Pet Grooming in San Clemente

San Clemente'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

San Clemente shares an animal services agency with Dana Point, not OC Animal Care. The city's Licensing page says any dog 4 months of age or older in San Clemente or Dana Point must be licensed, within 30 days of residence, through the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Services Authority. The tag must be worn on the dog's collar whenever the dog is outside. You will need a rabies certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian if the rabies vaccination has expired; groomers will ask for rabies proof too.

Heat, hot pavement and the Fourth of July

Orange County's OC Animal Care pet safety tips advise against leaving a pet in the car, and say that if the pavement is too hot for bare feet, it is too hot for bare paws. It recommends exercising in the early morning and late evening. The same page advises bringing pets inside during fireworks and making sure your dog has a microchip and ID tag; fireworks scare dogs into running away, so skip holiday-week appointments for a nervous dog. For double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask your groomer for a de-shed rather than a shave.

Canine flu

Canine influenza (H3N2) was first detected in California in 2015, initially in Orange County, according to a March 2026 advisory from Los Angeles County Public Health. That advisory strongly recommends that dogs be fully vaccinated against it before entering boarding kennels, dog daycare or dog parks. Ask your vet whether the flu shot makes sense for your dog, and ask a groomer whether they separate dogs that are coughing.

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.

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.