Pet Grooming in Long Beach

Long Beach has groomers in most neighborhoods, from small salons along the main shopping streets to mobile vans that park in your driveway. A full groom usually means a bath, haircut, nail trim and ear cleaning, and most groomers also offer bath-only visits, de-shedding and quick tidy-ups between full grooms.

Who oversees groomers

California has no state license for pet groomers, so training varies. In Long Beach, Animal Care Services reviews the plans for new or remodeled grooming facilities, kennels and day care centers, which covers the premises rather than the groomer's skills. Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained, and whether they groom your breed often.

Coughs and close contact

In December 2023, Long Beach Animal Care Services urged owners to keep dogs up to date on their DHPP and kennel cough vaccines and to limit close contact with other dogs while respiratory illnesses were going around. Salons hold several dogs at once, so ask which vaccinations they require, and reschedule if your dog is coughing or sneezing. A good salon will thank you for it.

Before the first appointment

• Tell the groomer about your dog's health, age and temperament, and any past bad experience.
• Ask how dogs are dried; if a cage dryer is used, someone should check on the dog often.
• Ask how long your dog will stay, and whether you will get a call when it is ready.
• If the coat is badly matted, ask about a short clip: it is often kinder than hours of brushing out.

Your dog's license

Dogs over four months old must be licensed with Long Beach Animal Care Services, which you can do online. You need a valid rabies certificate, which California requires for dogs from three months old. Groomers will ask to see proof of rabies vaccination too.

Fireworks

The city's shelter sees more lost dogs every Fourth of July, when fireworks frighten pets into running. Animal Care Services advises keeping ID tags and microchip details up to date; if your dog is nervous, avoid booking a groom on a holiday weekend.

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.