Pet Grooming in Hendersonville

Hendersonville'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

Hendersonville's animal control code makes it unlawful to keep a pet over three months of age in the city that has not been vaccinated against rabies, and it treats a pet wearing its tag, with a valid vaccination certificate, as licensed. Tennessee's rabies law also 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.

Who handles animal control

Sumner County Animal Services says it provides animal control for unincorporated parts of the county, and that inside city limits, stray pickup, bite cases and nuisance complaints go to the city's animal control or police department. Hendersonville's code also lets officers of any animal control agency, including the Sumner County Animal Control Department, enforce its animal chapter.

Summer heat and winter cold

Hendersonville 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.