Pet Grooming in Hamilton

Hamilton's'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 and clean tools

Hamilton's business licensing by-law has a schedule for kennels and pet shops. Its definition of a kennel operator covers boarding for more than 16 consecutive hours and leaves out services such as daycare, training and grooming, so a groomer is not covered by that kennel licence. Ask the groomer how long they have worked, how they clean tools and tables between dogs and whether they groom your breed often.

Your dog's licence

Hamilton requires a dog licence: you must get one before your dog is three months old, attach it to your dog's collar and renew it every year. Groomers and boarding businesses will often ask for proof of rabies vaccination as well.

Winter salt and summer heat

Hamilton winters bring 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 and salt do not build up. In summer, the City warns that a parked car can heat up by at least 10 degrees within 5 to 10 minutes and that a pet can suffer heatstroke in as little as 10 minutes, so never leave a dog in a car. 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.

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.