Pet Grooming in Morristown

Morristown'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 and tag

Morristown's animal control code says no person may keep a dog or cat that has not been vaccinated against rabies as Tennessee law requires, and that evidence of vaccination is a certificate plus a rabies tag worn on a collar at all times. Tennessee's rabies law 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.

Who handles animal control

The same code defines the animal control officer as an employee of the Hamblen County Animal Control Division or a person designated by Hamblen County or the City of Morristown, and defines the animal shelter as a facility operated by the Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society or the county division.

Summer heat and winter cold

Morristown 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.