt

Winter in Greater Sudbury means snow, ice and salted sidewalks. Wipe your dog's paws after walks, and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice does not build up.

Coughs and respiratory illness

In December 2023, Global News reported on a wave of dog respiratory illness across Canada, and a pet insurer noted a 25.17 per cent year-over-year increase in respiratory claims in Ontario. The Ontario Veterinary College's Scott Weese advised taking a dog to the vet if it stops eating, has nasal or eye discharge or has trouble breathing. Ask your vet whether your dog's vaccines are current, and reschedule a groom if your dog is coughing.

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.