Pet Grooming in Pasadena

Pasadena's groomers include neighborhood salons, pet resorts and day care centers with grooming rooms, and mobile groomers who work from a van at your home. 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.

Vaccines and canine flu

In September 2021, LA County Public Health traced canine influenza (H3N2) cases to dogs that had visited several day care and boarding facilities in and around Pasadena, and noted a few cases linked to grooming facilities. The county recommends vaccinating dogs against canine influenza and leptospirosis before they go to kennels, day care or dog parks. Ask your groomer which vaccines they require, and keep a coughing dog at home: a good salon would rather reschedule.

Questions to ask

California has no state license for pet groomers, so training and experience vary. 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 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 rather than hours of brushing out.

Your dog's license

Inside Pasadena city limits, Pasadena Humane licenses dogs for the city. All dogs four months and older need a license and proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccine, which groomers will ask to see as well.

Fireworks and summer

Around the Fourth of July, Pasadena Humane advises keeping pets indoors in a quiet room, checking ID tags and microchip details, and walking dogs earlier in the day to avoid the heat. If your dog is nervous, avoid booking a groom on a holiday weekend, and in summer ask for an early appointment.

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.