Pet Grooming in Owensboro

Owensboro'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.

Ask about experience

Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often, and ask whether the business holds any local license or inspection that applies to it. 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 license and rabies shot

Kentucky law requires every dog to be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age and revaccinated when the immunization period expires, as certified by a Kentucky-licensed veterinarian (KRS 258.015). Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination. Animal control in Daviess County is run by the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, which took over from the Fiscal Court on April 1, 2025, and its officers can cite violations of county animal ordinances (Daviess County Sheriff's Office). Ask them which local tag or license applies to your dog.

Summer heat and winter salt

In hot weather, 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 so ice and salt do not build up.

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.