Pet Grooming in Halifax

Halifax'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.

Your dog's licence

In the Halifax Regional Municipality, which covers Halifax, Dartmouth and the surrounding communities, dogs need a licence. You must apply within 20 days of getting your dog or moving to the municipality. The municipality says dogs aged six months or younger, and dogs already licensed in another jurisdiction, no longer need one. You can renew every year, or buy a lifetime licence if your dog is microchipped. Groomers will often ask for proof of vaccinations, so keep your dog's records handy.

Parvovirus in the Halifax region

In April 2025 a Halifax veterinarian told Global News that an outbreak of canine parvovirus in the Halifax region had killed several dogs. He said vaccination is the best protection and that puppies still going through their vaccine series should not be taken into high-traffic areas with many other dogs. If you have a puppy, ask your vet when it is safe to book a groom.

Winter cold

Halifax winters bring freezing temperatures, wet snow and salted sidewalks. In January 2024 Halifax Regional Police shared tips for pets in the cold: never leave a pet in a cold car, which can hold in the cold like a refrigerator, and head inside if it is too cold for you, because it is too cold for them. Wipe your dog's paws after walks, and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice and salt do not build up. 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.

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