Pet Grooming in Reno

Reno'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

Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. Ask to see where dogs are bathed, dried and kept while they wait. 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

Reno is served by Washoe County Regional Animal Services, which provides services across the cities of Reno and Sparks. Under its licensing rules, a dog over four months old living in the congested areas of Washoe County must be licensed, and a rabies vaccination certificate is required to get a license. If you live on the edge of town, ask WCRAS whether your address counts as a congested area. You can license online or at the shelter on Longley Lane. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Hot cars, high-desert sun and winter ice

Reno summers are hot and dry, and WCRAS warns that on a 70-degree day the inside of a vehicle can pass 110 degrees even with the windows cracked, and that leaving an animal unattended in a parked vehicle during extreme heat is illegal. It receives an average of 600 calls a summer about dogs or cats left in vehicles. Book early-morning appointments, 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. In winter, wipe your dog's paws after walks on salted or icy sidewalks and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed.

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.