Pet Grooming in Winnipeg

Winnipeg'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 Winnipeg, the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law requires every dog and cat over six months old to be licensed through the city's Animal Services Agency, and the licence is renewed every year (every two years for a two-year licence). Groomers will often ask for proof of vaccinations, so keep your dog's records handy.

Winter cold and summer heat

Winnipeg winters are long and cold. When it is extremely cold, the city advises shorter walks instead of long ones, and says a jacket or boots may help; it also suggests wiping your dog's paws and bellies after walks, because snow-melting chemicals can irritate paws. In summer the city reminds owners to use the five-second test on pavement: if the back of your hand cannot rest on it for five seconds, it is too hot for paws. 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.

Distemper in Winnipeg wildlife

In 2025 the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association published a notice from the provincial Office of the Chief Veterinarian about canine distemper in raccoons. Sick raccoons had been reported within Winnipeg, especially in neighbourhoods along the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, and every raccoon tested for the virus was positive (reports up to October 22, 2025). The notice encourages owners to keep pets up to date on vaccines. Ask your vet about the distemper vaccine, and check what vaccines your groomer requires.

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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