Pet Grooming in Salisbury

Salisbury'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

North Carolina's Animal Welfare Section licenses shelters, pet shops, boarding kennels and dealers; groomers are not on that list, so ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. A groomer that also keeps dogs overnight is a boarding kennel and needs that state license, which the department says also applies to in-home boarding.

Who handles animals in Salisbury

Rowan County Animal Enforcement handles calls in all townships of Rowan County including the city of Salisbury, and the county shelter is at 160 Adoption Way in Salisbury. The county's Rabies Information page says North Carolina law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets four months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies. Under the county's leash law, the owner must keep an animal restrained by a leash, harness or similar device, or confined indoors or in a cage, fence or vehicle. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Summer heat

Book early-morning appointments in summer, 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.

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.

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.