Pet Grooming in Nanaimo

Nanaimo'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.

Choosing with care

Before you book, ask a groomer how long they have worked, whether they groom your breed often, and how they keep tools and tables clean between dogs.

Your dog's licence

The City of Nanaimo says a dog licence and tag are required for every dog in Nanaimo over the age of 16 weeks, and that licences can be bought and renewed in person and online. Groomers will usually ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Parvovirus

In June 2026 the Humane Societies of BC urged owners to vaccinate as a canine parvovirus outbreak continued in British Columbia. Parvovirus mostly affects puppies and unvaccinated dogs. If you have a puppy still going through its vaccine series, ask your vet when it is safe to book a groom, and ask the groomer how they clean tables and tools between dogs.

Summer heat and wildfire smoke

BC's RCMP and BC SPCA warn that in just minutes the temperature in a parked car can climb to well over 38 degrees Celsius, even in the shade with the windows partly open, so leave your dog at home on errands. When wildfire smoke affects air quality, the BC SPCA advises keeping pets indoors with windows and doors closed and limiting outdoor time to bathroom breaks. 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.