Pet Grooming in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that work from your driveway, which helps on the city's steep streets. 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

Pennsylvania does not license groomers: the state's business guide lists only a sales tax license for a grooming business. So 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.

Winter salt and summer heat

Pittsburgh winters bring snow, ice and salted sidewalks. Wipe your dog's paws after walks, and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice and salt do not build up. In summer, book early-morning appointments, and never leave your dog in the car while you run errands: Pittsburgh Public Safety warns that dogs overheat quickly in a parked car, even with the windows cracked.

Your dog's license

Inside the city, every dog three months and older needs a license from the Pittsburgh City Treasurer; elsewhere in Allegheny County, licenses come from the county treasurer. Pennsylvania law also requires rabies vaccination from about three months old, and groomers will ask for proof.

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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.