Pet Grooming in Knoxville

Knoxville'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 city tag

If you live within Knoxville city limits, the City of Knoxville says all of your pets are required to have a City tag. Your pet needs an up-to-date rabies vaccine to buy one, the tag must be bought every year and worn like the rabies tag, and Young-Williams Animal Center and most city veterinarians sell them. 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.

Distemper and canine flu

In mid-2024, Young-Williams Animal Center reported that 27 dogs died during four weeks of canine distemper cases at its shelter (WATE). Distemper and canine flu both spread between dogs, so keep your dog's vaccines current, ask your groomer which ones they require and reschedule if your dog is coughing.

Summer heat and winter cold

Knoxville 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.