Pet Grooming in Hoboken

Hoboken'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.

A city license for groomers

Hoboken's city code says no one may run a business listed in its business license schedule without a license, and that schedule includes pet grooming. A groomer working in the city should therefore hold a Hoboken business license; you can ask to see it. A license is not a measure of skill, so also ask how long the groomer has worked and whether they groom your breed often.

Your dog's license

The city says all dogs of licensing age (7 months old, or with a permanent set of teeth) kept in Hoboken must have a current Hoboken Health Department license, with the tag attached to the collar or harness. The Health Division is at 124 Grand Street. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Heat, cold and city sidewalks

Hoboken's sidewalks get hot in summer and salted in winter. In summer, walk early or late, never leave your dog in a parked car, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask your groomer 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 and ask the groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice and salt do not build up.

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.