Pet Grooming in Poway

Poway's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that come to your door. 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.

Your dog's license

Poway is served by the Humane Society's Escondido campus. San Diego Humane Society says it sells dog licenses on behalf of the contract cities it serves, including Poway, and that its Escondido campus serves Escondido, Poway and San Marcos. It cites California Health and Safety Code section 121690, which requires dogs to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed within 30 days after reaching four months of age, within 30 days of acquiring the dog, or within 30 days of moving to Poway; late fees or a citation can follow. A valid rabies certificate is a prerequisite for licensing. Groomers will ask for rabies proof too.

Training and experience

Groomer training varies, so ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. Groomers will ask for rabies proof too.

Hot cars and busy holidays

San Diego County Animal Services warns that even with a window open, the inside of a car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, so do not leave your dog in the car during errands around a grooming appointment. The county also notes that July 5 is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters, after fireworks scare dogs into running: check ID tags and microchip details, and avoid booking a nervous dog in over the holiday. For double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave.

Leptospirosis

A December 2020 County of San Diego health advisory reported over 30 cases of canine leptospirosis in the county since October 2020 and listed boarding at kennels that allow dog-to-dog interaction as a major risk factor. It recommends the quadrivalent leptospirosis vaccine for dogs, especially those boarding in kennels. Ask your vet whether it makes sense for your dog, and ask a groomer how dogs are kept apart.

Before the first appointment

• 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.
• Ask how long the groomer has worked and whether they groom your breed often.

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