Pet Grooming in Rochester

Rochester's groomers range from neighborhood salons on Park Avenue and in the suburbs to pet-store grooming counters and mobile vans that come to 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

New York State does not license pet groomers, so training and experience vary. Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often.

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.

Lake-effect winters

Long, snowy winters mean salted sidewalks and icy paws. Wipe your dog's paws after walks, ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so snow and salt do not ball up, and make sure your dog is fully dry before it goes back out in the cold. Many owners book a de-shed in spring, when heavy winter coats start to come out.

Your dog's license

All dogs four months and older living in the City of Rochester need a license from the City Clerk, which requires a current rabies certificate from a veterinarian; dogs in the suburbs are licensed by their town clerk. Monroe County Public Health runs free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

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.