Pet Grooming in Johnson City

Johnson City'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 registration

Johnson City's animal control ordinance, passed in November 2019, says residents who keep a dog over three months of age within Washington County/Johnson City must register it with the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. Registration runs for 12 months from January 1, needs proof of a current rabies vaccination, and a lapsed rabies vaccination makes the registration invalid. People moving into the city have 90 days to register a dog, and a new dog must be registered within 10 days. Tennessee's rabies law also makes it unlawful to keep a dog six months or older that has not been vaccinated against rabies. Groomers, boarding kennels and day care centers will ask for proof of that vaccination.

Summer heat and winter cold

Johnson City 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.