Pet Grooming in St. John's

St. John'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

Under the city's Animal Control Regulation, dogs must be licensed with the City of St. John's within 20 business days of getting the dog or of the dog turning six months old. The licence is renewed every year, and when your dog is off your property it should wear a collar with its current licence tag. Licences are not transferable. Groomers will often ask for proof of vaccinations, so keep your dog's records handy.

Wet, cold and salty weather

St. John's winters are damp, windy and cold, and sidewalks and roads are salted. 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. A wet coat chills quickly, so dry your dog well after a bath or a walk in the rain. In summer the city reminds owners never to leave a pet unattended in a hot car, because cars heat up quickly even in moderate temperatures. 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.