Pet Grooming in Franklin

Franklin's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that work from your driveway. 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.

Experience matters more than paperwork

Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. Before the first visit:

• 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.

Your dog's rabies vaccination

The Williamson County Animal Center says Tennessee state law requires you to vaccinate all of your cats and dogs over the age of six months against rabies, and it runs low-cost rabies clinics, usually on the last Saturday of each month. Tennessee's rabies law makes it unlawful to keep a dog six months or older that has not been vaccinated. Groomers, boarding kennels and day care centers will ask for proof of that vaccination.

Summer heat and winter cold

Franklin summers are hot and humid, so book early-morning appointments, never leave your dog in a parked car, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave: the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn. In winter, wipe your dog's paws after walks on salted or icy sidewalks and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed.

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.