Pet Grooming in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg'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.

What Virginia law says about groomers

Virginia's animal care law makes a groomer responsible for giving an animal the care the law requires. If a pet becomes ill or injured while with a groomer, the groomer must provide emergency veterinary treatment; the owner bears the reasonable and necessary cost, unless the injury resulted from the groomer's failure to provide that care or from the groomer's own actions, in which case the groomer pays (Va. Code 3.2-6518).

Experience matters too

A legal duty of care is not a measure of skill, so 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 city license

The City of Fredericksburg says that all dogs aged 4 months and older are required by City Code to be licensed by January 1 each year, and that you must show the Treasurer's Office proof of a current rabies vaccination. Annual tags go on sale on November 1 for the next calendar year. Virginia law requires every county and city to tax dog ownership by ordinance (Va. Code 3.2-6528), and a license tag cannot be issued without evidence of rabies vaccination (Va. Code 3.2-6526). Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination too.

Parvovirus nearby

In February 2025, Potomac Local reported that the Stafford County Animal Shelter, next door to Fredericksburg, suspended dog adoptions and viewings after a dog tested positive for parvovirus, closing the adoption floor for 14 days. Parvo is most dangerous for young puppies, so keep your dog's vaccines current, ask your groomer which ones they require and reschedule if your dog is unwell.

Summer heat and winter cold

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 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.