Pet Grooming in Phoenix

Phoenix'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

Maricopa County dropped its health permit for pet groomers in March 2018, so county health inspectors no longer inspect them; the county's notice says so. That makes your own check more important. Before the first visit, ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often.

• 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

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control issues dog licenses in Phoenix along with most other cities in the county, and county rules say dogs over three months old must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Licenses are renewed each year; bring your dog's rabies certificate when you apply. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Summer heat

Phoenix summers are hard on dogs. Phoenix city rules bar dogs from city trails when temperatures exceed 100 degrees F, and the city suggests a hand test: lay your hand flat on the ground for 10 seconds, and if it is too hot for you, it is too hot for your dog. In June 2026 the City Council changed its animal cruelty ordinance so that dogs may not be restrained outdoors during extreme weather, including temperatures above 100 degrees, heat advisories, monsoon activity or dust storm warnings. Book early-morning grooming 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.

Distemper and parvovirus

In August 2025 Valley veterinarians and the Arizona Humane Society warned that canine distemper was on the rise in coyotes and some dogs, and urged owners to vaccinate and to avoid wildlife when out with their dogs. Ask your groomer which vaccines it requires, and keep your dog's shots current.

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