Pet Grooming in Bristol

Bristol's groomers range from neighbourhood salons and dog spas to mobile vans that come to your door. 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.

Licences and your groomer

In England, the activities that need an animal activities licence are selling animals as pets, boarding for cats and dogs, hiring out horses, breeding dogs, and keeping or training animals for exhibition (GOV.UK guidance). Grooming is not on that list. If your groomer also offers day care or boarding, that part needs a licence from Bristol City Council: the council says you need one to board dogs in a kennel, board dogs in your home or provide day care. The council publishes a register of licensed businesses with their star ratings, so you can check. A licence is not a measure of skill, so ask how long the groomer has worked and whether they groom your breed often.

Your dog's microchip

All dogs in the UK must be microchipped and registered by the time they are 8 weeks old (GOV.UK). Keep your contact details up to date on the database, so you can be reached if your dog slips its lead after a groom.

Hot days and muddy walks

On warm days, the RSPCA advises walking dogs in the early morning or late evening and checking pavements with the back of your hand to avoid burned paws. Regular grooming in warmer weather helps brush away dead hair and mats, but for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave. In autumn and winter, rinse mud from legs and paws after walks. Alabama rot (CRGV) is rare, but the Royal Veterinary College reports most cases between November and May, typically as skin ulcers on the paws, legs or face; see a vet about any unexpected sore, and tell your groomer about it.

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. In the UK we only list registered companies. Check opening 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.