Pet Grooming in Harrisburg

Harrisburg's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans, which suit rowhouse streets and busy schedules. 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.

Licenses and the groomer

Pennsylvania does not license groomers: the state's business guide lists only a sales tax license for a grooming business, so ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often.

Your dog's license

Pennsylvania dogs must be licensed by January 1 each year, from the time you buy or adopt them (as early as eight weeks old) or at three months of age, whichever comes first, according to the Department of Agriculture. In Harrisburg the license is bought through the city rather than the county, as the state's county treasurer page points out. Dogs and cats three months and older also need a current rabies vaccination, so keep your dog's records handy for groomers.

Seasons and coats

Winter walks on salted sidewalks are hard on paws, so wipe them off afterward and ask for the fur between the pads to be kept short. Summer calls for early appointments and a cool car ride home; never leave your dog in a parked car. If your dog has a thick double coat, such as a husky, shepherd or collie, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave, because the undercoat helps protect against heat and sunburn.

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.