Pet Grooming in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant'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

New Jersey's health rules define a kennel as a business of boarding or selling dogs or breeding dogs for sale; grooming is not part of that definition. So ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. A groomer that also boards dogs is a different business, so ask whether it is licensed as a kennel.

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

The Borough of Point Pleasant's Board of Health handles animal licensing. It says any animal six months of age or older needs a license, that the animal needs a rabies vaccination valid through November 1 of the current year, and that a new animal in the borough must be licensed within 30 days. Renewals are due by January 31. This is the borough of Point Pleasant in Ocean County; if you live in neighboring Point Pleasant Beach, which is a separate borough, check with that borough instead. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Storms and shore weather

Point Pleasant sits on the water, and storms can mean evacuations. New Jersey's county animal response teams, including Ocean County's, run temporary shelters for the pets of evacuated residents. Keep your dog's vaccination records and ID tags current. In summer, 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.

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